Educational VR: The best learning apps to try out (2020)

Ever since the release of virtual reality (VR) headsets, educators explored how to use the immersive technology for teaching others, whether in a classroom or in the workforce. Educational VR has the power to teach new skills to schoolchildren and adults ... more - virtualperceptions

Exploring intimacy and virtual reality – Kazimir Bielecki and Lennie Varvarides

Kazimir Bielecki and Lennie Varvarides are from DYSPLA, a neurodivergent, Tottenham based studio lead by the award-winning disabled artists. Supported by the Arts Council England, DYSPLA produces the work of neurodivergent storymakers. We explore the ... more - virtualperceptions

Digital twins and AR/VR – Nicola Rosa

Nicola Rosa is the Global Head of Immersive Learning at Accenture. Nicola is currently part of the Accenture Digital UKI, where he is the Go-To Market Lead for XR (AR, VR, and MR). We discussed the growth of gaming brands during the pandemic, and the ... more - virtualperceptions

Using drones for virtual reality – Or Lev-Cohen

On the first episode of The Immersive Wire is Or Lev-Cohen, a final-year Industrial Design student from Tel-Aviv. Lev-Cohen is looking into how immersive tech can be used with drones to provide people with a flying experience that they can control. In ... more - virtualperceptions

How to analyse virtual and augmented reality – Leo Gebbie

Leo Gebbie is a Wearables and Extended Reality Analyst at CCS Insight, joining the company over a year ago to track all that is happening across both industries. Leo explores his current smartwatches, some of his favourite immersive events he attended, ... more - virtualperceptions

Favourite virtual reality games to play – Jonny Keeley

Jonny Keeley is a photographer and filmmaker working in the immersive industry for “Shared VR” company Igloo Vision. When he isn’t doing that he’s either out shooting Landscapes as @ItsJonnyKeeley on Instagram or touring with his band Fight The Bear. ... more - virtualperceptions

What is the future of augmented reality? (2020)

It is safe to say that the future of augmented reality (AR) looks bright. In late 2019, PwC predicted that VR and AR could add as much as $1.5 trillion, or 1.8 per cent GDP, to the global economy by 2030. The value provided by immersive technologies ... more - virtualperceptions

Best VR fitness games of 2020

Want to exercise, but stuck at home? Virtual reality (VR) offers numerous ways to exercise and get fit, for anyone who cannot make the journey to the gym. Whether it is BOXVR or OhShape , fitness experiences help get the blood pumping, burn calories, ... more - virtualperceptions

Best VR fitness games of 2020

Want to exercise, but stuck at home? Virtual reality (VR) offers numerous ways to exercise and get fit, for anyone who cannot make the journey to the gym. Whether it is BOXVR or OhShape , fitness experiences help get the blood pumping, burn calories, ... more - virtualperceptions

IMMERSIVE WIRE – WEEKLY VIRTUAL PERCEPTIONS NEWSLETTER – 06.05.2020

By Tom Ffiske // 6 May 2020 New to the newsletter? Subscribe here. “Day XX of self-isolation. I considered buying the LEGO Millenium Falcon set for the fifth time today.” Presented by: No-one! At least, not yet. If you would like to sponsor the newsletter ... more - virtualperceptions

IMMERSIVE WIRE – WEEKLY VIRTUAL PERCEPTIONS NEWSLETTER – 30.04.2020

By Tom Ffiske // 30 April 2020 New to the newsletter? Subscribe here. “Tom, this newsletter is coming out a day later. Why? “Because of a big announcement, embargoed ’til now. It’s a fun story, and I felt it was worth it. Read more at the Big Story below…” ... more - virtualperceptions

Vive Sync Impressions: A useful collaboration tool

HTC invited Virtual Perceptions to try out the VIVE Sync, a collaboration platform entering free Beta. It’s not every day that I interview someone in virtual reality. Still, the company kindly invited me to speak to Graham Wheeler, General Manager EMEA ... more - virtualperceptions

Arizona Sunshine is everything you want from a VR Zombie Shooter

Arizona Sunshine is a fun VR zombie shooter that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The primary mission sends your character, a former soldier in the US Army, on a quest to find remaining survivors. On the way, you explore different areas of Arizona ... more - virtualperceptions

With or without COVID-19, Magic Leap was changing course (Analysis)

On 22 April, Magic Leap announced that they were laying off employees to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. The official blog did not give any specific numbers, but Bloomberg reported that it was about 1000; that’s a thousand families and friends devastated ... more - virtualperceptions

IMMERSIVE WIRE – WEEKLY VIRTUAL PERCEPTIONS NEWSLETTER – 22.04.2020

By Tom Ffiske // 22 April 2020 New to the newsletter? Subscribe here. “Tom, why is this newsletter suddenly blue?” “A small way to liven it up; if you like it, let me know. And if you don’t, I’m sure you’ll let me know loudly.” Presented by: No-one! ... more - virtualperceptions

