How ARKit 2 works, and why Apple is so focused on AR
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/06/arkit-2-why-apple-keeps-pushing-ar-and-how-it-works-in-ios-12/ Augmented reality (AR) has played prominently in nearly all of Apple’s events since iOS 11 was introduced, Tim Cook has said he believes it will be as …
The Morning After: Weekend Edition
https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/16/the-morning-after-weekend-edition/ We’ve been waiting for the second edition of Microsoft’s augmented reality headset, and now sources have told Engadget that it should be ready to …
How to avoid social media self-destruction
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/how-to-avoid-social-media-self-destruction/articleshow/64616168.cms … a hyper-dimensional mall where tourists strap on virtual reality (VR) gear and wander around in a desert, virtually experiencing a million shops.
A virtual feel of gridlock, before hitting the road
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/a-virtual-feel-of-gridlock-before-hitting-the-road/article24182195.ece So the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is deploying virtual reality to give new entrants a feel of what is in store, using a ₹2 crore …
Virtual Reality Content Creation Market to Showcase Attractive Growth Opportunities Worldwide
Virtual Reality Content Creation Market to Showcase Attractive Growth Opportunities Worldwide The Virtual Reality Content Creation market was valued at US$ 240.9 million in 2016 and is projected to reach US$ 39.5 billion by 2025, according to …
Disney should own theme parks’ VR and AR-infused future
https://www.fastcompany.com/40579993/disney-should-own-theme-parks-vr-and-ar-infused-future Moments after slipping on a backpack stuffed with the innards of a gaming computer, and a helmet with a virtual reality display set inside, I completely …
Cindy MacRae: Museum visitors get a taste of virtual reality
http://www.capebretonpost.com/community/cindy-macrae-museum-visitors-get-a-taste-of-virtual-reality-218188/ The virtual reality experience had a soft launch last summer, but Parks Canada used the next few months to gather feedback and work out the bugs …
Google makes creating movies for virtual reality easier
Google makes creating movies for virtual reality easier Google is busy with the promotion of equipment for virtual reality, such as special glasses and a new video editing program this format VR180 Creator.
Asus ZenFone Ares with 8GB RAM, Snapdragon 821 unveiled
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/mobiles-and-tabs/160618/asus-zenfone-ares-with-8gb-ram-snapdragon-821-unveiled.html ASUS’s newly launched Zenfone Ares focuses on features such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), and is the iteration of last year’s …
New Augmented Reality Program Teaches Canine Anatomy
https://www.americanveterinarian.com/news/new-augmented-reality-program-teaches-canine-anatomy The program has since been implemented into veterinary school curricula around the world. However, none of the currently available virtual anatomy …
Microsoft introduces mixed reality as a service
https://www.forbes.com/consent/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicebonasio/2018/06/16/microsoft-introduces-mixed-reality-as-a-service/ Rather than place users in a fully computer-generated world, as virtual reality does, HoloLens allows users to put 3D digital models in the room …
How to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup in 4K, Ultra HD and in VR …
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/how-to-watch-the-world-cup-uk-england-2018 If you’re going to spend the next month hooked to the World Cup, you might as well do it the smart way. For the first time ever, the tournament is …
UOP Students Recreate Little Manila Neighborhood in Virtual Reality
http://fox40.com/2018/06/15/uop-students-recreate-little-manila-neighborhood-in-virtual-reality/ STOCKTON — In the library at the University of the Pacific, seven students are working on a video game that takes you to a different time.
Google’s VR180 Creator simplifies VR video editing
https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/15/google-vr180-creator-tool-virtual-reality/ Filmmakers are creating full-length movies using iPhones, for instance. Creating virtual reality experiences, however, requires some more specialized …
E3 2018: Microsoft Has No Plans to Bring Virtual Reality or Mixed Reality to Xbox …
http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/15/e3-2018-microsoft-has-no-plans-to-bring-virtual-reality-or-mixed-reality-to-xbox “We don’t have any plans specific to Xbox consoles in virtual reality or mixed reality,” Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer Mike Nichols told GI.biz at E3.
Virtual reality academy creates opportunities for Mid-Southerners
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/38437234/virtual-reality-academy-creates-opportunities-for-mid-southerners Jordan started Lobaki and showed us around his foundation’s Virtual Reality Academy—where local high school students are creating virtual reality …
Sotheby’s International Realty launches augmented reality app for staging homes and purchasing …
Sotheby’s International Realty launches augmented reality app for staging homes and purchasing decor “Introducing an augmented reality component to the home-buying experience takes the consumer on a personal journey that allows them to see a …
Virtual Reality Improves Recall
Virtual Reality Improves Recall Response: I am interested in exploring the use of virtual and augmented reality in high-impact areas like education, medicine, and high-proficiency …
Christina Ricci, John Cusack Make Virtual Reality Debut In 360 Degree Experience For Film …
Christina Ricci, John Cusack Make Virtual Reality Debut In 360 Degree Experience For Film ‘Distorted’ EXCLUSIVE: Two companies — Minds Eye Entertainment and Sky VR — have produced a scripted, live-action 360 cinematic VR experience tied to …
Creed: Rise to Glory Is Like a Virtual Reality Punch-Out
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/creed-road-to-glory-vr-boxing-gloves-on,news-27459.html That’s the premise to a virtual reality boxing game for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift called Creed: Rise to Glory. I played the game on …