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The XR Week Peek (2020.10.26): DecaGear is an intriguing VR headset, HTC is working on a new device, and more!

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A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon.

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The Best VR Gloves in 2024: Harnessing Haptic Feedback

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This might be part of the reason why the haptic technology market is expected to reach a value of $5 billion by 2028. These gloves are fitted with technology that delivers various forms of feedback to users wearing an extended reality headset. However, haptic technologies have the potential to support various use cases.

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Meta’s ‘Body Tracking’ API For Quest Is Just A Legless Estimate

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The spokesperson described the technology as a combination of inverse kinematics (IK) and machine learning (ML). Meta’s pitch here is that its machine-learning model can produce a more accurate body pose for free. It’s not actual tracking, and it doesn’t include your legs.

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BMW Unveils Mixed Reality Driving Experience

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BMW unveiled the new technology at the Web Summit in Lisbon earlier in November, leading to a location-independent driving experience with the company’s M2 coupe. Over the last couple years, we have gained a lot of experience with them and their Unreal Engine. BMW Keynote Address.

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9 Must Have Skills To Become An AR/VR Developer (With Course Recommendations)

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XR encompasses augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies. Like many other technologies, there is no perfect roadmap to learning XR. Nevertheless, I have tried my level best to come up with a generalized learning process for the same. There are tons of online resources to learn these. Virtual Reality MR i.e

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ILMxLab’s Rob Bredow Explains What VR Opens Up For ‘Star Wars’

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In addition to the free Trials on Tatooine virtual reality experience for HTC Vive, the studio released a 360-degree video that serves as a prequel to the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Rob Bredow, the chief technology officer at Lucasfilm, has overseen the company’s R&D division, ILMxLab, since its inception.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.06.13): Magic Leap exploring a sale, events are going virtual and more!

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The price tag seems a bit too steep given the current situation of the company unless behind the curtains they have some secret technology and some Carmack-style talents. The VR route is instead being pursued by HTC (with its VEC event happening soon) and IEEE. Facebook has already refused the acquisition. Support the Skarredghost.