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Apple Vision Pro Gets First Discount - Save $200 On The New VR Headset

Apple Vision Pro 256GB model discounted at Woot to $3,299, first price drop reported

Apple Vision Pro comes with specific accessories limiting wearability, targeted at enthusiast AR, VR, Apple fans [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Apple fans are already returning the Vision Pro headset: Here's why

Mixed reviews and comfort issues are causing Apple fans to return the Apple Vision Pro headset.

Users are disappointed with the weight, headache-inducing experience, and lack of performance at the high price tag. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Is Apple Vision Pro the next iPhone? No. The next Mac? Maybe!

The launch of Apple's new Apple Vision Pro headset is being compared to the introduction of the iPhone, but the devices have different virtues, limitations, and potential uses.

The Apple Vision Pro headset offers a unique and immersive experience, with features like eye tracking, hand gestures, and adjustable real-world visibility. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

These Third-Party Apps Said to Get Get Native Support on Apple Vision Pro

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset is available for preorders in the US and aims to cater to productivity, entertainment, and gaming needs.

Major streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify are not supporting the Vision Pro platform, but Apple has received submissions for around 250 apps with native support for visionOS. [ more ]

The Verge

Here's what you need to know about preordering the Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro will be available for preorder on January 19th, with a release date set for February 2nd.

The headset features a 4K display for each eye and allows users to switch between virtual reality and augmented reality. [ more ]

Futurism

Another Apple VR Side Effect: Black Eyes

Apple's Vision Pro VR headset impresses with clarity and tracking but faces ergonomic issues leading to literal physical discomfort for some users. [ more ]

Engadget

Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future

The Apple Vision Pro relies on eye tracking for navigating its new operating system, requiring users to look directly at what they want to interact with.

The Vision Pro offers a glimpse into Apple's future plans for spatial computing, but it is currently limited by its hardware and intended for developers and enthusiasts. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Vision Pro Review: Apple's First Headset Lacks Polish and Purpose

The article discusses the release of Apple's new virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro, and the author's experience with it.

The author is unconvinced that the Vision Pro provides much value to users. [ more ]

SFGATE

The Apple Vision Pro will make a trillion dollars

It pays to wait for companies to release improved versions of their products at a more reasonable price.

Apple's Vision Pro is their first virtual reality headset, promising to correct the flaws of existing VR headsets and deliver a superior experience. [ more ]

Mail Online

Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro is now available for pre-orders

Apple's Vision Pro headset is available for pre-orders at a starting price of $3,500.

The headset allows users to merge the real world with a digital one without needing controllers. [ more ]

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

1 week ago

Privacy professionals

Virtual Reality and the 'Virtual Wall'

Virtual reality aids in understanding border surveillance.

U.S.-Mexico border surveillance involves advanced technology like AI. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

1 week ago

Education

Business schools dive into VR with virtual coffee shops

Virtual reality enhances experiential learning in business schools, making concepts like supply chain management more immersive and understandable for students.

Utilizing virtual reality environments in business education allows students to learn from their mistakes in a risk-free setting, providing a deeper understanding of real-world scenarios. [ more ]

WIRED

1 week ago

The Best PlayStation VR2 Games to Play Right Now

PS VR2 upgrades include higher resolution, HDR support, and enhanced comfort without external processors.

Top recommended games for PS VR2 users, with ongoing testing for new additions. [ more ]

Polygon

3 Body Problem's VR tech got a big glow-up from the books

Characters in 'The Three-Body Problem' TV adaptation are reimagined and split from the original novel.

The virtual reality game 'Three-Body' in the TV series is significantly more advanced and visually appealing compared to the book's description. [ more ]

Polygon

Sony's PS5 bundle that includes Spider-Man 2 is over $100 off

Notable discounts on PlayStation 5 console bundles with Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Deals on Meta Quest 2 VR headset, Ubisoft Store, Mario-themed Lego sets, and more. [ more ]

Kotaku

You Can Smell Your Video Games Now Because Why Not

Virtual reality technology now includes scent-enabled devices for an immersive gaming experience. [ more ]

WGB

Sony is testing PS VR2 compatibility with PC for 2024

Sony testing PS VR2 on PC for additional game access

Potential streaming feature may increase headset value [ more ]

WGB

PlayStation State of Play is rumoured for this week and may include a new Metro VR game

PlayStation will be hosting a State of Play event to showcase upcoming games, including a new virtual reality title set in the Metro universe.

