FitXR or Funfitland?

Hey everyone! So, I’m a teacher and have to get up super early every day, which leaves me with just about half an hour to work out—usually right before bed. I got a Meta Quest 3 recently to help me stick to exercising and make it, you know, a bit more fun. I tried out Supernatural, but it’s a bit out of my budget, so now I’m testing FitXR and FunFitLand. They’re both more affordable and fit what I need, but I’m kinda torn.

FunFitLand’s overall vibe and look are just better to me, and the MR support really helps me avoid bumping into things in my small space. On the other hand, FitXR seems more popular and has a bigger community. Anyone have thoughts on which might work better for short, daily sessions?

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We’re soft launching Salsa XR, an XR app for learning basic steps of salsa. We’re in the soft launch phase and could use some hands-on feedback from the community. 

Doesn’t matter if you have prior dancing experience – we’d like to hear your thoughts about everything: the quality of the tutorial and the dance coach, the immersiveness of the app, its stability, etc. 

It’s JetStyle’s non-commercial pet project, and we’re planning to keep it free-of-charge. We want to contribute to the mass adoption of XR, and Salsa XR is how we do this. It’s a useful XR app that solves a practical task and integrates well into everyday life. 

Salsa XR on Meta Store

Join Salsa XR’s Discord channel

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Here's a new way to archieve your learning goals throught VR, Dynamic Languages fits with those who are exploring the inmersive tech of meta and also provides interactive content for you to start diving into a different culture experience, I find it very useful for those who want to have the real native speaker approach with their the speach recognition feature and also several landscapes and travels, right now I've started learning Japanese with this App and it's been amazing for me to do it specially with this new technology, you should absolutely check this out if you're on your way to catch new experiences in VR!

APP LINK

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What's some features and designs you would like to see in the upcoming Samsung Mixed Reality Headset?

I can't help but be hyped, as a VR/XR tech fan and after the release of the Apple Vision Pro and years of Quest headsets, I am excited for a high end headset for XR that won't be locked to the Apple Ecosystem, since I don't use a IPhone or MacBook.

I did Demo the Apple Vision Pro twice now, and that is amazing 👏 🤩. Borderline was about to jump ship for a moment there. Lol.

I made this thread to perhaps get a discussion started on some potential design request for the upcoming headset. Could be software side or hardware design.
I can start by sharing some ideas 💡

1. I want a large soft stock headstrap with built in dial, like the Apple Vision Pro. I was pretty shocked how much I liked the Apple Vision Pro default strap. I changed my Quest 2 and 3 straps to more elite third party straps. They great for gaming. But uncomfortable to lay down in bed and use. I like how Apple designed theirs to be able to have a dial built in while still a soft strap.

2. Window Position Lock 🔐. We see how Quest 3 don't really have this. Well AVP does have a travel mode that does this to some level. But this should be a default option to lock a screen to your view so it follows your head as it moves. Allow it to be unlocked so it can be placed anywhere, like Apple Vision Pro currently does.

3. Slimmer design from face to front. I don't mind it being wider but I want less front bulk. Apple Vision Pro could possibly been smaller without that eyesight feature. It's cool, but I may be willing to sacrifice that if the front still looked good on its own.

4. built in mirroring features for Android Smartphones and Windows PCs. Similar to what Vision Pro does here, but for the Android and Window's side of things.

5. External Battery/Puck. I actually support thus concept as far back as Magic Leap. But I do like how Apple Vision Pro does that locking mechanism. Would be nice here as well. Also a data port USB C on the battery would be nice for Pass-through data connection.

6. USB C port on the side of the headset like Quest 3 has. Allows connection of devices to it. Example, on my Quest 3, I can connect a USB C to MIDI for connecting a Piano to my headset to play PianoVision with. Pretty awesome. Some people may plug in a external IR light for hand tracking in the dark.

7. Full Hand Tracking and Eye Tracking Ui controls, BUT with optional First Party VR controllers with tracking capabilities. I like where Apple Vision Pro, went with the Eye tracking software Hand tracking, but I don't like how it outright abandoned VR controllers. Should still be optional for gaming in VR. 2D console controllers don't cut it. It's not the same at all for VR gaming. At least make this optional, even if it's a separate purchase.

