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Reality is changing, are you ready? VR and AR technology are on the rise and your virtual host is ready to be your guide. Covering news, product reviews, some tips, a few tricks, apps, games and virtual life.
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Teachers adding VR to their lesson plans thanks to Avantis Systems. New products, headsets and December VR game releases. Also an update on the new Nintendo theme park. 
A new study shows that motion data tracked from VR headsets can be used to identify the users in an average of only 5 minutes of VR use. VRChat is getting breaking milestones and the users keep pouring in. Retailers are turning to VR to give customers a better shopping experience and someone thinks there isn't enough games on the Quest store, but don't worry that person isn't me. 
The holidays are coming and if you want to grab a headset for this season you better hurry. VR click bate is starting to pop up "listen to this podcast for the secret doctors don't want you to know about". Sensorium is getting an EDM megastar. 
My first impressions on the Quest 2 launch. A startup company is looking to offer pain management using VR. Updates on the Apple AR and VR headsets as well as rumors of a new PC VR headset coming in 2021. 
My recommendations on where to start with games for the Quest 2. Helping you get your VR legs before taking the deeper dive. 
Star Wars Squadrons is finally here and I have some first impressions. Microsoft wants beta testers for the unreleased VR feature for Flight Simulator. Another way to move in VR without moving in real life using robot boots. Roomba vacuums can do more then just clean the floor.. and they are here to help you out in VR. 
Its almost the Holiday season and if you want to get or gift a VR headset, you better get your orders in now. Infinite Office is going to try to make virtual productivity a reality. SideQuest still going strong and just got a major boost. 
Details on the new login requirement by Facebook. Quest 2 headsets and all future ones from will require a Facebook account. Also go over the Quest 2 specs, accessories and games coming on launch day or shortly after. 
Apple and Facebook have some major events coming this week. The Russian billionaire is showing progress on Sensorium VR social platform. London fashion week is getting a taste of VR and Mercedes is equipping their technicians with some fancy Microsoft gear.
Ilysia Cross platform VR MMORPG coming to the Quest, PC VR and Playstation VR. Facebook is developing super audio for AR, VR and real life. Oculus stopped selling headsets in Germany and a leak may have revealed the next Quest prices and Storage space. 
Facebook is simplifying and merging all AR/VR tech. Apple buys another VR company and I hope your surgeon got some of their training in VR. 
You may soon be able to try some classic 90s VR. Future Oculus users and all new Oculus headsets will require a Facebook Account. VR education programs and tours from down under. Russian billionaire wants to host your next concert or festival in VR.
Business is booming for a certain type of travel company. Even you can create 3D stuff on the computer, why not win a prize for trying. Go karting is about to get more intense. AR glasses are coming to consumers soon and whats up with Apple's new patent. 
New open-sourced VR shoes prototype. Company designs a Smell-O-VR system. No class, no problem VR program for 4th to 12th grade social studies. Assisted living homes are embracing VR to help with residents mental health. 
Articles and Topics of the week. NovBox has a premium VR PC suitcase I would love to travel with. OpenXR gets 2 major VR companies support. HP's new headset gets first access to the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator. Forbes points to some business functions that VR could really enhance. 
Small update to the Quest 2 rumors, it does look smaller. New Star Wars game coming in October so get your headsets ready, or not. Horse serves a VR reality check. Psychology study on anxiety using VR, don't worry it just a simulation. And finally, AR isn't that popular or maybe it just has an identity issue.
Did you hear? The next Quest is in the works. We will talk about all the news surrounding the new Quest and what the specs might be. We will also touch on what I have been doing in VR on the Quest, PCVR and WebVR. 
1: Intro to AR and VR

1: Intro to AR and VR

2020-07-2112:28

Start here to learn a little about augmented reality or AR and virtual reality or VR. We cover what they are, a brief history and where that technology is going.
2: Getting into VR

2: Getting into VR

2020-07-2120:01

Where to start when getting into VR. We will talk about how I got into VR, what headsets are out there, health and safety, and some good apps and games to start with. 
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