Rumored games to be shown include Rise of the Ronin, Death Stranding 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Sonic Generations Remaster, Silent Hill 2, a new Metro game, and Judas. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Apple's creepy Vision Pro personas can now haunt your home

Apple's Vision Pro combines VR and AR technology, revolutionizing spatial computing.

Spatial Personas by Apple aim to bring social interactivity to Vision Pro users, but are met with mixed feelings. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

MESHfair 2024 virtual 3D art festival opens today

MESHfair in Decentraland features 32 international artists showcasing 3D installations and immersive tours.

Accessing MESHfair is free via web browser, no VR headset needed, with a 'quest' for wearable 3D NFTs. [ more ]

eLearning

eLearning Design: Utilizing 360 Images in Adobe Captivate - eLearning

Utilizing 360 images enhances eLearning experiences and makes learning more immersive.

360 images can be captured using special cameras or by taking multiple shots with a DSLR or phone. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

30 leading 3D and VR artists to explore spatial computing at MESHfair 2024

MESHfair 2024 will showcase new works by thirty international artists in the field of VR, 3D, and metaverse creators.

Spatial computing and immersive virtual art will be the main focus of the event. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

The era of spatial typography is here

Spatial typography in augmented or virtual reality can open up new possibilities for interactive design and customization.

Spatial text will require typography that can adapt to various backgrounds and be dynamic, allowing for creativity and utility. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

10 tips to get started in Quill for VR artists

Quill is a VR painting and animation software that allows artists to create art in a virtual space in 360 degrees.

Quill can be used for various VR art and animation projects, including creating VR films. [ more ]

Wearables

Gadgets 360

Wearables

Apple Vision Pro Users Can Now Collaborate With Spatial Personas: Report

Apple introduces spatial Personas feature for Vision Pro headset, enhancing collaborative experiences.

Users can now play games, work on projects, or watch movies in a common virtual setting with spatial Personas. [ more ]

The Verge

Wearables

The Vision Pro isn't destroying your eyes, but maybe get some eye drops

Screens don't ruin vision; dry eye and digital eye strain common with VR.

Eye strain from VR often due to lack of blinking and depth perception conflicts. [ more ]

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Kotaku

National Hockey League

New, Weird NHL Broadcast Will Finally Let Bugs Bunny Body-Check Velma

Unique collaboration between NHL, WB Games, and TNT Sports for first-ever NHL Face-Off game featuring popular WB characters on TruTV.

Innovative use of NHL's EDGE tracking technology to showcase a special broadcast of a real-life hockey match with digital avatars of characters like Bugs Bunny and Batman. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Krista Kim: the entrepreneurial artist who is taking on AI

Kim's journey from Political Science to becoming a renowned artist blending art and technology.

Kim's groundbreaking digital art piece, Mars House, revolutionizing the concept of NFTs and virtual reality. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

How AI, Gamification, And Virtual Reality Enhance eLearning

eLearning incorporates AI, gamification, and Virtual Reality for engaging and personalized learning experiences.

AI in eLearning offers customized learning, intelligent feedback, and automation for better learning outcomes. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Meta Provides Predictions for the Next Stage of Digital Connection

Consumer interest in virtual and mixed reality is increasing significantly.

Meta is advancing AI technology, integrating it into smart glasses for features like translation and image captioning. [ more ]

www.bbc.com

Surrey: AI to help turn dog pics into 3D models

AI system trained to predict 3D pose of dogs from 2D images using Grand Theft Auto

Research created a database of virtual dogs from Grand Theft Auto to fine-tune AI predictions from real dog photos [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Adding generative AI to wargame training can improve realism, but not without risk

The military is exploring the use of AI in virtual reality simulations to create more challenging adversaries.

The updated DOD AI Adoption Strategy calls for integrating AI into military operations to improve decision-making and provide an advantage over adversaries. [ more ]

ReadWrite

World news

Apple set to launch Vision Pro in China this year

Apple will launch Vision Pro headset in China this year, competing with Pico's more affordable products.

Despite challenges in the Chinese market, Apple CEO Tim Cook shows commitment and optimism towards China. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Meta Quest 3S images leak online, hinting at an even more affordable VR headset - Yanko Design

The Meta Quest 3S is a 'lite' version of the Quest 3 offering affordability.

