 The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) acquired Eolian augmented reality headsets for military training. More - The U.S. Department of Defense launched a pilot program to test various innovative technologies to enhance its military training program.
- The Eolian AR Assault Kit will be deployed to help reduce the risk of injury and attack while on missions.
- Eolian's ARTAK Mark 1 system helps provide situational awareness and mission planning using AR/VR headsets.
- The AR kit will help soldiers share information, access spatial computing technology for navigation, and connect to command centers.
- Eolian technology is compatible with Microsoft HoloLens 2, Magic Leap, IVAS, HTC VIVE, Meta Quest, and more.
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Gamers are preparing for a host of new Quest VR gaming titles. Several much-awaited games are expected to drop in the next few weeks, other by EOY. More: - Two new games coming to the Oculus store this August include "Red Matter 2" and "NERF Ultimate Championship."
- "Red Matter 2" is expected to drop Aug. 18 and "NERF" is slotted to debut Aug. 28.
- The single-player, VR shooter "Into the Radius" will be available to download sometime this September.
- The voice-enabled battle title "Espire 2" has announced a Nov. 2022 release date.
- The developers behind the "reimagined" 1976 game "Colossal Cave" have yet to announce the game's launch date but it is expected to launch in Fall.
- Developed by formal NFL players, "NFL Pro Era" is also slotted for a Fall release.
- "Among Us VR" is currently open in Beta.
- The much-awaited game is coming to the Occulus Store for 2022's "holiday season."
- Other forthcoming titles expected for a 2022 release include "Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Retribution," "What the Bat?," "Gambit!," "Ghostbusters VR," "Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom," "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR," and several others.
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Those who opted into Meta Public Test Channel for Quest may have noticed new features expected to launch with the v43 software update, including the ability to record VR at a 16:9 aspect ratio. More: - Users have also found some leaked features for Meta's forthcoming "Project Cambria" or "Meta Quest Pro" headset, such as "eye-racking" and "natural facial expressions."
- According to user feedback, some of these features have software toggles.
- The "public test channel" is an opt-in option that allows interested users to test out new features before they are publically released.
- The 16:9 recording function is a much-anticipated improvement from Quest's standard 1:1 aspect ratio.
- Users have historically used SideQuest apps to record easier-to-share 16:9 recordings.
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 Hugo Boss partnered with Reactive Reality, a 3D digitization company, to allow customers to try on clothing in a virtual dressing room. The new service will help customers get more information on products before they make the final purchase. More: - Consumers in the U.K, France, and Germany can determine body measurement-based shopping through their avatars.
- The AR technology will match the measurements of digital items to clothing to the physical ones.
- The new virtual feature is for online shoppers that want to try before they buy clothing online. Stefan Hauswiesner, CEO of Reactive Reality, says, "Understandably, some consumers still may not feel confident enough or able to venture into physical stores yet, so our tech, which can be integrated into any web store or shopping app, offers the perfect solution for both parties."
- The company wants to offer its online consumers more information about the clothing line they are purchasing by utilizing augmented reality technology.
- The technology aims to offer customers detailed information on items such as correct sizing and offer more intricate details.
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 A message from WIND RIVER Can the VxWorks real-time operating system fill your embedded system needs? A real-time operating system (RTOS) is an operating system with two key features: predictability and determinism. In an RTOS, repeated tasks are performed within a tight time boundary, while in a general-purpose operating system, this is not necessarily so. Predictability and determinism, in this case, go hand in hand: We know how long a task will take, and that it will always produce the same result. - Determinism: Repeating an input will result in the same output.
- High performance: RTOS systems are fast and responsive, often executing actions within a small fraction of the time needed by a general OS.
- Safety and security: As RTOSes are frequently used in critical systems, such as robotics or flight controllers, they must have higher security standards and more reliable safety features.
- Priority-based scheduling: Actions are scheduled according to their assigned priority; the most important tasks come first.
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 "The Holy City" metaverse and other virtual programs exploded during the pandemic as millions of would-be travelers were barred from leaving their homes. The programs remain prevalent today as more education and religious institutions discover the immersive power of AR/VR technologies. More: - "The Holy City" metaverse launched in 2015 but was slow to gain traction until 2020's pandemic lockdowns, which prevented tourists and believers from visiting Jerusalem's beloved and historic sites.
- The digital program combines lidar scans, digital models, and 360-degree photographs to immersive users in the city's historically significant sites without ever leaving their homes.
- Digital models developed from scans of the city allow users to enter Jerusalem through one of several gates that lead to celebrated monuments, such as the Cathedral of Saint James and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, and the Dome of the Rock, or the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
- Other virtual programs like Experience Makkah also exploded during this time.
- For example, the hajj pilgrimage typically draws 2.5 million people to Mecca, but in 2020 only 1,000 were permitted to visit.
- As a result, over 20,000 people downloaded the app, which allows users to circle a 3D model of the Kaaba building and other essential landmarks.
- A virtual tour of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel became a hot spot when the Chapel was forced to close from 2020 to Nov. 2021.
- Other VR programs also recreate several Hindu, Buddhist, and other religious sites, rituals, and festivities.
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The Creative Artists Agency hired Joanna Popper, an XR veteran, as Chief Metaverse Officer. Popper joins CAA from HP to lead the agency's metaverse strategy, both internally and for its clients. More: - Popper's goal is to expand the CAA's portfolio of emerging technology, which includes AR/VR/MR, blockchain, NFTs, and more.
- CAA president Jim Burtson explains, "At this pivotal time in our industry, the metaverse will be impactful to shifts in content creation, distribution, and community engagement that drive significant opportunity for our clients."
- She has extensive experience launching VR headsets for NBCUniversal, Disney, Sony, DreamWorks, Valve, Microsoft, and more.
- CAA is exploring opportunities in the NFT space and upcoming trends in the metaverse.
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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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