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This physics experiment on Apple Vision Pro will blow your mind!

This physics experiment on Apple Vision Pro will blow your mind!

Plus Google Earth VR's spiritual successor

Cosmo Scharf
August 13, 2024

visionOS App of the Week – Spatial Photo(ns)

Lucky Iyinbor is back with another mind-blowing physics experiment on Apple Vision Pro! Spatial Photo(ns) dissolves your photos into a puddle of small spheres that realistically interact with your room and your hands.

It's demos like these that give us a glimpse into the magic of our spatial computing future and the new kinds of experiences made possible when physical and virtual worlds converge.

While most visionOS apps resemble giant floating iPad apps, the hardware really shines with 3D assets and physics simulations. Try it out on TestFlight and let me know what you think!

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Community Events

For those in New York, our friend Dani Van De Sande from Artist and the Machine is hosting Exploring Virtual Beings on Wednesday, September 11. Check it out if you’re interested in AI, animation, and avatars!

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Till next week! 😊

Best,
Cosmo