Leaks suggest Quest 3S with lower display resolution and storage capacity compared to Quest 3. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

sougwen chung's avatar animates serpentine sculptures in virtual reality

Exploring synergy between human hand and robotic form in speculative machine constructions.

Collection of speculative machine constructions sculpted through virtual reality process. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

In-Car VR Entertainment Solutions that Promise to Eliminate Motion Sickness - Yanko Design

In-car entertainment is gaining importance as people spend more time in vehicles.

Holoride provides virtual reality entertainment synced with the vehicle's motion to reduce motion sickness and enhance the travel experience. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Disney's intuitive solution to physically moving around in metaverse is the HoloTitle floor - Yanko Design

Lanny Smoot, a Disney Research Fellow, has developed a HoloTile VR accessory that aims to enhance the virtual reality experience.

The HoloTile features individual rotating tiles that allow the user to move in an infinite direction without walking off the surface. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

The wild ways VR is changing how buildings are designed

Autodesk has created Workshop XR, a digital workspace that allows designers, engineers, and contractors to immerse themselves in 3D digital models of buildings using virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Workshop XR improves the design review process by allowing stakeholders to identify problems and refine designs before construction begins, saving time and money.

Extended reality (XR) technology, including VR and augmented reality (AR), is becoming increasingly common in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Oddly-shaped PlayStation 5 Pro concept emphasizes VR immersion for Metaverse games - Yanko Design

Sony has released the PlayStation 5 Slim, a smaller version of the PS5 console

Rumors suggest that a PlayStation 5 Pro with improved features may be released in 2024 [ more ]

Kotaku

Sony Reportedly Halts PSVR2 Production As Headsets Fail To Sell

Sony has paused production of PS5's VR headset due to poor sales momentum and unsold stock.

PSVR2 faces challenges like high price, limited game support, comfort issues, lack of major game titles, and lack of backward compatibility. [ more ]

WGB

PSVR2 production has been paused, according to a new report

Sony has allegedly halted PSVR2 production due to unsold units.

Sony's PSVR2 struggled due to lack of first-party content and high price. [ more ]

GameSpot

PlayStation VR 2 Headset Production Paused - Report

Sony pausing PlayStation VR 2 production due to slow sales and existing inventory backlog

Sony exploring PC compatibility for PSVR 2 to potentially widen market reach [ more ]

VG247

Uh oh, things don't sound great for the PS VR2 as production is reportedly paused to help shift a backlog of headsets

Sony paused PS VR2 production due to unsold units

VR market growth expected with Apple's Vision Pro arrival [ more ]

VG247

Expanding horizons: Sony tests bringing PC VR games to PlayStation VR2 headset, aiming for 2024 launch

Sony testing PS VR2 PC compatibility

Potential for increased game variety and options for PS VR2 users [ more ]

Polygon

The Meta Quest 2 is a great VR headset, and right now, it's cheaper than usual

The Meta Quest 2 headset is a cost-effective way to experience virtual reality with a wide range of games and apps.

Connecting the Quest 2 to a Windows gaming PC expands your gaming library to include titles from Steam VR. [ more ]

Acm

What's That Smell?

Digital scent technologies bring aromas to virtual reality.

Researchers are exploring the potential of digital scents in various contexts, including gaming. [ more ]

Polygon

The Disney-Epic team-up is the first metaverse deal that actually matters

Disney and Epic Games are partnering to build a Fortnite-connected 'games and entertainment universe' that goes beyond traditional video games.

The partnership will create a space where users can play, watch, shop, and engage with recognizable Disney content. [ more ]

MacRumors

Videos: Apple Vision Pro Tested for Work, Gaming, Flying, and Sports

Videos demonstrate various uses of Apple Vision Pro

Vision Pro can be used for remote work, gaming, in-flight entertainment, and watching sports [ more ]

Adweek

Business intelligence

The Apple Vision Pro and the Era of Spatial Computing

Cathy Hackl is a highly respected global business and gaming executive, tech futurist, and media personality.

She is a leading authority in emerging tech, spatial computing, and gaming. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Meta Provides Predictions for the Next Stage of Digital Connection

Consumer interest in virtual and mixed reality is rising with Meta Quest app's success and Reality Labs' revenue growth.

