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Neuralink announces new BCI: why us VR people should care
The Ghost Howls
JULY 18, 2019
Yesterday, finally Elon Musk has detailed in a public event the work that its secretive BCI startup Neuralink has done in these two years of stealth mode.
July, 2019
Early Augmented Reality Concept Film That Envisioned the Future Gets a Sequel Powered by Kickstarter
Next Reality AR
JULY 12, 2019
Long before the HoloLens or the Magic Leap One, a California-based team of independent filmmakers envisioned what the future of augmented reality might look like.
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Facebook’s Researchers Made A Wrist-Worn Prototype For Haptic Feedback And Free Hand Movement
UploadVR
JULY 19, 2019
At the World Haptics Conference 2019 Facebook showed a prototype wrist-worn haptic VR/AR device called ‘Tasbi’ The device was created by a team of six Facebook Reality Labs researchers along with an interning PhD student from Rice University. Image from GREE VR Studio Lab.
Elon Musk Details ‘Neuralink’ Brain Interface Tech, Oculus CTO Calls It “very bold work”
Road to VR
JULY 19, 2019
Elon Musk unveiled Neuralink earlier this week, a startup that aims to not only revolutionize the growing field of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), but eventually wants to make neural implants as common as LASIK outpatient procedures are today—that’s the long-term goal at least.
Report: VR as an Empathy Builder
Tech Trends VR
JULY 9, 2019
Todd Maddox delves into the Neuroscience behind immersive technologies’ unique ability to make us experience things from another person’s perspective.
Augmenting Our World: Three AR Trends On The Rise
VRScout
JULY 5, 2019
Exploring the rise of AR-based entertainment. Whether it be gaming, education, travel and navigation, or marketing, AR offers both consumers and companies a rapidly-growing medium in which to enhance nearly every facet of our lives.
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Microsoft Launches Closed Beta Sign-Ups for Minecraft Earth Mobile Augmented Reality Game
Next Reality AR
JULY 12, 2019
The long tease that is the release of Minecraft Earth continues, this time with an opportunity to start playing what might be one of the hottest augmented reality games ever, before the general public.
Multiplayer VR Shooter Telefrag To Get PSVR Aim Controller Support
UploadVR
JULY 16, 2019
Time to dust off the ol’ Aim controller; Anshar Studios’ Telefrag is set to support it. The developer confirmed as much in an ask me anything session on Reddit this week. The team couldn’t promise that Aim support would arrive on launch day.
SDCC 2019: ‘Doctor Who VR’ Game Lets You Pilot a Fully Functional TARDIS
Road to VR
JULY 15, 2019
At San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) this year, Oculus and BBC Studios are giving US crowds their first chance to demo the upcoming VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time.
Riding the Hyperloop in Virtual Reality
Tech Trends VR
JULY 16, 2019
VR Hyperloop Passenger Experience in Virtual Reality Unveiled at SpaceX. We’ve been reporting on the Hyperloop for a while here at Tech Trends.
This Psychedelic AR Book Cover Is Turning Heads Online
VRScout
JULY 18, 2019
Forget the old phrase “you can’t judge a book by its cover.”. UK-based artist Alexander Ward was shocked to see his AR-enabled cover for Allowah Lani’s book I am love was circulating online.
nReal AR glasses hands-on preview
The Ghost Howls
JULY 8, 2019
It is something that I say since the beginning of 2019 : nReal is one of the most interesting AR startups out there. That’s why when I traveled to Beijing, I really did everything that I could to visit its HQ. Entrance of nReal offices in Beijing, China.
Stanford Children's Hospital Experiments with Magic Leap One to Reinvent Medical Training Simulations
Next Reality AR
JULY 17, 2019
In the last few years, the HoloLens has become a popular tool for use in medical procedures and training. But recently, the Magic Leap One has gained momentum in the space as well when it comes to medical use cases.
Bigscreen TV Adds Over 50 Free Live Channels To Social VR Platform
UploadVR
JULY 11, 2019
Social VR platform Bigscreen is first and foremost a destination where users can share their desktop screens with friends. Bigscreen TV, however, takes the service in a new direction. Released today, Bigscreen TV allows up to eight VR users to watch over 50 live channels together.
‘Tetris Effect’ Coming to PC with VR Support Next Week
Road to VR
JULY 16, 2019
Tetris Effect (2018) , the latest entry in the iconic tile-stacker series, is officially headed to PC on July 23rd, which also includes support for VR headsets.
Building Better XR Training
Tech Trends VR
JULY 19, 2019
Todd Maddox reports on why A/B tests are sub-optimal in building and optimizing immersive training and performance tools.
Our First Look At Disney’s Next VR Film A Kite’s Tale
VRScout
JULY 13, 2019
Disney’s hand-drawn VR film is an adorable tale of two unlikely friends.
7Invensun shows that eye-tracking on a standalone headset is now possible
The Ghost Howls
JULY 5, 2019
In Beijing, I have visited again my friends of 7Invensun , one of the worldwide leaders in eye tracking technologies. During my first visit , they showed me some cool prototypes: a prototypical eye tracking add-on for HoloLens and a prototypical Vive Focus with embedded eye tracking.
YouTube App Lets You Put Yourself in the World of 'Stranger Things 3' via Augmented Reality
Next Reality AR
JULY 5, 2019
So you're all done binge watching Stranger Things Season 3 and you want to start sharing your personal review with friends. First, congrats, you're a TV bingeing beast. It's only been 24 hours!)
Sword-Swinging VR Adventure Until You Fall Gets Early Access Release Date
UploadVR
JULY 11, 2019
Schell Games’ sword-swinging VR adventure, Until You Fall , arrives in Early Access very soon. The latest game from the makers of I Expect You To Die hits Steam Early Access on August 27. We still only have the briefest of teasers for the game, which you can see below.
Rumor: Apple Reportedly Suspends Work on Consumer AR Headset
Road to VR
JULY 12, 2019
The Cupertino-based tech giant may be pumping the brakes on its long-rumored Apple AR headset , something that was reportedly slated to see a release as early as 2020.
Infographic: Valve Index versus Oculus Rift S
Tech Trends VR
JULY 15, 2019
How to two of the newer top-of-the-line VR headsets compare to each other on key features? This handy infographic lays it all out. The software that comes alongside the Oculus is much better than the Index by a long shot Click To Tweet. Software.
Reality Rebels Wants To Turn Your Home Into A Location-Based VR Playspace
VRScout
JULY 6, 2019
Using the Oculus Quest to bring house-scale VR to the masses. Arguably one of the most attractive features of the Oculus Quest is the headsets inside-out tracking technology, which not only removes the need for external sensors, but allows for more opportunities in terms of potential playspaces.
Viveport Video “6DOF Lite” mode review: move your head in 360 videos
The Ghost Howls
JULY 1, 2019
At VEC 2019 HTC announced the “6DOF Lite” mode for Viveport Video , promising the fact that we would have been able to watch standard 360 videos with the possibility of actually moving the head in the video. But… does it work? Is it good enough?
Snapchat Drapes the Statue of Liberty in the American Flag for Fourth of July Augmented Reality Lens
Next Reality AR
JULY 4, 2019
Under the rocket's red glare and the bombs bursting in air, the Statue of Liberty is swaying in celebration this Fourth of July thanks to Snapchat.
Defector Review: An Exciting VR Spy Thriller Built Around Replayability
UploadVR
JULY 11, 2019
Defector, the VR spy thriller from Twisted Pixel and Oculus Studios is finally here, but does it deliver on the promise of being like Mission Impossible in VR? Find out in our Defector review. The best way I could describe Defector would be to call it like an exercise in bare bones wish fulfillment.
Report: Facebook Signs Deal for ‘Assassin’s Creed’ & ‘Splinter Cell’ VR Games
Road to VR
JULY 10, 2019
According to a report by The Information , Facebook is allegedly looking to sign more deals with game studios, the result of which aims to bring some high-profile franchises to the Oculus platform.
EON Reality Wins Big at World Education Congress 2019
EON Reality
JULY 9, 2019
EON Reality’s Singapore team was out in full force at the World Education Congress to see their very own Ridwan Othman, Senior Director of AVR Solutions at EON Reality Singapore, win an award as one of the globe’s 50 Fabulous EdTech leaders.
Samsung Files Patent Application For Foldable AR Glasses
VRScout
JULY 14, 2019
Could the multinational technology conglomerate be expanding into the AR market? According to a recently published patent application filed by Samsung, the company may be developing a foldable AR headset featuring a built-in display that automatically activates when the device is unfolded.
SIF: Hands-on with Spheres, Buddy VR and much more!
The Ghost Howls
JULY 4, 2019
I’ve returned to Italy, but there is still so much I have to tell you about the Sandbox Immersive Festival in Qingdao! Are you ready for some new reviews? Beautiful view of Qingdao at night. Spheres. I know the name “Spheres” since a lot of time.
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