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Bootstrap Island Charts A Course Towards Full Launch With Early Access Roadmap
- PC VR early access title Bootstrap Island unveiled a new roadmap for your survival journey, charting its course towards full release and beyond.
- Developer Maru VR Productions has released three major updates since the game’s early access launch last year, expanding and refining the shipwreck survival title with features like a major boss, inventory, and building systems.
- The fourth major update, Riverlands, scheduled for this summer, will introduce new region, threats, resources like tropical fruit, and a musket sling for survival.
- The full release of Bootstrap Island will bring tribal inhabitants and deeper secrets, with ongoing post-launch support including new lands and dangers, and a tentative full release date of Q1 2026.
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‘STARVAULT’ Brings Classic MOBA Action to Quest with a First-Person VR Twist, Open Beta Now Live
- Theia Games has announced STARVAULT, a first-person VR multiplayer battle arena (MOBA), which is now in open beta on Quest, offering classic MOBA gameplay with a VR twist.
- The game features large 5v5 battles with nine unique heroes, traditional MOBA objectives like pushing lanes, destroying towers, and capturing strongholds, as well as farming creeps and earning XP and credits to unlock abilities and artifacts.
- STARVAULT includes a distinctly HALO-inspired shooting experience in a first-person VR setting, with portals and jump pads for enhanced mobility across the map.
- The game is free during the open beta period with no microtransactions, aiming for an Early Access launch in Summer 2025 and a full launch in early 2026, with plans for new heroes, game modes, and regular updates to establish itself as a VR esport.
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Tech-Labs and X-Cal Partner with NeuroMaker to Bring Advanced Robotics Education to Classrooms
- Tech-Labs and X-Cal partner with NeuroMaker to introduce the NeuroMaker HAND 2.0 to educational institutions for advanced robotics education.
- The NeuroMaker HAND 2.0 is a modular robotic hand kit that offers hands-on experience in building, programming, and experimenting with technology for real-world applications.
- This partnership leverages Tech-Labs' workforce development expertise to provide future-ready educational technologies for schools, training centers, and employers.
- The collaboration aims to inspire the next generation of engineers, programmers, and healthcare innovators through hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
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6 eLearning Trends Reshaping Corporate Training
- The article discusses six eLearning trends reshaping corporate training in 2025.
- eLearning is evolving rapidly, influenced by decreasing skills' shelf life and changing learner expectations.
- Personalized learning paths are a key focus, with tailored content adjusting to users' expertise and training objectives.
- Microlearning is emphasized for faster skill-building, delivering short, targeted content like tutorials and quizzes.
- AI-powered learning assistants are used to spot skill deficiencies, provide educational content, and deliver instant responses.
- Immersive technologies like AR and VR are mainstream training solutions, offering practical experiences and safer operations.
- Data-driven learning analytics play a crucial role in assessing training program success and making strategic decisions.
- Learning in the flow of work is highlighted as a primary learning method, where employees receive training resources matched to their specific needs.
- Modern eLearning in 2025 aims to enhance organizational performance through smarter learning solutions and flexible, agile methods.
- The future of corporate learning will focus on adopting these eLearning trends to drive business growth and workforce development.
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Hands-on: Bear Sunny transition lenses for AR glasses
- Bear Sunny is a Chinese startup that produces transition lenses for AR glasses, allowing for opacity adjustments based on lighting conditions.
- The technology showcased allows the lenses to transition from transparent to dark like sunglasses, making AR glasses usable both indoors and outdoors.
- Bear Sunny has potential collaborations with various AR glasses manufacturers like Xiaomi, Meta, EssilorLuxottica, Google, and Huawei.
- The technology is promising, offering the ability to switch lens opacity electronically, but further testing outdoors is required to assess its effectiveness in real sunlight conditions.
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Starvault Aims High In The VR MOBA Genre
- Starvault is a brand-new VR MOBA aiming to deliver an authentic VR experience with stunning visuals and intense online matches.
- The game features familiar MOBA mechanics set in an arena where players must destroy the enemy core while facing challenges and upgrading their abilities.
- Players engage in 5v5 matches, gaining experience points, unlocking abilities, and buying perks to enhance their characters' performance.
- Starvault effectively utilizes VR gameplay with unique character movements, abilities, and piloting experiences, fostering a growing community and aiming to establish itself as a VR esport by 2026.
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Layered Worlds: How Augmented Reality Is Reshaping Everyday Design
- Augmented reality (AR) is transforming everyday design by adding new dimensions to space, form, and interaction.
- AR is now used in packaging, storefronts, furniture, and more, creating interactive and engaging experiences for users.
- Designers are tasked with thinking about digital content that enhances the physical world, creating a layered design approach.
- AR in packaging allows for interactive storytelling, turning passive packaging into a digital gateway for brands.
- Retailers are using AR in storefronts to offer virtual try-ons, immersive brand experiences, and shoppable windows.
- Furniture shopping has been revolutionized by AR, allowing customers to virtually try out pieces in their space for better decision-making.
- AR is also transforming interior design by enabling clients to visualize concepts, make real-time design changes, and create collaborative experiences.
