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Insta360 announced Pro upgrades to its Link 2 and Link 2C webcams, packing larger 1/1.3-inch sensors and improved AI noise reduction. The Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro cost $249.99 and $199.99 respectively (up from $199 and $149) and max out at 4K/30fps (or 1080p/60fps); the Pro model adds a two-axis gimbal for the higher-end version while the 2C Pro relies on software tracking.
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.
Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, dismissed the possibility of an eye tracking add-on for the Quest 3 headset, stating that it is not feasible to incorporate eye tracking or upper-face tracking as an accessory due to technical challenges. While eye tracking has various applications in VR, such as foveated rendering and user interface selection, Bosworth explained that the required hardware placement and illumination make it difficult to implement as an add-on. In contrast, HTC has released face tracking and eye tracking add-ons for its Vive Focus 3 headset, allowing simultaneous use through its dual USB-C ports. Bosworth previously mentioned that eye tracking will eventually be included in all Quest headsets, but the timing remains uncertain.
ChromeOS is implementing a new accessibility feature that allows users to control the mouse and keyboard on Chromebooks using face tracking. This feature is primarily aimed at users with physical impairments who cannot or prefer not to use traditional input methods. While the feature has been added to the settings, it is not yet functional, and the exact implementation details are unclear. However, if it allows users to navigate the operating system by looking at numbers or spots on the screen, it could greatly enhance the efficiency and accessibility of Chromebooks. This move by Google demonstrates their commitment to expanding accessibility tools and helping more people benefit from technology.
Virtual Desktop, a popular app for PC VR users, has received a major update to support the new Quest 3 and Quest Pro headsets. The update includes features such as support for the AV1 video codec, higher quality settings at 120 Hz, and Super Resolution upscaling. Additionally, Quest Pro users can now utilize face and eye tracking in VRChat through an integration with VRCFaceTracking. The update also improves Wi-Fi performance for smoother streaming and takes advantage of Quest Pro's unique capabilities.
ZTE and Leia have collaborated to create a 12.4-inch, $1,100 Android tablet with a glasses-free 3D display, called the Leia Lume Pad 2 in the US and the ZTE Nubia Pad 3D internationally. The tablet features a light field display and face tracking for a better viewing angle, and dual cameras for stereoscopic photography.