Meta is integrating AI into smart glasses and introducing multimodal features for hands-free assistance and convenience. [ more ]

WIRED

Apple's Vision Pro Is Trying to Solve a Nearly Unsolvable Problem

Netflix and YouTube will not have native apps on Apple's new spatial computing device, the Vision Pro.

Virtual reality headsets are not ideal for watching long-form video and should be used for special experiences instead. [ more ]

TechCrunch

I spent the morning with the Apple Vision Pro | TechCrunch

Extended reality experiences like virtual reality can create a sense of jarring emptiness when the headset is taken off.

Apple's Vision Pro headset offers a mixed reality experience, capable of both augmented reality and fully immersive experiences. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Larry Magid: 2024 may be year of extended reality

Virtual reality (VR) headsets are evolving into extended reality (XR) devices that include augmented and mixed reality features.

Current XR devices still have a bulky and heavy form factor, but future iterations will resemble regular eyewear with improved capabilities. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Gadgets

I worked exclusively in Vision Pro for a week-here's how it went

The Vision Pro offers new approaches to work but may not replace traditional setups.

The device's value depends on one's existing setup and specific needs. [ more ]

BikeMag

Bicycling

Mountain Biker Tests Apple Vision Pro On The Trail

Virtual reality headsets like Vision Pro are not ideal for mountain biking due to limitations in perception and functionality.

Despite the challenges, attempting to ride a bike with a VR headset like Sam Pilgrim did adds an entertaining spectacle to the experience. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Marketing

TikTok launches spatial app for Apple Vision Pro, enhancing immersive viewing

TikTok has launched a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro, taking advantage of the device's immersive viewing capabilities.

The app repositions user interaction elements to the periphery, allowing users to watch videos, browse comments, and explore profiles simultaneously without interruption.

The app's standout feature is its ability to transport viewers to virtual environments while watching videos, creating a truly immersive experience. [ more ]

Forbes

Marketing

Council Post: Capturing Attention: The Rise Of Interactive Out-Of-Home Ads In Retail

OOH advertising is becoming more dynamic and responsive with the advancement of digital technology.

Technological innovations like touch screens, motion sensors, and augmented reality are transforming OOH advertising into personalized and engaging experiences. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

I tried out an Apple Vision Pro. It frightened me | Arwa Mahdawi

Virtual reality and augmented reality have consistently failed to enter the mainstream due to clunky headsets, high prices, and underwhelming experiences.

The Apple Vision Pro headset offers a genuinely impressive and immersive experience, particularly for watching movies. [ more ]

Defector

The Problem With The Goggles Of The Future Is Today | Defector

Apple has released the Apple Vision Pro, a $3,500 headset that combines virtual reality and augmented reality.

The headset promises to revolutionize spatial computing and allow users to watch movies, work, and manipulate apps using eye-tracking technology. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Apple Vision Pro: virtual reality attempts to take over the world again

Apple's new virtual reality glasses, Vision Pro, have garnered attention and excitement but may not live up to the hype.

Other companies, such as HTC, Sony, and Meta, have tried and failed to successfully enter the virtual reality market. [ more ]

Mail Online

The Apple Vision Pro may rewire people's brains PERMANENTLY

Apple's Vision Pro headset could distort reality for users, generating a world that looks different for everyone.

Research shows that long-term use of virtual reality headsets can have alarming effects on cognitive functions and sensory perception. [ more ]

Acm

Attacks in the Metaverse Are Booming. Police Start to Pay Attention

Law enforcement is focusing on virtual crimes such as attacks and harassment.

The Zero Abuse Project has received a grant to educate police on crimes committed in VR. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Think Apple's Vision Pro headset makes you look like Neo in The Matrix? Sorry, you so don't | Emma Brockes

Apple's new virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro, has generated a nationwide scramble for demo appointments and pre-orders were estimated to be between 160,000 and 180,000 during the first pre-order weekend.

The advent of VR and spatial computing, which overlays computer elements on the physical world, is still seen by many as absurd but is part of a Philip K Dick-style future. [ more ]

Bloomberg

Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

New study finds that virtual reality can help reduce cravings for unhealthy food

Participants reported feeling less desire and thoughts about unhealthy foods after experiencing VR [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Stop Wearing Vision Pro Goggles While Driving Your Tesla, U.S. Says

Social media videos of people wearing Apple Vision Pro headsets while driving Tesla cars in Autopilot mode have raised concerns about safety.

