The world beyond Zoom – How VR can enhance learning in this new normal
As campuses are shutting down across the country and classes are moving entirely online, universities’ course offerings are becoming more and more indistinguishable. In this time of uncertainty, many students are questioning the cost of their education, and parents,...
XR Terra Celebrates the MIT Reality Hackathon with a Wall of GIFs (of all the Team Projects)
Yes, it has been a few weeks since the MIT Hackathon, but is it really over? Because... A few weeks has been just enough time for us to turn all the cool project videos from the hackathon into a giant Wall of GIFs. So, let's get this party re-started! As you browse...
Looking for a job as an AR and VR Developer? Here’s how to decode a job posting
Wouldn’t it be nice if all job descriptions did what their name implied, described a job? Alas, it is not so simple. No one is to blame for this, but job descriptions are not often straightforward. This is for a number of reasons: 1. Job descriptions require the use...
I Run an AR / VR Coding Bootcamp in Boston: Here’s What I Thought of the 2020 MIT Reality Hack…
When I was first asked to judge at the MIT Reality Hackathon, I was excited about the prospect of meeting some of the best talent in XR and having interesting conversations. I looked forward to seeing teams go from a simple idea to a full working prototype in a matter...
XR Terra launches AR & VR Developer Program in partnership with Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
With the XR industry (Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality) expecting to exceed $200 billion in market size by 2023 (according to Statistica), there is a growing need for talented XR developers to create applications and experiences in immersive technologies across a...
XR Terra is now an official Unity Training Partner
We are excited to announce that XR Terra is now an official Unity Training and Certification Partner! With the increasing adoption and maturation of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) as content and experience creation media, learning how to develop...
5 Virtual Reality Influencers on Twitter you need to follow today
In an emerging tech space like virtual reality, it can be truly difficult to keep up. Business, tech, and research-related news for the XR industry comes out several times throughout each day. That is exactly why, if you want to keep tabs on what's going on, you can...
Virtual Reality Events in Boston – January Edition
Boston is a great place for folks interested in XR with a large community of professional groups and student clubs. Here are some of the AR / VR events being organized by the community in January: Intro to Virtual Reality (VR) - January 8th & 15th Every Wednesday,...
5 Easy and Mostly Free Resources to get Started with Unity
When you’re thinking about building experiences for AR, VR, or video game development for 2D and 3D games, your building platform choices can be overwhelming. However, they don’t have to be. Why? Because, if you are interested in gaining the skills that will help you...
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