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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 (2022.07.11): Meta removes Facebook login on Quest, Cambria may launch without controllers, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.07.11): Meta removes Facebook login on Quest, Cambria may launch without controllers, and more!

I send you all a big hug for the beginning of this new week! I hope this news roundup may give you some interesting info about XR… and also some smiles 🙂 Enjoy your summer! Top news of the week Meta to substitute mandatory Facebook account with mandatory Meta account on Quest This week finally Meta has given […]

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
by Skarredghost
What the EU Digital Markets Act may mean for XR

What the EU Digital Markets Act may mean for XR

A few days ago, the European Parliament has passed the law of the Digital Markets Act, which is meant to regulate the power of the American tech giants. It can be a game-changer for the whole digital world, so I thought it was worth sharing my thoughts about what it could mean for XR. Digital […]

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022
by Skarredghost
My doubts about the Apple headset and mainstream VR

My doubts about the Apple headset and mainstream VR

The hype for the Apple visor is very high, and everyone is waiting for it as a kid waits for Christmas. Poised to arrive around January 2023, it is considered by many the savior of XR, the hardware that will show the real possibilities of immersive realities and make finally VR mainstream. I was thinking […]

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2022.07.04): Big tech companies perform budget cuts, Mojo tests its smart contact lens in-eye, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.07.04): Big tech companies perform budget cuts, Mojo tests its smart contact lens in-eye, and more!

Today is the 4th of July, an important day for all my friends from the US! I wish all my American friends to celebrate well.  I want to dedicate this newsletter article to my friend Mathew Olson, who at The Information kickstarted the “Reality Check”, a newsletter about XR which I received 3–4 times a week […]

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022
by Skarredghost
Mary Matheson speaks about storytelling in VR and the importance of 360 movies

Mary Matheson speaks about storytelling in VR and the importance of 360 movies

A few weeks ago I had the enormous pleasure of speaking with Mary Matheson, an award-winning director of traditional and VR movies, and talk with her for around half an hour all about storytelling in VR. She told me why she thinks that 360 movies are still relevant, what are the differences between shooting a […]

July 1, 2022July 3, 2022
by Skarredghost
VR Rock magnetic lenses for Quest 2 review

VR Rock magnetic lenses for Quest 2 review

Today I publish a review about the magnetic lenses for Meta Quest 2 sold by VR Rock, a Chinese company selling accessories for VR headsets. Since I have no need for prescriptions, I have tested the anti blue light lenses with no prescription. Unboxing This has been one of my easiest unboxings ever: inside the […]

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
by Skarredghost
Mojo Vision CEO successfully wore a smart contact lens in his eye

Mojo Vision CEO successfully wore a smart contact lens in his eye

Today I report news that I’m pretty excited to write about: the CEO of Mojo Vision has worn in his eye a functioning smart contact lens and used it for around one hour. This is not 2050, but only 2022, and this sci-fi movie thing is really happening in front of us. Let me tell […]

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2022.06.27): Meta shows its R&D prototypes, Apple shows nothing as usual, and much more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.06.27): Meta shows its R&D prototypes, Apple shows nothing as usual, and much more!

It’s hot and the drought is creating some issues here in northern Italy. But I had a nice weekend, plus I’ve been chosen by Onalytica as one of the top 5G+XR influencers on Linkedin, so I think of this and I stay happy. Top news of the week Meta showed prototype headsets from its R&D department […]

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022
by Skarredghost
Realwear Navigator 500 Hands-On: Great smartglasses for enterprise

Realwear Navigator 500 Hands-On: Great smartglasses for enterprise

Maybe they are not sexy or exciting to talk about, but industrial smartglasses are very successful in their field because they get the job done for a reasonable price. And Realwear, one of the leading companies in the field, has recently launched its new device, the Realwear Navigator 500, which promises to be even more useful than the […]

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022
by Skarredghost
Conquest VR preview: high-quality audio comes to Quest

Conquest VR preview: high-quality audio comes to Quest

At AWE, I have finally been able to try the upcoming Conquest VR audio accessory. It’s a while since I know about this project, because the CEO of the company, Raghu Bathina, is one of my patrons, and so I was very happy to finally be able to try this interesting device. Discover it with […]

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2022.06.20): Roblox may come to Quest, Meta launches Avatar Store, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.06.20): Roblox may come to Quest, Meta launches Avatar Store, and more!

It seems that in many countries of the world this weekend was Father’s Day… so my best greetings to all of you that are fathers! It’s curious that actually in Italy we celebrate this in March… but who cares, whenever is the day, it’s always good to celebrate our daddies 🙂  I’ll be very upfront with you: […]

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022
by Skarredghost

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