XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Last week’s Unite 2023 event saw a massive amount of updates from Unity, the world’s largest real-time 3D (RT3D) gaming engine company. The Unite 2023 event, a meeting of minds for Unity developers, solution providers, and executives, explored the latest updates on the leading platform.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2019

Nreal exploded onto the MR technology field earlier this year and they haven’t stopped expanding. The beta works even without the $1,199 hardware package. One of the key benefits of the SDK is the spatial computing power, necessary for MR technology. MR technology developers can apply for the full development kit.

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2023

Available for purchase next month, the ELF-SR2 is a 27-inch 4K display that can supposedly deliver immersive 3D content without the need for additional hardware, such as augmented reality (AR) glasses or a VR headset. There are even practical use cases for modern retail spaces, as pictured below.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 3, 2023

The shutdown of its main XR hardware project makes us all think that Google will try to do in XR what it is already doing with smartphones: become the software platform that many hardware OEMs use. Meta has announced its gaming subscription service, called Meta Quest +. I’m curious to see how this will turn out to be.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 3, 2024

Feeling almost like a rocket ship, XR is set to affect various sections and use cases, with NVIDIA posing technologies like RT3D digital twins and simulation as some core future work technologies. Previously, they held interim leadership roles following the resignation of Unity’s previous Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

NVIDIA is offering early access to a version of Unity with the company’s VRWorks features integrated into the engine for enhanced VR performance. As developers explore the limitless potential of VR, performance and efficiency continue to be an essential focus of hardware and software. Developers can apply for early access here.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Unity Game Engine ?? Unreal Engine eXtended Reality (XR) Technology Platforms | Source: [link] How to Select Extended Reality (XR) Toolkit? ? It provides a framework that makes 3D and UI interactions available from Unity input events. Three main eXtended Reality (XR) interaction toolkits/platforms are: ?? SteamVR ? —?SteamVR

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Notably, SpectreXR is collaborating with UltraLeap in a “ shared goal ” to enhance immersive training by leveraging UltraLeap hardware alongside “OctoXR” – the firm’s first-party hand-tracking SDK. Unity itself is a highly accessible graphics engine ready for a range of developers.

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ARPost

MAY 14, 2020

As the XR technology showcase gets closer, the news gets more exciting. While I was looking for background on the Auggies, AWE’s XR technology awards, AWE founder Ori Inbar shared some anecdotes from the early days of AWE. AWE is, of course, an XR technology event bigger than just the Auggies. The Auggie Awards started in 2010.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

I had the pleasure to sit down with Conor Russomanno, the CEO , and talk with him about the new product they’re building, dubbed Galea, that is being marketed not only as a disruptive innovation for BCIs but also as a product that has been specifically designed to work with XR technologies. NeverMind, a game by Flying Mollusk.

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ARPost

AUGUST 18, 2021

Unity VR Developer. Organization: Unity. Unity is one of the most popular and powerful engines for creating VR games. The Unity organization is keen on training and certifying professionals who will put their tool to the best possible use. Before you take the exam, you can use the Unity Learn platform for practice.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

HTC is teasing the launch of a new hardware. More info (HTC is going to launch a new hardware) More info (Second tweet from HTC) More info (Third tweet from HTC). Chinese VR manufacturer Pico has just got a big round of financing of 242M yuan (circa 37 million dollars) to continue developing its hardware and software platforms.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 11, 2023

Google has unveiled its Geospatial Creator for Unity platform, allowing developers to preview 3D assets via the Unity Editor. How Does Google’s Geospatial Creator for Unity Work? Currently, Google’s Geospatial Creator for Unity offers visualisations of more than 2,500 cities in 49 nations.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2023

Unity developers can build spatial computing experiences for visionOS that blend digital content with the physical world using Unity PolySpatial. Through this beta program, you and other creatives will be able to create experiences using Unity editor that can run on the Apple Vision Pro MR headset. for Apple Vision Pro.

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ARPost

JUNE 3, 2022

” Even more was revealed by Jared Ficklin, Chief Creative Technologist at argodesign , who helped develop the Magic Leap 2 hardware. The idea is that it’s a garment, not a piece of hardware. You can’t just have hardware, you can’t just have software, it’s the whole ecosystem that’s necessary,” said Kling.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With the new sponsorship, the company aims to boost “the potential of immersive technology in industry and education,” it said in a statement. Virtualware will also serve as the exclusive sponsor of the event to unite “Unity instructors and workforce development professionals,” according to a press release.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This follows investments in mobile hardware capability, interest in immersive virtual experiences with the metaverse, and rising industry competition. In this guide, we’ll discuss the details of augmented reality development in 2022, including the choice of technologies and the development flow. This is how location-based AR works.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2023

The idea of digital twins has been conceptually important to immersive technology and related ideas like the metaverse for some time – not to mention their practical employment, particularly in enterprise. This approach allows limited hardware to provide minimal input to the digital twin. That’s where the game engine starts.”

