Mixed reality
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Some day, even stopping for a rest on a bench at Disneyland might be an attraction, thanks to a mixed reality prototype called the Magic Bench. Designed to make AR more of a group activity, it allows people to interact with animated characters in 3D space, and even feel them through haptic feedback.
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Microsoft just announced new hand controllers for its mixed reality VR headsets. They appear similar to Oculus Touch and HTC Vive controllers, except they don’t require any external sensors, beacons or cameras. They will be offered as part of an affordable VR bundle by the end of the year.
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Today, during day two of its annual Build conference for engineers and developers, Microsoft unveiled Windows Story Remix, a video editing app that’s infused with AI, mixed reality and collaborative tools.
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Mysterious AR startup Magic Leap revealed a new teaser video of its mixed reality experience, using "no special effects or compositing." Will VR soon be upstaged?