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Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Here are my initial thoughts on the VR game “I Am Cat,” which allows players to see the world through a cat’s eyes. I believe that there aren’t any malicious cats. Instead, there are cats who lack love and care, resulting in destructive behavior. However, this does not apply to Archie, the cat I control in I Am Cat, a recently released VR game for Meta Quest. I have discovered a comfortable dwelling with a compassionate elderly woman, and it is an ideal haven for felines, complete with a lavish bed, a spacious tree for climbing, and simulated rodents for playful pursuits within the living space. However, the tranquility is short-lived. In a matter of hours, the neighboring feline, known as Fluffy Joe, reaches out to me through my smartwatch designed for cats, and motivates me to engage in some mischievous activities. In order to become a part ...

DPVR , a Shanghai-based provider of virtual reality (VR) hardware and software solutions, has announced a partnership with Taiwan-based arcade and mobile games developer International Games System (IGS). DPVR and IGS have partnered to enhance the VR arcade experience by integrating DPVR E4 virtual reality headsets into IGS’ VR arcade cabinet lineups. This collaboration aims to empower FEC operators to increase profitability and provide arcade fans with better visuals and comfort. Derek Liu, DPVR’s Vice President, emphasized their commitment to providing the top-notch entertainment solution for companies like IGS. They take pride in being part of the journey and ensuring that arcade fans and customers create lasting memories. As a trusted vendor for arcade simulator manufacturers, DPVR continually improves and refines its services to be the preferred choice for arcade and FEC operators. Which arcade experiences will make use of the DPVR E4? One gaming experience from IGS to be equ...

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to view the article content. Refresh the page after enabling JavaScript. The Pencil mixed reality app receives a significant update, introducing new lighting controls and more. Discover the exciting new features that you can anticipate in this article. The Pencil app, an augmented reality drawing application, has undergone a significant update that introduces numerous enhancements and new features. The development team has communicated these modifications on the Discord server and is actively seeking feedback from users. The significant modifications encompass a wholly redesigned user interface. Additionally, there is now a lesson guide presented in a carousel format along with lighting control options. Furthermore, a novel capability has been introduced enabling the locking of overlays. Button interactions have also been improved. In addition, the update includes new lessons, such as a basic lesson on drawing a rose and an advanced less...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. The latest update for Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses includes several features such as Amazon Music, sharing on Instagram, and guided meditation. The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are receiving an upgrade with improved features. Meta and Calm have collaborated to offer guided meditation and mindfulness exercises directly on the glasses. Users can simply say “Hey Meta, play the Daily Calm” to experience a moment of mindfulness. Moreover, all owners of these glasses will receive a complimentary three-month subscription to Calm. Another new feature is Amazon Music integration. You can now stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks from Amazon Music directly to the headset without having to take out your smartphone. A voice command like “Hey Meta, play Amazon Music” will start a specially curated playlist. You control the audio with voice commands or touch. ...

Augmented World Expo (AWE) , a provider of global spatial computing and XR events, has announced a partnership with XRAI Glass to caption and transcribe all nine stages at the 15th anniversary AWE USA 2024 event next month. XRAI’s app combines the latest in extended reality and artificial intelligence technologies to provide real-time subtitles and translation, as well as empower users with an AI assistant. The solution also works seamlessly with the next generation of AR smart glasses, according to the company. A statement from AWE mentioned that through its collaboration with XRAI, it aims to enhance the accessibility of its conference content. The upcoming AR/VR technology conference will leverage the XRAI platform to offer AI-generated subtitles in more than 75 languages for all nine conference stages. The event will be held in Long Beach, California from June 18-20. Using the flagship XRAI Glass app on their mobile phones (iOS and Android), or using a pair of compatible smart...

Frontline.io , a provider of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) solutions for training and operational support, and Hololight , a specialist in XR streaming solutions for industrial enterprises, have this week announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the enterprise XR market for training and operational support. Through a combination of the frontline’s interactive 3D virtual training and remote AR support and Hololight’s ‘Hololight Hub’ enterprise XR streaming platform, the companies hope to create an offering that delivers AR, VR, and digital twin technology to global machine hardware manufacturers. XR streaming as a tool to reduce operational burden Hololight stated that the effectiveness of operations is impeded by the heavy dependence on experts, lengthy training durations, and inadequate update/feedback procedures. The company also mentioned “low millennial engagement” and the substantial expenses of travel as further aspects to take into account regarding th...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Recent studies indicate that virtual reality (VR) fitness training enhances working memory and mood to a greater extent compared to traditional training methods or periods of rest. Researchers from the Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences at the University of Niigata in Japan studied how physical training using a VR headset affects the brain. They focused on the effects on working memory, which stores information for short periods of time. The findings suggest that engaging in a ten-minute workout with VR headsets has a more beneficial impact on mood and performance in memory-related tasks compared to traditional exercise or rest. The researchers believe that utilizing VR technology for fitness programs could be an ideal way to enhance working memory function and potentially even mitigate the risk of depression and dementia. 25 he...

