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7 new and engaging virtual field trips
- Virtual field trips offer an inclusive and engaging alternative to in-person trips, providing immersive experiences for students without leaving their classrooms.
- These trips cater to diverse learning styles and promote active engagement, critical thinking, and deeper subject understanding.
- Virtual field trips connect students to global landmarks, museums, and natural wonders, overcoming funding or geographical limitations for exploration.
- Examples of new virtual field trips include exploring Giant Panda Cam at the Smithsonian National Zoo, a virtual tour of Warner Bros. Studios, and Arctic Adventures: Polar Bears at Play.
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Apple will let the Vision Pro ‘see’ for you
- Apple previewed new Vision Pro accessibility features that could enhance eyesight proxy when launching in visionOS later this year.
- The update utilizes the headset’s main camera to magnify what users see and provide live, machine-learning-powered descriptions of surroundings.
- The new magnification feature allows zooming in on virtual and real-world objects, offering hands-free assistance and accessibility through various apps.
- Apple will release an API for developers to access the Vision Pro's camera, and introduce brain-computer interface (BCI) support in visionOS, iOS, and iPadOS for alternative input methods.
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The XR Week Peek (2025.05.13): Ray-Ban Meta 2 may come in 2026, Pimax announces Dream Air SE, and more!
- Meta is gearing up to release the next generation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses named Aperol and Bellini in 2026, featuring extended AI capabilities like 'super sensing' raising privacy concerns.
- Pimax unveils the Dream Air SE, a more affordable variant of the Dream Air with slightly lower specs, targeting a Q3 2025 release.
- Cybershoes confirmed shut down, marking the end of their unique VR walking shoe product after operational challenges.
- Apple plans to launch its smartglasses in 2027, developing custom chips with multi-camera support to compete with Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
- Lenovo introduces lightweight AI-powered smartglasses in China, offering pre-orders for a camera version and an audio-only version scheduled for shipping in July.
- Spacetop receives positive reviews for its immersive Windows application viewing but faces limitations in field of view and potential eye strain.
- Meta enhances its AI generation tools with AssetGen 2.0 promising improved detail and fidelity, supporting the creation of entire scenes for immersive XR content.
- VRTO celebrates its 10th edition, a prominent XR event in Toronto, featuring renowned speakers and engaging discussions on June 25-26.
- A comprehensive article breaks down VR training costs, emphasizing the expense of developing impactful training solutions and dispelling misconceptions about low-cost solutions.
- Ghosts of Tabor shooter game achieves $30 million in revenue post-launch success, portraying a bright spot amidst a challenging XR landscape.
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Apple Vision Pro Will Be Able To Magnify, Describe, Find, Or Read Anything In View
- Apple Vision Pro is gaining the ability to magnify passthrough and use on-device AI to describe, find, or read anything in the user's view.
- These accessibility features, primarily for the blind or those with low vision, will be part of a visionOS update later this year, possibly with visionOS 3 at WWDC25.
- The enhancements include improved magnification through Zoom and Live Recognition, enabling real-world magnification and object identification using machine learning.
- Apple will introduce a Passthrough API for accessibility developers to grant access to the passthrough view for live assistance in visual interpretations, focusing on accessibility and approval processes for wider camera access.
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Meta CTO Says He And Mark Zuckerberg Are "True Believers" With "Actual Conviction"
- Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth and Mark Zuckerberg are described as 'true believers' with 'actual conviction' towards their work in Meta's Reality Labs division.
- Meta Reality Labs quarterly revenue declined by 6% in Q1 mainly due to lower Meta Quest sales.
- A leaked memo from Bosworth mentioned that 2025 would determine the fate of Reality Labs, sparking concerns about the division's continuous investment.
- Mark Zuckerberg's controlling stake in Meta allows him to make long-term investments, such as the $100 billion spent on Reality Labs over a decade, despite the division bringing in less revenue.
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Creature Is Hosting A Games Showcase Next Week
- Creature, the studio behind Starship Home, is hosting a games showcase next week in collaboration with IGN.
- The showcase titled 'Creature Feature' will feature updates, announcements, and surprises from various Creature label studios.
- Partner developers like Funktronic Labs, Puddle, Double Jack, Thomas Van Bouwel, Neat Corporation, and Trebuchet will be part of the presentation.
- The event will take place on May 19th at 9AM PT on IGN's YouTube channel and will unveil new game announcements and content updates.
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Airbus Becomes First OEM to Receive Regulatory Approval for VR-Based Type Rating Training, Powered by Loft Dynamics
- Airbus Helicopters becomes the first OEM to receive regulatory approval to offer pilot type rating program using virtual reality (VR) flight simulator by Loft Dynamics.
- Loft Dynamics' VR flight simulation technology has been approved for AS350 B3e type rating training by the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC).
- This approval signifies significant regulatory progress in Europe, allowing more accessible and safer pilot training through VR technology.
- Airbus Helicopters will conduct type rating training using Loft Dynamics' VR simulator at its training academy in Marignane, France.
