VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Feature Image Credit: The post Oculus Quest Introduces ‘Couch Mode’ In Latest Update appeared first on VRScout. Software update v26 should be rolling out now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest headsets, so keep an eye on your Experimental Features tab.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The post Tiffany Haddish Is ‘Supernatural’s’ Latest VR Fitness Coach appeared first on VRScout. There are also family plan options available as well. For more information on Supernatural visit getsupernatural.com. Feature Image Credit: Supernatural.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Since launching Effects House, TikTok's AR efforts have been fairly quiet, but gaining steam in the background. This is evident in the figures it released when coming out of beta last week. We dive into the figures. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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MAY 16, 2023

Google says that makes the latest prototype “more practical,” and says that select companies are trialing the new version. “So for our latest prototype, we developed new AI techniques that only require a few standard cameras to produce higher quality, lifelike 3D images.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2021

Chase your friends through a winding canyon environment in this latest update to the popular VR parkour game. Unlike the original playground environment, this latest map ditches the man-made structures and branching greenery in favor of tall canyon walls, narrow passageways, and various other desert-based obstructions.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Panasonic brand Shiftall has revealed the latest prototype of its MeganeX VR headset. The company says it will be showing off the latest design at the AWE Europe 2022 conference, though it seems the headset may no longer be standalone but rather built for PC VR. Standalone No More?

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Google's new Beauty ads embolden its ongoing AR ad ambitions in a fitting category: cosmetics. What's behind this move, and the search giant's broader play to future proof its core business with immersive marketing? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 21, 2023

Milan Cucuk made the short video 1000 Miles, Part 1, in eight hours from his own script, using AI tools Mid-Journey, Runway, and Elven Labs. What does this say about generative AI's potential? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

MAY 20, 2022

Qualcomm has revealed its latest AR glasses reference design, which it offers up to other companies as a blueprint for building their own AR devices. Now the company’s latest design, based on Snapdragon XR2, takes the wire out of the equation. The latest version has a 1,920 × 1,080 (2MP) per-eye resolution at 90Hz.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 16, 2022

The latest update to SteamVR includes a curious addition… a new SteamVR Home destination that includes CT scans of dead bugs “found lying on the ground” outside of Valve’s office. Valve this week released the SteamVR 1.23 update which brings with it a new set of bugs. Dead bugs, that is. Valve's Dead Bugs.

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Road to VR

MAY 10, 2022

VR glove creator Manus has launched pre-orders for its latest device, Quantum Metagloves, an input solution targeted at enterprise users. Unlike past Manus gloves, the company’s latest uses a magnetic base placed on the back of the palm. Wired communication USB Type-C. Finger attachments Finger caps, finger tapes, liner gloves.

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2022

The post Tribeca’s Latest VR Festival Might Be Its Best One Yet appeared first on VRScout. While The Museum of Other Realities app is free, you will need to pay the $4.99 admission fee in order to enjoy the full selection of content. For a full breakdown of this year’s projects visit here. Image Credit: Tribeca.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Lipdub is a new free app democratizing the art of voice special effects. What's driving the tech and the business? And how does it blend AR and AI? Charlie Fink talks to the founders. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One product category in particular is beginning to gain traction in AR shopping: shoes. Amazon recently dove into AR shoe try-ons and now Google has joined the mix. Is there a trend forming? We examine drivers & dynamics. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

AUGUST 27, 2020

Pistol Whip’s latest free update, “The Heartbreaker Trilogy,” introduces new tracks, achievements, gun models and wraps, and modifiers designed to cleanse your pallet after a five-part season of adrenaline-pumping tracks. Cloudhead Games’ first-ever multi-scene pack adds three new tracks, water guns.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 28, 2021

At Facebook Connect today the company announced it’s finally making the SDK for its latest Oculus Avatars available starting in December, which will allow any developer to integrate the company’s avatars into their third-party apps and games. Facebook began rolling out its latest avatars in the Oculus Avatars 2.0

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AR Insider

AUGUST 21, 2023

Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This week, we look at XR funding and the continued collision with generative AI. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

JANUARY 7, 2021

The post ‘Hitman 3’ VR Gameplay Revealed In Latest Trailer appeared first on VRScout. Seeing as the game is releasing on PC, however, we hope for an eventual PC VR release at some point in the future. Image Credit: IO Interactive.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The post Latest Oculus Quest Update Introduces Auto Hand Tracking Functionality appeared first on VRScout. To make sure your device stays up-to-date, leave it on standby mode while plugged into power and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. You can also search for an update manually by visiting your device settings in-headset.

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Road to VR

MARCH 25, 2022

The company’s latest product, the Quantum Metagloves, moves to a new magnetic tracking approach which purportedly offers significantly more accurate finger tracking, especially when it comes to self-contact (ie: fingers touching other fingers or the palm of the hand).

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AR Insider

MARCH 31, 2021

More from AR Insider… The post What’s Behind Google’s Latest AR Updates? As for the most directly AR-related update above, indoor Live View will go live this week on Android and iOS in select malls in select cities, followed by a wider rollout to other regions and location types. appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In Meta’s most recent quarterly earnings call the company shared the latest revenue figures of Reality Labs, the company’s XR division. In the third quarter of the year the division hit new milestones… unfortunately not the kind investors like to see.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In its latest round, MZ Web3 Fund has signed on as the lead investor, bringing the company’s overall outside funding to $33 million. Japanese VR studio Thirdverse today revealed it’s raised $15 million, something the Swords of Gargantua developer says will be used to expand global recruitment and develop new Web3 and VR titles.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

Developer Maximiliano Firtman spotted four new experimental WebXR features in the latest version of Safari in iOS 15.4 The post Evidence Mounts for Apple’s Support of WebXR in Latest iOS Beta appeared first on Road to VR. But that looks to be soon changing. beta: WebXR Augmented Reality Mode. WebXR Device API.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Catan’s latest variation, Catan – World Explorers, takes the iconic board game series in a bold new direction, bringing the classic strategy experience to augmented reality for the first time. The post Niantic’s Latest AR Game Turns The Entire Earth Into One Giant Game Of Catan appeared first on VRScout.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2021

Facebook today revealed some of its latest research and vision for a wrist-worn input device that the company expects to form the basis of AR and VR interactions and haptics in the future. ” The post Facebook Reveals Latest Wrist-worn Prototypes for XR Input & Haptics appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Starting on November 9th and ending on November 22nd, Meta is challenging developers to create something with either of its latest XR tools, Spark AR or mixed reality Presence Platform. The post Meta Hackathon This Month Challenges Devs to Use Its Latest XR Tools for $700,000 in Prizes appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARPost

MARCH 21, 2023

It’s a fun and exciting way to experience the latest in mixed reality gaming. See Also: ONTOP Studios Wants to Bring Theaters Back to Life With XR Esports Astro Blade is designed to be an interactive and social game, so players can work together in teams or compete against each other.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 1, 2023

million through its latest crowd investment round. Read about our latest hands-on to see Omni One in action. Founded in 2013, the latest campaign puts Virtuix’s lifetime funding to more than $35 million which was sourced from both individual and institutional investors.

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Road to VR

APRIL 7, 2021

CREAL, a company building light-field display technology for AR and VR headsets, has revealed a new through-the-lens video showing off the performance of its latest VR headset prototype. The post New Video Shows Off CREAL’s Latest Foveated Light-field VR Headset appeared first on Road to VR.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Using 5G-powered smartphones, audience members were able to watch a WebAR-enabled hologram of Adwoa Aboah walk down what appeared to be an empty catwalk to model the latest collections at Central Saint Martins. More from AR Insider… The post What’s the Latest In AR-Fueled Fashion? Tom Emrich is VP of Product at 8th Wall.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2020

The latest Oculus SDK (v19/1.51) no longer supports the company’s first true standalone VR headset. The post Beginning of the End – Latest Oculus SDK Version Drops Support for Go appeared first on Road to VR. The end for Oculus Go is nigh. Facebook says developers can still use Oculus Integration v18.0

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VRScout

AUGUST 6, 2019

Join forces with heroes Jack Davids and Parker Jackson as they use the latest ghost-hunting tech created by J.B. The post LEGO’s Latest Playset Has Kids Battling Ghosts In AR appeared first on VRScout. Pull out the command station and flip out the side cannons – time to catch ghosts. to defeat the ghosts.

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Road to VR

MAY 25, 2021

Lumus is one such waveguide company and recently let their latest waveguide prototype, the 50° FOV ‘Maximus’, be examined under the proverbial microscope. The post Latest Lumus Waveguide Shows Retina Resolution & 50° FOV in AR Glasses Form-factor appeared first on Road to VR. Image Uniformity.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

With the latest updates to Quest 2 and the Oculus PC app, this is now a reality. This process installs the latest beta version available to you, to roll back to the previous version, disable the Public Test Channel option. Facebook started rolling out the Quest 2 v23 update last week with a bunch of improvements for the headset.

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VRScout

MARCH 18, 2020

The post Pistol Whip’s Latest Free Update Is A Mad Max-Inspired Thrill Ride appeared first on VRScout. (Image Credit: Cloudhead Games). Pistol Whip is available now for $24.99 via SteamVR , Oculus Quest , and Oculus Rift/Rift S. Feature Image Credit: Cloudhead Games.

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VRScout

AUGUST 12, 2020

The post Nreal Light AR Smart Glasses Will Be Bundled With Latest Samsung And LG Smartphones appeared first on VRScout. Unfortunately, this deal is exclusive to LGU+ customers in South Korea; at least for the moment. Of course, you can always pick up the headset at full price over at nreal.ai. Image Credit: Nreal.

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