Written by Marc Demar In both physical and virtual realities, people have a natural inclination to personalize and accessorize their appearance. From fashion choices to unique accessories, the way we present ourselves reflects our individuality and allows us to express our personality to the world. Just as in the physical world, the desire to accessorize…
Somnium Space‘s plans for the ‘Live Forever Mode’ has made headlines once again. This time it was Sky News’ Technology correspondent Arthi Nachiappan who visited Somnium’s Headquarters in Prague for a deep dive into VR and a chat about this bold and visionary idea to use AI to simulate people roaming the Metaverse, long after…
Somnium Space’s long awaited Somnium 3.0 revolution is coming soon. This update will be groundbreaking and offer enhanced visual fidelity, weather innovations, enhanced VR Tablet, a new camera app to power VR videographers, scripting, wearables system, a decentralized marketplace, social features, and a whole lot more. With Somnium 3.0, Somnium Space is furthering its commitment…
Written by Marc Demar As the release of the Somnium VR1 approaches, we’ve chosen to take a step back and examine some key factors that influence immersion quality, including Field of View (FOV), visual clarity/brightness, resolution, sweet spot, comfort, and more. This will serve as an introductory overview rather than an exhaustive technical exploration. For…
By Marc Demar Recently Doug Petkanics, founder of the Livepeer project, held a keynote titled “The DePIN Advantage: Supercharging Crypto’s Role in AI” at the ETHDenver 2024 conference. Livepeer is a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) that builds the worlds open video infrastructure and has been doing so for the last seven years. Livepeer recently…
Written by Marc Demar Have you watched the video featuring Artur Sychov, the founder and CEO of Somnium Space, providing a review of the soon to be released VR1 headset within the Somnium Space environment, utilizing that same VR1 headset? If you haven’t, it’s highly recommended. The footage is truly remarkable in my opinion. Throughout…
Written by Marc Demar Perhaps somewhat overlooked amidst the groundbreaking developments of the current moment, including the VR1 headset and the upcoming Somnium 3.0 update, are some changes that have quietly taken place. Specifically, the Somnium Space website has undergone a complete overhaul, and the Somnium map has been significantly improved. The revamped website provides…
Written by Marc Demar It’s becoming increasingly evident that the future of podcasting lies in video content. Podcasts originated as an audio-only medium, but the inclusion of video is gaining prominence for good reasons. Major platforms like Spotify are incorporating video, and YouTube, a platform predominantly focused on video content, is seamlessly integrating podcasting into…
Written by Marc Demar Initially, Virtual Reality was closely associated with gaming and was promoted primarily for that purpose. Wearing a headset and engaging in a VR gaming session for an hour or two was an enjoyable experience, as long as it didn’t induce nausea, a common issue for many users. At first, VR was…
Written by Anora It’s undeniable that the era of AI has already commenced. However, well before AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT and AI image generators like MidJourney gained widespread popularity, Somnium Space harbored profound aspirations regarding the integration of AI with their persistent VR platform. Artur Sychov, founder and CEO of Somnium Space, phrased it…