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Spatial Beats: Facebook, VR Training & SXSW

AR Insider

This week, Facebook Reality Labs goes haptic, VR training and SXSW updates. KLM is increasing VR training for train workers after success with airlines. The pandemic has accelerated the testing of XR technologies in training workforces for transportation. STYLY launches support for 3D models made with Google Tilt Brush.

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2020 Spatial Predictions: ‘Training Wheels’ Win AR

AR Insider

AR Wins With “Training Wheels”. AR Wins With ‘Training Wheels’ The spatial computing industry is learning that its circa-2016 ambitions aren’t translating to mainstream adoption. This taps into an existing area of interest (social sharing), and represents the types of training wheels that AR needs. Prediction 2.

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Are Ray-Ban Stories AR Training Wheels?

ARVR

But that’s the tradeoff for achieving Ray-Ban Stories’ intended style and wearability. To achieve that endpoint, Facebook knows that wearability is the first step to gradually condition users to accept face-worn tech. Let’s call it Facebook’s AR training wheels. link] Are Ray-Ban Stories AR Training Wheels?

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Big XR News from Google, Meta, IGS Orlando, HTC VIVE, and Warpin

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This week has seen its fair share of tricks and treats ahead of the Halloween season, where companies like Warpin Reality, HTC VIVE, Google, Shopify, and Apple, among others, have offered a powerhouse of insights to XR Today on their latest innovations. This has led Google to slash jobs across its operations in recent months.

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ARtillery Briefs: 3 Spatial Predictions for 2020

AR Insider

The eventual target is a likely an all-day wearable. Training Wheels. The second prediction is that mobile AR will succeed in 2020 for those who execute “ training wheels ” strategies. The second prediction is that mobile AR will succeed in 2020 for those who execute “ training wheels ” strategies. The Revenue Crown.

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AR Glasses: Technology With Potential for Consumers Too?

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This was certainly the case of Google Glass back in 2012. Many argued that Google Glass was too expensive and sought to meet a non-existing need. And when it comes to consumer wearables, rumors are flying that Apple is planning to release its own version of AR glasses by 2022. Industry Potential Will Continue to Grow.

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How Are XR Firms Training Sports Athletes and Saving Their Lives?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

News reports have revealed that a new extended reality (XR) tool has now become integral to Germany’s European Under 17 (U17) football training programme, leading to enhanced sports training. Ten players trialling the virtual reality (VR) training module were on the team that earned the championship title.