Facebook's big move: In order to solve the text input in VR/AR, we are developing light reflection and brain reading technology.
Recently, WSJ reporters got a clearer message after communicating with the people involved in the project in Building 8: Facebook is indeed developing a more efficient and high-risk technology as a disruptive human-computer communication method to change humans through computers. Digital exchanges, redefining the "next computing era."
Leading technology leader, physicist and neuroscientist Mark Chevillet of Facebook, the "not yet officially named" project, said that when you wear a VR helmet to enter the virtual world, or wear a pair of AR glasses to move around in the real environment , you can hardly touch the keyboard or mouse accurately. The simplest and most effective way that Facebook thinks of controlling VR/AR systems is to communicate directly with the “brain†without hands. (original)
Intel teamed up with Oculus & ESL to launch the VR competitive challenge! Prize pool exceeds $200,000
Intel is working with Oculus and ESL (European famous e-sports organization e-sports alliance) to achieve VR e-sports through the "VR Challenger League." The tournament will open in July this year. Players can participate in ESL Play’s online tournament on July 12 to qualify for the offline tournament. In addition to the qualifiers, players can also challenge each week in the “ESL Play Cup†to acquire weekly events. Points and bonuses. In the end, the finalists will begin the final showdown at Intel's Extreme Masters World Championships in 2018. It is reported that Intel provided more than 200,000 U.S. dollars prize pool for the eSports competition. (original)
Microsoft Announces Three Game Signs for New Host Xbox One X
Microsoft announced the new Xbox One X game on June 12 and the company is using a variety of logos so that consumers can learn which games are specifically optimized for the Xbox One X. The new "Xbox One X Enhanced" logo will appear in retail games and Xbox stores, and Microsoft said that this logo will let players know that developers have done "special work" to take advantage of Xbox One X's 6 TFLOPS performance, and will It is distinguished from the existing Xbox One game. (original)
When can VR be directly connected with human thinking? A: Around 2030
In the past few years, VR technology has made rapid progress. From teaching our chemistry knowledge to helping us design cars, the virtual world is taking an increasingly important place in our daily lives. However, VR still needs to use helmets and other possible devices to experience, and these devices are rather primitive and heavy. Although they are becoming more and more suitable for users, we want to know when we can bypass these physical devices and connect VR directly with human thinking.
In order to find the answer, Futurism asked a large number of readers and made predictions accordingly. Most people think that the above vision can be achieved around 2030. (original)
Gome's first VR cinema officially opened! 30 yuan per hour
Recently, the world's first professional VR cinema has officially settled in the Madian branch of the Damei Electric Beijing Madian branch. It is reported that Gome VR Theater lasted for one year. Team members from 12 countries took part in the design and construction. It covers an area of ​​nearly 300 square meters and is the most professional interactive VR theater in the world. The cinema adopts advanced 3D architectural printing technology. The laser is separated from the movie viewing area. Modernization and technological effects are completely different from traditional impression halls. (original)
Hardware & Patents
The situation has changed! Google has cancelled the large-screen version of Pixel 2 mobile phone codenamed Muskie
Foreign media Android Police reported on June 13 that Google has hacked out a device code-named “muskieâ€. It is reported that this device is a large-screen version of Pixel, and Google will continue its strategy last year and release two code names called Walleye ( Small screen, Pixel 2) and Taimen (mid screen, Pixel XL2) mobile phones. (original)
Tablet PC can change phone! This new Microsoft patent is really powerful
Microsoft recently passed the approval of a patent for a foldable screen tablet. From the point of view of the patent, the size of the foldable tablet is not too different from that of an ordinary smart phone in the case of stacking. From the patented image, we can see that the patent is used in the special hinge design. The tablet can provide three different modes: The tablet is turned off when the degree is closed. The 180-degree merged state is in the tablet state, and after the 360-degree flip, it becomes the smart phone mode. (original)
Financing & Acquisition
US VR offline experience service provider Nomadic receives $6 million in angel investment
Recently, Nomadic, an offline VR experience service provider, announced the completion of a US$6 million seed fund financing. This round of investment is the investment of Victoria Harbour. (original)
Starbreeze Spends 2 Million Euros to Buy VR Games Enterspace
The Swedish game developer Starbreeze is known for the popular games "Payday 2" and "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons." Recently, they bought VR company Enterspace for 2 million euros. (original)
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