Got a super complex model with heavy particle systems—like hair or fur—that’s tough to render in real-time? 🖥️ Just render it once using the camera ray tool, then convert it to a Gaussian Splat. Now you can view it in real time—even in a web browser. It’s a game-changing method…
If you’re doing object-centric scans—like a statue or a single item—you don’t need all that background noise. 🎯 Just crop the model so only the object stays in the center, clean out the splats around it, and boom—massively reduced file size without losing what matters. #3DScanning #EfficiencyFirst #ObjectCentric #FileSizeMatters
Soon, characters in Rooms won’t just speak through text—they’ll have actual voices 🗣️. AI voice synthesis is adding a whole new layer of immersion and personality. #AIAudio #VirtualCharacters #ImmersiveTech #VoiceTech
The biggest challenge for augmented reality? A killer app. 🔍 Without one, no tech truly takes off. For adults, it might be productivity—like real presence in meetings. But maybe... it's something less obvious. Still waiting on that breakthrough moment. #AugmentedReality #AR #FutureTech #KillerApp #Productivity
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Andrew Seleznov. Head of AR Production at Arcadia. Snap's internal creative studio for branded experiences working with the Biggest brands in the world and reshaping the way user interact and angage digitally and with the world around them. - Some of…
We’re in a moment where society’s saturated with photo & video feeds. 🎨 There’s a growing hunger for creative expression beyond the scroll—and for many, Rooms is the outlet they’ve been craving. #CreativeExpression #BeyondTheFeed #RoomsApp #DigitalCulture
When they asked their first users what stood out most—haptics, effects? Nope. It was the freedom to roam. 🚶♂️ So they stripped everything down and focused on what mattered: a simple, elegant free-roaming experience. One entrance, one exit. First come, first served. No rocket science—just great design rooted in what…
Some users spend 20+ hours crafting a room—and we’re grateful. 🙏 Whether it’s for personal healing or community recognition, the motivation is powerful. Not everyone shares it publicly, but the joy of creation speaks volumes. #CreativeHealing #UserMotivation #RoomsApp #DigitalWellbeing
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Kent Keirsey is the founder and CEO of Invoke. He has been in the tech industry for over 14 years, serving as a product and business leader in startups across B2B, B2C, and Enterprise SaaS. In 2022, he was an early…
Strapping a wired VR headset to a roller coaster was a wild first step—developers literally rode with laptops in hand. 🎢 But the core vision was always about storytelling: creating unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences. Today, guests get their headset before the ride even starts, stepping into a free-roam pre-show that blurs…
3D creation is powerful—but often too complex. 🎯 Rooms was born from the struggle with traditional tools like Blender. We set out to make building in 3D simpler, faster, and more accessible for everyone. #3DCreation #UXDesign #SpatialComputing #RoomsApp
In themed entertainment, the goal has always been to deliver something extraordinary—an experience you can’t have at home. 🏰 That’s why people travel, invest, and show up. The future might lie in combining multiple AIs to create truly one-of-a-kind moments. #ThemedEntertainment #UniqueExperiences #ImmersiveDesign #GenAI
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Knut Nesheim has a background in large-scale machine learning systems and big data. He leads the engineering teams building Teleport, the Gaussian splatting tool created by Varjo, the Finnish hardware company renowned for the top-tier MR headset used by the most…
Joining a multiplayer game shouldn’t be hard. 🔗 One-click links, room codes, and browser-based access—this setup removes friction and gets players connected fast. #WebGaming #UXDesign #Multiplayer #GameDev
Motion sickness in VR? 🌀 It’s often caused by a mismatch between what you see and how your body moves. But when players actually move—like squatting or swinging arms—it helps the brain sync up and reduces nausea. Smart game design makes a real difference. #VRHealth #GameDesign #MotionSickness #ImmersiveTech
Matt Hoerl is the developer of Beautiful Things, one of the top app on the #apple #visionpro
Users are already using AI to tweak code—just copy, paste, and prompt 🧑💻. No deep integration needed. It’s a shift in how people build and customize faster than ever. #AICoding #DevTools #UserEmpowerment #FutureOfWork
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Andranik Aslanyan is Head of Growth for VIVERSE at HTC, where he leads business strategies across marketing social media and product development to grow and scale this world-building platform built on the web for the web. In this conversation, we look…
VR shouldn’t copy consoles—it should embrace what makes it unique 🎮. Just like the Wii, the best VR games (like Beat Saber) do what only VR can do. #VRDesign #GameDev #BeatSaber #Innovation
As screens evolve past pixels, our digital future is going 3D 🧠. Whether through glasses or holograms, 3D content will shape how we interact with tech in the years ahead. #3DCreation #FutureOfTech #ImmersiveMedia #DigitalDesign
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Matt Hoerl is a designer building things that feel inevitable once they exist. He founded Beautiful Things in 2024, a studio crafting AI native spatial experiences for the Apple Vision Pro. His visionOS apps have been globally featured by Apple Editors…
To all WebXR and VR creators: the future is ahead, not behind. Hardware is cheaper, Quest 3S is powerful—so dream bigger than ever 🚀. #WebXR #VirtualReality #Quest3S #FutureTech
AR is the true path to making AI immersive. Sound alone wears off—but visual augmentation unlocks lasting engagement, especially in education 🎓. #ARandAI #ImmersiveTech #FutureOfLearning #MetaRayBans
