#virtual-reality

#virtual-reality

Recent innovations in volumetric displays enable users to interact with 3D holograms by providing tactile feedback through elastic materials, enhancing the realism of the experience.

Self-embodied avatars enhance VR presence and distance estimation, significantly influenced by their realism and viewing perspective.

Avatar representation in VR significantly influences user experience and spatial awareness

Third-person perspectives can enhance engagement and awareness in VR environments

The study tests user experience and task performance across various virtual avatar representations in a virtual environment.

The design of test experiences in virtual environments significantly impacts user representation and task performance.

Spatial computing platforms are transforming how we interact with digital content by blending it with the physical world.

Meta has invested $47 billion in the metaverse, although it has yet to gain traction with consumers.

Meta is downsizing its Reality Labs division, affecting teams behind the Quest headset and Supernatural app.

Meta is laying off over 100 employees in its Reality Labs division as part of a restructuring effort. Notably, some teams are being streamlined.

Sales of virtual reality headsets dropped 12% in 2024, marking three consecutive years of decline.

Meta leads the market with a 77% share, while Apple sees growing interest in business applications.

The Metaverse is a digital universe built on decentralized technology, allowing real-time interaction, ownership, and economic activities through avatars.

The metaverse transforms eLearning by providing immersive, interactive experiences that enhance engagement and retention of knowledge.

Napster is transforming from a music streaming service to a virtual reality platform, creating new opportunities for artists in the metaverse.

Napster was sold for $207 million, with plans to reinvent it for music experiences in the metaverse.

VR Extra in Kingston offers cutting-edge equipment and freedom of movement, redefining the virtual reality gaming experience.

Napster has been sold to Infinite Reality for $207 million to transform into a social music platform.

Virtual reality offers both therapeutic benefits and potential mental health risks, emphasizing the need for cautious use.

A VR platform is launched to help users conquer public speaking anxiety through exposure therapy and practice in varied settings.

Technology provides innovative tools for mental health support, enhancing accessibility and personalization.

Smartphone apps deliver CBT techniques and mood tracking for real-time assistance.

VR therapy offers safe environments to confront fears, while wearables track emotional health.

Gorn 2 raises the stakes with cartoonish violence and inventive ways to combat previously defeated foes.

The game introduces new gameplay elements such as arenas, traps, and a custom mode for players.

Half-Life: Alyx revitalizes the series, proving VR's potential in gaming by expanding the narrative and providing a rich player experience.

Mixed-reality productivity is now accessible and affordable with the Meta Quest 3 on Windows 11.

Meta Quest 3 is currently offered with a $50 gift card, making it one of the best promotional deals this year.

Apple Vision Pro provides an immersive concert experience for Metallica's 2024 concert, available only through Apple's high-end headset.

The future of online slots is focused on immersive experiences, instant-win games, and the integration of artificial intelligence.

House of ERIKALUST is an immersive exhibition that redefines erotic exploration through art and technology.

Virtual reality transport to the Great Pyramid of Giza is available in NYC via Horizon of Khufu.