The 2nd Annual AR/VR Policy Conference

vrcoin on September 16, 2022

The second annual AR/VR Policy Conference took place this Wednesday, September 14, in Washington D.C., accompanied by a live stream on YouTube. The event, once again hosted by Information Technology Innovation Foundation and the XR Association, followed last year’s all-virtual event. Registration for both events was free, regardless of in-person or virtual attendance. As a proud media partner of the AR/VR Policy Conference, here’s the ARPost recap – though you can also watch the complete event on YouTube. Welcome and Keynote The marathon session lasted from 11 AM to 5 PM local time, though in-person attendants also had access to a networking social following the conclusion of the sessions. There was also a demo floor for participating companies to showcase their XR for good projects. Elizabeth Hyman’s Welcome Address The AR/VR Policy Conference started off with a welcome address by XRA CEO Elizabeth Hyman. Hyman praised ITIF as a partner

AWE EU 2022 Is Headed for Lisbon

vrcoin on September 12, 2022

Wait, wasn’t AWE a few months ago? It was for America, but it’s the Augmented World Expo – there are three live AWE conferences throughout the year. Next, it’s time for AWE EU. We saw what AWE had to offer in Santa Clara this spring. So, what can we expect when it comes to Lisbon next month? What to Expect If you know the flow of AWE in the States, you’ll spot some similarities and differences. AWE EU still kicks off with Ori Inbar’s keynote. And, according to the current iteration of the agenda, Inbar’s keynote has the same theme as the one we saw in California in June. Further, the legendary AWE Expo Hall is still a part of the European event. And, exhibitors can still win Best of Show awards at the wrap-up ceremony on the last day. However, AWE EU is two days instead of three. Further,

Apple Reportedly Wants Nothing To Do With The Metaverse

vrcoin on January 10, 2022

A source claims the company’s highly-anticipated mixed reality headset will prioritize shorter experiences. Last year rumors began circulating that Apple is in development of its own combination VR/AR headset. As for when we can expect to get our hands on this long-rumored mixed reality device, some sources are reporting a potential 2022 release date, though the company has yet to comment.That said, whileApple CEO Tim Cook has stated that AR technology is “critically important” for the company’s future, it appears as though they have little to no interest in the “metaverse,” aka the future of everything.Image Credit: The InformationIn Mark Gurman’s latest “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, the Apple and consumer tech expert claims that Apple has little to no interest in bringing the metaverse to its mixed reality hardware and will instead be focusing its efforts on delivering shorter experiences best enjoyed in small “bursts.” These experiences could include

Oculus Quest Mixed Reality Series Now Available On Oculus TV

vrcoin on September 30, 2021

Watch players, as well as pros, participate in a variety of unique VR challenges featuring popular Oculus Quest 2 titles. There’s no better way to showcase the immersive capabilities of VR than mixed reality capture. The technology allows audiences to gain a better understanding of what it’s like to interact with the in-game world, especially when compared to standard POV capture. To help exhibit its extensive lineup of AAA games and apps, Oculus today launched a new mixed reality series featuring popular games such as Cook-Out, FitXR, and Thrill of the Fight just to name a few. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=m4BU4ksWNo0&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&listType=playlist&list=RDCMUC766vkQw0Mz3VtXX5XvXxGQ[/embed] Available now on Oculus Quest headsets, Game On: VR Face Off! has both players as well as pros engaging in five different VR games throughout six unique episodes. Episode 1, available now on Oculus TV, features game streamers MissesMae and Di3seL as they face off (oh I get it now) in several rounds of Cloudhead

‘XR Casino’ Brings Cross-Platform Gambling To VR & AR

vrcoin on July 12, 2021

Bet on games of Blackjack and Roulette in this blockchain-powered virtual casino coming soon to major VR & AR devices.

XR Casino, Inc (“The Company”) has announced an official release date for its cross-platform gambling experience which allows users on VR and AR devices to bet real money on games like blackjack, roulette, and slots from the comfort of their own holographic casinos.