My specs:

HP Reverb G1

5700x

32 gb RAM

RTX 2060 6 GB

Latest Windows 10, latest GPU drivers, and latest game updates

I have been gaming with my dad's hand-me-down Reverb G1 and it has been really crappy these days. He plays in the G1 with 1 game and it has been serving him well, but for me, I play a variety of steam games on VR. Some of them use Steam VR, some of them don't use it, others you can switch between that or OpenXR.

Recently however, things have been extremely bad for me. When the computer restarts, the headset is not found even though I lay it on the floor in the corner and don't touch it. I have to manually replug it back in to detect. Then, it forgets the room boundaries, so I have to set that again.

I recently put fresh out of the box batteries (DuraCell) in the controllers, 2 days later, battery low warnings and the left controller loses power constantly.

I haven't dropped them. I haven't bent the cables. It has been exactly like this for ages, yet they are a common occurence for the past 2 months.

Not to mention game performance:

• Pavlov VR has lost all my previous mappings and even though there are ways to bring back those mappings through a really strenous way, they are not permanent and sometimes cause the game to crash.

• Some games like BeamNG don't even detect the headset, so I can't even play it.

• Some games crash almost every time I try to run them - like F1 22 (but that could be a VRAM problem)

Is it just me or does WMR suck these days ?

Hey everyone!

It’s Clementine again, from the Teleporter VR team, and I’ve got some thrilling news for you!

We appreciate everyone joining our private beta from this channel; it’s been very helpful for our game so far. As we gear up for the public launch of Merlin’s Chess on Meta Quest App Lab, we’re opening our doors one last time for private beta testers!

🧙‍♂️♟️About Merlin’s Chess: We’ve been passionately crafting a world where chess meets magic in an immersive VR experience. Inspired by Harry Potter’s Wizards Chess and other fantasy legends, Merlin’s Chess is more than a game; it has the potential to be the ultimate social VR hub for chess enthusiasts already!

🌌 Why You Should Join the Beta:

• Exclusive Early Access: Be among the elite to explore our spellbinding chess universe before its discounted $14.99 public release.
• Shape the Future: Your insights and feedback are powerful – help us refine and perfect the gaming experience.
• Free Access and More: Not only do you get free beta access, but you’ll also receive special gifts exclusive to our private beta community.
• Meet Devs: Reach out to our team directly working on Merlin’s Chess, and meet and discuss together.
• Join Like-Minded People: Connect with an awesome community of fellow VR enthusiasts, gamers, geeks, and chess players.

🎁 The Opportunity: This is your LAST CHANCE to join the private beta community and play Merlin’s Chess for free. Spaces are incredibly limited, and it’s a “first come, first serve” golden ticket to a magical journey.

👉 How to Join: You can join our journey by simply clicking on this Beta Form Link to sign up.

We’re counting down the days until we can share our magical world with you in public beta. Can’t wait to see you in-game and hear your thoughts and feedback on your epic battles and magical experiences!

Cheers, and I hope to see you on the other side of the chessboard!

Hi everyone!

I’m Clementine, part of a small team working on something pretty cool that I think Harry Potter fans and chess enthusiasts will love. Imagine a world where chess and wizardry collide in a VR experience. That’s what we’ve been brewing up!

We’re super close to releasing our game on Meta Quest App Lab, priced at $19.99, but first, we need your help. We’re looking for beta testers passionate about chess, coming from inside the gaming and geek culture, who love diving into new VR worlds, and aren’t afraid to give us honest, constructive feedback. This will be a small and strong community of gamers and chess players, and we have a limited capacity. So, the application process will work as a “first come, first serve” type of process.

Why Join Our Beta?

• First Dibs: You’ll be one of the first players to step into our magical chess world.
• Influence Development: Your feedback will directly shape the game’s future – a chance to leave your mark!
• Free Access: Get a complimentary key code for the beta.
• Having in-game gifts: You’ll have beta-only in-game gifts that will let everyone know you’re one of the shapers of this world.
• Join a Community: Connect with like-minded players and be part of our gamer realm.

