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"Cutting-Edge Technology: Meta Quest Pro Revolutionizes Tracking with Tongue Detection"
Meta has released an update to its face tracking OpenXR extension for Quest Pro, now including tongue tracking. Third-party avatar solutions can incorporate this feature after updating their SDK version. ALVR developer korejan has already updated their VRFCT module to support tongue tracking in VRChat. However, standalone apps on the Quest Store have shown limited adoption of Quest Pro's face tracking. Despite poor sales, Meta continues to provide software support for Quest Pro, including recent performance boosts and the addition of tongue tracking.
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"Exclusive: Meta Quest 3 Unveils Release Date, Specs, and Final Prices Ahead of Connect Event"
Leaks ahead of Meta Connect suggest that the Meta Quest 3 VR headset will be released on October 10, with pricing for the 128GB model at $499 and the 512GB model at $649. Meta has also reduced the prices for the base 128GB model in certain regions. Spec leaks indicate that the Quest 3 will have 8GB of RAM, disappointing some who were expecting 12GB. Other confirmed specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, LCD display with 2064 x 2208 pixels per eye, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3 hours of battery life.
"Immerse Yourself in the VR Trilogy 'Space Explorers: Blue Marble' for a Mind-Blowing Overview Effect"
Felix & Paul Studios has released the VR trilogy "Space Explorers: Blue Marble," which offers immersive 360-degree perspectives of Earth filmed from the International Space Station (ISS). The trilogy, available for free on Metaquest, expands upon the Emmy Award-winning "Space Explorers" series and aims to transport viewers to the unique vantage point of space. Through a collaboration with NASA and the ISS crew, the filmmakers capture breathtaking footage that showcases the Overview Effect, the profound realization astronauts experience when viewing Earth from space.
"Meta's 'Super Resolution' Enhances Quest Visuals for an Immersive Experience"
Meta has introduced a new developer feature called Super Resolution for its Quest VR headset, aimed at improving the visual quality of VR apps and games. Super Resolution offers better quality upscaling at similar costs as previous techniques, using an edge-aware scaling and sharpening algorithm developed in collaboration with the Qualcomm Graphics Team. Developers can opt-in to the feature, but its benefits will vary depending on the content. The feature is available for apps built on the Quest V55 update and later, and can also be enabled for Quest Link (Oculus Link) users for PC VR content.
Azure Remote Rendering Now Available on Quest 2 and Quest Pro with Microsoft's Preview Release
Microsoft has released a public preview of Azure Remote Rendering support for Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro, allowing developers to render complex 3D content in the cloud and stream it to those VR headsets in real-time. The Azure Remote Rendering uses a hybrid rendering approach to combine remotely rendered content with locally rendered content. Developers can integrate Microsoft’s Azure cloud rendering capabilities to view large and complex models on Quest.
Meta Boosts Performance of Quest 2 and Quest Pro with Latest Update.
Meta claims to have improved the accuracy of eye tracking on its Quest Pro VR headset through a software update. Eye tracking is not enabled by default on Quest Pro due to privacy concerns, but can be used to guide users to set the correct lens separation and position the headset properly. Apps can also use eye tracking via Meta's SDK for controlling virtual avatars and foveated rendering. The update comes just two weeks after Apple's Vision Pro release, raising questions about Meta's future plans for eye tracking interaction.
Comparing Apple's Vision Pro AR/VR headset to Meta Quest and its mysterious USB-C adapter.
The Apple Vision Pro headset was spotted with a mysterious USB-C adapter in a video aimed at developers. The adapter was connected to the strap on the right side of the headset, and it is unclear if it will ship with the headset, be sold separately, or is only intended for developers. The left side of the Vision Pro is where the external battery pack is attached, so adding a multi-use adapter on the other side may be Apple’s only viable option for increasing connectivity for the device. The headset is expected to hit shelves in early 2024, and the company is only expected to produce a few hundred thousand units.
Apple's Vision Pro: The AR-VR Hybrid Headset
Cloudhead Games CEO Denny Unger believes that Apple's new AR headset, the Apple Vision Pro, missed an opportunity to embrace VR as a complimentary medium. While the headset is a powerful development platform for AR, it lacks support for VR controllers and haptic feedback, which are essential for immersive VR experiences. Unger argues that VR has already become a mainstream medium, and Apple's competitors may benefit from doubling down on VR support in a blended MR ecosystem.
Enhancing VR with Wireless Olfactory Feedback.
Researchers have developed a wireless, skin-interfaced olfactory feedback system that can release various odors with miniaturized odor generators. The technology integrates scents into virtual reality and augmented reality to provide a more immersive user experience. The system can create around 30 different scents, with test participants recognizing these scents with a 93% success rate. The innovation holds significant potential in diverse fields, from 4D movie watching and online education to medical treatment.
Meta Quest 3: Controller Tracking and Price Jump Dominate Top Tech News
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth confirmed that the new Meta Quest 3 Touch Plus controllers, which do not have tracking rings, use a fusion of computer vision and hand models to track the controllers accurately. Beat Saber co-founder Jaroslav Beck also reassured fans on Twitter that the tracking is good. The simultaneous tracking of hands and controllers suggests improved hand tracking compared to Meta Quest 2.
Meta's Latest VR Offerings: Quest 3, Quest 2 Price Drop, and New Games Announced
Meta's CTO explained how Quest 3's controllers are tracked. The new Touch Plus controllers lack IR LED rings and cameras, but still have infrared LEDs on their face. Quest 3 continuously runs its controller-free hand tracking, which is fused with the controller LED tracking. Beat Saber co-founder Jaroslav Beck confirmed that the tracking is good, and Meta employee Misha Davidov claims the controllers pass the Expert+ test. Ditching the rings has significant usability advantages, allowing for new precise hand-to-hand interactions and improving existing ones.