Facebook is celebrating the first anniversary of its Oculus Quest all-in-one VR headset with Guardian system, hand control, and Oculus Store updates. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Nreal Light AR glasses add multi-user shared spaces and WebXR support
As Nreal Light continues to move closer to its consumer kit debut, developers are getting new features and incentives to create content for the AR platform. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Nvidia launches early access for Omniverse computer graphics and simulation platform
Nvidia said it is launching early access to its Omniverse computer graphics and simulation platform, which allows 3D creators to work in real time. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Microsoft Research’s VROOM combines life-sized AR avatars with robots
Microsoft Research developed VROOM, a system combining VR, AR, and telepresence robots to bring life-sized avatars to the workplace for online meetings. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Khari Johnson
Firefox 76 arrives with password management and Zoom improvements
Mozilla has launched Firefox 76 with new Firefox Lockwise password functionality, a change to how Zoom works, and a handful of developer features. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Emil Protalinski
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
How to watch GamesBeat Summit 2020
Here’s how to watch GamesBeat Summit on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer, but also in Oculus Venues and in a Hearo.live communal voicechat room. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Magic Leap announces layoffs and enterprise refocus to ensure second AR headset
The well-funded augmented reality company is trimming its workforce and targeting enterprise customers in an effort to guarantee its next-gen glasses ship. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
How to make an indie game that can survive | How Games Make Money
Indie developer Rootpew talks with How Games Make Money about turning indie hit Split or Steal into a game that can survive and overcome its costs. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Seek Education uses AR models to teach art, history, and science
An AR company best known for its ecommerce platform is leveraging its 3D engine and models to teach K-12 students about six different subjects. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz