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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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How We’re Advancing Accessibility at Meta
- Meta is focusing on creating products that promote accessibility on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer hands-free features and Meta AI integrations for daily assistance, especially beneficial for the blind and low vision community.
- Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta glasses will now provide detailed responses customized to the user's surroundings, enhancing accessibility.
- The Call a Volunteer feature, in partnership with Be My Eyes, will expand to 18 countries supporting Meta AI users for real-time assistance.
- Meta is exploring sEMG wristbands for human-computer interaction, aiding those with physical disabilities like hand paralysis or tremors.
- Research collaborations with clinical organizations and universities aim to improve sEMG wristbands for accessibility use cases.
- In the metaverse, Meta offers live captions and speech features for improved accessibility, allowing text-to-speech and speech-to-text options.
- Llama, Meta's AI models, are being utilized for accessibility, such as translating American Sign Language into text for better communication.
- Meta remains committed to enhancing accessibility features and products to serve the diverse needs of global users.
- The focus on promoting accessibility aligns with Meta's goal of fostering a more inclusive and connected world for all users.
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WNBA Basketball 2025 Season Tips Off This Week on Quest, Featuring 20 Livestreamed Games
- The 2025 WNBA season will start this week with Meta livestreaming 20 games on Quest, through the Xtadium app and Horizon Worlds NBA Arena.
- Quest users can watch 20 live games, including some in 180-degree immersive video, via the Xtadium app in US and public watch parties in the NBA Arena on the Horizon Worlds social VR platform.
- NBA Arena will offer WNBA avatar merch starting May 27th, and geo-restrictions may apply to some games, limiting availability based on local blackouts.
- The season will feature games between multiple teams, with specific matchups and timings revealed till September, giving fans a schedule to follow in the upcoming season.
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Synth Riders Adds Blur, Radiohead & More With 90s Rock Music Pack
- Synth Riders releases 90s Rock Music Pack featuring Blur, Radiohead, and more.
- The music pack will be available from 8am PT for most supported platforms.
- The paid DLC pack includes songs from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, and The Presidents of the United States of America.
- Each song can be purchased individually for $1.99 or as a bundle for $7.99.
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Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Is Out Now On PlayStation VR2
- Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is now available on PlayStation VR2 after its initial release on Steam in January.
- Developed by Split Light Studio, the action adventure game allows players to explore a cursed Caribbean island, fight undead pirates, solve puzzles, and interact with a sarcastic parrot companion.
- The PlayStation VR2 port includes new features such as haptic feedback, adaptive trigger support, and an additional introduction scene in a pirate bar.
- While the PC VR version received mixed reviews for its design issues and combat mechanics, it still offers a colorful adventure with rewarding exploration.
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‘VRChat’ Opens New Marketplace for Buying and Selling VR Avatars
- VRChat has officially opened its Avatar Marketplace for buying and selling VR avatars within the platform.
- Users can now browse avatars through the 'Avatars' tab, try them on before purchasing using VRChat Credits, the app's premium currency.
- The Marketplace hosts high-quality user-generated avatars as well as branded avatars like 'Quill' from Moss and 'Achilles' from Combo Devils.
- The Marketplace will feature tag search and filtering in future updates to improve browsing, with plans to onboard more sellers and increase available avatars.
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How Augmented Reality takes submarine construction to the next level at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
- Augmented Reality has revolutionized submarine construction at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems by eliminating the need for hundreds of 2D drawing sheets.
- The introduction of AR technology in submarine construction began in 2016 at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Kiel.
- Augmented Reality enhances the design of submarine components by overlaying virtual content onto physical reality.
- thyssenkrupp Marine Systems developed an agile project using the SCRUM technique to implement immersive technologies in submarine construction.
- AR at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems allows technicians to interact with virtual objects, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- The use of AR eliminates the need for 2D drawings, saving time, effort, and improving quality through error detection in the production process.
- Smart glasses like Microsoft's HoloLens are used at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for AR applications in checking completion status and marking welded parts.
- AR glasses provide a seamless flow of information and visualization, making work more intuitive for technicians building submarines.
- The future of AR at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems includes potential applications in onboard documentation and remote assistance, enhancing the entire construction process.
- Augmented Reality is seen as a technology that will become an integral part of daily life, much like smartphones, and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems aims to further develop its use in ship- and submarine-building.
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Is virtual reality the best way to train endodontists?
- A study found that students training with virtual reality haptic simulators showed higher manual dexterity and confidence in their skills.
- Virtual reality training can reduce anxiety and improve students' proficiency in dental procedures like access cavity preparations.
- However, there are barriers to using VR in dental training, such as technical limitations, financial concerns, and resistance to change.
- Recommendations include further technological development, cost reduction, and targeted faculty training to enhance the effectiveness of VR haptics in education.
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Samsung Unveils Advanced 4K Micro-OLED Displays For "Next-Generation" Headsets
- Samsung unveils two new micro-OLED panels at SID Display Week 2025 for high-resolution headsets with brighter 4K per-eye displays.
- Micro-OLED displays offer higher pixel density, enabling slim designs with OLED's signature infinite contrast and rich colors.
- The new displays from Samsung output 15,000 nits and 20,000 nits respectively, addressing poor optical efficiency of pancake lenses for improved brightness.
- Samsung's advanced micro-OLED displays offer higher resolution, wider color gamut with true RGB subpixels, but still face challenges in terms of cost and are currently in research & development phase.
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Apple might let you scroll with your eyes in the Vision Pro
- Apple is testing a feature in the Vision Pro that allows users to scroll through apps using eye-tracking technology.
- The eye-based scrolling may work across all Apple-built apps and could potentially be extended to third-party developers.
- Current eye-based scrolling options like Dwell Control are considered clunky, so the new feature from Apple might offer a more intuitive experience.
- Apple is expected to introduce this new eye-tracked scrolling feature in the upcoming visionOS 3 release, which may be showcased at the June WWDC event.
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