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Hands-on: Varjo Teleport is a comprehensive tool for scanning environments, and it is out now

Hands-on: Varjo Teleport is a comprehensive tool for scanning environments, and it is out now

Today Varjo has officially launched Teleport, its comprehensive solution for environment scanning and reconstruction using Gaussian Splats. I had the pretty unique occasion of trying it, so in this article, I will not only tell you the news of the day but also give you my hands-on analysis of this product. There’s a lot to […]

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024
by Skarredghost
Hands-on: Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition takes passthrough to the next level

Hands-on: Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition takes passthrough to the next level

Yesterday I was visiting Varjo and I had the opportunity to try the Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition. I came out impressed by the clarity of its passthrough and I want to tell you why in this short article. My visit to Varjo I’m currently in Helsinki to attend MatchXR and of course, I decided to […]

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
by Skarredghost
AWE misc hands-ons: Surreal Controllers, Scentient, Senmag Robotics, and more!

AWE misc hands-ons: Surreal Controllers, Scentient, Senmag Robotics, and more!

At AWE Europe in Vienna, I have been able to go hands-on with some very interesting XR solutions. I’ve already written for you my impressions on XPANCEO contact lenses, Snap Spectacles glasses, MeganeX Superlight 8K headset, and Gracia volumetric videos. But there have been a few other cool things I’ve tried, and since I can […]

November 14, 2024November 14, 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
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
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
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
Gracia on Quest 3 review: a promising volumetric content platform

Gracia on Quest 3 review: a promising volumetric content platform

After having tried Meta Horizon Hyperscape and loved the realism it provides in its reconstructed scenes, many people suggested I also try Gracia, another similar platform. And guess what? I’ve tried it and reviewed it. Gracia Gracia is a platform that hosts volumetric content, that is content that has been scanned and then reconstructed digitally […]

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024
by Skarredghost
Meta Hyperscape hands-on: a wonderful glimpse of the future

Meta Hyperscape hands-on: a wonderful glimpse of the future

When I wrote the article about my 5 main highlights of Meta Connect, I selected among them Meta Hyperscape, the solution to scan environments and enter inside them. I guess this surprised a few of you, who were expecting a mention of Meta Avatars or some of the new games, but after I’ve tried the […]

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024
by Skarredghost
Pico Motion Trackers first impressions: a potential game changer

Pico Motion Trackers first impressions: a potential game changer

Today here in Qingdao I visited Pico and tried the new Pico Motion Trackers. I had a wonderful impression of them so I want to tell you all about my experience with them. Pico offices When I attended the Pico Business Connect in London I discovered with my great surprise that Pico was headquartered in […]

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024
by Skarredghost

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