I’ve been meaning to write again for a while. I used to run a blog. It’s still online, just not really alive anymore. And I missed that space more than I expected.

First article for my team Black Centauri on #XR. Not from a technical angle, but from a simple question: when does it actually become useful?

Would really value your feedback, especially on the writing. And if you need more info, feel free to reach out!

https://blackcentauri.co/xr-enterprise-use-cases-guide/

#virtualreality #augmentedreality

Snap Unveils Granular Hand Tracking for AR Experiences

Snap's Lens Studio now offers precise hand tracking for AR. Developers can control individual finger joints for better games and apps. This starts in 2024.

#AR #LensStudio #SnapchatAR #HandTracking #AugmentedReality

https://newsletter.tf/snap-lens-studio-detailed-hand-tracking-ar/

Snap's new AR tools let you control games with exact finger movements, like moving a virtual object with just your thumb tip. This is much more detailed than before.

#AR #LensStudio #SnapchatAR #HandTracking #AugmentedReality
https://newsletter.tf/snap-lens-studio-detailed-hand-tracking-ar/

Been doing some augmented-reality fighting. Boxing matches against virtual robots in my studio. Getting breathless and working up a sweat.

https://www.fightfitvr.com/

Seems early in development. If it's not improved somewhat it'll get boring too quickly to actually get fit with.

#vr #exercise #augmentedReality #games

Weekend Reading!

Someone at META FINALLY has seen the light in the VR tunnel and it is a dead train.

Meta recently announced starting on June 15, 2026, it will no longer be possible to build, publish or update VR worlds, and Horizon Worlds will not be accessible with VR headsets - the spaces will continue to be be available via the Horizon mobile app only.

This comes just a few weeks after Meta cut over 1,000 employees from Reality Labs, the unit responsible for the metaverse. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-vr.html

In 2018, I first wrote about how dedicated "VR Worlds" would be a #Fail and would be destined to be highly niche products and NOT be the world changing tech as claimed by proponents.

Read the post on TechAptitude here: https://techaptitude.substack.com/p/coming-soon-virtual-reality-is-destined?r=vn8b8 #Fail #VR #RealityLabs #Meta #Metaverse #HorizonWorlds #VRHeadsets #SocialMedia #TechAptitude #AR #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality

The future of Android app development is evolving fast with AI, AR, and advanced technologies 🚀
Discover how these innovations are shaping smarter, faster, and more engaging mobile experiences.
Read our latest blog to stay ahead of the curve.

https://www.apsense.com/article/878205-the-future-of-android-apps-ai-ar-next-gen-technologies.html

#AndroidAppDevelopment #MobileAppDevelopment #TechTrends #AI #AugmentedReality #AppInnovation #DigitalTransformation #TechForBusiness