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Roto VR Raises $3M to Broaden Market Reach of Rotating VR Chair Accessory
- UK-based Roto VR has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Pembroke VCT.
- The funding will be used to meet the demand for the Roto VR Explorer chair.
- Roto VR's chair includes proprietary head-tracking technology and aims to reduce motion-related discomfort.
- The company has already started mass production in China and has partnered with retailers such as GameStop and Amazon.
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Beyond Blue: After The Storm Swims Onto Quest Next Month
- Beyond Blue: After the Storm is a VR follow-up to the 2020 aquatic narrative adventure.
- Co-developed by E-Line Media and Chaos Theory Games, it is a standalone VR game.
- The game features multiple characters, different biomes, and educational mini-documentaries called 'Ocean Insights'.
- Beyond Blue: After the Storm is set to launch in January 2025 on the Meta Quest platform.
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Apple could tie with up with Sony for a critical Vision Pro upgrade
- Apple is partnering with Sony to enhance the Vision Pro headset by bringing support for PlayStation VR 2 controllers.
- The announcement of the partnership has been delayed due to technical issues, and there is no confirmed timeline.
- Sony is expected to sell the PlayStation VR 2 controller through Apple's online and offline stores.
- The collaboration aims to improve VR gaming experience and optimize controller functionality for navigating visionOS.
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The Benefits of XR (Part 1): Revolutionizing Design Data Accessibility
- Extended Reality (XR) is revolutionizing the way companies visualize design data, offering a variety of benefits that streamline processes and enhance collaboration.
- XR reduces reliance on physical prototypes, enabling seamless collaboration among stakeholders in different locations and involving key decision-makers throughout the design process.
- The adoption of XR can be challenging due to initial investment costs, but solutions like TheoremXR future-proof XR strategies and maximize hardware investments by providing device-agnostic compatibility.
- TheoremXR simplifies the process of preparing and optimizing design data for XR applications, addressing the lack of technical expertise and enabling businesses to focus on creating immersive experiences.
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What is Meta for Education? The Future of Immersive Learning
- Meta for Education is a beta program that combines cutting-edge software, artificial intelligence, and extended reality to enhance learning in the modern world.
- Meta is hoping to give academic institutions a more streamlined, convenient way to experiment with immersive technologies.
- Schools can leverage XR headsets and cutting-edge software created for the educational landscape.
- Program provides device management tools and resources to boost device security.
- Program combines specific XR experiences and applications that should revolutionize the future of learning.
- Beta program includes access to Meta’s latest headsets.
- Meta believes that learning in the future should be social and experiential and open to interactive, collaborative learning.
- Meta hopes to help academic institutions overcome the challenges to XR in the educational landscape.
- Meta's education initiative will only be available to schools serving students over 13 years old.
- Meta hopes to make XR a commonplace component in future classrooms.
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LLVISION to launch Leion Hey2 New AR Glasses
- LLVISION has announced the upcoming launch of their new AR glasses, Leion Hey2.
- The video at Zhipus Agent OpenDay showcased the integration of Zhipu AI big model in LLVISION's AR glasses.
- The new AR glasses demonstrate various AR+AI interactions in scenarios like language translation, intelligent inspection, and intelligent recommendation.
- LLVISION previously launched LEION Hey, an accessible AR glasses for the hearing impaired, and LEION Hey2 is expected to expand its application scenarios and provide a more convenient user experience.
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They're Back! - Between Realities VR Podcast Season 9 Premiere
- The Between Realities Podcast has returned!
- After over three months away, Alex VR and Skeeva are back on the usual weekly cadence of livestreams revolving around the VR industry and the passionate community that supports it.
- In the Season 9 opener, Alex and Skeeva catch up on the current happenings in the VR space, including games like Batman: Arkham Shadow and Trombone Champ: Unflattened, and industry events including Gamescom 2024 and the upcoming CES 2025.
- In the second episode, Alex and Skeeva host Brian and Damien Ruffy, hosts of the Ruff Talk VR podcast, to discuss their experiences in the VR podcasting space and upcoming VR game releases.
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Apple Vision Pro Could Soon Support PlayStation VR2's Controllers
- Apple is working to bring support for PlayStation VR2's controllers to Vision Pro.
- Apple approached Sony to enable support for PlayStation VR2's Sense controllers.
- The support would include navigating the visionOS interfaces.
- The rollout of the support has been delayed, but an announcement is still expected.
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Pioneering XR Innovation: IIT Madras Introduces XTIC-APP for a New Era in Immersive Technology
- IIT Madras has launched XTIC-APP to propel India's XR sector.
- The XR Summit gathered academic leaders to foster talent and collaboration in immersive technologies.
- The summit showcased advancements in XR technology and partnerships with major players.
- XTIC-APP aims to create a roadmap for India's robust XR ecosystem and recognize XR startups.
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Kerala govt schools take VR route to make learning funfilled
- Government Girls’ HSS in Malayinkeezh, Kerala, has introduced a virtual reality (VR) lab to enhance learning.
- Students can explore 65 different concepts across subjects like physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics in immersive VR mode.
- The VR lab is part of the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project by Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK).
- The initiative plans to introduce 120 more VR labs in select schools across the state in the next phase.
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The first large-scale metaverse cultural experience space in Central China has officially opened
- The first large-scale metaverse cultural experience space in Central China, the Long-lasting Civilization Intelligent Society VR Experience Hall, has officially opened.
- The hall was built by PKU-Wuhan Institution for Artificial Intelligence over a two-year period and is a project of the National Experiment Base for Intelligent Evaluation and Governance.
- The museum features various areas, including a CAVE area, time corridor, and VR large space, offering a 30-minute virtual reality immersive exploration experience.
- Visitors can wear VR equipment to enter the intelligent social scene, experiencing the evolution of Chinese civilization and future social development models.
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Drakheir, a game created by Hengxin Shambala XR team, is now available on Meta Quest
- Drakheir, a game created by Hengxin Shambala XR team, is now available on Meta Quest.
- The game is a single-player action game that fully uses gesture recognition.
- Players will play the role of an adventurer who can manipulate various magics and engage in battles with enemies.
- The game utilizes Meta Quest's gesture recognition 2.0 technology and allows players to perform all operations with just their hands.
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XR News Round-Up: Color-A-Cube, Virtual Hunter, Breachers & More
- Virtual Hunter adds multiplayer update and confirms full release window.
- Breachers introduces new mall map in latest update with added features.
- Humble Bundle kicks off VR Vacation Sale with PC VR discounts.
- Color-A-Cube, a new voxel title, is in early access on Quest.
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The Future of Web Accessibility: What’s Next for Accessibility Standards?
- Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in enhancing web accessibility, automating processes like captioning and image recognition.
- Immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) pose new challenges and opportunities for web accessibility.
- Mobile and voice accessibility are key areas of focus, with improved integration of accessibility features into mobile and voice-activated technologies.
- The lack of global standardization in accessibility and the intersection of accessibility with privacy pose significant challenges for the future of web accessibility.
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Pack Your Bait As A World Tour Edition Update Heads To Real VR Fishing
- Real VR Fishing is releasing a World Tour Edition Update on December 17.
- The update includes three European DLC packs centered around France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
- Players can expect 30 new fish species across the three packs.
- New fishing locations will be added monthly to keep the game fresh.
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