Google first started its venture into virtual reality with Google Cardboard back in 2014. Since then we’ve seen the company’s ambitions in VR and AR continue to grow with the introduction and launch of the Daydream headsets in 2016, and new standalone Daydream headsets coming later this year. A look at the company’s job listings so...
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Microsoft Patents AR Controller, Possibly For HoloLens
The developer kits for Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality headset are controlled with basic gesture recognition, getting users to pinch the air to interact with user interfaces and more. A new patent, however, suggests a physical controller might be on the way too. The patent, revealed earlier this week after being filed back in 2016, details...
Hands-on: ‘Chroma Lab’ is a Mesmerizing Physics Sandbox and a Simple But Stunning VR Showcase
Chroma Lab is a mesmerising particle simulation and a simple but stunning VR showcase, using a custom physics engine to calculate the fluid-like behaviour of more than 100,000 particles. While there are no ‘game’ elements, indie developer Sean Tann has created is a well-crafted ‘sandbox’ that offers a number of useful options to tweak or significantly...
Apple AR: Upcoming Game Easily Shows You How to Master Paintball
If you’ve ever wanted to hone your paintball skills, without spending a ton of money and making a huge mess, Show Me Virtual and Apple’s ARKit have an app for you. The demo was posted on YouTube and shows how you can master paintball through your phone. Your device acts as a controller for aiming...
The Force Is Strong with Star Wars AR Treasure Hunt
A Jedi does not seek adventure or excitement, but Star Wars fans can seek Jedi with the Find the Force augmented reality scavenger hunt promoting the launch of merchandise for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Between Sept. 1 and 3, participants are tasked with finding Find the Force logos in one of more than 20,000...
Ex-Vive Exclusive Form Now Available On Oculus Rift
We loved Charm Games’ puzzler Form when it launched on the HTC Vive in June, praising its atmosphere, puzzles, and environmental design. Sadly, it was only properly optimized for Vive, meaning Oculus Rift owners had to either sit it out or endure stiff controls. From today, though, Rift owners can finally enjoy the first-person adventure...
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Characters To Get AR Reveal Next Month
Star Wars fans will soon be able to use the power of AR to find out more about the latest entry in the series, The Last Jedi. Disney and LucasFilm today announced Find the Force, a global AR event kicking off on September 1st. As IGN reports, from next month, over 20,000 retail locations across...
Apple AR: CurioPets Demo Is Nintendogs but with Magical Adventures
Augmented reality dogs have been a big hit with developers using Apple’s ARKit. RoVR hit YouTube a few days ago and people have been clamoring for it ever since. Not to mention the Good Dogs Game created by the people behind the famous We Rate Dogs Twitter. It seems everyone has the AR dog bug,...
Jules Urbach’s Quest To Realize Star Trek’s Holodeck
Jules Urbach is on the brink. Rest is rare for the 43-year-old with curly black hair and just a touch of gray in his beard. The long hours put dark circles around his eyes. He often works through the night. He replies quickly when asked how much he slept the night before our interview. “100...
Work With Upload To Teach Others About VR Development
Love VR and AR? Have extensive Unity experience? Passionate about helping train the next generation of developers and artists? You might just be a perfect fit to be an instructor for one of the many classes we offer at Upload in San Francisco and Los Angeles. At Upload, we believe in education that prepares you...