Hacker News·2ybjornbytes/lovr: Lua Virtual Reality Framework
LÖVR is a lightweight, fast, and open-source Lua framework designed for building VR experiences across multiple platforms and devices. It supports various VR headsets and includes features like asset import, spatialized audio, 3D physics, and compute shaders. Simple VR scenes can be created with minimal code, and it runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.
TechLinked·2yIs Apple Cooked?
Meta Connect 2024 revealed several updates including the Quest 3S—a cheaper version of the Quest 3, LLaMA 3.2—a multimodal open-source AI model, and new features for Meta's smart glasses. Additionally, OpenAI's advanced voice mode for ChatGPT is rolling out but excluded from the EU due to regulatory reasons. Microsoft is addressing AI hallucination issues, and MKBHD released a new wallpaper app facing backlash over certain permissions.
Game Developers·2yRemember the Metaverse?? Nfts?? Blockchain??
The post discusses why predicted technological trends like NFT Pokemon games, VR titles, and blockchain data storage didn't take off as expected, attributing it to the hype surrounding these technologies. It draws parallels with past hype about cloud computing and questions the impact of generative AI on job redundancy, ultimately suggesting readers to relax and not get caught up in the hype.