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Unity launches XR app building tools for Apple’s Vision Pro

Ryan Daws — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:36:03 +0000

Unity has officially launched tools for visionOS, Apple’s new operating system for its Vision Pro spatial computing headset. The support will allow developers to use Unity’s development tools and workflow to build immersive experiences for the Vision Pro. The announcement comes ahead of the Vision Pro headset’s launch on 2 February 2024. Unity’s templates, samples... Read more »

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Apple releases Xcode 15.2 with Vision Pro support

Ryan Daws — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:07:54 +0000

Apple has released Xcode 15.2, a major update that paves the way for the upcoming Vision Pro headset set to hit the shelves on 2 February. The new Xcode version introduces support for the Vision Pro headset through the integration of the visionOS SDK, opening up opportunities for developers to craft immersive visionOS apps tailored... Read more »

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AOUSD unveils roadmap towards OpenUSD standardisation

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:03:31 +0000

The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) has unveiled a roadmap outlining its journey towards establishing OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) as an international standard. AOUSD’s two-year roadmap is a strategic plan to make OpenUSD an international standard for interoperability in describing 3D scenes and environments. The Core Specification working group, a key component of this roadmap, will... Read more »

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Apple begins Vision Pro staff training ahead of launch

Ryan Daws — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:39 +0000

In the countdown to the release of its highly anticipated Vision Pro, Apple has begun training its staff on the $3,499 mixed-reality headset. Unveiled in June, the Vision Pro marks Apple’s first major new product line for nearly a decade. According to a Bloomberg report by Apple tipster Mark, seminars for Apple Store staff are... Read more »

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Niantic 8th Wall enhances WebAR with powerful GenAI modules

Ryan Daws — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:57:34 +0000

Niantic 8th Wall is enhancing its WebAR platform with generative AI (GenAI) modules to revolutionise augmented reality experiences. The fusion of technologies promises to offer developers, brands, and agencies more creative potential and improve users’ augmented reality experiences. Over the past few months, 8th Wall developers have harnessed the power of GenAI, integrating various cutting-edge... Read more »

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Samsung prepares to announce its Vision Pro rival

Ryan Daws — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:56:11 +0000

Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm are gearing up for an exciting announcement following their strategic partnership to build next-generation AR/VR products. During the summer Unpacked event in Seoul, Samsung’s president of mobile experience, TM Roh, assured journalists that the plan for a new XR headset and ecosystem is on track and that an official announcement is... Read more »

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Apple releases visionOS SDK for crafting ‘all-new experiences’

Ryan Daws — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:13:17 +0000

Apple has released the visionOS SDK for developers eager to explore the possibilities of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences for Vision Pro. While betas and SDKs for other Apple operating systems like iOS and macOS were launched on the first day of WWDC, developers had to wait for the release of the... Read more »

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Developers will be able to apply for Vision Pro dev kits

Ryan Daws — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:54:18 +0000

Apple is gearing up for its next big leap into the world of spatial computing with the introduction of the Vision Pro. Developers eagerly awaiting their opportunity to prepare apps for the device will be able to apply for dev kits. Vision Pro is Apple’s first leap into spatial computing. However, without access to the... Read more »

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Apple opens ‘Activities’ sign-ups for WWDC 2023

Ryan Daws — Wed, 31 May 2023 07:55:00 +0000

Apple has opened sign-ups for ‘Activities’ which enable remote developers to actively participate in this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) festivities. Apple introduced WWDC Digital Lounges in 2021, providing developers with the opportunity to engage in online discussions with Apple engineers and designers. This year, the experience returns for WWDC23, renamed simply as Activities. Developers... Read more »

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Tim Cook: Augmented reality can ‘bring people together’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:45:18 +0000

Apple CEO Tim Cook has long been a proponent of augmented reality (AR) over virtual reality, arguing that AR has the potential to bring people together rather than isolate them. In a recent profile with GQ, Cook reiterated his belief that overlaying the physical world with digital elements can enhance communication and connection between people. ... Read more »

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