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The XR Week Peek (2023.07.03): Google shuts down Project Iris, Meta launches gaming subscription service, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google killed its AR glasses Project Iris Do you remember the name Project Iris? Various reports indicated it as the internal codename in Google for a project meant to build augmented reality glasses. It was our hope for Google entering the AR race together with Meta and Apple.

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The Brighter Reality of Virtual Reality

ARVR

These experiences, that you get to virtually feel, hear and see, are not just cool and exciting but they will also help revolutionize industries like healthcare, education and automotive. Companies like Tesla and Google are heavily investing in self-driving cars that can completely reduce risks of accidents due to unsafe driving.

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VR Bound Announces Nominees For Inaugural 2017 VR Awards

VRScout

Also announced was the judging panel that includes virtual reality experts such as Josh Naylor of Unity Technologies, Jenn Duong of Shiift, and CEO of Spiral Media Megan Gaiser. Google – Daydream View. Samsung – Gear VR. Google – Tilt Brush. GoogleGoogle Earth VR.

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Da Vinci Eye on Apple, iOS Immersive Application Development

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Although, the service is also getting usage by enterprise market end-users, including catering/bakers, leather workers, and healthcare employees. Gherman notes that while Apple and Android’s market share varies greatly, Android’s market share possesses a far larger range of device variants such as Google, LG, and Blue.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

Unlike the Lucasfilm AR headset, which uses a smartphone to power it (like the Google Daydream or the Samsung Gear VR does), the company says this concept is a standalone, self-powered headset. UNITY ADDS MAP FUNCTION, SO LOCATION IS OFFICIALLY FOUNDATION FOR VR/AR GAMES. GOOGLE GLASS IS BACK AND READY FOR BUSINESS.

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XR Celebrates Industry Revival at AWE USA 2023

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

” He explained that XR had become a thriving industry , transforming verticals such as healthcare, entertainment, education, and gaming. Explaining further, he added, “Not to be outdone, the Google-Samsung-Qualcomm power trio is cooking a comeback of their very famous mega Android partnership with a new XR headset.

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The YouTube of 3D Models, with Sketchfab CEO Alban Denoyel

XR for Business Podcast

Alan: So let’s dive into healthcare, because I’ve seen a few things on there. But you guys, it seems like you’re perfectly positioned to be the YouTube of 3D and it doesn’t look like YouTube or Google or any of these other big players are playing in your sandbox. I guess it would be still Unity, for now.