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, and you’re ready to help us fine-tune this experience, we’d love to welcome you aboard. Just click the Beta Form I’m sharing here to apply to our beta: https://forms.gle/9SpY1VRrBAnnZgUj9

Can’t wait to see you in-game and hear what you think!

Cheers!

Hi everyone,

My name is Vaibhav Pratap. I'm a content creator working for a VR-tech organization.

Currently, I'm working on a research project highlighting the emotional impact of VR Films, and their future prospects.

This study focuses on five VR films namely, The Wolves in the Walls (2018), The Limit (2018), Gloomy Eyes (2019), Traveling While Black (2019), and Namoo (2021).

I'm looking for participants for this study who have experienced any one or many of these VR films.

Here's a survey including 15 questions based on these five VR films and won't take more than 10 minutes to complete.

Survey - https://forms.gle/kQf84dh7WwBevus49

I would really appreciate as many participants as possible for this project.

Would be looking forward to the responses from the participants.

Greetings from Germany,

I am currently writing my bachelor's thesis in business administration.

Thematically, it is about the use of AR / VR in manual assembly for personnel development. This can be done on the line or off the line for training purposes.

I am currently looking for such companies that use it.

Unfortunately the internet does not give much and big companies like Volvo, Audi and co. do not want to give interviews.

Therefore the question to you: Do you guys know of any smaller companies I could contact regarding this?

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

My name is Kate Clark and I’m part of a team of researchers from the University of Sydney. We are researching accessibility barriers that are created by virtual reality and augmented reality technology. The goal of our research is to figure out how we can make VR and AR hardware more accessible (the ethics approval for our research is 2023/352 and we also have linktree – linktr.ee/vrdisability).

We are looking for people with disabilities who have tried AR and/or VR before to complete our survey and tell us about their experiences.

The survey should take no longer than twenty minutes to complete, and if you don’t want to or can’t answer a question, all the questions are skippable. You can find the survey link here: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nl7O5LKer2R3ro

If you want to find out more about us, my colleagues are Associate Professor Marcus Carter, Dr. Ben Egliston, and Professor Gerard Goggin, and you can email me at kate.clark@sydney.edu.au or DM me here 😊

Hey everyone,

We're hosting a Career Navigator session with alumni who previously took our course, with our speakers Alessio Grancini, SenioR AR Prototyper at MagicLeap, and our XR Bootcamp architect students (like Astha Kapila) to share their successful career pathways into VR/AR. This is great for Architects, Industrial Designers, CAD, 3D designers, Interior Designers, BIM / AEC, or a physical product designer curious about seamlessly transitioning into XR.

We've had so many professional architects go through XR Foundations and Prototyping Bootcamp and successfully graduated and broke into the XR industry afterward and our grads would love to share their experience!

Sign up for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-navigator-9-from-architect-to-xr-prototyper-tickets-672135785227?aff=reddit

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Hi, I'm building an AR/VR startup around the intersection of spirituality and technology. Based in Mumbai, India, we are experimenting with GenAI to create real-time immersive experiences where users can connect with ancient wisdom. My company is in the very early stages and I want to connect with other startup founders and communities in the AR/VR space to gain more insight and validate our process.
Looking for collaborators, advisors, team members. We are also hiring interns and core team members who are passionate about the confluence of ancient wisdom and modern technology. Can someone add me to any WhatsApp groups or Slack channels where I can speak to and collaborate with dynamic people from the industry?

Any and all help is appreciated :) thanks. DM me for my email/number.

Hey guys,

Our upcoming #XRPro Lecture 6, on June 5, explores the possibilities to develop #WebAR through a simple-to-use Cloud Editor with deployment to smartphones, tablets, computers, and AR VR headsets; hosted by with our brilliant speakers, Evan Carlson from 8th Wall and Mische Kang from Niantic, Inc.. 🔥
Experts from Niantic, Inc. will show you: 
- create a powerful WebAR app with HTML and Javascript only
- how to use prebuilt templates to make your development time most efficient
- showcase your WebAR experiences to potential customers

Free Online Lecture: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-a-webar-brand-experience-for-your-clients-tickets-661412922857?aff=reddit

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