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to display the article. Refresh the page after enabling JavaScript. Contractors Showdown , which is set to arrive on the Quest Store this month, could potentially be the largest battle royale experience in virtual reality. Contractors Showdown allows up to 60 players to battle on a 16 square kilometer map. The studio describes the game as follows: Navigate the high-stakes arena using an array of tactical props, including airstrikes and UAVs. These game-changing elements elevate the intensity, offering players the opportunity to unleash powerful tools and outsmart their opponents. Plan your moves, coordinate with your squad, and deploy these strategic assets to dominate the battlefield. The collection of weapons includes long-range rifles used for sniping, close-range shotguns, standard assault rifles, rapid-firing machine guns, handguns, and additional firearms. It also encompasses a range of aiming devices, explosive grenades, and var...

Arcade Paradise has finalized its official release date. The VR game is scheduled to launch on April 25, 2024 at the Meta Quest Store, priced at a little under $20. Customers who pre-order will enjoy a 10 percent discount up until the release date. Additionally, a release trailer has been made accessible. Arcade Paradise VR brings 39 fully playable arcade machines right into your living room with the “Future Home: Enter Reality” Mixed Reality mode. Nosebleed Interactive and Wired Productions have released a new trailer for their upcoming VR game “Arcade Paradise VR”, introducing a special feature: the Mixed Reality mode “Future Home: Enter Reality”. This will allow you to place 90s style virtual arcade machines in the physical environment and play with them while wearing a Quest 3 , Quest 2 or Quest Pro. [embedded content] The full load of retro In the game, you assume the character of Ashley, a defiant adolescent who defies her father’s desires and chooses to purchase and part...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Looking Glass is expanding its own product portfolio with a new 16-inch and 32-inch version of the 3D displays for professional users. Looking Glass is jumping on the “spatial” bandwagon with its new screens, no longer talking about holographic displays: the new products are called Looking Glass 16″ Spatial Display and Looking Glass 32″ Spatial Display. The former has a resolution of 4K, the latter 8K. Unlike Looking Glass Go and Looking Glass Portrait, these devices are aimed at professional users and are designed for visualization, presentation and real-time interaction with 3D content. The displays can be positioned vertically or horizontally and are thinner than previous models of the same size. The 16-inch version is initially priced at $4,000 USD ($3,000 USD for a limited time), while the price for the 32-inch version is only disclosed u...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Meta introduces an experimental travel mode for Quest 2 and Quest 3 , initially supporting only airplanes. The two Quest headsets can now be used normally on airplanes without any negative effect on the tracking. Meta writes that it tuned the algorithms to account for the motion of an airplane, so you should have a stable and consistent experience now, even when looking out the window. Something Apple Vision Pro still has problems with. If there is Wi-Fi on the plane and a variety of movies and shows available, Quest should enable you to use a browser to access and view that content on a simulated screen. Additionally, you have the option to access the Quest app library and play virtual reality and mixed reality games. At present, the travel mode is exclusively designed for optimal usage on airplanes. Meta intends to incorporate compatibilit...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. The inventive virtual reality tool known as Awaken Emerse aims to address eating disorders and hinder any potential relapses. Every 52 minutes, an individual loses their life to an eating disorder, as reported by The National Eating Disorder Association . These disorders, which affect nearly 30 million people, significantly alter individuals’ eating behaviors and their perceptions of both food and their bodies. Researchers at the University of Louisville are using virtual reality to develop a new approach to treating eating disorders. Research Professor Christina Ralph-Nearman explains that traditional therapies are often ineffective for many sufferers. Even when treatment is successful, 50 percent relapse within two to six months. VR offers a more realistic and personalized alternative to previous exposure exercises. The university has devel...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. The VR180-3D format has been used for immersive media for several years. In this article, I look at new patent applications for stereo lenses from Canon with a different field of view and their potential impact on immersive media for virtual reality. By Daniel Pohl In the VR180-3D format, the environment is recorded in a hemisphere (180°× 180°) for each eye. In virtual reality, this format is suitable for high immersion, as head tracking with a simultaneous stereoscopic view brings the image very close to the experience of a real scene. But why exactly 180 degrees? What does VR180 refer to? Without virtual reality, stereoscopic VR180 makes not much sense. In VR, however, the format blossoms perfectly to provide both a 3D view and enough viewing angles to see other areas of the image with tracked head movements. Accordingly, the first VR180 c...

