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Meta Wants to Beat Google at its Own Game with Horizon OS

Road to VR

This puts Meta in an entirely new position as a platform holder, as it now seems the company is trying to beat Google at its own game. Apple vs. Google. Imagine one for exercise that extra-light, sweat-wicking materials. And you know what, it just might win. It’s a tale as old as time. Apple vs. Microsoft.

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The Best Apps and Games to Get Seniors Into VR

ARPost

Here, we’ll recommend some games and apps that might be the perfect introduction – or long-time favorite – for players coming to the medium a little later on. We’ll be focusing on games and apps that move a little slower – after all, “ VR sickness ” can be a problem for newcomers at any age. Wander (Quest).

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Who’s Waging the Wearables Wars? Part III: Google

AR Insider

Like in our ongoing “ follow the money ” exercise, they’re each building wearables strategies that support or future-proof core businesses where tens of billions in annual revenues are at stake. After examining Amazon and Microsoft , it’s time to zero in on Google. For Google that of course means search.

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Meta Affirms it Will Continue Making Quest Headsets Even as it Offers OS to (select) Third Parties

Road to VR

Well, yes… but for now it seems the company imagines there’s enough room for specialized headsets from its partners—like different headsets for gaming, exercise, or work—without too much overlap. But won’t that mean Meta will be competing with its own hardware partners?

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Big XR News from Meta, Google, Unity, T-Mobile, KPMG

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Meanwhile, major technology firms Google and T-Mobile contributed further to the XR landscape with some significant project partnerships. Google Releases AR Geospatial Creator for Unity Google has launched Geospatial Creator for Unity, a new platform that allows developers to preview 3D assets in the Unity Editor.

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Cas & Chary Present: Why Working Out in VR is Game-changing

Road to VR

Thanks to its motion-tracked input, VR can be a surprisingly physical activity, and even a great workout if you’re playing the right games. This article explains why working out in VR is game-changing for those of us who have a hard time staying motivated with a typical gym routine. Cas & Chary Present. Quest starts at $400.

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New VR Fitness App VZfit Helps Stay at Home People Stay in Shape

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The gym is closed, but you want to keep exercising and stay in top shape. They can pick from a multitude of real-life locations on Google Maps and start training. “We To make the training session more exciting, they can choose to start streaming a music selection designed to encourage physical exercise. Why a VR Fitness App?

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