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Before you play Homeworld 3, try this VR game as a primer
- Homeworld: Vast Reaches is a VR game that serves as a prequel to Homeworld 3.
- Developed by FarBridge with support from Gearbox Entertainment, it offers the core Homeworld experience in VR.
- Players control a Fleet Command connected to the Mothership, engaging in large-scale space battles and strategic combat.
- While some criticize its AI and difficulty, it serves as a good on-ramp for new and returning Homeworld players before the launch of Homeworld 3.
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How to Compare Immersive Training Solutions in 2024
- Immersive training solutions are being adopted in every industry for upskilling and development purposes.
- Auditing existing processes and solutions is the first step in optimizing training initiatives with new immersive technology.
- Companies must explore different immersive training solutions to boost immersion in training experiences among all employees.
- Scenario-based, story-based, and instructor-led learning are some of the different methodologies that can be used in immersive education.
- Choosing flexible immersive training software is important to build and customize training initiatives as per the specific needs of employees.
- Offering a range of training initiatives and easy onboarding strategies can ensure excellent user experience and higher adoption and engagement rates.
- Immersive training solutions can improve knowledge retention, attract talent, and even reduce upskilling costs.
- XR technologies such as VR, AR, and metaverse environments can be used for immersive learning experiences.
- Implementation of the right hardware, software and solutions is crucial for a successful immersive training experience.
- Companies can test different XR training software and headsets and gather feedback from early adopters to choose the right immersive training solutions.
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The XR Week Peek (2024.05.07): Apple Vision Pro is used by Fortune 100 companies, its cheaper version may come in 2025, and more!
- Apple CEO Tim Cook has answered the doom posts of the past week that revealed that Vision Pro’s sales plummeted after its launch by stating that more than half of Fortune 100 companies have bought an Apple XR headset and are experimenting with it.
- A new report talks about a cheaper Vision Pro in 2025. The Chinese source claims that Apple aims to manufacture a lighter headset that should weigh around 400 grams, which is more than 200 grams lighter than the current Vision Pro.
- Meta has fulfilled its promise of removing the separation between App Lab apps and the Meta Quest Store apps.
- Insta360 announces the first affordable 8K 360° camera called the Insta360 X4, which costs $500.
- Tilt Five, the company creating amazing AR glasses for board gaming, is just running a promotion that basically cuts in half the price of the headset.
- Unity 6 introduces new features for XR developers like direct support in the engine for foveated rendering and composition layers.
- Meta-owned game studio Camouflaj has announced an upcoming game called “Batman: Arkham Shadow”, which is expected to come at the end of the year, exclusively for Quest 3.
- The new version of Unity called Unity 6 is currently in preview. It already shows the addition of new features for us VR developers, like direct support in the engine for foveated rendering and composition layers.
- Alex Coulombe has written an article with interesting pieces of advice about how to ensure your Unreal Engine game passes Quest Store requirements.
- People are asked to donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
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More Than 50% Of Fortune 100 Companies Are Already Using Apple Vision Pro
- Officially, Tim Cook announced that more than half of Fortune 100 companies have purchased Apple Vision Pro headsets.
- Apple has focused on selling the Vision Pro headset to enterprises, targeting those who can justify the $3500 price tag.
- Companies like KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, SAP, Porsche, Lowe's, and EnBW have confirmed using Apple Vision Pro with custom visionOS software.
- KLM's vice president of Operations Decision Support, Bob Tulleken, stated that using Apple Vision Pro has improved efficiency and created a better work environment.
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Quest 1 Loses Beat Saber Multiplayer In November
- Meta is discontinuing multiplayer support in Beat Saber for the original Quest headset.
- Starting from November 2, the original Quest headset will no longer have access to multiplayer.
- The decision is made to focus development efforts on future projects within Beat Saber.
- Owners of the original Quest headset can still play the game, but multiplayer functionality will be removed.
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A year later, the HTC Vive XR Elite is still a uniquely versatile VR headset
- The HTC Vive XR Elite is a versatile Mixed Reality headset now a year old and still worth considering as it keeps getting better.
- The Vive XR Elite offers three ways to wear it including a halo strap, earpieces, and mixed reality interface that replaces the magnetically attached cushion with a forehead pad.
- It is super-lightweight and comfortable which eliminates face pressure and snuggles a fabric cushion against the face.
- Connecting with PC makes it easy to resize, tilt, and position virtual screens, and objects look a little zoomed in compared to their actual size.
- The built-in diopter dials allow users to adjust for each eye to maximize sharpness, and 1920-by-1920 pixel-per-eye display resolution works well for PC VR.
- The Vive XR Elite is not meant to compete directly with the Vision Pro but if you want to option of playing both PC and standalone VR games, this headset can serve both purposes.
- The VR headset can wirelessly connect to Windows PC via a USB-C port, reducing the gear further, and can work with an external battery if played via 'glasses mode'.
