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Virtual & Augmented Reality - Global Issue #43

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Virtual & Augmented Reality

We provide you with a list of handpicked stories, best practices, startup showcases and fresh tools to build the Metaverse and the next version of the web!

This week the Metaverse was rocked by (unconfirmed) news of Hololens 3 demise and the (very much confirmed) death of Firefox Reality, the first WebXR browser we heard about and its ressurection as Wolvic. While we test it, do let us know if you’re going to SXSW, the Polys or Foo Fighters VR concert - maybe we can have a digital Daiquiri together!

XR HEADLINES
Foo Fighters To Perform VR Concert After The Super Bowl
Foo Fighters To Perform VR Concert After The Super Bowl
Catch an exclusive virtual performance from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers captured in immersive 180-degrees.
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Apple's 'realityOS' for Rumored AR/VR Headset Referenced in Source Code - MacRumors
Apple's 'realityOS' for Rumored AR/VR Headset Referenced in Source Code - MacRumors
New references to “realityOS,” the AR/VR operating system that will run Apple’s rumoured mixed reality headset, have been found in Apple software. But will it happen?
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How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in VR
How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in VR
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off last week in Beijing, but did you know you can catch all of the action from the comfort of your VR headset?
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XR STARTUPS
Basemark creates AR experience for BMW cars
Basemark creates AR experience for BMW cars
BMW Group has gone into overdrive on car innovations lately, and Basemark helped it develop an augmented reality application to help drivers.
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XR GLASSES
Report: Microsoft HoloLens 3 is dead as its mixed-reality vision implodes
Report: Microsoft HoloLens 3 is dead as its mixed-reality vision implodes
A report by Business Insider says Microsoft has scrapped plans for its own HoloLens 3 and has instead partnered with Samsung—but that no one really knows what’s going on.
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Monthly-connected VR Headsets on Steam Blast Through 3 Million Milestone
Monthly-connected VR Headsets on Steam Blast Through 3 Million Milestone
The holiday period has consistently been a significant time of growth for VR and holiday 2021 was no different. Largely driven by an influx of new Quest 2 users, VR headsets on Steam handily reached a new record high with an estimated 3.4 million monthly-connected headsets.
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XR FOR GOOD
Daz 3D's Non-Fungible People NFT Collection Celebrates Uniqueness & Inclusivity
Daz 3D's Non-Fungible People NFT Collection Celebrates Uniqueness & Inclusivity
Techcouver is an online publication providing real-time reporting and analysis of emerging technology news in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.
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XR SAFETY & PRIVACY
Meta is adding a ‘personal boundary’ to VR avatars to stop harassment
Meta is adding a ‘personal boundary’ to VR avatars to stop harassment
Meta is adding a “personal boundary” system to its Horizon virtual reality experiences, aiming to stop harassment in VR. The new feature is being turned on by default in the Horizon Worlds creation platform and the Horizon Venues live event service.
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Virtual Worlds, Real Risks and Challenges - XRSI – XR Safety Initiative
Virtual Worlds, Real Risks and Challenges - XRSI – XR Safety Initiative
The XR Data Classification Roundtable is a series of gatherings hosted by XRSI to address the issues that stem from the massive collection of data.
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XR OPEN SOURCE
Mozilla is Shutting Down VR Browser 'Firefox Reality' Soon & Handing the Torch to 'Wolvic'
Mozilla is Shutting Down VR Browser 'Firefox Reality' Soon & Handing the Torch to 'Wolvic'
Mozilla is shutting down its made-for-VR web browser, Firefox Reality, and handing off the project to third-party team Igalia.
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THIS WEEK'S HERO
Tom Emrich
Tom Emrich
“AR Pioneer 🚀 On a mission to make #AugmentedReality for everyone.” New blog posts including recent AR Roundups are on LinkedIn, head on over!
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WORD OF THE WEEK
SLAM – Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
SLAM – Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
How ARCore, ARKit and HoloLens map the real world. Algorithms for SLAM explained - from keypoint detection to loop closing.
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NEXT EVENTS
SXSW Conference & Festivals
SXSW Conference & Festivals
Post-covid brought us SXSW back - join the Creative and Immersive tech crowds!
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The Polys - WebXR Awards
The Polys - WebXR Awards
Introducing The Polys - 2022! WebXR Awards honour the pioneers of WebXR and showcase the importance of this growing medium to provide ubiquitous access to immersive content through the web.
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PODCAST OF THE WEEK
Webinars @ The VRARA
Webinars @ The VRARA
Join XR industry leaders and the world’s largest brands during these live webcasts with Q&A, powered by the VR/AR Association, the largest VR/AR professional association in the world.
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Closing notes
That´s all for this week, folks!
Once again, if you have any comments, questions, articles or topics to share with us, or if you want to just talk about XR, you can reach Luis Bravo Martins and Anesio Neto quick and easy.
Thank you!
Techstars Startup Digest Virtual & Augmented Reality is curated by:
Luís Bravo Martins Luís Bravo Martins - CMO, VR/AR Author & Speaker
luis.martins@startupdigestmail.com
Anesio Neto Anesio Neto - Matchmaker, Creative Strategist & Content Manager
anesio.neto@startupdigestmail.com
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