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Highlighting the Top 3 XR Trends of 2023 [Insights From This Year’s AWE USA]

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From cutting-edge hardware to new, groundbreaking technology and software solutions, this year had it all. Just like with the metaverse last year, AI became a new hot topic, but in terms of hardware, the spotlight was clearly on AR. From next year on, the event is moving to the Long Beach Convention Center.

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Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Strategy Driven By Pioneer Who Helped Launch VR’s Renaissance

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Bolas has already played a major part in jumpstarting the transition of mixed reality technology from researcher’s toolkit to mass market product, and now he’s leading a team at Microsoft looking to solidify the company’s position in the next phase of personal computing.

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Celebrating the 2023 Auggie Awards and XR Prize Challenge

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We talk about technology, but it’s all about the people,” Zappar CEO and co-founder Caspar Thykier said in accepting the award. The Auggie was awarded to Maxar Technologies for SYNTH3D – a high-fidelity world-scale digital twin created with satellite data. The award went to Zappar for Countdown: Bricks Farm.

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‘Project CARS 2’ Leaked Footage Shows Progress on Sequel to VR-capable Racing Sim

Road to VR

If you have suitably high-end hardware to match its demanding engine, it remains one of the most visually-impressive VR titles available. It also demonstrates some of the upgraded technology, with a significantly-improved dynamic time of day and weather system. SEE ALSO 4 Wheel Recommendations for Newcomers to VR Sim Racing.

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‘Project CARS 2’ VR Review – An Ambitious Sequel With Serious Potential

Road to VR

The new circuits are built to a high standard, particularly COTA, Long Beach, and the brilliant Algarve Circuit (Portimao). Criticism aside, I appreciate the technology on offer here. Incidentally, ‘intermediates’ are sadly absent, perhaps because there’s really no need for them when slicks have this much grip in the rain.