While Apple may not showcase its rumored XR headset at this year's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), the program will likely focus on augmented, virtual, mixed, and other extended realities. Expect new AR capabilities and software supporting the company's foray into XR. It is rumored that Apple will highlight how AR will further integrate the company's existing suite of technologies, including the iPhone, iPad, Macbook, etc. So far, no one at the conference has mentioned any of these. More: - Apple's WWDC 2022 will likely highlight industry-wide changes in anticipation of the post-smartphone future.
- New themes may include a "glanceable iPhone" and "interactive widgets."
- These changes would anticipate Apple's rumored AR headset.
- The changes would limit users' need to rely on their phones to complete tasks or play games.
- Updated Focus Mode tools may also be introduced in preparation for forthcoming AR headset integrations.
- Apple could showcase integrations between its suite of products that reimagine them as an "ecosystem" rather than as discrete devices.
- This would make using AR glasses a more seamless experience.
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Apple has allegedly hired Hollywood director and producer Jon Favreau to develop AR content. Favreau is the executive producer of the television series "Prehistoric Planet" on Apple+. The hire was reported by the New York Times, which coincided with Apple's much-anticipated developers' conference (WWDC). While many anticipated XR to dominate the conference, little to nothing has been said about the company's rumored AR software or MR headset. More: - Favreau has produced and directed numerous TV shows and movies, including Apple's "Prehistoric Planet."
- Unfortunately, Favreau's immersive experiences will not become available until 2023.
- Apple has yet to confirm the headset's existence.
- Despite predictions to the contrary, Apple's WWDC has yet to showcase any XR technologies.
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 Researchers at the National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, use VR to prepare health professionals for dealing with aggressive patients. According to researchers, the program boosts students' confidence, provides helpful feedback, and allows for experimentation without real-life consequences. The modules are based on real-life scenarios, such as a paranoid patient with drug issues asking to be released from the hospital against medical advice. The program is increasingly important as mental health issues become a more prominent aspect of hospital life. More: - Students learning on the VR program can make mistakes without causing real-life harm.
- The program is based on actual scenarios and is as realistic as possible, including re-creating the busy, loud, and bustling hospital atmosphere.
- According to the researchers, verbal and physical attacks on healthcare workers are increasingly common.
- The attacks can lead to undesired results, such as injuries.
- According to one of the project researchers, Cyrus Ho, the program shows students how "choosing the right words to say to patients and making decisions, such as the correct dosage of medication, and the right time to administer treatment and physical restraint" can improve outcomes.
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 Nissan's latest push into the metaverse allows customers to explore the company's latest EV vehicles, including the Nissan Sakura and the Nissan Ariya. The Japanese automaker hosts two virtual experiences on the metaverse platform VRChat: the Nissan Crossing Experience and the Nissan Sakura Driving Island. The platforms allow visitors to explore the company's Tokyo showroom, visit a Nissan-branded coffeehouse, and drive its Nissan Sakura around a virtual island. More: - The company opened the Nissan Crossing Experience on VRChat last month and just launched its Nissan Sakura Driving Island experience.
- Visitors use a portal to visit the company's virtual island, where they can experience the Nissan Sakura, get a feel for its interior, and actuate some of the car's unique features.
- Users do not drive the car but experience the vehicle in movement.
- The Nissan Crossing Experience is two stories tall.
- The first story is a virtual replication of their gallery in Tokyo, Japan. Here, visitors can look at 3D models of Nissan's Sakura or Ariya.
- The second floor hosts a Nissan-themed cafe.
- Users can explore Nissan's metaverse using their PC or in VR using PC VR or a Meta Quest headset.
- Nissan is one of many companies entering the metaverse for brand exposure.
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Nextech AR Solutions Corp. has acquired its subsidiary company ARWAY Ltd's assets. The binding agreement with PC 1 Corp went into effect on June 1, 2022. Nextech can now utilize and scale the company's principal assets, including its premier ARitize Maps. More: - ARitize Maps is a no-code, web-based, end-to-end Metaverse platform for creators.
- The program provides users with AR-navigation capabilities.
- The platform supports multiple creators, customization, and analytic insights.
- As a result of the acquisition, Nextech will begin scaling the program for a wider audience.
- According to Nextech CEO Evan Gappelberg, "this new technology will [now] get the recognition it deserves and see a positive revaluation." Moreover, he explained how the acquisition provides "potential for development into commercial stage businesses."
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The MR content and collaboration company makeSEA is launching a multi-device sharing project called "makeSEA Gateways" on its "Catapult" platform. The program targets XR creators looking to grow their audiences. The easy-to-use program encourages developers to host live or pre-recorded experiences to grow users, educate, or entertain. More: - The "gateways" program runs on the company's cross-device sharing app, Catapult.
- The "cross-metaverse" platform allows creators to connect immersive experiences across devices using various XR tools.
- Creators can combine 3D assets, digital twins, images, PDFs, surround and flatscreen video, etc.
- The program also supports live collaboration.
- Users can create experiences for Magic Leap, HoloLens, and Meta Quest 2.
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- The XR wellness startup Tripp has raised $11.2M Series A. BITKRAFT Ventures led the round.
- The winner of Meta's Grant Program just launched its first game: World of Mechs. The game is exclusive to Meta Quest 2 headsets and sells for $19.99.
- On June 10, gamers will be able to demo the VR game Star Wars: Jedi Knight II. The product was previously exclusive to Patron subscribers.
- Later this month, the once single-player parkour game "Stride" will introduce new, cross-platform, multiplayer capabilities. After the launch, players will be able to compete with strangers or friends.
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 |  | Courtney Rawlings is an Inside Research Analyst living in Los Angeles, California. She has returned to her hometown of LA after spending several years working at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she is completing a Ph.D. in Art and Architectural History. While working toward her Ph.D., Courtney has developed an interest in the language and history of the tech industry, especially regarding metaverse technologies, streaming, and podcasting. In fact, she hosted her own podcast Low Culture Boil! You can find her on Twitter: @ckayerawlings Email: courtney@inside.com |  | | Editor | Aaron Crutchfield is based in the high desert of California. Over the last two decades, he has spent time writing and editing at various local newspapers and defense contractors in California. When he's not working, he can often be found looking at the latest memes with his kids or working on his 1962 Ford. | |
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