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Game On with AI Copilots: How AI Is Reshaping Gaming
- Game development is a complex process involving creativity and technical skill, with AI tools like GitHub Copilot streamlining the coding process.
- AI game assistants and copilots enhance player experiences by providing real-time tips, adapting gameplay, and tailoring quests to suit individual styles.
- AI in video game development enables personalized experiences by adjusting gameplay based on player behavior and preferences, leading to dynamic and tailored gameplay.
- The integration of AI with virtual reality and augmented reality will revolutionize gaming, with AI copilots serving as guides and enhancing immersive experiences.
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Beyond VR: How Spatial Computing Can Transform Workplace Collaboration
- Spatial computing integrates virtual and physical worlds through AR, VR, and MR, enhancing collaboration in the workplace.
- Spatial computing technology combines computer vision, depth sensing, and motion tracking to create authentic interactions in various sectors like education, entertainment, healthcare, and retail.
- Tools such as email and video conferencing, built for a 2D world, fall short in enabling the complexity necessary for high-level collaboration when compared to spatial computing.
- Spatial computing offers immersive, interactive spaces for remote work and collaboration, providing a more realistic and engaging experience than traditional video calls.
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Bearly Escape Hands-On: An Arcade Adventure Filled With Critters & Claw Machines
- Bearly Escape is a game that combines platforming puzzles and claw machine challenges set in a mysterious woodland where you must save trapped animals and stop Dr. Kidd's conspiracy.
- The gameplay features three main styles: first-person puzzles, third-person platforming, and claw machine challenges, each offering a unique experience.
- Players control a bear avatar through platforming levels, solve puzzles in first-person mode, and engage in claw machine minigames to rescue petrified animals and unlock essential tools.
- Despite some limitations in gameplay interactions and early access issues, Bearly Escape provides a fun and engaging VR experience, especially with its well-balanced claw machine challenges.
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Google’s New Android Design Language has been Leaked | VBM
- Google's Android 12 introduced the 'Material You' design language, focusing on aesthetics and customization, enhancing consumer appeal and marketability against iPhones.
- The new design language signals upcoming features, potentially including security enhancements, indicating Google's long-term plans for the Android ecosystem.
- Material 3 Expressive, an evolution of Material You, will bring a more dynamic interface with bold shapes, colors, and motion to improve usability, set to debut with Android 16.
- Google's emphasis on design evolution hints at a closer integration of Android with ChromeOS and Android XR, aiming for a unified user experience across various device categories in the future.
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Golden Gloves Is Hosting A VR Boxing Tournament This Week
- VR boxing game Golden Gloves is hosting an official tournament this week, alongside the 102nd annual National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions.
- The eGoldenGloves National Championship will take place at Tulsa's Arvest Convention Center on May 16 at 3pm PT and will be streamed on the game's YouTube channel.
- Developed by Engine Room VR, Golden Gloves VR offers a competitive VR boxing experience that focuses on fitness, with both solo and multiplayer modes.
- The game is currently available in early access on Meta Quest and Steam, with a full launch scheduled for fall on Quest.
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Lowe’s Lets Customers In Austin & The Bay Area Design Their Kitchen With Apple Vision Pro
- Lowe's is allowing customers in select Austin and Bay Area stores to design their kitchen in virtual reality using an Apple Vision Pro headset.
- Customers can utilize Lowe’s Style Studio app on Vision Pro to customize their kitchen's design elements at 1:1 scale and sync the design to the Lowe’s iPhone app for purchase or book a consultation in-store.
- For individuals without the Vision Pro headset, Lowe's offers free 45-minute sessions in 10 stores for customers to use Lowe's Style Studio to design their kitchen.
- The in-store VR experience is available in 5 out of 6 Lowe’s stores in Austin and 5 out of 8 stores in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a unique opportunity to visualize kitchen designs with the help of a mirrored view on an iPad.
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‘Assetto Corsa EVO’ 0.2 Update Promises PC VR Performance Boost Amid Fresh Content Drop
- The 0.2 update for Assetto Corsa EVO includes VR performance tweaks and new content such as seven cars and two tracks.
- The update also introduces single player 'Open Mode' and 'Career Mode' for a better gaming experience.
- Improvements in VR support include graphics updates, DLSS, and fixing of glitches for PC VR headsets.
- KUNOS Simulazioni plans six more early access updates before the 1.0 release in Fall 2025 to enhance the overall gameplay.
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Pimax Delays 4K Per-Eye Dream Air & Announces Cheaper 2.5K Dream Air SE
- Pimax announced a delay and price increase for Dream Air, alongside a much cheaper Dream Air SE with lower resolution and inferior lenses.
- Dream Air and Dream Air SE are both sub-200 gram tethered PC VR headsets with micro-OLED panels, eye tracking, integrated audio, and tracking options.
- The Dream Air lineup includes a unique feature - a motorized self-tightening headstrap for easy wearing, along with automatic IPD adjustment.
- Pimax offers Crystal Light and Crystal Super headsets with varying resolutions and features, priced at $700 and $1800 respectively.
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