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Cats and VR

JULY 13, 2016

Unity Technologies, the largest global development platform for creating 2D, 3D, VR and AR games and experiences, today announced a $181 Million series C led by DFJ Growth and including China Investment Corporation, FreeS Fund, Thrive Capital and Max Levchin, joining existing investors that include Sequoia Capital and WestSummit Capital.

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ARPost

APRIL 8, 2020

Hand Tracking in VR Technology – It’s Come a Long Way. While doing demos, people new to VR technology would repeatedly put both controllers into one hand to reach out and try to touch digital artefacts. The VR technology behind these SDKs allows eye and lip tracking, pass through cameras, and hand tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

The last cycle before this one was the Quest one, which started to make virtual reality known to the mainstream audience for what concerns games and fitness. with Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, etc…) to convince hardware manufacturers to create headsets powered by Android XR. And they are entering it to dominate it.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 13, 2020

When it comes to developing virtual reality (VR) videogames there are two primary engines studios use, either Epic Games’ Unreal Engine or Unity by Unity Technologies. Unity’s HDRP targets high-end PCs and consoles, allowing creators to build high-definition and photorealistic visuals.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Gaming has always been a prime candidate for virtual reality (VR). Early immersive games in 2D like Minecraft and Second Life incorporated elements of the currently developing metaverse. In a recent survey , 59 percent of industry experts said gaming would dominate VR investments for the next few years. Games-as-Platforms.

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2017

At VRLA 2017, Unity CEO and games industry vet John Riccitiello dumped a little cold water wisdom on the hype surrounding the red-hot VR industry. John Riccitiello is the CEO of Unity Technologies , one of the world’s leading game engines. billion in 2016 alone. Photo courtesy VRLA.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2022

PlayStation announces four games for PSVR 2. I remember Robert Scoble mentioning that Apple may propose its headset as a content-consumption device and not a gaming device, and this leak seems to confirm his theory. Other relevant news.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2023

Apple recently introduced visionOS SDK , a set of new tools and technologies that will help developers create compelling app experiences for Apple Vision Pro , which Apple CEO Tim Cook said is “the beginning of a new era for computing.” These include powerful technologies such as SwiftUI , Xcode , ARKit , and TestFlight.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 30, 2022

From top XR trends and must-have skills for an AR/VR career, to XR hardware reviews, to the potential of the metaverse in various industries, to discussing why we’re not all wearing AR/VR headsets, these are the 22 stories ARPost readers clicked on the most this year. KKCOBVR Quest 2 Strap and Battery Pack: Hands-On Hardware Review.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These are the improvements it applied: Changes in prices will start with the next Unity 2023 LTS, so existing applications will not be affected, at least while the use previous Unity versions Unity Personal will still be free (now up to 200K of revenues) and applications made with it will be subject to no fee at all.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Meanwhile, the immersive industry is coming closer to a potential paradigm shift in 2024, as big technology brands plan to make a mark on the emerging sector. Parkinson also noted other major trends would involve the “expansion of display technology” as well as further AI integrations.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Tilt Five is a startup working on eponymous AR glasses that are focused on board games. She’s a great knowledge of the technology, so she has been able to design a pair of glasses that have some genius solutions that no other glasses have. The board and the controller necessary to play Tilt Five games.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2022

NVIDIA joined Meta , Epic Games, Khronos Group, Avataar , Microsoft, Unity, XR Association , and many other founding members to lead the development of interoperability standards to drive the growth of the metaverse. The metaverse is a complex system running off multiple layers of technologies. The Future is Now.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2023

This immersive technology (coined “spatial computing” by Apple), which encompasses virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, is set to experience a significant boost from Apple’s entry into the field. Apple has a remarkable track record of introducing technology that resonates with individuals on a personal level.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The HaptX SDK makes it easy for any developer to bring a realistic sense of touch to their VR games and apps. has been pushing the limits of haptic technology since the launch of its HaptX DK2 gloves back in January 2021. This includes advanced vibrotactile feedback technology, which is used to simulate microscale surface textures.

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Road to VR

MARCH 15, 2023

In a dev blog post announcing the news, Meta says developers who choose to work with Epic’s game engine should start thinking about using UE5 for their Quest apps. Nanite is a virtualized geometry system which uses a new internal mesh format and rendering technology to render pixel scale detail and high object counts.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Refract Technologies’ easy-to-use full-body tracking system can be used for VR, gaming, and animation. Singapore-based technology company Refract is working to bring motion capture to everyone, regardless of your experience with technology. Image Credit: Refract Technologies. Image Credit: Refract Technologies.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Still in early access, Qualcomm is initially working with Felix & Paul Studios, holo|one, Overlay, Scope AR, TRIPP, Tiny Rebel Games, NZXR, forwARdgame, Resolution Games, and Trigger Global. Qualcomm isn’t leading the push with its own hardware though. Image courtesy Qualcomm Technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Apple is already working on future technologies for its headset, and one of the rumors that popped out is that it is working on a next-generation technology to ensure a long duration of the battery of its device. This means that PCVR people can play the game again. Meta is investigating the topic. SteamVR 2.0

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