Hacker News with Generative AI: XR

Android XR will allow camera access like on the phone (skarredghost.com)
Passthrough camera access is a hot topic in the XR community right now and while the positions of Meta, Apple, and Pico are known, everyone is wondering what Google will do with Android XR. After I’ve spoken directly with the company, I can tell you that they will offer a solution similar to the one on the phone. Keep reading to discover more!

Android, XR, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Privacy

14 points by LorenDB 78 days ago | 3 comments

We're accelerating the Android XR platform with a new agreement with HTC (google)
We’ve been investing in XR for more than a decade, and just last month introduced the Android XR platform with our strategic industry partners. Today we signed an agreement to welcome some of the HTC VIVE engineering team to Google, which is subject to customary closing conditions.

Android, XR, Partnerships, Technology, Google

56 points by ytch 93 days ago | 69 comments

Develop with the Android XR SDK (android.com)
The Android XR SDK is now available in Developer Preview. We want your feedback! Visit our support page to reach out.

Android, XR, SDK, Developer Tools

6 points by srameshc 135 days ago | 0 comments

VisionOS 2 Enables WebXR by default, unlocking cross-platform XR (roadtovr.com)

VisionOS 2, WebXR, XR, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality

17 points by astlouis44 318 days ago | 1 comments