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visionOS 2.4 Out Now, Bringing Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery & iPhone Integration
- visionOS 2.4 is now available for all Apple Vision Pro owners, introducing Apple Intelligence, a Spatial Gallery app, and iPhone integration.
- The update includes Apple Intelligence features like Priority Notifications, Notification Summaries, Smart Reply, Memory Movie creation, and Natural Language Search in Photos, among others.
- Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro currently supports US English, with more languages expected later this year.
- Features like Priority Notifications and Notification Summaries prioritize important notifications and provide AI-generated summaries for longer notifications.
- Smart Reply in Messages & Mail suggests replies for messages and emails on Vision Pro.
- Memory Movies and Natural Language Search in Photos allow for personalized photo and video content creation and searching.
- Writing Tools offer rewriting, proofreading, summarizing, and composing text across various apps on visionOS.
- Genmoji in iMessage enables custom emoji generation, while Image Playground allows for fun and unique image creation.
- Spatial Gallery is a new curated app featuring spatial photos, videos, and panoramas from various creators and artists, with a focus on quality content.
- The Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone enables remote app queueing, device information viewing, and curated content recommendations.
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Vision Pro Update Adds Companion App, Improved Guest Demos, and Apple Intelligence Features
- Apple released VisionOS 2.4, the latest update to Vision Pro, adding Apple Intelligence features and an iPhone companion app.
- VisionOS 2.4 introduces Apple Intelligence features, such as writing tools and image generation tools to Vision Pro.
- The update also includes a new Spatial Gallery app for curated spatial content and a companion app for iPhone to browse new content and access support information.
- Improvements to the Guest Mode feature allows the owner to start sessions and view mirroring from their iPhone, making the process smoother.
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SWERY Believes VR Will Become “The Next Major Computing Platform”
- SWERY, the creator of Deadly Premonition, believes that VR will become the next major computing platform.
- He envisions VR replacing traditional monitors, TVs, car mirrors, and integrating with public transit systems.
- SWERY believes that VR will deliver an entirely new kind of operating system for wearable VR/MR tech.
- He sees VR as the next major computing platform, with endless possibilities as devices become lighter and networks faster.
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PSVR 2 Gets Another Hand-tracking Game as Devs Slowly Tap Into New Feature
- Studios COVEN and ALBYON have released the hand-tracking update for Masters of Light on PSVR 2.
- The hand-tracking feature allows players to cast spells by using their bare hands.
- VR Monkey, the porting team, worked on creating the in-house plugin to bring hand-tracking to the PSVR 2 version.
- Besides Masters of Light, there is only one other hand-tracked game available on PSVR 2.
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Animal Rescue Puzzler Bearly Escape Enters Early Access This May
- Bearly Escape, a claw-machine puzzler, will launch in Early Access on SteamVR and Quest 3 in May.
- Developed by Time Traveller, Bearly Escape is a puzzle game where players search for their missing dog, Robin, in a hazy forest called Everwood.
- In the game, players use a specialized drone and wits to free confined animals and guide them to safety through trap-filled platforming levels.
- Bearly Escape will be available in Early Access on Steam and the Quest 3 family on May 1 for $14.99.
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New Feature in ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ Boosts VR Performance, Extra Eye-tracking Gains Coming Soon
- Developer Asobo Studio has introduced fixed foveated rendering in Microsoft Flight Simulator, improving VR performance.
- Foveated rendering reduces GPU workload by lowering resolution in peripheral vision, increasing frame rates.
- While fixed foveated rendering is available to all PC VR headset users, dynamic foveated rendering for eye-tracking users has no confirmed timeline.
- Asobo is working with peripheral partner Pimax to bring additional VR-specific features to the game.
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VR Shooting Sim ‘ACE’ Partners with Major Gun Manufacturer for More Realistic Training
- Ace Virtual Shooting partners with Swiss firearms manufacturer SIG SAUER to release a Meta Touch controller peripheral for realistic training.
- Licensed replicas of two Sig Sauer handguns are available for use with the Ace subscription-based Quest app.
- The virtual shooting simulator Ace allows users to engage in real-world shooting exercises and courses, with real-time analytics.
- The Ace replicas are designed to replicate the frame, weight, and trigger of their real-world counterparts.
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Cognizant Plans ‚Immersive Learning Centre‘ In Chennai
- IT company Cognizant plans to build an immersive learning centre at its Siruseri campus in Chennai.
- The centre aims to train one lakh (100,000) individuals annually in advanced AI technologies.
- It will feature smart classrooms, client experience spaces, and residential accommodations.
- The centre will also support other learning centres being developed in Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi, and Coimbatore.
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Apple XR vs. Competitors: What Businesses Need to Know
- Apple's XR ecosystem, including the Vision Pro headset and VisionOS, introduced new spatial computing opportunities for businesses, with a focus on premium hardware and software integration.
- While Apple's XR ecosystem currently lacks direct competitors, companies like Meta, HTC, and XReal are striving to challenge Apple in the extended reality space.
