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With Horizon OS v85 PTC, the Quest 3 can turn any surface into a virtual keyboard, and Meta says you can remap the action buttons on the Quest 3S.Public Test Channel (PTC) is a beta release channel for Horizon OS on Quest. If you opt in, your headset will receive pre-release builds for each future version.The final stable version often has features that are not present in PTC, and in rare cases, PTC features or changes may not be reflected in the stable version.Here are two key features that Meta is testing with Horizon OS v85 PTC:Surface keyboardText input is…
As its name suggests, the D-Day VR Museum presents one of history’s most important moments in virtual reality, using a full range of audiovisual tools to keep it educational and engaging. Read our full thoughts.On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious assault in history, turning the tide on the beaches of Normandy and ultimately winning World War II over the Axis powers. This decisive moment became known as D-Day. Since then, countless records have been recorded about it, making this place an important point in the history of the spread of democracy. Along the way, books and…
For decades, reconciliation in the meetings industry has been expressed primarily through land grants and cultural programs layered on to events. The Calgary TELUS Convention Center (CTCC) is trying something more structured. The venue launched Canada’s first formal Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan for a convention centre. This is a multi-year, venue-wide strategy that positions reconciliation as an operational responsibility rather than an optional event feature. A structured approach can help avoid what Indigenous partners often describe as performative reconciliation, public gestures lacking meaningful, structured follow-through. This plan aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action No.…
Google’s AI research lab, DeepMind, announced Genie 3 last August, showing off an AI system that can generate interactive virtual environments in real time. Now, Google has released an experimental prototype that Google AI subscribers can try starting today. Granted, we still can’t generate VR worlds on the fly, but we’re getting tantalizingly close. news Project Genie is what Google calls an “experimental research prototype,” so it’s not yet some dreamy “AI gaming console.” Essentially, it allows users to create, explore, and modify interactive virtual environments through a web interface. This system is very similar to previous image and video…
Google’s AI research lab, DeepMind, announced Genie 3 last August, showing off an AI system that can generate interactive virtual environments in real time. Now, Google has released an experimental prototype that Google AI subscribers can try starting today. Granted, we still can’t generate VR worlds on the fly, but we’re getting tantalizingly close. news Project Genie is what Google calls an “experimental research prototype,” so it’s not yet some dreamy “AI gaming console.” Essentially, it allows users to create, explore, and modify interactive virtual environments through a web interface. This system is very similar to previous image and video…
Three experience agencies – High Output, L!VE and Sardis – have combined under a new brand, Ansera, to create a research-driven platform to help clients better understand and design impactful live experiences. Backed by Houston-based private equity firm Willistown Capital, Ancera will employ approximately 150 people and operate studio facilities in Chicago and Boston. The company positions itself as a single partner capable of supporting live, hybrid and virtual experiences nationwide. The deal comes amid a surge in private equity consolidation in the experiential sector. Just one week ago, Jack Morton and Impact XM announced plans to merge, creating a…
XREAL is introducing real-time 3D conversion capabilities to its flagship AR glasses, which the company says will convert any 2D content to 3D. Xreal originally released its “Real 3D” software on the Xreal 1S AR glasses earlier this month, but now the company has rolled out an update for Xreal One and One Pro that enables optional real-time 3D to 2D content conversion. According to the company, Real 3D requires no special video files, apps, DRM-protected content, or external software. All transformations occur in real-time on the device via the company’s X1 spatial computing chipset built into the One series…
XREAL is introducing real-time 3D conversion capabilities to its flagship AR glasses, which the company says will convert any 2D content to 3D. Xreal originally released its “Real 3D” software on the Xreal 1S AR glasses earlier this month, but now the company has rolled out an update for Xreal One and One Pro that enables optional real-time 3D to 2D content conversion. According to the company, Real 3D requires no special video files, apps, DRM-protected content, or external software. All transformations occur in real-time on the device via the company’s X1 spatial computing chipset built into the One series…
In its fourth major update since its release, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow has improved its gameplay mechanics for a smoother experience.Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, currently available on all major platforms, has launched a 4.0 update focused on improving the gameplay experience for an overall smoother feel. Since the 3.0 patch was released a little more than two weeks ago, it’s clear that developer Maze Theory and publisher Vertigo Games are working hard, quickly applying the feedback shared to deliver a better game. Other improvements include more flexible customization options for the Steam version, including higher quality dynamic shadows…
Planners seeking local CSR activities and experiences often turn to established contacts (if they have them), such as hotels, CVBs, and DMCs. One of the biggest challenges is finding carefully vetted activities. Non-profit organization Tourism Cares has vetted 800 sustainable tourism businesses across six continents for its newly updated Meaningful Travel Map and plans to “significantly expand” it by the end of 2026. Activities range from nature tours to urban walking tours to cooking lessons and experiences. The listing includes information for meeting planners, including group size, pricing, and whether you’ll be hosting a private event. Featured organizations range from…