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The XR Week Peek (2021.12.21): Google is building an AR OS, Nike acquires RTFKT, and more!

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Image by Google). Google is reportedly working on an AR operating system. In some of my past newsletters, I warned you that we shouldn’t forget about Google/Alphabet in the race to our mixed reality future. Now we have finally an official confirmation of the fact that Google is working on an AR device. Tilt Brush).

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The XR Week Peek (2023.07.18): Roblox is coming to Quest, Google has an unclear XR vision, and more!

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More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Road To VR) More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Upload VR) More info (Roblox on Quest may increase scrutiny on the platform) Other relevant news (Image by WIRED) Mark Lucovsky has left Google Mark Lucovsky has just left Google. The result is so cool that I invite you all to watch this video.

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Google Testing AR Glasses Prototypes In Public Settings

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Google will begin testing AR glasses prototypes with “ in-lens displays, microphones and cameras” in public settings. . A blog posted today by Google alerts the general public to the effort and how it handles data collected by the devices, echoing a similar heads-up provided by Facebook when it launched its Project Aria research.

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Google Glass Resumes Public AR Testing

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Google reentered the augmented reality (AR) technology scene on Tuesday by announcing new public testing plans for its smart glasses prototype. During testing, Google will deploy prototypes to Google staff and “trusted testers.” Google (@Google) May 11, 2022. Live AR Translation.

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7 pieces of advice if you have to remotely work as a VR developer from China

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There is not only the problem of the timezone but also the unknown of the internet connection and the inability of reaching Western websites like Google. VPN (Image from Know Your Meme) In China, most of the Western websites we use the most, like Google and Facebook, are blocked behind the Great Firewall.

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Expert View: Immersive Technology Investment Boosting Creativity

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The growth in VR/AR sector is set to increase following a new deal between the UK Government and the Creative Industries Council (CIC) to invest £33m in immersive technologies Click To Tweet. The investment is good news for the VR industry and proof that the government and CIC recognise the potential that the immersive tech space offers.

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XR Talks: Defining the AR Cloud, Part II

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XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. It includes embedded video, narrative analysis and top takeaways. To celebrate its birthday, Inbar gathered and moderated a panel of leading thinkers at a recent AWE Nite NYC (video below). T he AR cloud has turned three.

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