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Artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR): Two technological advancements that bring reality to a vast number of individuals.

Our guest author explains how the revolutionary combination of AI and XR is fueling a new era of Mixed Reality, with increased accessibility and advanced capabilities for highly engaging virtual experiences. Author: David Weinstein, Director of Virtual and Augmented Reality, NVIDIA The leading companies in Virtual Reality are releasing their newest headsets for Mixed Reality, focusing on creating smaller and lighter designs that offer impressive capabilities for spatial computing. With the continuous growth of the Extended Reality (XR) ecosystem, a wider range of industries and users are adopting XR technologies, which are transforming the way people work and engage in recreational activities. Companies ranging from Google to Lowe’s have begun employing Mixed Reality headsets to enable consumers to play games, retail employees to collaborate inside immersive 3D models of stores, and healthcare professionals to model the human body for drug discovery and improved surgical planning. ...

Sony unveils and introduces fresh game titles for Playstation VR 2.

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Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Sony has gathered some gaming news to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Playstation VR 2. In this blog post, Sony also revealed their ongoing development of PC VR compatibility for PSVR 2 . Surprise release: The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood In this action-packed adventure, you assume the character of a skilled sorcerer, venturing through the enchanting world of Meliora. Unleash your magical prowess by casting fireballs and various spells upon your adversaries. Today, The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood is released for Playstation VR 2, bringing a single-player campaign and a co-op mode that can accommodate three players. The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood is already available for Meta Quest and PC VR headsets and has been enhanced for Playstation VR 2 . [embedded content] Release date and new trailer: Wanderer: The Fragme...

Try one of the most anticipated Quest games of the year as Mannequin enters Open Alpha

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The article can only be displayed with JavaScript enabled. Please enable JavaScript in your browser and refresh the page. The multiplayer VR title Mannequin features unique hide-and-seek gameplay. You can try it now on Meta Quest. Fast Travel Games, the VR studio behind Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice, has revealed the release of the Open Alpha for their most ambitious project yet. If you have a Quest 2 , Quest 3 , or Quest Pro, you have the option to join the Open Alpha through its Discord channel. Mannequin is an asymmetrical multiplayer game for up to five players. It is set in a future where aliens have infiltrated humanity and frozen many individuals in time. Two players take the role of elite human agents, and three players take the role of aliens. The latter can take the form of frozen humans called mannequins, making them difficult to identify as aliens. As the elite agents, you must search through rooms and mannequins for aliens. A scanner and an EMP weapon are ...

Provide Community deploys RealWear smart glasses

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RealWearthey will be releasing a new model of their smart glasses designed specifically for frontline workers Provide Community , an employee-owned community interest company with headquarters in Essex, UK, has successfully deployed RealWear smart glasses. Provide Community, which employs over 1,200 people and serves a population of 11 million people, delivers a broad range of health and social care services and works from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, residential care homes and primary care settings, as well as within peoples’ homes. The company investigated the potential of using wearable technology to facilitate immediate communication between individual employees and larger teams, with the goal of enhancing care delivery in communities. After conducting additional research with its clinical teams, it was discovered that there were opportunities to minimize the need for two-person visits and repeated trips in Community Nursing. C...

Dive into Wellness: Experience Mindway VR, the Immersive Mental Wellbeing App

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In today’s whirlwind world, prioritizing mental well-being can feel like an uphill battle. Traditional methods like meditation or therapy might not always resonate, leaving us searching for innovative solutions. Enter Mindway VR , a game-changer in the mental health sphere, using the power of virtual reality to create a unique and immersive path to inner peace. More Than Meditation: A Diverse Toolkit for Wellbeing Forget monotonous meditation apps. Mindway VR boasts a vibrant library of VR environments catering to various needs. Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Immerse yourself in tranquil nature scenes or calming ASMR experiences. Tossing and turning at night? Drift off in serene, sleep-conducive virtual spaces. Seeking deeper self-discovery? Embark on interactive “journeys,” guided meditations tackling specific goals like building confidence or mastering anxiety management. VR Meets Serenity: Science-Backed Techniques in an Immersive Setting Mindway doesn’t just offer fleetin...

North Dakota educational institutions will be provided with complimentary Virtual Reality headsets.

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CareerViewXR, an immersive edtech startup, has recently announced a statewide initiative to donate over 300 HTC VIVE virtual reality (VR) headsets to both public and private secondary schools in North Dakota, to broaden access to immersive learning experiences throughout the state. According to the company, the CareerViewXR platform uses 360-degree technology to make web-based tours and VR videos that allow students to explore job sites from the comfort of their classrooms. With over 65 field trips and job shadows, students can get a firsthand look at different professionals and industries. CareerViewXR believes that by increasing career awareness, students will be able to make better career choices. Matthew Chaussee, CEO and Co-founder of CareerViewXR, expressed his thoughts on the announcement, stating that this initiative is unique. As far as he knows, North Dakota will be the first state in the United States to provide VR headsets to every middle and high school, both public and...

Popular VR game Synth Riders revamped for Apple Vision Pro debut

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Kluge Interactive has redeveloped its popular VR rhythm game, Synth Riders, for the new Apple Vision Pro . The game is available on Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service. The revamped version features an audio-reactive spatial environment with over 70 songs from a variety of genres. It features a fresh look and feel an updated user experience, and the ability to switch from a portal to a retro-futuristic world in your physical environment and a fully immersive experience. [embedded content] Hold onto your headphones, music lovers! The acclaimed VR rhythm game, Synth Riders, is back with a dazzling makeover for Apple’s groundbreaking Vision Pro system. This exclusive revamp, available on Apple Arcade, promises to catapult the already immersive dance experience to new heights. Get ready to be whisked away by audio-reactive environments that transform with every beat, from neon-drenched corridors pulsing to the rhythm to starfields shimmering with each note. Move your body t...