IMMERSIVE WIRE – WEEKLY VIRTUAL PERCEPTIONS NEWSLETTER – 15.04.2020

By Tom Ffiske // 15 April 2020 New to the newsletter? Subscribe here. The newsletter audience grew about 25 per cent over the last week. To all the new subscribers, hello! I hope you enjoy what you read, and if you, do, I appreciate if it is forwarded ... more - virtualperceptions

Has COVID-19 boosted interest in VR? (Analysis)

‘May you live in interesting times’ is an old English expression traditionally sourced from a Chinese curse. While the phrase may convey positivity, the sentence contains two sides. People much prefer living in ‘uninteresting times’ when the status quo ... more - virtualperceptions

IMMERSIVE WIRE – WEEKLY VIRTUAL PERCEPTIONS NEWSLETTER – 09.04.2020

By Tom Ffiske // 9 April 2020 New to the newsletter? Subscribe here. If you enjoy this newsletter, please consider forwarding it to a colleague or friend. Ta <3 Presented by: No-one! At least, not yet. If you would like to sponsor the newsletter series ... more - virtualperceptions

IMMERSIVE WIRE – WEEKLY VIRTUAL PERCEPTIONS NEWSLETTER – 01.04.2020

By Tom Ffiske // 1 April 2020 New to the newsletter? Subscribe here. If you enjoy this newsletter, please consider forwarding it to a colleague or friend. Ta <3 Presented by: No-one! At least, not yet. If you would like to sponsor the newsletter series ... more - virtualperceptions

Introducing Quidpal

Quidpal is a system where you will be matched with a random quidditch player in the world as a new penpal. One of the best parts of quidditch is the people you meet at competitions, and the connections forged over time. With the global pandemic, quidditch ... more - virtualperceptions

Terms and Conditions (Quidpal)

Preamble If you use Quidpal, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following conditions and terms of use, which, together with our Privacy Policy, govern our relationship with you in relation to this website. The terms ‘Quidpal’, ‘Ffiske’, ... more - virtualperceptions

Immersive Wire – Weekly Virtual Perceptions Newsletter – 26.03.2020

By Tom Ffiske // 26 March 2020 New to the newsletter? Subscribe here. The newsletter is one day later than usual as I moved back to Bristol for now. Presented by: No-one! At least, not yet. If you would like to sponsor the newsletter series from April ... more - virtualperceptions

Immersive marketing as the world self-isolates

I write this during a global pandemic. Countries close their borders, marching their army onto the streets to regulate people leaving their homes. The consequences are more people working from home; waking up, making coffee, working, and sleeping in ... more - virtualperceptions

Magic Leap is not worth $10bn

Recently, Bloomberg reported that Magic Leap is exploring ‘strategic’ options, such as selling itself. The anonymous sources said its value could be $10bn, gauging interest from Facebook and Johnson & Johnson. The suggested sale price is ridiculous. ... more - virtualperceptions

11.03.2020 – Weekly Virtual Perceptions Insights

Welcome! This will be a test of a weekly newsletter from Virtual Perceptions. If you have any feedback, please reply to this email and let me know. Hell, even the title is up for grabs; please let me know if you have a better idea. Presented by: No-one! ... more - virtualperceptions

The Immersive Reality Revolution is published

I’ll be brief: The Immersive Revolution is a book for people who believe, or are curious about, how VR, AR, and MR will change the world. From marketing to training, and engineering to glasses, this book is for those who want a peek into the future, ... more - virtualperceptions

Production insights: How Peter Collis managed the first live broadcast of its kind

Working in production is a daunting task, and more so when it is live. Every part of the filming must be absolutely perfect, from the stream to the video and audio quality. Peter Collis is a veteran producer in the immersive industry. After being Head ... more - virtualperceptions

Curiscope and Multiverse launches neat poster series

Like many young boys, I was obsessed with space. Space, the vast expanse with gigantic celestial objects, bending the laws of time and space. Tapping into that young wonderment with immersive tech has a soft spot in my heart, which is why the collaboration ... more - virtualperceptions

AR creators: A new channel for marketing

When any new industry flourishes, job roles pop into existence as well. Careers which did not exist several years ago – developers, immersive producers – are created to fulfil purposes. One that has come out of nowhere is the rise of AR for marketing, ... more - virtualperceptions

Enabling AR glasses: How WaveOpics supplies the key components

WaveOptics invited Virtual Perceptions to their Oxford-based offices, to try out the latest waveguides and projectors they are developing for their NDA-locked clients. The day started with their key announcement, the Katana, alongside showing us their ... more - virtualperceptions