The videos appear staged and may be part of a trend where people do dangerous things for online attention. [ more ]

SFGATE

Driving while Apple Vision Pro-ing is a terrible idea, Calif. cops say

Early adopters of Apple's Vision Pro virtual reality goggles are seen driving Teslas while wearing the headset, posing risks on the road.

Despite Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software, drivers are still required to keep their hands on the wheel and attention on the road for safety. [ more ]

Intelligencer

People Are Doing Some Interesting Things With the Apple Vision Pro

Apple's new Vision Pro headset is being used by content creators in public, leading to interesting and sometimes staged photos and videos.

One Tesla owner created a video of himself driving with the Vision Pro headset, but later revealed it was a skit and he wasn't arrested. [ more ]

YouTube

San Francisco 49ers

Super Bowl LVIII Preview: Kittle & Armstead Aren't Practicing | Offense Must Start Faster

Virtual reality technology will be used to enhance the Super Bowl viewing experience.

Fans will have the opportunity to virtually interact with players and attend pre-game events. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Where Will Virtual Reality Take Us?

Virtual reality has evolved significantly since its inception, but the author believes that what they experience and enjoy about VR is different from what it means to many enthusiasts today.

The author reflects on their early days of promoting VR and acknowledges that they may have been caught up in the excitement and over-promised its capabilities. [ more ]

The Business of Fashion

Fashion Is Already Trying to Cash In on Apple's Vision Pro

Fashion and beauty companies are creating apps for Apple's Vision Pro headset computer.

Mytheresa, J.Crew, and E.l.f. Cosmetics are among the companies offering apps at launch. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

We Tried the Apple Vision Pro + Can Congress Protect Kids Online? + Cruise's Crash

Apple's Vision Pro headset is now available for purchase

Mark Zuckerberg apologizes in a congressional hearing on child safety and social media

The collapse of Cruise raises questions about the future of self-driving cars [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

The True Price of Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro Is Closer to $4,600

The true cost of owning Apple's Vision Pro virtual reality goggles is much higher than the initial price of $3,500.

The price shoots up with the add-ons and accessories, making the total cost around $4,600 or even higher. [ more ]

Intelligencer

The Vision Pro's Biggest Problem Is Apple

The success of the Apple Vision Pro will depend on early buyers figuring out its purpose and app developers supporting the platform.

Popular streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify have indicated that they will not be supporting the Vision Pro, and other key developers like Google and Meta Platforms are also hesitant to embrace the new platform. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Why the Vision Pro headset won't have Netflix, Spotify or YouTube

Apple is facing challenges with getting support from major companies, like Netflix, for its Vision Pro headset.

Developing an app for a new platform, like Vision Pro, can be costly and risky for companies like Netflix. [ more ]

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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Face time: how the art world is preparing to work with the Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset has high-fidelity visual capabilities that artists and developers can take advantage of.

The headset's computing power and visuals are a dramatic improvement over existing market rivals, allowing for unpixelated, high-resolution experiences. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Education

Classes in the metaverse are now real

Virtual reality headsets have the potential to revolutionize education by providing immersive experiences.

The metaverse, a parallel virtual universe, offers opportunities for educational content creation and transactions using cryptocurrencies. [ more ]

TechCrunch

I spent the morning with the Apple Vision Pro | TechCrunch

The Apple Vision Pro headset is available for pre-order for $3,500.

Extended reality experiences can lead to a sense of emptiness and depression when the headset is taken off. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

The wild ways VR is changing how buildings are designed

Autodesk has created Workshop XR, a digital workspace that allows designers, engineers, and contractors to immerse themselves in 3D digital models of buildings using virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Workshop XR improves the design review process by allowing stakeholders to identify problems and refine designs before construction begins, saving time and money.

Extended reality (XR) technology, including VR and augmented reality (AR), is becoming increasingly common in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

The wild ways VR is changing how buildings are designed

Autodesk has created Workshop XR, a digital workspace that allows designers, engineers, and contractors to immerse themselves in 3D digital models of buildings using virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Workshop XR improves the design review process by allowing stakeholders to identify problems and refine designs before construction begins, saving time and money.

