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SyntechA company, which specializes in digital accessories for XR products, has introduced its latest collection of VR/MR accessories at the AWE USA 2024 event. In this showcase, the company presented its new headstrap options for XR devices, revealing the ‘Comfy Headstrap’ for Meta Quest 3 and the ‘Auxiliary Headstrap’ for Apple Vision Pro. This was the first time these accessories were made available to the public. Established in 2017, Syntech creates a range of tech accessories for devices including the Meta Quest 3, Pico 4, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally, offering products such as head straps, controller grip covers, hard carrying cases, link cables, docking stations, and more. Enhanced Comfort for Mixed Reality Both Syntech’s Comfy Headstrap for Quest 3 and Auxiliary Headstrap for Vision Pro are designed to enhance comfort for users during longer mixed reality gaming and working sessions. Syntech presented the following accessories at AWE USA this week, along with the two new h...

Ceres Holographics , a provider of holographic technology and solutions, in collaboration with Eastman Chemical Group, has recently unveiled its fully integrated windshield featuring multiple holographic optical elements (HOEs) inside a single laminate construct. According to Ceres, the solution utilizes its ‘HoloFlekt’ technology to produce films with multiple HOEs that are then seamlessly laminated inside windshield glass using Eastman’s proprietary lamination techniques. Ceres’ HoloFlekt manufacturing process replicates custom-designed holographic optical elements onto a windshield-sized proprietary photopolymer film. This method offers a more cost-effective and scalable way to produce multi-display HUD areas on any glass surface, according to the company. Eastman’s proprietary lamination process then allows integration of Ceres’ finished HOE-imprinted film into a windshield. Once the windshield is combined in the car, content can then be projected by a compact LED projector wit...

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to display the article correctly. Refresh the page after enabling JavaScript. Canadian indie studio Luminary Creations takes you into a bizarre VR world full of tricky physics puzzles with DumbLab. Indie studio Luminary Creations has announced the release of DumbLab. The VR puzzle game combines physics-based mechanics with complex puzzles and will be released on June 27, 2024 in the Meta Quest App Lab for Quest 3 , Quest 2 , and Quest Pro. The VR game will cost just under $19. In DumbLab, players embark on a whimsical and unpredictable virtual realm where they must tackle physics-based puzzles and navigate dynamic character interactions. This quirky puzzle adventure centers around controlling characters possessing unique skills to successfully unravel intricate puzzles and conquer various obstacles. You switch seamlessly between the characters, which should add complexity and a strategic component to each level. In search of the “Diamond...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Inseye Lumi is an upgrade module for Quest 2 and Quest 3 that uses a promising new eye tracking technology. Inseye, a startup located in New York, is currently creating a module upgrade that incorporates eye tracking into Quest 3 and 2. This additional component can be attached to the lenses and easily connected to the VR headset utilizing USB-C and the headphone jack. Using a combination of infrared emitters and six photosensors, Inseye Lumi measures the intensity of reflected light from the eye. With the assistance of AI, it analyzes this data to ascertain the pupil’s position. Inseye Lumi with connector and prescription lenses. | Image: Inseye Conventional eye-tracking systems use cameras instead of photo sensors. Inseye’s solution is said to have several advantages over camera-based systems: significantly lower power consumption, a ve...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Vrider SBK puts you in the role of a Superbike pro. Customizable difficulty levels and driving aids make sure everyone can keep up. The superbike racing game Vrider SBK from Funny Tales and VRAL Games is now available for Meta Quest 3 , Quest 2 and Quest Pro. It uses technologies such as a proprietary racing engine and a VR-optimized rendering pipeline to deliver the most realistic superbike racing simulation possible. Vrider provides a wide range of choices for customizing motorcycles, including features such as tire traction control, driving assistance, and accessibility settings. These options aim to ensure that everyone can enjoy the thrill of superbike racing, regardless of their abilities or limitations. The complete edition will improve upon the experience of the earlier accessible Early Access version by including extra content and fe...

Developers and researchers are actively working to reduce anxiety triggers in virtual reality, aiming to create a more stress-free experience. In the era of social media, it is quite common for individuals in the 2D realm to come across various images randomly. This often involves an endless scrolling through the timeline, which may occasionally present undesired images. Examples include a close-up of a spider for those afraid of arachnids, a realistic war photograph depicting injured soldiers, or a detailed shot of fresh sushi accompanied by Kobe beef for individuals following a vegan lifestyle. On a mobile device, tablet, or computer screen, you can shift your gaze away relatively fast and proceed to the following image. Therefore, although the encounter with a 2D fear stimulus may not have been enjoyable, it is easier to forget. Conversely, highly immersive 3D media aims to recreate real-life environments in virtual reality, allowing the viewer to feel fully immersed in the scene ...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Batman: Arkham Shadow is coming exclusively to Meta Quest 3 this year, and now we have a new trailer and the first details of the story. Batman: Arkham Shadow was teased with a short trailer in early May. As part of the Summer Game Fest, Meta presented another trailer that introduces the game’s story. Unfortunately, there is still no gameplay to be seen in this second cinematic trailer. On the Quest Blog, Meta unveils the initial information about the narrative of the game. Batman is facing off with the Rat King and his loyalists who have unlawfully abducted Commissioner Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent. Their lives hang in the balance as the captors make ominous threats. Between the events of Batman: Arkham Origins (2013) and Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009), players will get to witness the beginnings of well-known Batman characters ...

Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. EDM musician deadmau5 initiates a partnership with the VR music platform Soundscape, offering a unique virtual concert experience featuring captivating auditory effects and mind-altering visuals. Soundscape, a virtual reality (VR) music platform, has partnered with the well-known EDM producer deadmau5. In this collaboration, deadmau5 will treat fans to a collection of exclusive virtual concerts on the platform, where he will showcase his newest tracks. Users will be able to experience the performance in a world created especially for deadmau5. The world will feature spatial audio, psychedelic visuals, and even a 30-meter-tall deadmau5 avatar. [embedded content] From visualizer to event platform The announcement of the collaboration with deadmau5 comes on the heels of a major update to Soundscape, which transforms the platform into an impres...