What is Web 3.0?
2021, if at all, will be remembered for the multiple tech jargons that it threw up our way. From Meta to Crypto to Semiconductor chip shortage and finally Web 3.0, we have been exposed to a whole new world of technology that was rarely imagined before.
The common man on the street is technologically smarter thanks to the scrolling device on his palm. Tech has multiple implications on him, as he learnt, from what continues to be a financially draining pandemic. Well, now coming to the topic of the day, Web 3.0. Brace your seat belts, for this is going to be a short story time.
When a vast majority of today’s techies was in their growing up years, we were used to seeing static websites of companies, merely stating the facts, stats and much more on HTML on the browser. That changed into dynamic data storing and interactivity-based in the early 2000’s. That led to transmission of a lot of personal data on the web with new-age e-commerce start-ups like Amazon and Flipkart entering the internet age. And when the personal data got leaked, it obviously led to a lot of ruckus on privacy issues and data theft, more commonly known as cyber security issues.
It is from cyber security that blockchain concepts developed and as one thing led to another we suddenly stare at a Block-chain technology-based Web interactivity, which these days is Web 3.0. To the new ones, blockchain in simple terms means you owning your data and sharing it on mediums you control / create.
Decentralization of data from the traditional Big 4 uncrowned kings: Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Apple. Thus, decreasing dependency on their servers and using impenetrable blockchain networks.
Now, an exit from the story mode and into hard-core technology facts. Web3 will be based on Ethereum (sub-domain of Blockchain and an open-source smart contract functionality) and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) which is used to store data on Blockchain and these will be owned and under the control of the user himself.
There are pros and cons to this new tech, which is being fervently debated on Twitter since the start of this month. To summarize however, the positives are increased privacy, security, scalability and extremely hard for data monopoly. The negatives are more on the legal and government based. They are extremely tough to regulate with laws. Though the far spread use of Blockchain still remains a distant dream as on date, still it has got so many Venture Capital Firms around the world excited. They have a valid reason to do so, since the Meta and VR has taken the world by storm.
People are rushing to create things which wont even exist in real world until you put on those huge white head gears called as VR Headsets. Coming back, however, the picture still is hazy. A lot depends on how various governments accept and create laws on crypto and Block chains until which the Web 3.0 debate can enjoyed from afar.
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Bigscreen New Update Making Remote VR Desktop Feature
Bigscreen is one of the most famous VR games companies and an industry leader in terms of the tech launches and feature updates it keeps churning out year after year. The company had a humble beginning, but today it is one of the biggest entities in VR-based Social media segment.
Today’s article is based on of such topics, the Remote Desktop feature of Bigsreen. This comes as a bit of a shock, since we all know that there hasn’t been much noise from the company in terms of announcements on social media. This week, let us have a look at the biggest launch till date: the Desktop version, Streaming Update on Meta Quest, Valve Index, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality. All of this might lead to a greater quality of streaming, something that not many companies aim to solve.
This coming at a time when the entire world is jumping into Metaverse and VR. The basic mottos of this launch are: Great streaming quality, amazing audio and video quality, greater bandwidth requirements but less buffering and data consumption. This feature enables a minimum of 15 people coming together and interacting with each other.
The streaming update also had certain add-ons, it has less latency than existing ones and stream videos at 60 fps over the LAN. This will allow you to invite friends and hang with them over amazing videos and news.
These updates are just equivalent of laying a strong foundation for the upcoming set of feature updates namely:
- A new friend system.
- Input streaming for Remote Desktop that includes support for Bluetooth gamepads and keyboards.
- A built-in YouTube app that will let you browse and watch YouTube with your friends.
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3 VR-based game that provides the same level of exercise as a physical game.
I guess, oh wait, not guess. I am certain that you are hearing Metaverse and VR for the umpteenth time. They have been all over in the news for a little over 2 months, ever since Mark Zuckerberg announced the re-branding of Facebook as Metaverse. Well, forgive us if we are being repetitive but VR depicts a world just like our where we can meet people, speak to them, albeit not face to face, but in a virtual avatar.
While most people would tend to think that Meta and AR or VR will make life more sedentary, which is true to an extent, here comes a VR-based game that will make you sweat, just like any physical activity. Let’s delve deep into this topic for today and understand as to how exactly this stuff will work and the impact it will have.
Here are a few games that will give you a run for your money (literally, the one which you bought the VR set obviously!) try to get a smart watch and then play the game to get the exact count of calories burnt and other such data after the new-age workout gets completed. Are you ready to know what all games provide this facility? Okay, set your VR headsets tight over the forehead, keep few bottles of water handy, some napkins and towels on the couch below and then yes, you are good to go!
- Arms – 1 hour: Beat Saber –
This is a rhythm based game that focuses more on your posture and moves more than timing and aggression that modern games demand. You might have to jump here and there, roll over and perform gymnastics. A pro tip: Make sure you keep all your precious accessories away from you while you play this game. This is a good game to get your adrenaline flowing and test your stamina levels after a couple of sedentary years due to pandemic.
Here are a few tips: The key is big swings. Stay grounded and rooted and focus with all your might; focus less on your wrists and more on moving your arms. I find that the best way to have fun while putting in effort is to try to swing at each block with as much force as I can while still managing to reach the next block in time. The key is to smoothly move your swings from one block to the next; this makes a fun challenge where you need to strategize your movements to consider how to most efficiently move from one swing to the next even while making big, hard swings. When you really get into the zone you should feel that satisfying flow state that will carry you through.
