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Why Wi-Fi 7 Won't Significantly Reduce Wireless VR Latency

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Another announcement you may have seen was the official release of Wi-Fi 7, along with claims that it promised "near-zero latency for wireless VR". However, this is a misunderstanding of the actual cause of latency in popular wireless VR. What Causes Latency In Popular Wireless VR? But Could Wi-Fi 7 Handle Raw Frames?

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Hands-On: Zero Latency Sees Big Improvements With New Wireless System

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Just a few weeks ago Zero Latency announced some upgrades which include ditching the heavy backpacks and opting for a new system that wirelessly streams content to headsets from on-site PCs. The tracking was also noticeably improved and seemed less glitchy than my previous Zero Latency sessions a few years ago. .

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Intel Chipset to Improve Meta Quest PCVR Steaming

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Previously, via the Quest’s AirLink PCVR steaming feature, the device’s wireless performance hinged massively on the user’s internet connection, which means that Meta Quest users would face low-latency connections during a streamed session. Boz (@boztank) January 9, 2023.

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Zero Latency’s Latest Free-Roam Experience Made Me A Believer In VR Esports

VRScout

At the MGM Grand however, location-based VR specialists Zero Latency are offering an entirely new experience that may just bring a competitive edge to the Vegas strip. By utilizing a dual protection solution, Zero Latency has greatly minimized the risk of player-on-player or player-on-wall collisions. Image Credit: Zero Latency.

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XR Talks: How Will 5G Unlock the Metaverse?

AR Insider

That’s everything from low-latency to millimeter-wave precision. The most commonly known advantage is greater network speeds and low latency. For example, edge computing will boost processing while 5G elevates speed, and LiDAR enhances spatial mapping. How Will the AR Cloud Unlock the Spatial Web? High Frequency.

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Ray Tracing Comes to Snap Lens Studio

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Recent examples in gaming include convincingly reflective surfaces like water, believable dynamic shadows, and improved light effects. Ray tracing is a rendering technique that helps to bring digital assets to life in the environment around them – whether that environment is digital or viewed in augmented reality.

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How Will 5G Unlock Enterprise AR?

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For example, 5G’s will unlock two-way video, real-time remote guidance, and access to intelligent cloud solutions where repositories of knowledge are stored. Latency and bottlenecks degrade the video experience and could ultimately lead to the underutilization of AR systems. Winning Combination.

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