Artist Carrie Able Believes VR/AR Will Help Drive Collaboration

vrcoin on May 15, 2022

The popular artist says XR technology will allow more people to explore their creativity in exciting new ways.Carrie Able is an internationally known XR artist whose work peels back the layers of where art and XR intersect to uncover an unexplored space of creativity that blends VR sculptures, oil painting, and coding. The outcome is a series of one-of-a-kind virtual art that becomes a stream of consciousness while at the same time unintentionally reflecting her own identity.Able is also a well-known musician with an international following who attracts over 71K listens a month on Spotify. Two of her songs have over 1 million streams each while her Instagram page has almost 185K followers. Able’s creative perspective has even caught the attention of Forbes Magazine calling her a “Pioneer in XR Art as a multidisciplinary artist who breaks genres within the field of art”. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=y8wOEZze7HM&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent[/embed] Just recently, Able traveled to Venice,

The XR Week Peek (2022.05.09): Meta to release four VR headsets, NFT sales are going down, and more!

vrcoin on May 9, 2022

I feel better than last week, so I’m back to business with the usual newsletter. But I’ve still to fully recover, so every hug you send me is still highly appreciated!  I’m also sending good vibes to my friends in China who are facing lockdowns. I know the situation is not the best now, but I hope things will get better soon. I hug you. Top news of the week (Image from Reddit)Meta to launch four VR headsets before 2024 According to a report by The Information, Meta is going to launch four VR headsets from now to 2024: The first one is Project Cambria, which is going to be released this Autumn, probably at Meta ConnectThen there are two Quest headsets, codenamed Stinson and Cardiff, to be released in 2023 and 2024. One is probably the Quest 3, while the other is not clear if it is a higher-end version (Quest 3

The XR Week Peek (2022.05.02): Meta predicts the metaverse for 2030 and beyond, Snap launches a drone, and more!

vrcoin on May 2, 2022

I’ve been sick this weekend. I’m getting better, but I’ll need days to fully recover, I still feel like if I was hit by a train. I’m doing my best to work, and I don’t want you to miss this appointment with my news roundup, so I’ve prepared it the same… I just warn you that my usual commentaries will be shorter this time.  Send me hugs 🙂 Top news of the week Zuckerberg sets the Metaverse for 2030 and beyond The Zuck has had the hard task to speak with Meta’s investors and tell them that while the revenues of Reality Labs are increasing thanks to Quest 2, actually all the “metaverse” division is losing $3B a quarter. Zuck has explained to them to be patient because the Metaverse, which no one knows what actually is, is happening beyond 2030. So all these huge investments will pay off in the very long run.

The XR Week Peek (2022.04.25): Meta had its Quest Gaming Showcase, Pico may launch its “Cambria” in September, and more!

vrcoin on April 25, 2022

Today is a bit of a special day for this newsletter because this article you are reading is the 250th roundup about XR news I’ve written! If you make the calculation, it means that it is almost 5 years that every damn weekend I collect the best news of the week in AR and VR (and the “mmmmmmmetaverse”) and I organize them for you! If I think about it, I can feel all the fatigue and the time I spent in the process, but I’m happy doing that because I know it is useful to many of you from the XR communities. So, let’s make a little toast to celebrate this announcement, and… now let’s get back to work: what are the pieces of news I have selected for you this week? Top news of the week (Image by Meta)Meta announced interesting games at its Quest Gaming Showcase On April, 20th, Meta

The Coachellaverse Is A Multi-Sensory AR Music Experience

vrcoin on April 23, 2022

Enter the Coachellaverse. Everyone’s favorite music & arts festival Coachella is currently underway in Indio, California. This year’s event is expected to attract over 750,000 attendees as people from around the globe gather to celebrate music, art, technology, and everything in between.This year, Coachella took its first steps towards creating its very own metaverse. Referred to by event organizers as the Coachellaverse, this incredible digital experience allows fans from all around the world to interact with the festival in a brand new way using a combination of immersive technologies. This virtual platform features everything from AR technology and video games to NFTs and an interactive online community where you can connect with attendees, both on-site and at home, as well as with artists, creators, and other surprise guests. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=ukXA44w_U20&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent[/embed] Coachellaverse is a huge turning point for the annual festival. As hundreds of brands integrate themselves into the metaverse, organizers

