⊲ MIXED ⊳ US start-up Rebuff Reality's BodyLink Kickstarter could introduce a new era in motion capture for gaming and simulation with its Android-based console, achieving full-body tracking...
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Comparing Car Simulators with Real Cars
⊲ What Car? ⊳ What Car? journalists visited Goodwood racing circuit to compare car simulators with driving a BMW M4 on the real track. This interesting comparison highlighted similarities and...
Visit a Museum from Anywhere
⊲ Museums + Heritage ⊳ The University of Glasgow has launched a virtual museum dedicated to pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin as part of a £5.6m "Museums in the Metaverse" initiative. This virtual...
European Platform for Remote Dancing Partners
⊲ Phys.org ⊳ Researchers across Europe, including teams in Germany, Finland, the UK and France, are developing CAROUSEL, an AI-powered virtual platform enabling global dance interactions through...
Farms Go Virtual for Canadians
▶ Source - BurlingtonToday ▶ Canadians can now explore egg and sheep farming through virtual tours on FarmFood360.ca. Using 360-degree cameras and VR, these experiences provide insights into...
14 Millionaire Creators in Second Life
▶ Source - GamesBeat ▶ In this GamesBeat interview, Linden Lab said that they have invested $1.3 billion in Second Life since 2003, establishing a $650 million annual virtual economy that shares...
Google’s In-Game AI Strategist
▶ Source - The Verge ▶ Google is testing Gemini 2.0 AI agents in video games, enabling real-time coaching by interpreting game rules directly from screen actions. Currently tested in "Clash of...
AI to Merge Simulation & PowerPoint?
▶ Source - Andreessen Horowitz ▶ Where films and storytelling lead, training and education will likely follow... In this Andreessen Horowitz article, the merging of AI, gaming, and film is claimed...
Quest 3 + Apple Vision Pro Multiplayer
▶ Source - UploadVR ▶ Spatial computing application Figmin XR now enables the colocation of a Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro in the same room. This setup integrates Tilt Brush with Figmin's creation...
Energy Consumption of Gaming Highlighted
▶ The Conversation ▶ A solar-powered Minecraft server at Concordia University, called SunBlock One, ties gameplay to energy consumption. Powered by a solar panel and battery, players observe...
Spitfire Mixed Reality Flight Simulator
| Heritage Flight Simulation | In this video, the creator of Ireland-based Heritage Flight Simulation showcases advancements in Quest 3 mixed reality (MR) for a Spitfire cockpit experience....
Second Time for Second Life
| Second Life | Philip Rosedale, founder of Second Life, returns to Linden Lab as Chief Technology Officer, joining the Board and guiding technology and product strategy with the executive team....