- At $1,099, it's well-made VR headset that competes well against options like the Meta Quest Pro and is a great alternative to the Quest Pro.
- The Vive XR Elite may not be meant to compete directly with the Vision Pro, and with the $25 MR Gasket accessory, it matches Quest Pro's floating visor design.
- However, the Vive XR Elite is almost a year old, and a newer version could come out soon, so waiting until later this year would be a good option.
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Synthabout Is Back…with A Bundle And Quest 3 Giveaway
- Synthabout bundle, consisting of Synth Riders and Walkabout Mini Golf, is available at a discounted price on Meta Quest and Steam VR until May 17th, 2024.
- The Shangri La La La Remix track, created by Walkabout's composer, is now playable in Synth Riders for a limited time.
- Kluge Interactive and Walkabout have partnered with UploadVR to host a giveaway where participants can win a Meta Quest 3.
- Contest details can be found on the Walkabout Mini Golf, Synth Riders, and UploadVR's social channels.
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Major Auto Makers Are Fully Embracing XR in the Vehicle Design Process
- Major auto makers such as Ford, Volvo, and Rivian are fully embracing XR (mixed reality) in the vehicle design process.
- Mixed reality headsets, like Varjo's XR-3, are helping these companies reduce time and cost in vehicle design.
- Ford's visual design team is using mixed reality to improve collaboration, speed up the design process, and conduct virtual design reviews with colleagues across different locations.
- Rivian says the use of Varjo's XR tech has resulted in significant cost savings and faster design iteration, allowing the team to create more iterations in less time.
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Apple Vision Pro Sees Jump & Joystick For Crossy Road Castle Hand Tracking
- Crossy Road Castle on Apple Vision Pro introduces hand tracking for gaming controls.
- Left-hand gestures mimic holding a joystick for left-right movement.
- Right thumb pinch acts as a jump button, providing a haptic effect.
- The game supports gamepad input and multiplayer on Apple devices.
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2’ Coming Quest This Week, Trailer Here
- ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2’ is coming to Quest next week.
- The sequel to the popular VR horror game will be available on Quest 2/3/Pro.
- Originally launched on PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets, the game features mini-games set in Freddy Fazbear's pizzeria.
- FNAF: Help Wanted 2 has received positive reviews and can be pre-ordered on Quest for $40.
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Apple Makes It Easier to Browse Vision Pro Apps Outside of the Headset
- Apple has added a search function to its App Store web portal to make it easier to browse and download Vision Pro apps outside of the headset.
- Users can now install apps to Vision Pro by finding them on the web using an iOS device, hitting 'Open in App Store', and clicking 'Get'.
- However, currently, the feature only works for visionOS-exclusive apps, not for apps that equally support iOS and Vision Pro.
- This update marks a significant improvement from when Vision Pro launched, as browsing the store was previously only possible through the headset itself.
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Scientists find new way to instruct dance in virtual reality
- Researchers at Aalto University have developed the WAVE technique, a new way to learn dance choreography using virtual reality (VR).
- The WAVE technique utilizes a wave-like movement to show users what's coming next in the dance routine, simplifying the learning process.
- The technique was found to be easier to follow compared to traditional VR dance instruction methods, particularly for slower dance styles.
- The WAVE technique has the potential to revolutionize how people dance together in virtual reality and could be extended to other activities as well.
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Tencent Cloud and Metavision announce strategic partnership to build immersive interactive spaces
- Tencent Cloud and Metavision have announced a strategic partnership to build immersive interactive spaces.
- The partnership aims to accelerate the implementation of 3D virtual applications and create new boundaries for VR interactive experiences.
- Tencent Cloud will provide infrastructure support, audio & video processing, and AI capabilities.
- Metavision will focus on expanding its overseas business operations in XR applications, intelligent spatial interaction, 5G e-sports live streaming, and e-commerce cloud exhibitions.
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A WHITE PAPER AND SKILL GAP ANALYSIS OF EXPERIENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES IN INDIA (2024)
- The IoE Research Center for Virtual Reality and Haptics at IIT Madras has released a whitepaper on AR/VR/MR and XR in India, predicting advancements and recommending policy and framework.
- Experiential Technologies, such as AR, VR, and MR, are transforming entertainment, learning, and sectors like healthcare, travel, and tourism.
- The whitepaper highlights the past and development of XT, including pioneers, technologies like VR, AR, and MR, and their applications.
- To ensure India's significant presence in the XR space, the whitepaper emphasizes investing in education, research, development, and innovation.
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Surgical Marvel: Surgeon uses Apple Vision Pro in Surgery
- A surgeon in Brazil recently used Apple Vision Pro, a cutting-edge 3D camera, during shoulder surgery.
- The device enabled the surgeon to perform the surgery through a small incision, minimizing trauma to the patient's body.
- Apple Vision Pro captures high-resolution 3D images and videos, providing a detailed view of the patient's anatomy in real time.
- The device has other applications in the medical field, such as viewing patient X-rays and live camera feeds simultaneously.
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