Extended reality (XR) technology, including VR and augmented reality (AR), is becoming increasingly common in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

The wild ways VR is changing how buildings are designed

Autodesk has created Workshop XR, a digital workspace that allows designers, engineers, and contractors to immerse themselves in 3D digital models of buildings using virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Workshop XR improves the design review process by allowing stakeholders to identify problems and refine designs before construction begins, saving time and money.

Extended reality (XR) technology, including VR and augmented reality (AR), is becoming increasingly common in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. [ more ]

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Web development

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Facebook's push into hardware with Oculus VR is starting to pay off

VR could revolutionize the way we work and communicate [ more ]

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Web development

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VR usage is increasing across various industries

Technological advancements are driving the growth of VR [ more ]

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Web development

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Virtual reality is becoming more affordable and accessible to the general public through advancements in technology and cost reduction.

There is a growing demand for virtual reality across various industries, including gaming, healthcare, education, and entertainment. [ more ]

The Verge

Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it's not

The Apple Vision Pro is Apple's entry into the world of headset computers

Apple is focusing on augmented reality over virtual reality [ more ]

Time Out London

London

A new David Attenborough VR experience has launched in London

Otherworld, a luxury virtual resort in London, has launched the David Attenborough Immersive Anthology.

The anthology allows visitors to experience a trio of short 3D films made by Attenborough for Sky.

Visitors can step into VR immersion pods and watch films about plants, insects, and flying creatures. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Public health

Denmark: The future of tech and mental health

Denmark is a hub of technological and medical innovation in Europe

Technology is being used in Denmark for mental health solutions [ more ]

Acm

Using VR to Get Inside the Criminal Mind

Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia used VR technology to study decision-making by criminals.

The study involved participants role-playing crime scenarios and undergoing police interviews in a virtual interrogation room. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Web design

The wild ways VR is changing how buildings are designed

Autodesk has created Workshop XR, a digital workspace that allows designers, engineers, and contractors to immerse themselves in 3D digital models of buildings using virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Workshop XR improves the design review process by allowing stakeholders to identify problems and refine designs before construction begins, saving time and money.

Extended reality (XR) technology, including VR and augmented reality (AR), is becoming increasingly common in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

EU data protection

UK government seeks public views on impacts of AI-generated porn | Computer Weekly

The UK government is seeking views on the impact of emerging technologies on the adult entertainment industry as part of its Pornography Review.

The review will explore the use of AI to generate sexually explicit images without consent and will build on the Online Safety Act. [ more ]

Inverse

These AR Smart Glasses Let You Watch Your iPhone Spatial Videos Without a Vision Pro

Xreal's Air 2 Ultra offers a cheaper alternative to the Apple Vision Pro at $699.

The Air 2 Ultra provides a 52-degree field of view, 120Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits of peak brightness. [ more ]

Inverse

Apple Vision Pro Finally Has an Official U.S. Release Date

Apple has announced that the Apple Vision Pro headset will be released on February 2, with pre-orders starting on January 19.

The Apple Vision Pro is described as a 'spatial computer' that seamlessly blends the real world with the digital world. [ more ]

Inverse

Apple Vision Pro Finally Has an Official U.S. Release Date

Apple has announced that the Apple Vision Pro headset will be released on February 2, with pre-orders starting on January 19.

The Apple Vision Pro is described as a 'spatial computer' that seamlessly blends the real world with the digital world. [ more ]

Inverse

Apple Vision Pro Finally Has an Official U.S. Release Date

Apple has announced that the Apple Vision Pro headset will be released on February 2, with pre-orders starting on January 19.

The Apple Vision Pro is described as a 'spatial computer' that seamlessly blends the real world with the digital world. [ more ]

FlowingData

Environment

A hotter year, again

2023 was the hottest year on record

Rising temperatures lead to extreme weather events and wildfires [ more ]

FlowingData

Environment

A hotter year, again

2023 was the hottest year on record

Rising temperatures lead to extreme weather events and wildfires [ more ]

FlowingData

Business intelligence

A hotter year, again

2023 was the hottest year on record

Rising temperatures lead to extreme weather events and wildfires [ more ]

Medium

MSc UX Research Final Project: The Hindrances to Collaboration in Virtual Reality(VR) Games

Improving collaborative experiences in virtual reality (VR) gaming is the goal of this UX case study.

The study focuses on addressing challenges in hand-tracking accuracy and limitations in haptic feedback within VR gaming environments. [ more ]

Inverse