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  • Latest SteamVR Update Includes Steam Link Improvements for Quest May 10, 2024
    The latest major SteamVR update has arrived, coming with it an improvement to Steam Link for Quest. Initially released in November 2023, Steam Link is Valve’s own app on the Meta Quest Store which allows users to quickly and easily connect their Quest headset wirelessly to SteamVR to play PC VR or flatscreen PC content, […]
    Scott Hayden
  • ‘Pokémon Go’ Studio Releases Mixed Reality Pet ‘Hello, Dot’, Now Available on Quest 3 May 10, 2024
    Niantic, the studio behind Pokémon Go, revealed it’s been working on a Quest 3 mixed reality experience that lets you play with your very own pint-sized virtual pet. Called Hello, Dot, Niantic calls the app a “mixed reality showcase” from its Peridot AR pet franchise, which the studio launched on mobile last year. Here’s how the studio describes Hello, […]
    Scott Hayden
  • Quest 3 Has Higher Effective Resolution, So Why Does Everyone Think Vision Pro Looks Best? May 9, 2024
    Take a look around the web at reviews of Vision Pro and you’ll find that practically everyone agrees: Vision Pro’s display is excellent. Words like “crisp,” “smooth,” and “4K,” are commonly used when people are talking about the headset’s visuals. But what if I told you Apple’s headset actually has a lower effective resolution than […]
    Ben Lang
  • VR Attraction Sandbox VR Announces Major Expansion With 25 New Locations in the Coming Years May 9, 2024
    Sandbox VR, the location-based VR attraction, announced it’s opening 25 new locations as a result of a partnership with Apparel Group, the United Arab Emirates-based fashion and lifestyle company. The partnership is described as a “massive franchise deal” with Apparel Group, which has 85 brands and more than 2,200 stores across 14 countries, including much […]
    Scott Hayden
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  • Scientists Working On Smart Contacts Powered By Human Tears August 26, 2023
    Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • Thief Simulator VR Adds Even More Stuff To Steal On Quest August 25, 2023
    Return to a life of crime in this sizable DLC update. Developer 3R Games this week announced a new update for its popular VR game, Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street, which introduces a brand new neighborhood over twice the size of Greenview Street. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, the Richie R. Street DLC takes […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • I Tried Axe Throwing In VR. Here’s How It Went August 25, 2023
    Experience BATL Axe Throwing on Meta Quest headsets. ArcadeXR today announced its 2.0 update for Arcade Legends which introduces axe throwing to the game for the very first time. For those unfamiliar, Arcade Legends is a unique VR experience that allows you to build your own personal arcade. Here you can play 10 official arcade […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s August 24, 2023
    Better grab some glowsticks, you’re going to need them. The Geneva International Film Festival returns later this year and it’s bringing with it a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that takes you back in time to the very first rave parties where you can dance to the sounds of old-school acid house music. Produced by the immersive documentary […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena August 23, 2023
    Join your fellow Valorant fans for this one-of-a-kind virtual broadcast. Virtex Stadium, an online virtual event platform available for PC VR headsets, will be broadcasting the Valorant LA Champions finals live in VR this week, offering spectators the chance to immerse themselves in the virtual action like never before. Originally announced back in 2021, Virtex […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • ’90s Classic The 7th Guest Returns As A VR Game This October August 22, 2023
    Explore a sprawling mansion inhabited by realistic ghosts in this immersive reimagining. Developer Vertigo Games, the team behind popular VR titles such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, has just announced the release date for its latest game, The 7th Guest VR. Revealed during the Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live Pre-Show, this spooky-looking experience […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • VRChat Mobile Is Now Available In Alpha On Android August 22, 2023
    An iOS version is also on the way according to the team. After long last, VRChat, the immensely popular VR social platform, is finally available in alpha on Android devices, allowing you to mix and mingle with other players online via a smartphone or tablet. That said, not everyone will have access to the app […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • This KFC VR Game Is Played Inside A Bucket Of Chicken August 21, 2023
