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Facebook is Unlocking AR Capabilities for Developers on Quest 2

Road to VR

With a device like Quest 2 loaded full of cameras, it’s definitely worth thinking about privacy, especially now that third-party apps can make use of AR capabilities.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.01.23): Apple Vision Pro preorders have been opened, and much more!

The Ghost Howls

For the launch of the device, Tim Cook shared a promotional video where you can see part of the manufacturing process of the Vision Pro, and it is pretty cool. So at launch, there will be 150 3D videos on Apple TV.

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Magic Leap 2 Update Claims Vastly Improved Hand-tracking, Biometric ID, & More

Road to VR

A major update to Magic Leap 2 claims to improve many of the device’s core capabilities. With all that’s happened in the XR space recently, it’s hard to believe that Magic Leap 2 has hardly been out for more than a year. Biometric Unlocking and Authentication The Magic Leap 2 v1.4.0

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Qualcomm XR2 Chip to Enable Standalone Headsets with 3K×3K Resolution & 7 Cameras

Road to VR

While XR1 was made for low-end devices, XR2 5G targets high-end standalone headsets, making it a candidate for Oculus Quest 2, Magic Leap 2, and similar next-gen devices. And let’s not forget the host of benefits that eye-tracking can unlock. SEE ALSO Eye-tracking is a Game Changer for VR That Goes Far Beyond Foveated Rendering.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.10.03): Quest 3 leaks, Lenovo ThinkReality VRX launch, and more!

The Ghost Howls

More info (Leak announcement video by Brad Lynch) More info (Summary of leak on Road To VR) More info (Summary of leak on Upload VR). More info (Lenovo Thinkreality VRX) More info (CloudXR on ThinkReality VRX) More info (Headset launch video). Other relevant news. Image by Lenovo). Lenovo announces ThinkReality VRX headset.

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Smart Glasses in the Future of Work 

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Nreal, Meta, Magic Leap, and RealWear produce AR devices that suit consumer, enterprise, or industrial environments. The lite-smart glasses solution provides consumer-grade features like voice assistance, AR games, and video calling via a lite-weight, designer frame. The firm is also exploring new healthcare-related usage.

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Spatial Computing Experts Unite at SPIE 2024

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The event sees leading XR firms such as Meta, Google, and Magic Leap actively participating in many of the event’s esteemed keynotes and exhibition spaces. Yesterday, Google and Mojo Vision representatives introduced the event, kicking off the monumental event with an opening keynote.