- Experienced developers like Seisan play a crucial role in crafting purposeful AR experiences that solve real problems.
- AR intersects with sustainability by reducing physical waste through interactive demos, virtual try-ons, and eco-conscious communication.
- While AR has challenges like hardware compatibility and user experience, advancements in technology are making it more accessible and seamless.
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Claustrophobic Cave Crawler Tunnels Gets Full Release On Quest
- Tunnels, a horror VR game from Nomad Monkey, puts players in tight, winding corridors while dialing up the tension. It features crawling through tunnels using grip buttons and crouching to move forward.
- Players navigate dark and weird tunnels with a flashlight, encountering unsettling monsters. The game limits flashlight usage with a short battery life, adding to the fear and tension.
- Tunnels' monster design is revealed sparingly, similar to Alien's Xenomorph, keeping players on edge. The protagonist's silence during tense moments adds to the horror experience.
- The claustrophobic dread in Tunnels is highlighted as its strongest point, offering a spooky and immersive experience. The game is available on the Meta Quest platform for $14.99.
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Can Now Give Blind Wearers A Detailed Description Of What's In View
- Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta glasses now provides more detailed descriptions for blind and low-vision individuals with a new accessibility setting.
- Users can use Meta AI to audibly describe their surroundings, and now have the option for more detailed responses with the new setting in the Meta AI app.
- Meta advises caution as the technology may have errors, especially for safety-critical tasks. The Detailed Responses option is currently rolling out in the US & Canada.
- Meta is expanding its partnership with Be My Eyes to allow Ray-Ban Meta glasses wearers to initiate view-sharing video calls with volunteers in all 18 countries supported by Meta AI.
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Beat Saber Celebrates 7th Anniversary With Free New Track
- Beat Saber celebrates its 7th anniversary with a free new track called Danger, available on all platforms.
- The track celebrates seven years since the game's original launch and features artists Teminite and Boom Kitty.
- Danger can be found in the 'Extras' library with an anniversary-themed environment and new gameplay elements.
- The new track release follows Beat Saber's continuous updates, including recent additions like Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' and Metallica DLC pack.
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Sci-Fi VR Shooter Of Lies And Rain Releases Impressive Quest & Steam Demo
- Of Lies and Rain is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi VR shooter where you fight to save humanity, and a free demo is available on Quest and Steam.
- The game is story-driven, set in a dark sci-fi world, and revolves around saving humanity from extinction after a 20-year war against a rogue AI.
- The Quest version of the game differs in features like lighting and textures, and the PC VR and PS VR2 versions boast dynamic lighting, shadows, and higher textures.
- The demo showcases impressive VR gameplay mechanics, intense combat, environmental storytelling, and a sense of dread, with the full game set for early access with bug fixes and optimizations.
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Wonder Brings A Mixed Reality Anthology To Quest 3 Today
- Wonder, an anthology of mixed reality experiences from Gadgeteer's developer, is now available on Quest 3.
- Wonder offers three initial experiences - Ancient Ruins, Jellyfish Bloom, and Parallel Worlds, with more to come post-launch.
- The app aims to provide a relaxing experience with photorealistic visuals and controller-free hand-tracking interactions.
- Wonder is priced at $3.99 on Meta Quest 3, with a potential increase in price for post-launch content.
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ArborXR Expands VR Training Analytics Capabilities with InformXR Acquisition
- ArborXR has acquired InformXR, an XR learning analytics platform, to enhance its VR training analytics capabilities.
- InformXR's team, including founder Dan Kuykendall, will join ArborXR as part of the acquisition.
- The acquisition introduces ArborXR Insights, a new XR analytics suite that provides real-time tracking of learner performance and integration of VR training with existing LMS platforms.
- ArborXR's expansion aims to simplify data tracking, demonstrate ROI, and enhance the integration of VR training solutions for enterprises and training teams.
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Virtual Reality Experiences: A New Frontier
- Virtual reality (VR) has evolved into a tangible, immersive experience that is transforming various industries like gaming, education, healthcare, and real estate.
- VR creates a sense of presence by immersing users in computer-generated simulations through headsets and motion-tracking sensors, revolutionizing how we interact with digital content.
- Beyond entertainment, VR is being utilized for purposes such as medical training, therapy, virtual tours for real estate, and virtual meetings for remote work, highlighting its vast range of applications.
- The future of VR looks promising with advancements in AI and GPU technology, leading to more realistic VR environments and the integration of VR in mainstream activities, including telemedicine and social connectivity.
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The Smurfs - Flower Defense Now Arriving Next Month
- The Smurfs – Flower Defense, a VR and mixed reality tower defense game, has been delayed to June 19, 2025, from the original May release window.
- The game is based on the famous Belgian comic series by Peyo and offers a mix of action, strategy, and storytelling, where players defend the world by building towers and activating mechanisms.
- Players can switch between four characters - Smurfette, Storm, Brainy, and Jokey - and engage in three boss battles against Gargamel, Azrael, and the Howlibird. A 'Hard Mode' is also available.
- The game, priced at $19.99, will be exclusively available on the Meta Quest platform, with support for both Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets, recommended for the full mixed reality experience.
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