Written by Marc Demar As someone who’s called Somnium Space home since the early days back in 2019, I’ve watched this platform grow from a bold vision into something quite extraordinary. And amid the constant stream of new worlds, events, dancing avatars, and social buzz, it’s easy for the bigger picture to get lost. Don’t…
Somnium Space announced its most groundbreaking VR1 software release to date: Somnium VR1 Tool 1.1.0.45. This update is indeed massive, and according to Somnium fueled by the feedback of the growing community of dreamers, creators, and innovators. Among the improvements are a 30 to 40 percent performance boost, cutting edge mixed reality, enhanced eye tracking,…
Written by Marc Demar From the launch until now, we’ve watched Somnium Space grow into a vibrant, persistent metaverse that’s increasingly drawing attention. The platform offers an open-world VR experience where users can build, own, and monetize virtual land, avatars, and experiences – all underpinned by decentralization technology. Unlike traditional social VR, it emphasizes true…
Written by Marc Demar When Somnium Space first teased the VR1, the promise was bold: a creator-grade, open, and relentlessly practical headset that could serve sim pilots, builders, performers, and everyday explorers without locking them into a walled garden. After following its development closely and putting it to work across Somnium’s social VR, creative tools,…
Written by Marc Demar It struck me the other day. We are in the middle of a transition from wondering whether we’ve got the skills to do something to the question what we’re going to build next. It is an utterly profound change. With increasingly powerful AI by our side, we can “vibe-create” and turn…
Written by Marc Demar In recent weeks, the VR creator community has been buzzing – and not in the best way. Across social channels, frustration is growing over how certain platforms are handling core features. What should be tools for creativity and collaboration are increasingly locked behind paywalls or restricted in ways that hurt, rather…
Written by Marc Demar The Evolving Landscape of Learning For centuries, education has largely adhered to a model of static classrooms, fixed curricula, and one-size-fits-all instruction. While foundational, this traditional approach often struggles to keep pace with a rapidly accelerating world, leaving many learners disengaged or underserved. We live in an era that demands adaptability,…
Written by Marc Demar, based on this Medium Post by Somnium Space. After years of anticipation, hard work, and development, Somnium Space has achieved a landmark moment in 2024: the shipping of the first five batches of the VR1 headset. In Somnium Space’s latest Medium article, Artur Sychov, founder and CEO, shared what this means…
Written by Marc Demar The Somnium VR1 headset is nearly here, and with it comes the promise of a new era in virtual reality. Somnium Space is making final adjustments, preparing to ship the first units into the hands of eager enthusiasts like myself. As I await its arrival, everything is in place—my VR room,…
If you didn’t know that the Somnium Connect 2024 event took place in Prague on July 12th, you must have been living under a rock. As we reported in this article, the event was a tremendous success, and we can vouch for it since we were there! It was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated…