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‘EarthQuest’ is What ‘Google Earth VR’ Should Have Been on Quest
- EarthQuest is a new app on Quest that offers a 3D version of planet Earth and brings 3D areas available on earth.google.com to the Quest-native app.
- It rivals Google Earth VR and Wooorld in terms of functionality and rendering area.
- EarthQuest incorporates ChatGPT, allowing users to interact with an AI companion for navigation, language translation, and more.
- The app is available on Quest for $5 via the Store, SideQuest, and developer's website.
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Mannequin Hands-On: VR Prop Hunt Strikes A Convincing Pose
- Mannequin, the Prop Hunt-inspired asymmetrical VR multiplayer game, is now available on Quest App Lab.
- Developed by Fast Travel Games, Mannequin has significantly improved since its initial demo.
- The game features a 3v2 PvP match where Mannequins blend into the environment and Agents search for them using a multitool device.
- Mannequin offers engaging gameplay, strategic elements, and a satisfying experience, making it a promising VR multiplayer game.
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Former Oculus CTO: Don’t Expect Cheaper VR Headsets Than Quest After Horizon OS Release
- Former Oculus CTO John Carmack says don't expect cheaper VR headsets than Quest with the release of Horizon OS.
- Meta plans to engage select OEMs to create specialized headsets running Horizon OS.
- Carmack believes Horizon OS will enable high-end 'boutique' headsets with improved resolution, field of view, and comfort.
- Carmack warns that the focus on hardware development may hinder software development at Meta.
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The Future of Virtual Reality: Beyond the Horizon
- VR technology has the potential to unleash boundless creativity and push the boundaries of storytelling, art, and entertainment.
- Education and professional training can benefit from immersive VR experiences, enhancing learning outcomes and reducing costs.
- Virtual social communities are emerging, blurring the line between physical and digital worlds and fostering interconnectedness and collaboration.
- Challenges such as technical hurdles, ethical concerns, and access disparities must be addressed for responsible development and use of VR technology.
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AMD Zen 5 Status Report: EPYC "Turin" Is Sampling, Silicon Looking Great
- AMD has provided a status update on their Zen 5 CPU architecture.
- EPYC 'Turin' processors have begun sampling and are meeting expectations.
- Server partners are developing 30% more designs for Turin than for Genoa.
- EPYC Turin processors will be drop-in compatible with existing SP5 platforms.
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Roadtovr
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New Unity 6 Feature Makes it Easier for XR Devs to Maximize Text & UI Quality
- The latest version of Unity game engine, Unity 6 Preview, includes new features to enhance XR development.
- One of the features is Foveated Rendering API, which allows developers to reduce peripheral resolution for improved rendering performance.
- Another feature, Composition Layers, enables rendering textures in XR applications with higher quality, especially for UI, text, photos, and videos.
- The built-in Composition Layers in Unity 6 Preview make it easier for developers to utilize the feature across supported headsets.
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New Batman: Arkham’s Shadow comes to Meta Quest 3
- The latest adventure in the Batman: Arkham series, titled Batman: Arkham’s Shadow, is coming to the Meta Quest 3 VR headset in late 2024.
- The game will be exclusive to Meta Quest and is developed by Camouflaj and Oculus Studios in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics.
- A cinematic trailer for Batman: Arkham’s Shadow will be revealed on June 7 during Summer Game Fest 2024.
- While the details about the game's plot and villain are yet to be officially announced, clues suggest a battle with the villain Ratcatcher in the gloomy streets of Gotham in VR.
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How Characters & Environments In The Secret Of Retropolis Were Built Inside VR With Quill
- The Secret Of Retropolis is a VR narrative game that combines classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography.
- The game offers a retro-futuristic atmosphere and aims to capture the nostalgia of 90's point-and-click adventure games.
- The second chapter of Retropolis, titled Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye, has received positive reviews on Steam and is awaiting release on Quest and PlayStation VR2.
- The developers used Quill, an art tool, to create nearly 2.5 million hand-made brush strokes for the second chapter, compared to less than 500,000 for the first chapter.
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Get Visual AI In US & Canada, Video Calling, And New Style Option
- Ray-Ban Meta Glasses now have a third style option and video calling capabilities in WhatsApp & Messenger.
- Meta AI, a conversational assistant powered by Meta's Llama series of language models, is available in the US & Canada.
- Meta AI can now answer queries about what you're looking at or the last photo you took.
- New style options and color variants for Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are being introduced.
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Fans Are Getting A New Batman: Arkham Game After All, But It's In VR
- Batman: Arkham Shadow is a new VR game exclusive to the Meta Quest 3 headset.
- Developed by Camouflaj and Oculus Studios, little is known about the game at this point.
- The teaser trailer shows Batman gliding through Gotham like in previous games.
- This comes after the disappointment of the multiplayer shooter Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.
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A new Batman: Arkham game is coming later this year, and, oh, it's a VR game
- A new Batman: Arkham game called Batman: Arkham Shadow is set to release later this year.
- The game is a VR game exclusive to Meta Quest 3, developed by Camouflaj and Oculus Studios.
- The official reveal of the game will take place on June 7 during the Summer Game Fest.
- Previous VR game in the series, Batman: Arkham VR, was well received, but the limited accessibility of VR headsets may hinder the player base for Batman: Arkham Shadow.
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Batman: Arkham Shadow Is The Biggest Quest 3 Exclusive Announced Yet
- Batman: Arkham Shadow is a new VR game in the Arkham series, exclusively for Quest 3.
- Developed by Camouflaj and published by Oculus Studios, it follows the success of Arkham VR.
- No gameplay footage was shown in the teaser trailer, but more details will be announced soon.
- This is considered the biggest exclusive for Quest 3, joining other titles like Starship Home and Laser Dance.
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PCI-SIG Completes CopprLink Cabling Standard: PCIe 5.0 & 6.0 Get Wired
- PCI-SIG has completed the development of CopprLink, a new PCIe cabling standard.
- CopprLink defines both internal and external copper cabling for PCIe 5.0 and 6.0.
- The internal standard, CopprLink Internal Cable, allows for PCIe cables up to 1 meter in length.
- External CopprLink cables can go up to 2 meters, primarily targeting AI/Machine Learning markets.
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‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Announced Exclusively for Quest 3 From Meta-owned Studio Behind ‘Iron Man VR’
- Meta has announced the upcoming release of 'Batman: Arkham Shadow,' a fully fledged Batman VR game, exclusively for Quest 3.
- Developed by Meta's Camouflaj and Oculus Studios, the game is set to release in late 2024.
- The teaser trailer suggests a Batman vs. Ratcatcher storyline, with the introduction of the character Otis Flannegan.
- Camouflaj, the studio behind 'Iron Man VR,' is expected to deliver a highly anticipated VR superhero experience once again.
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Samsung Foundry Update: 2nm Unveil in June, Second-Gen SF3 3nm Hits Production This Year
- Samsung Foundry plans to unveil its SF2 (2 nm-class) process technology in June, offering performance and efficiency enhancements.
- The company remains on track to start mass production of chips on its SF3 (3 nm-class, 2nd Generation) technology in the second half of the year.
- Samsung is preparing a variation of its 4 nm-class technology for integration into stacked 3D designs.
- SF3 promises a 22% performance boost at the same power and transistor count, or a 34% lower power at the same frequency and complexity, as well as a 21% logic area reduction.
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