    The more points you earn the more IRL chicken you get. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the popular American fast food chain, has launched a VR game in Hong Kong, China that transported players to a KFC-inspired world where they could earn real-world fried chicken by completing virtual objectives. The “Bucketverse VR” experience immersed players in […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
  • You Can Now Play The Original Far Cry In VR With Motion Controls August 18, 2023
    The 2004 classic looks better than ever in VR. Crytek’s first-person shooter Far Cry can now be played in VR with motion controls thanks to a third-party mod from German developer Holger Frydrych. You may remember Frydrych for his work on the popular Half-Life 2 VR Mod, which lets you experience Valve’s iconic action shooter […]
    Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)

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  • Microsoft HoloLens 2 & Unity Used to Highlight the Threat to Endangered Whales at the Smithsonian October 1, 2021
    Although the enterprise use cases for the Microsoft HoloLens 2 continue to impress, the arts community just can't stay away from the best augmented reality headset on the market. The latest example comes from a new exhibit that highlights one of Earth's most powerful but vulnerable sea creatures: orca whales. • Don't Miss: Microsoft's HoloLens […]
    Adario Strange
  • NASA Integrates Microsoft HoloLens into Regular Maintenance Operations on International Space Station September 27, 2021
    As NASA nears the launch of another mission to the Moon in 2024, and a subsequent mission to Mars in the 2030s, augmented reality is increasingly being woven into the normal space operations to test various capabilities. The latest example comes via the current International Space Station (ISS) crew, several of whom are using the […]
    Adario Strange
  • This Billie Eilish Oculus Quest 2 Video Inadvertently Offers a Peek at AR Gaming on the VR Headset September 22, 2021
    It's always fun to get an unexpected glimpse of the future, especially when that peek is so close you can actually feel the excitement of the new emerging dynamic. Such is the case thanks to a new Oculus Quest 2 commercial designed to promote a new aspect of the VR dance game Beat Saber. • […]
    Adario Strange
  • Google Adds Famous Monuments & Iconic Buildings to Augmented Reality Search Feature September 22, 2021
    Even with unlimited resources and a serious case of wanderlust, it's unlikely that you or I will be able to see all of the most famous structures in the world in person. That being the case, Google can now bring those landmarks to you in augmented reality. Don't Miss: Hands-On: Here's How Augmented Reality in […]
    Tommy Palladino
  • New York Times Revives Its AR Storytelling on Instagram with Tokyo Olympics Experiences July 28, 2021
    Old school media stalwart The New York Times launched its augmented reality news content in 2018 with a feature on the athletes of the Winter Olympics. However, after a solid year of AR reporting, the Times all but abandoned its AR news coverage via its mobile app, instead opting to publish AR content via the […]
    Tommy Palladino
  • Google Adds More Olympic Athletes to Its Roster of Augmented Reality Search Content July 27, 2021
    After facing delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympic Games are underway in Tokyo, but a surge in cases worldwide has taken the spectator out of these spectator sports. However, thanks to AR content in Google Search, fans can get closer to select athletes than they would have if they had a ticket to […]
    Tommy Palladino
  • USA Today Showcases New Summer Olympics Sports with Augmented Reality July 19, 2021
    After a postponement of the Summer Olympics for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo is set to host the games this summer, despite a surge in cases in the city. Nonetheless, the games seem set to go on, and USA Today has published two AR experiences highlighting two new sports, skateboarding and sports […]
    Tommy Palladino
  • Create Your Own Holograms at Home with the Volu iPhone App July 14, 2021
    With the release of Object Capture this fall, Apple is giving everyone with a Mac and a camera the means to create their own 3D objects. But what about volumetric video, which currently requires multi-camera rigs like those at Microsoft's Mixed Reality Capture studios? One developer is shooting its shot at giving iPhone users similar […]
    Tommy Palladino
  • Google Launches Augmented Reality Filters on Meet App for Mobile July 8, 2021
    Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Google has packed new functionality into Google Meet to compete with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms. After adding background blurring and virtual backgrounds to match Zoom's capabilities, Google Meet now has a unique differentiator in the form of augmented reality effects. Don't Miss: Snap Releases […]
    Tommy Palladino
