Porsche Collaborates with Microsoft to Revolutionize Training in the Metaverse

Porsche Cars North America has joined forces with Microsoft to bring the latest technological advancements to its automotive services in the US. The collaboration will utilize HoloLens 2 and Dynamics 365 Guides to revolutionize skilling, training, and customer experiences. HoloLens 2, described by Microsoft as the ‘industrial metaverse technology’, provides immersive experiences that enable real-time … Read more

VR R&D: Opportunity for UK-Based VR Creators

StoryFutures, a UK-based project aimed at developing immersive content and storytelling, has launched a new national opportunity for story-driven content in virtual reality. The VR R&D National Showcasing Programme aims to offer VR content creators the chance to adapt or repurpose their VR content for Meta Quest 2 headsets and showcase it in over 250 … Read more

EU Consultation Warns Against Dominance of Big Players in Metaverse

The metaverse, a virtual world where people can interact with each other and digital objects in a fully immersive environment, is becoming increasingly popular. As more companies invest in developing virtual reality technologies and platforms, concerns about potential gatekeepers have been raised. The European Commission’s recent consultation warns of the risk of a few large … Read more

Immersive & Gaming Salary Survey Report 2023

The immersive and gaming industry has been booming over the past few years, and 2022 was no exception. As we head into 2023, the industry is set to become even more competitive, and gaming studios and professionals need to be prepared. That’s where the Immersive & Gaming Salary Survey Report 2023 comes in. This report … Read more

HarvardXR 2023: The future of XR

The HarvardXR conference is an annual event organized by the Harvard University Alumni Association and Harvard’s Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR) Club. The conference focuses on exploring the latest advances and future trends in the field of augmented reality (XR). These include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and other immersive technologies … Read more

Highlights from the 2023 Laval Virtual Conference

The Laval Virtual conference is an annual event that brings together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Held in Laval, France, the conference offers an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in VR and AR, as well as to network with industry leaders and innovators. In this article, … Read more

Fighting Fire with Virtual Reality

Wildfires have become an increasingly severe problem worldwide, causing devastating damage to ecosystems, property, and human lives. In recent years, scientists and researchers have been exploring new ways to prevent and mitigate the impact of wildfires, and virtual reality (VR) technology is emerging as a promising solution. A recent study published in the journal Fire … Read more

NuLoupes is helping dentists with checkups

NuEyes, a leading company in the augmented reality (AR) industry, has developed a revolutionary new headset called NuLoupes. This device updates the traditional loupes headset that dentists use and will change the medical and dental industry moving forward. Dental professionals can use 3D stereoscopic imaging and AR to make sure patients are brushing their teeth … Read more