- In the comparison of Apple XR vs. competitors, Apple stands out for its emphasis on security, privacy, proprietary OS (VisionOS), robust app ecosystem, and premium hardware.
- The Vision Pro's high price and weight are noted as drawbacks, leading to speculations about future product directions for Apple in the XR market.
- Meta's Quest 3 and HTC's VIVE XR Elite offer cost-effective alternatives to Apple's Vision Pro, catering to different user needs and preferences.
- XReal's Air 2 Ultra provides a lightweight XR solution at a lower price point compared to Apple, targeting users looking for comfortable extended reality experiences.
- In examining Microsoft's position in the XR market alongside Apple, both companies showcase premium approaches but with distinct focuses on hardware and software development.
- Apple's deep ecosystem integration and security features make its XR solutions appealing for businesses with existing Apple infrastructure and a need for high performance and security.
- Competitors like Meta, HTC, XReal, and Microsoft offer different strengths such as affordability, user base, comfort, and software partnerships, catering to varied enterprise requirements.
- Despite Apple's higher price point, its commitment to user-friendly, secure, and adaptable XR experiences positions it as a strong contender in the extended reality market for businesses.
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I turned a mossy tree into a 3D world and walked inside with my Quest 3
- The article discusses using a VR headset like Quest 3 to explore a 3D scan of a mossy tree, creating an immersive experience at home.
- Technology allows for turning real locations or objects into 3D digital twins, providing a unique way to revisit places virtually.
- The Scaniverse app, featuring Gaussian splat scanning, enables capturing high-resolution 3D scenes for VR exploration.
- Tips for successful 3D scanning include slow, steady movements and circling the subject at various heights for spatial data.
- Scaniverse offers the opportunity to view captured scans in VR, allowing users to immerse themselves in the digitally recreated environments.
- Exploring the Scaniverse reveals a variety of publicly uploaded 3D content, although the quality may vary based on scanning techniques.
- Capturing still objects yields better results than dynamic elements like people or plants due to potential distortions or blur.
- The evolution of metaverse technologies, such as 3D scanning and VR headsets, is expanding the possibilities for immersive digital experiences.
- Partnerships between companies like Meta and others indicate a growing trend towards integrating VR capabilities into various devices.
- Apple's anticipated updates to visionOS and the rumored launch of new VR products hint at further advancements in the VR and metaverse space.
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New VR Games & Releases April 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PS VR2 & More
- April brings a variety of new VR games with highlights including Pinball FX VR and Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate releasing on April 3 for Quest and PS VR2, respectively.
- BEATABLE, a mixed reality rhythm game addressing hand tracking challenges, and Resist, a dystopian action RPG, are set to launch on April 10 for Quest and PS VR2.
- Elements Divided, a game where you harness elements to compete in tournaments, and Ghost Town, a paranormal detective story, are releasing on April 23 and 24 for PC VR and Quest.
- Vertigo 2: Into The Aether, a DLC story expansion, will be available on April 25 for PC VR, while Alex and the Jets and Honey Pot are new releases for Quest in April.
- Poly Ego, a cartoony adventure puzzle game with upcoming co-op and shooter modes, and Silent North, a PvPvE shooter game, are launching in April for Pico, PSVR, and PC VR platforms.
- The Obsessive Shadow, a horror game, and Under The Pillow, an interactive VR movie focusing on a handmade toy, are set to release this April for various VR platforms.
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RoboCop VR Game Is Not Happening, Licensing Issue Cited
- RoboCop: Streets of Anarchy, a VR game in collaboration with Amazon MGM, was not officially licensed before its reveal.
- The VR game's website page has been taken down and is password locked.
- An agreement is not in place between Amazon MGM and Coffee Moth Games, the developer of RoboCop: Streets of Anarchy.
- The VR game may have never been given the green light to begin with.
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Myst and Riven developer Cyan Worlds lays off 12, essentially cutting its team in half
- Myst and Riven developer Cyan Worlds has laid off 12 staff members, cutting the studio by about half.
- The layoffs were attributed to industry conditions and the need to prioritize the future health of the studio.
- The affected employees will receive severance packages.
- Cyan Worlds aims to secure financing for their next project.
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What is ASIC Mining Hardware?
- ASIC miners are custom-designed hardware used for cryptocurrency mining, offering high hash rates and energy efficiency.
- Advantages of ASIC miners include their significant computing power, lower energy consumption, durability, and scalability.
- Drawbacks of ASIC miners include high costs, limited flexibility, centralization concerns, and noise/heat generation.
- Despite the drawbacks, ASIC mining hardware dominates the industry, securing blockchain networks and shaping the future of cryptocurrency adoption.
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XR News Round-Up: Gorilla Tag, Gran Turismo 7, Ruff Talk VR Showcase & More
- Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.57 adds new cars and features
- Gorilla Tag implements proactive voice moderation system
- The Obsessive Shadow enters full release on Quest and Steam
- Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase to air with new game reveals
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