7DX - AR/VR

13/05/2024

GPT4-O 🐇
Things just changed ✨
OpenAI interim update - worth watching.
More to follow with their drip feed strategy now (and holding back because of the Elon open closed law suit). Link in comments with quick update vs 30m video.

We’ll be streaming live at 10AM PT Monday, May 13 to demo some ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates.

05/06/2023

A true 'One More Thing Moment'! The Apple Vision Pro is a groundbreaking Spatial Computing AR/VR device. The technology and capabilities are astonishing, but unfortunately so is the price for this 1st release. $3,000 USD more than the upcoming Meta headset. See the huge set of features via the link in Comments. The amount of seamless innovation is amazing and clearly years in the making (we have been waiting since 2017). We can't wait to start developing on it. Hoping to hear more on global release and the next version, ideally with a lower price tag.

19/02/2023

BigscreenVR launches the world's smallest headset, built specific for your face and eyes, even with built-in prescription lenses.

High end PC powered with something smaller than ski goggles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH3ZVoj8cDg

This is Bigscreen Beyond, the world's smallest VR headset. Micro-OLED displays with 2560 x 2560 pixels per eye, custom pancake optics, SteamVR tracking – all...

13/02/2023

HTC VIVE XR Elite is the slimmest headset ever to support high performance realism and tracking. Is this the closest to a Ready Player One level formfactor we'll get in 2023?

02/02/2023

In 2023, Apple, Google, Samsung, Sony and more, all plan to tear down the Metaverse gate. Ending the narrative of the Meta-Monopoly.

https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/ftc-reportedly-loses-court-order-to-block-metas-acquisition-of-vr-developer-within-172220645.html
Meta

The Federal Trade Commission has suffered a setback in its attempt to prevent Meta from buying Supernatural developer Within Unlimited.

02/02/2023

Sneak peek of VR Learning Circuit: Neuropathology Modules in action for Western Sydney University

Interactive VR to explore functions of the human brain, dissections, impact of neurodegenerative diseases and more.

23/01/2023

Apple xrOS set to evolve computing, eye/hand tracking unlocks spatial control of the world around you in VR and AR

Expected to sell 1M units, with 0 profit upon release. This latest featurelist points to another touchscreen smartphone release moment:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-23/apple-reality-pro-details-eye-hand-tracking-app-store-3d-ios-like-interface

Apple Inc.’s long-anticipated mixed-reality headset is an ambitious attempt to create a 3D version of the iPhone’s operating system, with eye- and hand-tracking systems that could set the technology apart from rival products.

20/12/2022

VR headsets will become powerful home computer setups that fits in a backpack and go anywhere.

Apple and Meta product development teams are actually on track to reshape the computing experience, with an exciting 2023 ahead.

https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-reality-lab-sets-its-vision-for-mixed-reality-in-the-future/

The past year has been tough for Meta, but the company said it remains committed to its vision for mixed reality.

01/12/2022

Fighter pilots training with the Red 6 AR Tactical System during live flights, complete simulated combat scenarios with AR enemies.

Great XR training case study in savings across logistics, deployment of additional pilots and reduction in training time.

https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/industry-collaborates-to-bring-augmented-reality-to-hawk-aircraft

News release announcing signing of Memorandum of Understanding between BAE Systems and Red 6.

25/11/2022

Recent 7DX (VR/AR) Simulation work for Transport for NSW. Hyper-real immersion for powerful training outcomes.

Guided Trackside Maintenance in a safe interactive learning experience for boosting skill development.

Produced with Unreal Engine

24/11/2022

VR physical exercises and exposure therapy are just some of many successful rehabilitation treatments.

We look forward to VR treatment recommendations from health care professionals becoming more common.

https://venturebeat.com/virtual/how-virtual-reality-and-the-metaverse-are-changing-rehabilitation/

Medical device company Penumbra released today the first hands-free, full-body, non-tethered VR rehabilitation platform.