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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

XR Today - Virtual Reality

How can the right combination of hardware and software instantly transport us into a new world? Using a combination of hardware and software, VR solutions replace our real-world view with a computer-generated alternative. Now, innovators have transformed virtual reality experiences with low-latency software and upgraded hardware.

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Mocap for Content Creators: The Top 5 Solutions 

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Motion Capture software, or “Mocap systems”, are particularly valuable for content creators looking to enhance XR experiences with realistic avatars, motion, and gesture controls. Mocap solutions are primarily used for the creation of XR content. There are also built-in tools for fine-tuning character movement.

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AR Smart Glasses: Expert Roundtable

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

To explore the growing AR smartglasses market, XR Today gathered four leading industry minds representing AR hardware and software providers providing immersive solutions to a diverse range of end-users. Regular software updates and security patches help guard against new threats.

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How Will Xiaomi’s AR Smart Glasses Square Up with Rivals?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

It also hosts a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 processor for offloading processing power, streamlining app functionality for low-latency connectivity between the two devices. Regarding hand tracking, Xiaomi’s latest AR smart glasses boast micro gesture controls, leading to enhanced human-computer interfacing (HCI) capabilities.

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#ICYMI: XR Today’s Big News Show on the Apple Vision Pro

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Additionally, devices required vital content to power immersive experiences, along with software platforms to complement them. He said, “If they can perfect their new R1 chip running, reach zero-latency, and controllerless interfacing working in real-time, this changes the game.

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How Are XR Firms Leveraging Artificial Intelligence? 

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AI allows users to interact with the hardware and software in the XR landscape more effectively and paves the way for everything from gesture control to haptic feedback. For XR companies accelerating towards the age of the metaverse, AI will also play a crucial role in making digital environments more powerful.