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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 (2024.11.12): Smartglasses are on the rise, Meta cuts funding to games, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.11.12): Smartglasses are on the rise, Meta cuts funding to games, and more!

The Chinese singles’ day is just over (happy holiday if you are Chinese and single!) and here the weather is starting to get colder. So while I’m drinking some hot beverage, let me write for you what have been the most interesting pieces of XR news of the week! Top news of the week The hype […]

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024
by Skarredghost
Meta should improve its Store to support more its developers

Meta should improve its Store to support more its developers

There is a bit of turmoil in the VR developer communities because developers are experiencing more difficulties in making their games noticed on Quest. They are all asking Meta to take action, otherwise they risk going out of business. Let me tell you the main complaints, some possible solutions, and why it is important to […]

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024
by Skarredghost
Gracia moving volumetric scenes hands-on: I’m impressed

Gracia moving volumetric scenes hands-on: I’m impressed

One of the top three experiences I had on the AWE Europe show floor was not even an official experience of the AWE Europe show floor. It was an on-the-fly demo of the moving volumetric scenes offered by Gracia that I had in the corridors of the event. I’ve been impressed, and so I absolutely […]

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.11.05): Google Play Store is preparing for XR, Meta Reality Labs financials released, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.11.05): Google Play Store is preparing for XR, Meta Reality Labs financials released, and more!

I’m back from AWE Europe, where I had an amazing time! If you want to read something about my experience, you can have a look at some articles I have written about it: And now, let’s see what the most interesting pieces of XR news of the week have been! Top news of the week Google […]

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
by Skarredghost
Snap Spectacles 5 hands-on: a nice devkit towards a brighter future

Snap Spectacles 5 hands-on: a nice devkit towards a brighter future

At AWE Europe I have been able to try the latest iteration of Snap Spectacles, the fifth one. I came out of this test with mostly positive but also negative opinions about it. Let me explain to you very well how these glasses are in my usual very-detailed hands-on description (which will include a few […]

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024
by Skarredghost
My experience at AWE Europe and a comparison with the US chapter

My experience at AWE Europe and a comparison with the US chapter

I’ve just come home after my trip to Vienna to attend AWE Europe. Many people asked me about my experience with the event and especially what are its differences with the US version, so I thought it could be worth writing a little post about it. AWE is one of the best XR events out […]

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024
by Skarredghost
XPANCEO smart contact lenses hands-on: AR prototypes from the future

XPANCEO smart contact lenses hands-on: AR prototypes from the future

At AWE, XPANCEO, a Dubai-based company working on smart contact lenses, showcased a few interesting prototypes of its futuristic technology. I was able to even put my eyes close to one of them and I want to tell you everything about this experience! XPANCEO If you’re not new to this space, you will surely remember […]

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024
by Skarredghost
AWE EU – MeganeX Superlight 8K hands-on: impressive resolution but at a price

AWE EU – MeganeX Superlight 8K hands-on: impressive resolution but at a price

Yesterday was my first day at AWE Europe, and I tried some very interesting devices there. My first test was with MeganeX Superlight 8K, Shiftall’s new headset with a very high resolution in a very compact design. MeganeX Superlight 8K Just a brief history of the MeganeX Superlight 8K, before we delve into the real […]

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.10.29): Batman Arkham Shadow had a stellar launch, Apple is halting production of Vision Pro, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.10.29): Batman Arkham Shadow had a stellar launch, Apple is halting production of Vision Pro, and more!

I’m writing this newsletter across Italy and Austria because I’m going to AWE Europe! I will be a speaker there and I will talk about how to make a mixed reality that truly blends the real and virtual worlds together. But I mostly can’t wait to meet the other amazing people from the XR community […]

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024
by Skarredghost
Meta Quest 3S review: the way to go for mainstream MR

Meta Quest 3S review: the way to go for mainstream MR

Around 10 days ago I received my Meta Quest 3S and now I’m ready to write a review about it and explain to you why this is the mixed reality headset average consumers should buy. Meta Quest 3S Meta Quest 3S is the headset that Meta released as a spiritual successor of Quest 2. The […]

October 28, 2024October 30, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.10.22): Quest 3S has been launched, Ray-Ban Meta shows consumer appeal, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.10.22): Quest 3S has been launched, Ray-Ban Meta shows consumer appeal, and more!

What a great week for XR with the release of the Quest 3S! I have already started playing with this little toy, and I will write my impressions very soon on this blog (probably Friday or Monday). Tonight, I also can’t wait to play a bit of Batman as soon as it becomes available! What […]

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
by Skarredghost

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