[embedded content] Niantic 8th Wall, the company behind Pokemon GO and augmented reality (AR) technologies, has expanded its Metaversal Deployment platform to now include compatibility with Apple Vision Pro. This update allows developers to create applications that can be used on both mobile devices and mixed reality headsets, specifically Apple Vision Pro.8th Wall platform – Niantic’s suite of augmented reality (AR) tools for the web. Can you explain the concept of Metaversal Deployment? According to Niantic, Metaversal Deployment “changes the way developers build and distribute spatial computing experiences.” Metaversal Deployment allows developers to create experiences for a multitude of platforms by providing a way to bridge the gap between devices in different ecosystems as mixed reality and spatial computing advances. Originally launched in 2021 and updated in 2023 with pass-through support for devices like the Meta Quest 3, Niantic stated this latest extension to Apple Vis...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Apple recently released its first immersive sports video. It offers Apple Vision Pro users a 180-degree 3D video experience with surround sound and is available for free in the TV app. The video features highlights from the 2023 Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs, featuring players from the defending champion Columbus Crew and LA FC. The video is hosted by MLS Season Pass commentators Taylor Twellman and Jake Zivin. This brings the total number of immersive video content available for the Apple Vision Pro to five. Traditionally, watching sports has been a passive experience, with viewers confined to their living rooms or stadium seats, observing the game from a distance. However, Apple Vision Pro aims to change that by providing a truly immersive viewing experience that transports fans into the midst of the action. With Apple Vision Pro, viewers...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. 2023 was arguably the best year for VR games to date. But 2024 could top it. Last year, I commemorated the abundance of excellent virtual reality games. I expressed that there hasn’t been a more opportune moment to be a virtual reality player. In addition to the three big budget titles Horizon Call of the Mountain , Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR and Asgard’s Wrath 2 , there were many gems from medium and small VR studios such as Vertigo 2 , Dungeons of Eternity, The 7th Guest VR , Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice, Racket Club , Arizona Sunshine 2 and many more that raised the bar for VR gaming. 2023 witnessed an unprecedented number of outstanding and sophisticated titles as compared to any previous year. Four huge VR titles announced for 2024 Three virtual reality (VR) exclusive games, inspired by popular franchises, have already been anno...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. The Pokémon Go studio Niantic released a mixed reality app for Meta Quest 3 called “Hello, Dot”. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Niantic’s mobile AR game Peridot, Niantic is releasing a spin-off of the brand exclusively for Meta Quest 3 . It is Niantic’s first native Meta Quest app, which the company describes as follows: “Hello, Dot, encompasses the finest aspects of tending to your charming Dot companions and manifests them into existence using the enchantment of mixed reality. Within this captivating encounter, you will have the opportunity to truly appreciate the striking visual appeal of your Dots from a close proximity and foster a unique connection with them as you engage in shared playtime.” [embedded content] Envision the ability to lift your Dot by grasping its arms and gently releasing it to let it softly descend back int...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. The game called “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted” has achieved remarkable success as a Quest game. Its sequel is set to launch within the upcoming week. Steel Wool Studios announced on X that Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 will be released on May 9, 2024 for Quest 2 , Quest 3 and Quest Pro. In the assortment of mini-games, you will need to demonstrate your skills as a freshly hired Fazbear staff member and exhibit your excellence in all aspects of managing and maintaining the pizzeria. The wait is over! Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 arrives on Meta Quest May 9th. Brace yourself for the horror—and the fun! Get ready for a heart-pounding VR experience. Pre-order your adventure now: https://t.co/hQtokcDKXQ #FNAF #HelpWanted2 #MetaQuest pic.twitter.com/Njb47XIYbM — Steel Wool Studios (@SteelWoolStudio) May 5, 2024 ...

Real-time strategy games are among my favourite genres. They are also dramatically underserved in VR. Despite notable PCVR iterations of the genre like the outstanding Brass Tactics or the “quite good” Air Mech Command, not to mention the amazing MOBA-infused offers like Glassbreakers and Final Assault , standalone has seen very little in the genre. There are indeed several competitors for The Quest. Titles like Eternal Starlight, Battlegroup VR, or Gods of Gravity each have their own merits, but in general, they all appeared to be overshadowed. Therefore, when a new game in this genre is announced, especially one from a popular pancake chain, I pay close attention. Join me on a journey, dear viewer, into the dark emptiness, and let’s find out if Farbridge developers have delivered what we truly deserve or if we’ll be left adrift among the stars without purpose. Mother is My Ship For those familiar with the source material, Vast Reaches slots neatly into the period between the...