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Facebook is Unlocking AR Capabilities for Developers on Quest 2

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Here’s some examples and explanations of the features developers can use: Composition: You can composite Passthrough layers with other VR layers via existing blending techniques like hole punching and alpha blending.

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How Different XR Companies Approach Cloud Services

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For example, some of the cloud services that we’ll look at are cloud storage solutions. We are now at the level that we are super happy with the latency and deployments.”. For example, Magic Leap has had a partnership with Google Cloud for the past year now. But, what is the cloud anyway? Parents and Partners.

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Qualcomm’s AR2 is the First Chip Built Just for AR

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For example, the processor handles scene understanding and display output among other things. Stepping back, there are several AR glasses designs including standalone (HoloLens 2) and tethered (Magic Leap 2). This configuration is designed for optimal distributed processing.

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Smart Glasses in the Future of Work 

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

A smart glasses user, for example, could access a movie streaming application like Netflix via an AR RT3D button and watch media on a large immersive screen that a user can place in their real-world environment. Nreal, Meta, Magic Leap, and RealWear produce AR devices that suit consumer, enterprise, or industrial environments.

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The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into

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Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel. He gave examples of some applications of VR that have nothing to do with gaming, such as house tours, and meetings.

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Virtual Reality in Healthcare and Compliance Meets Enterprise Training

XR Today - Virtual Reality

For example, GigXR provides digital modules and content for medical students with digital twins of human anatomy. The platform leverages Taqtile’s digital overlay, camera feed, analytics processing, and low-latency technologies. This can provide better training, collaboration, and engagement for learners. Moth+Flame.

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Spatial Computing Experts Unite at SPIE 2024

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The event sees leading XR firms such as Meta, Google, and Magic Leap actively participating in many of the event’s esteemed keynotes and exhibition spaces. Yesterday, Google and Mojo Vision representatives introduced the event, kicking off the monumental event with an opening keynote. .”