  • How to View Art from Your Chromecast in Augmented Reality July 6, 2021
    The Chromecast TV streaming lineup from Google is one of the more popular products in the category, primarily due to its low price tag and broad app support. With more than 430,000 reviews on the App Store, Chromecast has even found fans of those in the Apple ecosystem. The latest edition in the lineup, Chromecast […]
    Tommy Palladino
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  • The evolution of delivering immersive media over 5G/Cloud
    This blog post introduces a white paper from Ericsson, an AREA Member. The full paper can be read here. Introduction With the availability of more Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, people are starting to experience more realistic and interactive immersive services. Thanks to the advanced technology embedded into the headset we are getting... […]
    Brian Jones
  • Augment IT Breaks New Ground with Paraverse-Platform for Paraplegics and Prepares it for Apple Vision Pro
    Augment IT, a leading international Extended Reality (XR) company, continues to develop the groundbreaking Paraverse platform for AR devices. The platform, which is specifically tailored to the needs of paraplegics, is already available for Magic Leap 2 and will be optimized for use with Apple Vision Pro. Augment IT developed the Paraverse platform on the... […]
    Lana Orlova
  • Top 2024 Enterprise AR Trends To Watch
    As we ease out of the first month of 2024, we are now fully engaged in the new year. In the past 30 days, I’ve had an opportunity to learn from my peers, such as Tom Emrich of Niantic (trend watches on his newsletter) and the co-chair of the AREA Research Committee, Samuel Neblett of... […]
    Christine Perey
  • Object Management Group Partners with AVIXA to Produce Transform! @ InfoComm 2024
    BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1, 2023 – Object Management Group®️ (OMG®️) has partnered with AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, to co-locate a new digital transformation event with InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the brand ‘Transform! @ InfoComm 2024’, OMG and AVIXA will host a technical program along with a dedicated conference... […]
    Lana Orlova
  • Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance Announces New Research
    BOSTON, MA – JUNE 28, 2023 – Today, the Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) published a new research report entitled Effectiveness Evaluation of Augmented Reality for Delivering Highly Dexterous Work Instruction (ERADEX). The report reviews the state of the art of XR in the context of training and adoption within the industry, followed by details of... […]
    Lana Orlova
  • 10th Research Project – 3D mapping of enterprise and industrial environments for AR
    Furthermore, practical knowledge regarding utilizing existing 3D spatial mapping for AR platforms and other tools/use cases is limited. Similarly, knowledge of tools and techniques for creating and managing 3D environment maps (offline or in-situ) is insufficient. Consequently, developers and engineers deploying enterprise AR fail to take advantage of valuable opportunities to: Decide when, how, and... […]
    Lana Orlova
  • Transforming the Industrial Metaverse with Augmented Reality Technology
    You may have heard about the industrial metaverse lately in the news or event at recent events. This immersive and interactive world combines real and virtual elements to create a new, innovative form of collaboration and production along with many other evolving uses. This digital environment is rapidly changing how we work, learn, and play,... […]
    Lana Orlova
  • How Augmented Reality Will Impact Enterprise Industry in 2023
    It’s difficult to say precisely how augmented reality (AR) will impact the enterprise industry in 2023. It is a rapidly evolving field, and many factors could influence its development and adoption. However, with the expansion of technological advances and adoption, AR will likely continue to be used in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and... […]
    Lana Orlova
  • Passing of Dr. Michael Rygol
      Michael was a true expert in the 3D visualisation space. After a stint in the late 1980’s in the US, Michael returned to the UK to become a research associate in 3D Computer Vision at the University of Sheffield. This led to a distinguished career in Immersive Technology including time spent in New Zealand,... […]
    Lana Orlova
  • How Augment IT Won Gold in “The Best of Swiss Apps Awards”
    “The Best of Swiss Apps Awards” is a major annual event for the software development community in Switzerland – and this year, the winner of the Gold award in the Extended Reality category went to AREA member Augment IT, a leading Swiss software company specializing in Mixed and Augmented Reality enterprise solutions. The awards ceremony... […]
    Lana Orlova

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