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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 (2022.05.09): Meta to release four VR headsets, NFT sales are going down, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.05.09): Meta to release four VR headsets, NFT sales are going down, and more!

I feel better than last week, so I’m back to business with the usual newsletter. But I’ve still to fully recover, so every hug you send me is still highly appreciated!  I’m also sending good vibes to my friends in China who are facing lockdowns. I know the situation is not the best now, but I […]

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
by Skarredghost
Meta and the next 24 months crucial for its leadership

Meta and the next 24 months crucial for its leadership

Meta is currently the market leader in VR, and no company does even get close to its sales numbers. The Quest 2 is a great gaming machine offered at a ridiculous price, and it has totally crushed the competition. It is the first headset that has (most probably) crossed the 10M sold units, and alone […]

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022
by Skarredghost
How Quest runtime and features updates get distributed

How Quest runtime and features updates get distributed

It’s a typical situation for me: I wake up and reading the VR news, I find that Meta is releasing a new interesting update for the Quest. Wow, a new feature is coming out, starting from today! I can’t wait to try it and review it! Then I turn on the Quest and… nothing has […]

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2022.05.02): Meta predicts the metaverse for 2030 and beyond, Snap launches a drone, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.05.02): Meta predicts the metaverse for 2030 and beyond, Snap launches a drone, and more!

I’ve been sick this weekend. I’m getting better, but I’ll need days to fully recover, I still feel like if I was hit by a train. I’m doing my best to work, and I don’t want you to miss this appointment with my news roundup, so I’ve prepared it the same… I just warn you […]

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
by Skarredghost
On|Metaverse: The lessons I learned organizing a physical event about VR

On|Metaverse: The lessons I learned organizing a physical event about VR

On Thursday, April 21st, in Italy there has been the first edition of the On|Metaverse Summit, an amazing hybrid event of which I have been a co-organizer. It’s been the first time I worked on such an ambitious conference, so let me tell you something more about it and about the lessons I’ve learned in […]

April 29, 2022May 1, 2022
by Skarredghost
Laval Virtual: Hands-On with CleverPoint and PatchXR

Laval Virtual: Hands-On with CleverPoint and PatchXR

Two weeks ago I have been to Laval Virtual, one of the most important European exhibitions about immersive realities. I have already described to you two good experiences I had with XR Hardware (Lenovo AR glasses, and Actronika haptic suit), and today I want to close the topic Laval by telling you about two great […]

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2022.04.25): Meta had its Quest Gaming Showcase, Pico may launch its “Cambria” in September, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.04.25): Meta had its Quest Gaming Showcase, Pico may launch its “Cambria” in September, and more!

Today is a bit of a special day for this newsletter because this article you are reading is the 250th roundup about XR news I’ve written! If you make the calculation, it means that it is almost 5 years that every damn weekend I collect the best news of the week in AR and VR […]

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022
by Skarredghost
A closer look at Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens

A closer look at Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens

Some months ago, Canon announced the “RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens” for EOS Cameras, a lens system to easily shoot high-quality 180 VR videos. At the On|Metaverse Summit here in Italy I have been able to see it in action, so let me tell you something about it! Hands-On Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual […]

April 23, 2022April 23, 2022
by Skarredghost
Moon VR Player returns with passthrough AR mode

Moon VR Player returns with passthrough AR mode

Who else remembers Moon VR Player? It was a video player for virtual reality headsets, able to play both 2D videos, 360 videos, and 360 VR videos which was quite popular back in the Gear VR days. But after a while, it kinda disappeared from my radars, without any explanations. I almost forgot about it, […]

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2022.04.18): Pico Neo 3 Link launches in Europe, Meta offers monetization tools in Horizon, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2022.04.18): Pico Neo 3 Link launches in Europe, Meta offers monetization tools in Horizon, and more!

Happy Easter Holidays to whoever celebrates it! Yesterday I have eaten a lot, including a chocolate egg and an Easter cake with tons of pistachio and hazelnut cream. And today I’m going to do the same… the goal is gaining 10 kilos in 2 days haha. VR is cool and all the rest, but Italian […]

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022
by Skarredghost
Laval Virtual: Hands-on with Lenovo ThinkReality A3 and Actronika Skinetic!

Laval Virtual: Hands-on with Lenovo ThinkReality A3 and Actronika Skinetic!

I have just returned back home to Turin (Italy) after my trip to Laval and Paris, and as usual when I attend an event, here I am reporting to you the impressions of some of the hardware and software I have tried there. In this article, I will tell to you my first impressions of […]

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022
by Skarredghost

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