CaixaBank and Imagine Show Us What Fintech in the Metaverse Should Look Like

vrcoin on April 20, 2022

Spanish retail banking financial group CaixaBank is “entering the metaverse” through imaginLAND. This virtual destination and immersive event series is an extension of imagin, a “digital services and lifestyle platform” backed by CaixaBank. We’ve seen American financial technology groups try to “ape into” the metaverse with limited success, but CaixaBank has a different plan. Another Look at Fintech in the Metaverse If you’ve been following the gradual entrance of companies – particularly fintech companies – you might have thought of the JPMorgan lounge launched in Decentraland last month. While initially exciting and certainly still promising, the actual lounge saw little fanfare and little utility, according to emerging tech writer Lily Snyder, who visited the lounge early on. However, CaixaBank has big plans for imaginLAND. The company plans to develop new virtual experiences and services on a regular basis and renew the content available every month. imagin’s first content in the

Bring Your VR Avatar Into The Real World Using AR Tech

vrcoin on April 19, 2022

Geenee AR’s unique software uses full-body tracking to let you wear NFT clothing and accessories.Geenee AR has partnered with Ready Player Me to help bring your digital identity to the real world. Similar to many of the AR filters you might find on Snapchat or Instagram, the experience uses full-body tracking to layer a virtual avatar, along with accessories such as NFTs, virtual clothing, and other features, over your real-world body in real-time.The best part is no coding is required. You simply drag and drop your Ready Player Me avatar directly into Geenee’s WebAR Builder platform and the software does all the work for you. You’re then free to create fun photos and videos of yourself “wearing” your digital counterpart.In an official statement, Cory Grenier, CEO of Geenee AR said, “No other avatar platform has built a scalable, interoperable metaverse-ready product like Ready Player Me, so it was a natural

The XR Week Peek (2022.04.18): Pico Neo 3 Link launches in Europe, Meta offers monetization tools in Horizon, and more!

vrcoin on April 18, 2022

Happy Easter Holidays to whoever celebrates it! Yesterday I have eaten a lot, including a chocolate egg and an Easter cake with tons of pistachio and hazelnut cream. And today I’m going to do the same… the goal is gaining 10 kilos in 2 days haha. VR is cool and all the rest, but Italian food is even better! Anyway, today should be a vacation in Italy, but here I am writing this roundup for you, so if you want to show your appreciation, don’t forget to make a donation on Patreon! Top news of the week (Image by Pico Interactive)Pico Neo 3 Link has been launched in beta At Laval Virtual, Pico has announced the Pico Neo 3 Link, its first consumer-oriented headset.  Pico Neo 3 Link is basically the same device as the Pico Neo 3 Pro, with just some little modifications. The headset is more or less a clone of the

The XR Week Peek (2022.04.10): Epic releases Unreal Engine 5, Meta cancels F8, and more!

vrcoin on April 10, 2022

I know you weren’t expecting my newsletter for today, but since I’m going to have a very busy next week, I’ve anticipated the release of my roundup! This afternoon I’m flying to Paris to then go to Laval to attend Laval Virtual, one of the oldest events about virtual reality, where I’ll be as an attendee, a virtual speaker (about the game HitMotion: Reloaded), a host of the AWE Nite Florence (featuring great speakers like Charlie Fink… ), and also as a.. I can’t tell you the last one because it will be a surprise! I have written a little blog post about my participation there. It’s going to be very interesting and very busy… I hope to meet you in Laval! Top news of the week (Image by Epic Games)Epic Games releases Unreal Engine 5 Epic Games has finally released the latest iteration of its popular game engine: Unreal Engine 5. UE5

The XR Week Peek (2022.04.04): Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is back, Mojo Vision is “feature complete”, and more!

vrcoin on April 4, 2022

It’s been a fun 1st of April for the whole XR community, with many jokes and pranks being released in the wild. Don’t forget to read the rich “Fun” section down below this roundup, because it is going to be a pretty rich one!  But at first, let’s get serious and read the relevant news of the week in AR and VR. Top news of the week Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is coming on April, 20th Meta is back with its Gaming Showcase, and this year, it is going to be aired on April, 20th at 10 am PT. Last year, it was still called Oculus Gaming Showcase, and it featured important updates on games like Pistol Whip, The Climb 2, I Expect You To Die 2, and Resident Evil 4 VR. This year, it promises to be cool the same, and probably even more, featuring new game announcements, gameplay first-looks, updates on