2. 30 mins: Pistol Whip
This is a paid game available for 30 bucks in Oculus based Headsets, Steam. It’s based on shooting and will bring your body rhythms into focus. Blow away your enemies and destroy their plans as they come to harm you while you move forward in the game. This might prove to a good workout for your legs since you are constantly on the move and try to dodge your opponents shots at you.
Again these are the tips from our end to succeed in this game:
The key for a good Pistol Whip workout is to keep your feet planted as often as possible. From here you’ll need to move your upper body around to dodge incoming fire as you return fire to kill enemies. Moving in this way will make great use of your legs. Don’t be afraid to get down real low to dodge—not only is it an effective technique for dodging, it’s also going to get those leg muscles flexing.
3. Until you Fall: 30 mins
A USD 25 game available on Oculus Headsets and PVR sets. Its again a game that will provide a nice exercise to your limbs. Like all other adventurous games out there, you gotta fight it out and earn your stripes with which you will be able to buy new weapons and upgrade your existing arms and skill sets.
To be crowned as a successful knight, you’d need tons of time and energy and more importantly practice. It will be a great challenge to your grey cells and muscles.
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A huge shoutout to these AR services with this Snapchat’s awards ceremony.
Snapchat has brought about huge amounts of data with its feature called as Snapchat Lens Studio. An amazing opportunity for amateur photographers and tech enthusiasts. What is more interesting to note is that these numbers just continue to grow each day. To celebrate such humongous amount of participation from people and as a token of gift, Snapchat initiated a Lens fest.
What this fest does is basically have people from the computer and software engineering world come together have some of the most beautiful brainstorming sessions on various topics. It has sessions, one to one talks, workshops on business building, branding, creativity and tech in general. The most awaited part being on how AR and VR are changing the dynamics of the world we live in.
So during the Lens fest, Snapchat presented few awards as an acknowledgment to the progress made and achievement milestones garnered. These were awards for VR and AR excellence in domains like fashion & beauty, environment & social good, gaming, utility, and more.
The awards winners are:
Best in Art & Expression — ¡Vendedores, Presente! (Sallia Goldstein)
Sallia Goldstein partnered with Los Angeles-based artist Ruben Ochoa as part of our Monumental Perspectives initiative in partnership with LACMA. Together, they created an augmented reality monument that pays homage to the shared history of street vendors in L.A.
Best in Creativity — Rock Hand (2020CV’s Hart Woolery)
Hart, a serial entrepreneur and programmer since the age of 12 was inspired by the different ways that people pair art and music. To bring this magic to life through AR, he developed Rock Hand. This Lens nods to nostalgic games such as Rock Band, Guitar Hero and DDR, and reimagines that type of interactive experience in AR paired to modern day tunes.
Best in Originality — SKIN THIEF (Denis Rossiev)
Ditch the poly juice potion, Denis Rossiev’s SKIN THIEF Lens brings shape-shifting magic to life through AR! SKIN THIEF leverages body tracking technology to scan, capture and overlay your look onto someone else, allowing Snapchatters to (temporarily) pose as their friends.
Best in Technical Skill — Jig Kitchen How-To (JigSpace)
JigSpace, an Australia-based AR studio, is on a mission to make education more accessible in 3D. Using Snap’s AR technology, JigSpace introduced their Jig Kitchen How-To Lens to help Snapchatters around the world solve every day at-home problems. Sink clogs are gone!
Best in Utility — Food Menu (Brielle Garcia)
With Food Menu, Brielle Garcia provides a proof of concept for the menus of tomorrow. Inspired by the recent emergence and ubiquitous use of QR codes at restaurants, Brielle’s Lens demonstrates how augmented reality can further enhance the ordering experience allowing viewers to see a dish in 3D before placing an order. With Food Menu, the days of craning over for a look at what the next table ordered are numbered . . .
Best in Environmental & Social Good — Bleached Seas (Helena Papageorgiou)
Australia native, Helena Papageorgiou is using AR to start a discourse about a local problem with global implications: coral bleaching. As temperatures rise due to increased Co2 in the atmosphere, coral reefs are suffering. Through Bleached Seas, Helena is teaching audiences about the real-world implications of climate change through interactive AR.
Best in Fashion & Beauty — OG MetaJacket (RTFKT STUDIOS)
RTFKT Studios, best known for their NFT collabs and Elon Musk’s iconic cybershoes, dropped a new virtual look for Snapchatters around the world. With their OG MetaJacket, Snapchatters can up their virtual fashion game and see first hand how augmented reality unlocks endless possibilities when it comes to virtual fashion design.
Best in Information & Education — BLACKSOUL GALLERY (Leighton McDonald)
Leighton McDonald’s Blacksoul Gallery celebrates and showcases artistic works from Black emerging artists including Bria Thomas, Juliet Nneka and Dillon ATM, and allows Snapchatters to experience the work out in the world wherever they are, beyond the closed walls of a museum.
Best in Gaming — Ponk (Aidan Wolf)
From Aidan Wolf, the founder of the first-ever AR Creator House, Ponk offers an interactive game for friends to play together. Through this game, which draws inspiration from the principles of ping pong and brick breaker, Aidan is excited to deliver an experience that quickly connects people together.
So, if you are a VR and AR geek, you should definitely consider following our blog. We are Twin Reality Technologies, an Indian startup building virtual reality Web and App development services. We would be glad to get in touch with you! Until the next blog post, have an amazing day!