Disney looks to create real-life magic through its partnership with Apple. During Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the company unveiled the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset that will be available for purchase early next year. And while most of the attention at the event was focused on productivity, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the company’s streaming service, Disney+, will be available on the headset at launch. Throughout its history, The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront of developing new storytelling technologies, and through ..read more

EyeSight, Environments, and eye-tracking, oh my! Yesterday, Apple revealed Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first spatial computing device. Available early next year, this high-end mixed reality headset promises a variety of game-changing features designed to revolutionize the way we work, play, and connect with others. This includes everything from 3D “Personas” powered by machine learning technology to spatial video capture, all of which are powered by a one-of-a-kind Apple Silicon two-chip design. We received quite a bit of information about the device yesterday during Apple’s 2023 Worldwide ..read more

The device will be available for purchase early next year starting at $3,499. After years of speculation, Apple today unveiled Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first spatial computer. Tim Cook made the reveal during the 2023 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, sharing a number of exciting features that could change the way we look at mixed reality technology. Credit: Apple Available early next year, Apple Vision Pro is an XR device capable of blending virtual elements with the real world. According to Apple, the sleek-looking headset is designed for both work and play, offering a sizable cat ..read more

Hadouken! The VR modding community has been on fire lately. Thanks to the hard work of talented developers like Praydog, Luke Ross, and Team Beef, we’ve been enjoying our fill of AAA games in VR, from GTA V and Jedi Knight 2: Outcast to Cyberpunk 2077 and Valheim just to name a few. This week, VR modding community Flat2VR shared footage of a new VR mod for Street Fighter 6, available now on PC VR headsets. Brought to us by the aforementioned developer Praydog, this update allows you to spectate your virtual fights in-headset, adding an additional layer of immersion to Capcom’s 2023 competitiv ..read more

“Autobots, transform and roll out.” Snap Inc. is back with yet another creative augmented reality (AR) experience for its popular social media app, Snapchat, that turns your personal vehicle into a giant mechanical robot from the long-running Transformers series. Available just in time for the new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie, the “Transform Your Car” Lens was built by Paramount Pictures using SnapML, Snap’s machine learning technology. According to Adweek, the filter can supposedly convert any car into a virtual Cybertronian, no matter the model, year, or color. Credit: Paramount Pi ..read more

There’s never been a better time to be a VR gamer. Meta just wrapped its 2023 Quest Showcase, during which the company revealed a number of exciting announcements regarding its lineup of VR games and apps for the Quest platform. This year the company teased everything from an official VR game based on the critically-acclaimed Assassin’s Creed series to major updates coming soon to existing games. The following is a full breakdown of every announcement and reveal from today’s show (as provided by Meta) according to the order in which they were revealed: Pre-Show PowerWash Simulator VR – “Powe ..read more

Beat Games’ Beat Saber may also be heading to the highly-anticipated XR device according to a new tease from the developer. We’re just a few days away from Apple’s 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, during which the company is expected to reveal its long-rumored VR/AR headset. Rumors have been circulating over the past few weeks hinting at a potential unveiling and with invitations going out to XR publications for the first time, it’s clear we’ll have a lot to discuss next week. https://t.co/D0DSBqCZgL — Sean Murray (@NoMansSky) May 29, 2023 Until then, several prominent game developers ..read more

The headset supposedly uses 3 pill-shaped sensors to track the real world and create environment meshing for better passthrough. The Quest 3, codenamed Eureka, has a totally different look than previous Quest headsets and lets you add a digital skin to your real-world environment, according to a new report by Bloomberg. At the moment it seems like Apple is having its magic moment in the spotlight with rumors that Tim Cook and Co are finally set to launch an official consumer XR headset. This also makes it the perfect time for Meta to step in and remind everyone who currently dominates the XR s ..read more

Feel virtual objects in the palm of your hands with the company’s latest force-feedback gloves. SenseGlove, a leading provider of haptic feedback technology, this week unveiled the latest addition to its lineup of force-feedback gloves, Nova 2. The second generation of SenseGlove Nova, Nova 2 promises even more realistic interactions with virtual objects by allowing you to “feel” their size and stiffness in more detail thanks to the use of Active Contact Feedback. Nova 2 is the first of its devices to offer “palm feedback.” While force feedback increases immersion at your fingertips by restri ..read more

You can also sample a range of new lip colors from Supergoop!. Social media giant Snapchat is back with even more fashion-forward Lenses powered by augmented reality (AR) technology. These latest filters allow you to virtually sample a new range of new beauty products available now in stores. The first is an AR Try-On Lens developed in collaboration with Supergoop! that allows you to try on (get it?) four different colors of Lipshade, a new product from the popular skincare brand. Snap also partnered with American nail polish manufacturer OPI to launch the Nail Lacquer Lens featuring 8 differe ..read more