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I was only 8 years old when the 2015 Special Olympics took place in Los Angeles, California. The Special Olympics holds a special place in my heart for the sheer significance it poses in the communities The 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games in Long Beach was the first time I returned to the organization To learn more about the Special Olympics and how to volunteer, visit this link.

Photo by Wendell Alinea @Tangent Zine) So what makes him super special?

These young recruits have left their families around the country and are paid to become surfers with Olympic

Weekly Spatial | Oct 18 - Meta CTO Confirms Mixed Reality Glasses Project, AI Earbuds with Cameras & High-End Quest Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has confirmed a number of projects previously subject to speculation

Samsung confirms ‘new XR platform coming this year’ in partnership with Google At Unpacked, Samsung dropped more hints about its much-anticipated Apple Vision Pro competitor. Even though an AR/VR headset did not make an official appearance at today's Unpacked event, some subtle, easy-to-miss mentions of the headset were folded into the keynote, reminding the audience that a headset is still very much in the works. (Source: TechRadar ) Meta Release Cross-Platform XR Framework, for Quest, iOS, Windows, Linux This week, Meta unveiled "Ocean," a new open-source, cross-platform framework for computer vision and MR/AR applications. Operating under an MIT license, Ocean emphasizes performance and efficiency. Meta highlights that the framework offers tools for MR application development, including support for geometry, media handling, networking, and rendering. (Source: XR Today ) AWE EU is seeking a limited number of the coolest XR apps, filters, community gatherings & unique experiences. APPLY NOW Infinite Reality Acquires Digital Twin Company Landvault for $450M Landvault has developed over 1.2 million square feet of virtual experiences for brands such as Mastercard, Standard Chartered, and Hershey. (Source: Auganix ) LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS Microsoft Expands Power Apps to RealWear Smart Glasses (Source: Auganix ) Pimax gives updates on its Crystal Super VR headset: more compact design and improved optics (Source: Mixed News ) XR Today Launches XR All-Stars (Source: XR Today ) Lynx Shipping Additional R-1 Mixed Reality Headsets Soon, CEO Details "excruciating" Fundraising Environment (Source: Road to VR ) New accessories for Quest 3: KIWI design introduces head strap & face pad (Source: Mixed News ) Lenovo to Provide ThinkReality VRX Headsets to Elderly Patients (Source: XR Today ) VR Games Showcase Teases Quest, PSVR 2 & Steam Reveals (Source: UploadVR ) Cult action star promotes Sandbox VR's zombie shooter Deadwood Valley (Source: Mixed News ) EVENTS Check out AWE's extensive recordings library on YouTube! AIVR 2024: Jul 19-21, Fukuoka, Japan AWE Nite CDMX #5: Jul 20, 3PM PT, Mexico City ICVR 2024: Jul 20-22, Bournemouth, United Kingdom AWE Nite Orlando: Arthur in XR: Concept Showcase Event: Jul 25, 1PM PT, Orlando FL, USA SIGGRAPH 2024: Jul 28-Aug 1, Denver, CO, USA AWE Asia 2024: Aug 26-28, Singapore GITEX Global 2024: Oct 14-18, Dubai, UAE A ugmented Enterprise Summit: Oct 15-17, Dallas, TX, USA AWE EU 2024: Oct 29-30, Vienna, Austria View all upcoming XR events at awexr.com

