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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!)
How to build 64-bit Oculus Quest applications for App Lab

How to build 64-bit Oculus Quest applications for App Lab

After I have written my post on how to handle unwanted permissions in Unity, many Oculus Quest developers asked me to make another tutorial to solve another common problem: Facebook showing a warning for 32-bit builds submitted to App Lab. This happens because if you build your Unity application leaving the default settings, the Android […]

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2021.05.24): Snap releases new Spectacles AR glasses, Quest releases runtime v29, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2021.05.24): Snap releases new Spectacles AR glasses, Quest releases runtime v29, and more!

Welcome to my weekly appointment with the best AR VR news! Before starting with the summary of the news of this amazing week, let me invite you all to subscribe to the FREE Awe Nite Florence Event that will happen this Thursday at 5 pm CEST and that will feature amazing hosts like Pico, VisionAR, […]

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
by Skarredghost
Exclusive hands-on with Huawei VR glasses 6DOF devkit (with FXG’s Nikk Mitchell)

Exclusive hands-on with Huawei VR glasses 6DOF devkit (with FXG’s Nikk Mitchell)

Today I’m very excited to present to you an exclusive preview of the 6DOF devkit for the Huawei VR glasses. An amazing pre-review that has been possible only thanks to the collaboration with Nikk Mitchell, the fantastic CEO of FXG, a Chinese VR company that has a partnership with Huawei. Fasten your seatbelts and let’s […]

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
by Skarredghost
Regine Gilbert talks about accessibility in XR

Regine Gilbert talks about accessibility in XR

I had the pleasure to virtually sit down with Regine MaryAnne Gilbert and talk about inclusivity and accessibility in XR. This has been our brief talk, from which I hope you will be able to find some interesting cues to work on a more inclusive and accessible XR ecosystem. Hello Regine, can you please introduce […]

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2021.05.17): HTC announces Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3, PSVR 2 to feature eye tracking, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2021.05.17): HTC announces Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3, PSVR 2 to feature eye tracking, and more!

This incredible week with the launch of many enterprise headsets has passed by, and now we go back to the usual business (pun intended). But before leaving you to the best pieces of AR/VR news of the week, let me tease you that in the upcoming days I will publish an article I’m sure you will […]

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
by Skarredghost
Sony Pictures’ Jake Zim talks about the new Zombieland VR game and how to turn existing IP into amazing VR content

Sony Pictures’ Jake Zim talks about the new Zombieland VR game and how to turn existing IP into amazing VR content

I had the great pleasure to interview SVP of VR at Sony Pictures Jake Zim on his experience with developing, producing, and launching VR games inspired by Sony Pictures’ movies Spider-Man, Jumanji, Groundhog Day, and most recently, Zombieland. We dive in on how to design and launch a game based on a movie, both for […]

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021
by Skarredghost
V2EC: Eye-tracking accessory for Vive Focus 3 and Vive Virtual Character announced!

V2EC: Eye-tracking accessory for Vive Focus 3 and Vive Virtual Character announced!

Yesterday, like all of you, I followed Vivecon with all its announcements of the Vive Focus 3 BE and the Vive Pro 2, but I missed the usual inspiring speech by Mister President. So I also followed the V2EC, the Vive Ecosystem Conference that happened on ENGAGE, and that represented the Chinese counterpart of Vivecon. […]

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
by Skarredghost
HTC announces Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3 Business Edition

HTC announces Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3 Business Edition

Today at Vivecon, HTC has announced two new headsets: the Vive Pro 2 and the Vive Focus 3 Business Edition. I guess you are very curious to discover them, so here you are what they are, and what are their pros and cons! Vive Pro 2 Vive Pro 2 is the successor of the original […]

May 11, 2021May 12, 2021
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2021.05.11): Pico Neo 3 launched, HTC may announce Focus 3 and Pro 2, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2021.05.11): Pico Neo 3 launched, HTC may announce Focus 3 and Pro 2, and more!

Welcome to my 200TH ROUNDUP! Yes, it’s 200 weeks (around 4 years) that I try to inform the community every week about the best AR/VR news, at first just by e-mail, and then also on a special column on my website. I don’t know how I should celebrate this moment, but for sure I want […]

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
by Skarredghost
Pico Neo 3 launched in China for around $390, Pro edition to come to the West for $699

Pico Neo 3 launched in China for around $390, Pro edition to come to the West for $699

After a long pre-launch, finally the Chinese vendor Pico has unveiled completely its Neo 3 headset. And it looks like a very interesting consumer-oriented clone of the Quest 2 for the Chinese market, something that could finally kickstart the consumer segment in the Red Country. In the West, it is coming in a Pro variant […]

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
by Skarredghost
Visit the Principality of Monaco in VR with DWorld!

Visit the Principality of Monaco in VR with DWorld!

When some weeks ago I wrote in the newsletter I was being very busy, many people asked me what I was working on, and today finally I can unveil it to you: we of New Technology Walkers were working on an interesting project of a startup called DWorld, that aims at making you visit virtually […]

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
by Skarredghost

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