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A couple of months ago Google held its annual developers conference, Google IO 2023. As part of the event, the company revealed further ARCore developments including a new tool called Geospatial Creator. This has allowed Google and videogame partner TAITO to build a new game based on the latter’s iconic franchise Space Invaders. They’ve just announced pre-registrations for Space Invaders: World Defense on Android are open, with a launch expected very soon.
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Of the many takeaways from the Apple Vision Pro announcement during WWDC in June, one of the more interesting aspects was input. The company has decided that hand tracking, in combination with eye tracking and Siri voice commands, is the way to go. That left a lot of people wondering about VR controllers for Vision Pro, enabling games and apps to be ported across. According to a new report, the Cupertino-based tech giant has no plans for either a first or third-party-supported physical interface.
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The Apple Vision Pro announcement made a huge splash at the beginning of June, marking the arrival of the iPhone into XR. While its release won’t occur until 2024, Apple is keen to get developers on board as soon as possible. This will begin shortly, with developers able to apply for an Apple Vision Pro dev kit in July.
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When Meta launched its Quest Pro mixed reality headset in 2022 it didn’t exactly set the world alight. Not like the Apple Vision Pro did when the Cupertino tech company unveiled its first immersive device during WWDC 2023. But how do these two juggernauts compare, considering details like the Apple Vision Pro price difference and Quest Pro’s gaming library? There are many variables so let’s start with a Vision Pro vs Quest Pro spec comparison.
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There’s been so much XR hardware news lately that it almost felt like HTC Vive was left out. Fear not, as the company has just announced the launch of its VIVE XR Elite Business Edition. Taking what made the original headset great and adding a few business-centric additions including a new software package.
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Most of Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote was the same old mediocre updates. Expensive new Macs, iOS enhancements – Stand by anyone! – and Apple Watch trying to make us all fitter. But, when CEO Tim Cook said there was “one more thing” we all knew what it was, Apple’s long-awaited mixed reality headset. In one bite-sized morsel, here are the Apple Vision Pro price, specs and release details.
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What a start to June it has been! First, there was the Quest 3 announcement followed by the Quest Gaming Showcase. Secondly, there was the Apple Vision Pro reveal. So once you’ve taken a breath take a look at all the best VR deals XR Source has found this month.
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The Apple Vision Pro has finally been unveiled, taking the XR world by storm! In typical Apple style, the presentation during the WWDC 2023 keynote was slick and stylish and left us wanting to know more about the device. A definite head-turner thanks to its feature set and design, there was one clear omission from the announcement; immersive gaming.
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M.A.D tronics Studios has announced a new AR TV series, Augmented Gaming Battles, that will challenge players to compete in AR battles underwater. The announcement coincides with the reveal of the M7, the first underwater AR headset.
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HTC’s new Vive Tracker might be its latest product reveal, however, the main attraction is still the launch of VIVE XR Elite. This mixed-reality headset was unveiled a couple of months ago with pre-orders still underway. Retailing for $1,099 USD, the device is definitely high-end for consumers but what is it packing for the money? Handily, here’s a VIVE XR Elite teardown to reveal more.
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