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Author: Skarredghost

AR/VR developer, startupper, zombie killer. Sometimes I pretend I can blog, but actually I've no idea what I'm doing. I tried to change the world with my startup Immotionar, offering super-awesome full body virtual reality, but now the dream is over. But I'm not giving up: I've started an AR/VR agency called New Technology Walkers with which help you in realizing your XR dreams with our consultancies (Contact us if you need a project done!)
The XR Week Peek (2024.12.23): Meta prepares to face the competition, Niantic works on Spatial Intelligence, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.12.23): Meta prepares to face the competition, Niantic works on Spatial Intelligence, and more!

Christmas is near, and so is the end of the year. Tomorrow, I will write you all a dedicated post to wish you happy holidays, but today, I will be your Santa and do not one, but two giveaways of keys to redeem for free two cool XR games! Be sure to read the whole […]

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
by Skarredghost
Should you attend XR events? Pros and cons of going to exhibitions

Should you attend XR events? Pros and cons of going to exhibitions

It’s the end of the year, and like every December, it is the time to make a balance about how the past year went. There is a particular aspect of my professional year I want to tell you about and it is the attendance at XR events. This year, since my main job vanished and […]

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024
by Skarredghost
Party Versus cracks the formula for social mixed reality gaming and is out now

Party Versus cracks the formula for social mixed reality gaming and is out now

Schell Games has just launched its new game, Party Versus, and in my opinion, it is the first game to find a great formula for multiplayer social mixed reality. It uses a genius idea to make people feel connected in the same mixed reality even if they are remote, and I’m pretty sure that many […]

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.12.16): Android XR announced, Samsung headset showcased, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.12.16): Android XR announced, Samsung headset showcased, and more!

This week has been pretty cool for me because I’ve announced that I’m attending CES in January for the first time in my life! I’m already organizing the trip, and setting up some appointments to try AR/VR glasses. If you’ll be there, let me know! And if you have some pieces of advice on how […]

December 16, 2024December 17, 2024
by Skarredghost
All you need to know about Android XR

All you need to know about Android XR

After so much time teasing it, Google has finally announced Android XR, the version of Android for XR devices, and gave hands-on demos of the headset it is building with Samsung and Qualcomm. It is huge news and there is a lot to unpack, that’s why I decided to write this article to summarize the […]

December 14, 2024December 16, 2024
by Skarredghost
Pimax Crystal Light Pro: a thorough review

Pimax Crystal Light Pro: a thorough review

Today I host on this blog a new amazing article by Rob Cole, who has reviewed in thorough detail the Pimax Crystal Light, in a Pro variant. And as usual, he has also modded it for improved comfort… [Disclaimer : Pimax Crystal Light, Lighthouse faceplate, and DMAS speakers were provided by Pimax, Studioform Creative products […]

December 12, 2024December 15, 2024
by Skarredghost
The dream comes true: I’m going to CES 2025!

The dream comes true: I’m going to CES 2025!

One of my dreams has always been the one of going to the CES, which is one of the biggest tech exhibitions in the world. Well, in a month this dream is coming true because I’m going to attend the CES for real! via GIPHY Since when I got passionate about technology, I’ve heard about […]

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.10.12): AI models generate 3D scenes, Samsung may unveil its smartglasses in January, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.10.12): AI models generate 3D scenes, Samsung may unveil its smartglasses in January, and more!

A couple of days ago, I bought some plane tickets. You will discover where I’m going tomorrow, in my announcement post!  Now let’s look at the coolest XR news of the week! Top news of the week AI models to generate 3D scenes start to surface This week we had the announcement of two AI models dedicated to […]

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024
by Skarredghost
Visual Positioning Systems: what they are, best use cases, and how they technically work

Visual Positioning Systems: what they are, best use cases, and how they technically work

Today I’m writing a deep dive into Visual Positioning Systems (VPS), which are one of the foundational technologies of the future metaverse. You will discover what a VPS service is, its characteristics, and its use cases, not only in the future but already in the present. As an example of a VPS solution, I will […]

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024
by Skarredghost
Vive Focus Vision and Viverse hands-on: two solutions for businesses

Vive Focus Vision and Viverse hands-on: two solutions for businesses

The most interesting hands-on demo I had at MatchXR in Helsinki was with the HTC Vive team, who let me try two of their most important solutions: the new Vive Focus Vision headset and the Viverse social VR space. I think these two products may be relevant for some enterprise use cases. Let me explain […]

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.12.02): Valve Roy Controllers 3D models’ leak, Black Friday VR deals, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.12.02): Valve Roy Controllers 3D models’ leak, Black Friday VR deals, and more!

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all my American friends! We don’t have Thanksgiving in Italy, but I know it’s a very important celebration in the US, Canada, and a few other countries, so I hope all of you who celebrated it had a great time with your family.  To all the others who did not participate in […]

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024
by Skarredghost

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