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NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Unity closed out its Unite 2016 Keynote in Los Angeles today with a huge focus on VR. Parisi is considered by many to be one of the early pioneers of VR thanks to his work on Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML), a tool for creating 3D environments on the internet, with Mark Pesce back in 1994.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

JUNE 20, 2023

Immersive technologies are no longer reserved for the gaming and entertainment industries. Here’s what businesses can expect if they begin branching into the XR world for collaboration and communication in the years ahead. 1. Cameras, room conferencing kits, and immersive displays have all become increasingly common.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meta Platforms unveiled last week the latest iteration of its hand-tracking technologies as a demo for developers, allowing users to explore virtual worlds with their hands rather than physical controllers. Modular systems for adjusting hand-tracking functions such as pose recognition and velocity tracking.

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ARPost

JULY 29, 2022

See Also: 5 VR Accessories You Need for the Next-Level Immersion. It works on the following platforms and devices: Oculus Quest; Oculus Rift S; Valve Index’. Designed for Oculus Quest and Oculus Go, this app aims to create a cozy family corner in the virtual world. 8 VR Apps for Socializing.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

Another cool announcement has been the one of Immersive View for Google Maps. I can only imagine the possibilities of mixing this with immersive headsets : you could visit every city in VR in a much more realistic way than the one shown by Google Earth VR today. Even worse, Unity has lost -30% of its stock value.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Venice VR virtual world, designed by VRrOOm within VRChat, will be the Venice VR Expanded hub—a virtual version of Venice. Users on Quest can visit these worlds, too. Free roam VR is the only truly immersive VR because users walk through mixed reality environments using their natural locomotion and touch.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 4, 2023

More info (HTC Vive Ultimate Tracker — Road To VR) More info (HTC Vive Ultimate Tracker — Upload VR) Valve releases its own version of Quest Link Out of the blue, Valve has launched Steam Link, which basically is… Oculus Air Link offered directly by SteamVR. But for now, we are not sure at all this is going to happen.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. That’s because VR is capable of creating such immersive, interactive, and social experiences.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Adding a haptic layer to these interactions will only increase the immersion level of any solution. In order to achieve that, the virtual world you are interacting with should be as close to the real world as possible; visually, audibly and tactile-wise. It will also support Unity 3D engine’s latest version Unity 2020+.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I’m not sure what I was expecting to experience when I sat down to try Zero Days VR in Sundance’s VR Palace, but when I took the Oculus off, my mind was spinning. The post Become the Virus in Zero Days VR: A Revolutionary Immersive Documentary appeared first on VRScout. ” But okay, let’s back up.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Rather than simply letting you flick through virtual pages with the Vive wands, the software utilizes the headset’s front-mounted camera, currently used for its Chaperone system, to scan QR codes on a patent-pending paper booklet. That said, Abrash’s description referred to using VR to augment the real world.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 3, 2016

You can now register to attend Oculus’ 3rd ‘Connect’ conference, an event dedicated to all things Oculus from Rift to Touch and is focused primarily on developers and VR development. Photo courtesy Oculus VR, LLC. Oculus Connect 3 Registration. There’s also a student/academic pass available at $99.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The flexible Oculus environment has already become the platform for a range of virtual museum, gallery and concert experiences hosted around the globe. Meta’s Oculus team have already partnered with leading companies like Sony Music to give fans an immersive way to explore music videos and unique content.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 31, 2022

Extended Reality, the umbrella term used to refer to all forms of immersive technology, from AR to VR, presents a host of valuable opportunities for consumers and brands. A powerful name in the VR and XR landscapes, HTC VIVE has made its mark on the extended reality world by creating business-focused tools for new realities.

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ARPost

MARCH 9, 2021

Nadella’s portion of the keynote, even in Altspace, was on a 2D display presented in an auditorium setting and watched in immersive space similar to a broadcast in a physical movie theater. Kipman specifically mentioned HoloLens and Oculus, but also included Microsoft’s mixed reality interface and smartphones.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 17, 2020

At the end of this simultaneous performance, the participants gathered in the courtyard of the Palais Royal will be able to chat live with Jean-Michel Jarre’s avatar, erasing even further the boundaries between the physical and the virtual worlds. You should see it.

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Hypergrid Business

MARCH 12, 2018

Sinespace , a virtual world platform from OpenSim co-founder Adam Frisby, launched its virtual reality beta last week and reports 20 percent weekly user growth. Previously, the Unity-based social virtual world was only available for desktop clients. Unity 3D user interface for Sinespace.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I imagined this must have been like when Oculus just started out. The hand-tracking is powered by Ultraleap and that’s one of my favorite aspects of the headset as it is very precise and responsive, more so than hand-tracking on Oculus Quest 2. I loved seeing this. Office Vibes. Image courtesy Cas & Chary. Software & Content.

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VRScout

MARCH 14, 2018

Multiple experiences are currently fighting for the position of top dog in the hopes of cementing itself as THE virtual world where users could meet and interact as entirely new people. Sinespace was built using the Unity game engine allowing for an easily customizable as well as upgradable experience.

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Road to VR

JULY 13, 2022

Veteran enterprise VR studio VRMADA has released a public version of its VR toolset for quickly building immersive interactions for VR within Unity. The problem, however, is that building rich interactions in VR (ie: interacting naturally and enjoyably with objects in the virtual world) is a painstaking process.

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ARPost

MARCH 9, 2021

Nadella’s portion of the keynote, even in Altspace, was on a 2D display presented in an auditorium setting and watched in immersive space similar to a broadcast in a physical movie theater. Kipman specifically mentioned HoloLens and Oculus, but also included Microsoft’s mixed reality interface and smartphones.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 1, 2020

They should guarantee better tracking both for the headset and the controllers; The controllers are smaller and seem a mix between the Oculus Touch and the WMR 1 controllers. I don’t see this device stealing the scene from Oculus, since Oculus is cheaper, but I’m quite sure this new headset will be able to grab a good market share.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

It’s a pretty basic addition, allowing developers to bring video content into virtual worlds, though it does sport some interesting extras, like support for 360 degree video playback, and applying video as textures that wrap around surfaces like spheres as well as flat walls. Finally, there’s an audio production room.

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ARVR

JUNE 17, 2021

Everyday is bringing us more news from the realm of Virtual Reality (VR). Software development engines like Unity and Unreal are becoming more elaborate , there are myriads of SDK libraries, countless knowledge exchange communities and free-for-use collaboration tools. What can make it become the mirror of the real world.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 26, 2023

Today, we’re looking at just some of the metaverse innovators that are beginning to introduce the world to the potential of these new digital landscapes. Meta One of the better-known names in the Metaverse landscape today, Meta (previously Facebook), is a technology company investing in the creation of immersive virtual spaces.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 9, 2017

The event is organized by The Virtual Reality Foundation, which is composed of many of the same people behind the Virtual Reality Los Angeles conference and startup Mindshow. The updated ceremony is planned to be a showcase looking at both virtual and augmented reality.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 9, 2020

I found very interesting that they are trying to create full-body VR content for the Oculus Quest. I have instead tried another demo for Oculus Quest called Anamika, where you impersonate a four-armed Indian goddess. They showcased a series of 360 videos shot by them and that could be enjoyed through an Oculus Go.

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ARVR

JULY 29, 2021

WebXR stands for “Extended Reality” for the web, which includes virtual reality and augmented reality, and all other related immersive technologies, such as mobile devices, for which these types of experiences can also be developed. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.How How VR could bring transhumanism to the masses 2.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

To make you understand how these features are incredible, Qualcomm has stated that “the [XR2] reference design has 2x the CPU and GPU performance, 4x more video bandwidth, 6x higher resolution and 11x AI improvement compared to our current widely adopted XR platform [the Oculus Quest ]”. Oculus fixes two of the greatest issues of Oculus Link.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A leaked image from the Oculus team shows that the company is working to implement body tracking inside the Oculus Unity SDK. But it is for sure a feature that will enable not only more immersive social VR interactions (which I guess are the main goal for Meta), but also new kinds of VR experiences. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 31, 2018

I’ve had the opportunity to interview him together with two other journalists and during the interview we have been able to span different topics, from cinema to the MagicVerse, not to mention mixed reality storytelling and immersive cinema. He was obsessed with Virtual Reality. It’s the same crew that can do both.

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VRScout

AUGUST 1, 2016

More evidence of Facebook’s big plans for VR/AR: they plan on selling almost half a million Oculus Rift units by the end of 2016. Later this year, HelloVR will be releasing an early version of a huge, open-world social VR experience called Metaworld. Speaking of the Metaverse… say hi to Metaworld.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 13, 2022

Microsoft will for sure keep pushing for immersive realities and “the metaverse”, but in a completely different way. I truly hope they can create a serious blockchain that can be the foundation for ownership and payment systems in virtual worlds. Quest runtime v41 brings Social Home.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 3, 2017

Eight year ago, when I first launched Hypergrid Business , virtual worlds offered a unique set of compelling features. There was presence, and immersion, and the ability to create your own virtual environments. Virtual worlds aren’t the only visible path to a metaverse. A virtual meeting.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

My arms swing at my sides (in real life, and in the virtual world) as I move along the rail. In particular, the software doesn’t use teleportation, or blinking , right now, which is currently the most popular method of allowing free roaming of virtual environments without discomfort.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

My arms swing at my sides (in real life, and in the virtual world) as I move along the rail. In particular, the software doesn’t use teleportation, or blinking , right now, which is currently the most popular method of allowing free roaming of virtual environments without discomfort.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In the first instance, a creator familiar with Unity and 3D modelling softwares can create an XR scene and then upload to STYLY through our Unity Plugin , where a multiformat version of the scene will automatically be created and hosted, allowing anyone to view the scene using a VR HMD, AR smartphone or even WebXR through their browser.

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