Samsung Headset Reportedly Launching In March Following Developer Kit In October A Samsung headset could soon be launching, with development kits becoming available in October this year before a consumer launch in March next year, according to Business Insider's Hugh Langley. Langley's report comes just days after Samsung publicly announced its XR platform is "coming this year," with Google also confirming that it is still involved. (Source: UploadVR ) New Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Have Outsold Previous Version, Essilux CEO Says The latest generation of RayBan-Meta smart glasses have sold more in a few months than the first generation did in two years, according to the Chief Executive of EssilorLuxottica, Meta’s production partner for the glasses. The latest version of the glasses went on the market in October. Meta is now also reportedly in talks to acquire a stake of about 5% in EssilorLuxottica. (Source: Reuters ) XR MARKET GridRaster Selected for Multi-Million Dollar STRATFI Program STRATFI is open to small businesses with an awarded Phase II Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) contract. (Source: Auganix ) AR startup JigSpace secures $13 million amid Apple Vision Pro release The company’s demo app has been pre-installed on both the Apple Vision Pro and iPads across the globe. (Source: Smart Company ) LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS Bigscreen Beyond's Long-awaited Audio Strap to Begin Shipping Next Month (Source: Road to VR ) Virtual Desktop update improves multi-monitor support and lets you disable the boundary system (Source: Mixed News ) Haptic vests from bHaptics now also compatible with PlayStation VR 2 (Source: Mixed News ) Liverpool Public Invited to VR Walkthrough of £100m Baltic Merseyrail Construction Project (Source: XR Today ) Meta Reportedly in Talks with Ray-Ban Maker to Deepen XR Ties via Minority Stake in Company (Source: Road To VR ) Quest 3 Mixed Reality Apps Can Now Span Your Entire Home. (Source: UploadVR ) Startup To Provide Breakthrough Battery For Mixed Reality "Leader" (Source: UploadVR ) IIFX & PIXO VR Roll Out VR Training Pilot at Mercedes Benz Stadium (Source: Auganix ) Google Blocks Set For Open Source Rebirth On Quest, Pico & Steam (Source: UploadVR ) Netflix Discontinues Quest App Following Browser Streaming Quality Bump (Source: Road to VR ) Meta's CTO Predicts The Specs Of A 2030 Quest Headset (Source: UploadVR ) Quest v68 PTC: More evidence that Meta is working on Codec Avatar integration (Source: Mixed News ) Quest 4 Reportedly Coming In 2026, Then Quest Pro 2 In 2027. (Source: UploadVR ) Kopin Achieves Production Approval Milestone on Next Generation F-35 OLEDoS Microdisplay. (Source: Kopin ) The Future of AR Beyond the Vision Pro Is Already Brewing. (Source: CNET ) Aces Of Thunder Is Coming To PC VR Too, Not Just PSVR 2 (Source: UploadVR ) Six Flags Launches New Metaverse Experience on Roblox (Source: Auganix ) Biennale Cinema 2024 | Venice Immersive lineup and Competition announced. (Source: labiennale ) Campfire CEO Speaks on Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, Open-Source Development, and Immersive Collaboration (Source: XR Today ) EVENTS Check out AWE's extensive recordings library on YouTube! AIVR 2024: Jul 19-21, Fukuoka, Japan AWE Nite CDMX #5: Jul 20, 3PM PT, Mexico City ICVR 2024: Jul 20-22, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Virtual World Society Fireside Chat: Jul 25, 1PM PT, EngageXR AWE Nite Orlando: Arthur in XR: Concept Showcase Event: Jul 25, 1PM PT, Orlando FL, USA SIGGRAPH 2024: Jul 28-Aug 1, Denver, CO, USA AWE Asia 2024: Aug 26-28, Singapore GITEX Global 2024: Oct 14-18, Dubai, UAE A ugmented Enterprise Summit: Oct 15-17, Dallas, TX, USA AWE EU 2024: Oct 29-30, Vienna, Austria View all upcoming XR events at awexr.com

Photo by: Miss Universe Organization In a special press conference, Miss Universe Organization revealed

played 27 minutes against Angel City and was happy to be back on the field as she prepares for the Paris Olympics

I’m a mortal lost at Mount Olympus. (Photo Credit: LA Clippers) Because Filipinos love hard. With Filipinized jerseys handed out at entrance and special performances from Filipino artists like Guapdad

tribute to the remarkable careers and contributions of our inductees, and we are proud to share their special Many Hall of Fame alumni and special guests will be on hand to celebrate the new class of inductees. Special seating for the Induction Ceremony is still available. Connect with the International Boxing Hall of Fame through social media: Facebook: @InternationalBoxingHallofFame