Magic Leap sent owners of its AR headsets a warning that they need to update their devices due to an issue related to the battery. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Ian Hamilton, UploadVR
Valve ends support for SteamVR on Mac
Valve just ended SteamVR’s support for macOS. „Legacy builds“ will continue to be available. Oculus hasn’t supported Mac since early dev kits. AR/VR – VentureBeat & David Heaney, UploadVR
The DeanBeat: Learnings from our first online-only event
Thank you to those of you who tuned into our online-only GameBeat Summit 2020 event this week. I had a great time, but it wasn’t easy to do. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
HTC launches Vive Sync app to let remote teams collaborate in VR
HTC has launched a VR collaboration and meeting app for enterprises as the Taiwanese tech company looks to capitalize on the rapid shift to remote working. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
Niantic’s Greg Borrud: From falling into games to making games for the real world
At GamesBeat Summit 2020, Niantic’s Greg Borrud dive into his origin story in the game industry, his work at Seismic Games, AR in pandemic, and its future. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Amanda Farough
Mental wellness becomes a forefront issue for game professionals during pandemic
Mental wellness for gaming professionals has become a forefront issue as we all work in self-isolation at our homes, mental health advocates say. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Skydance Interactive’s Pete Akeman: We’re about to see the ‘second generation’ of VR gameplay
Skydance Interactive’s Pete Akermann discusses the challenges and next generation of large-scale VR development at GamesBeat Summit 2020. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Aron Garst
Jon Goldman: Gaming is the best form of entertainment
Jon Goldman is a bit biased, but he believes that gaming will become the best form of entertainment. He works at Skybound, Greycroft, and GC Tracker Fund. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
VR researchers show string haptic wearable that lets you feel objects
The latest effort to simulate touch within VR environments aims to replicate the sensations of interacting with large objects, railings, and walls. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Wave teams up with John Legend, Tinashe, and Galantis to create mo-capped performances in virtual worlds
Virtual concert company Wave is announcing „One Wave,“ a series of virtual concerts with John Legend, Galantis, Tinashe, and others. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi