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It's No Wicket
3D Print Your Own Star Wars Porg

A new Star Wars trailer has been out weeks, and already the 'net has nailed a 3D printable model of the trilogy's Ewok equivalent, the Porg.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 25, 2017
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Lightening the Load
Lytro Announces Innovative VR Rendering Software

by Matthew Mensley Oct 24, 2017
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X-perimental Box
A Look Inside the Lab that Prototyped the Xbox One X

Wired Magazine report glimpses the rapid prototyping facility Microsoft uses to mock up its products, including the new Xbox One X.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 23, 2017
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Wrecktacular
Researchers Digitize WW2 Shipwreck, Viewable in VR

Marine archaeology project Presence in the Past brings WW2 shipwreck the SS Thistlegorm to VR, thanks to photogrammetry.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 20, 2017
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Samsung Unveils 360-Degree VR 3D 4K Video Camera

Korean electronics giant Samsung has revealed the 360 Round camera, promising professional streamable 4K VR content on demand.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 19, 2017
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New Frontiers
What is Mixed Reality? Microsoft Launches New VR Hardware

In tandem with its Fall Creators update for Windows 10, Microsoft has launched its new 3D visualization platform: Mixed Reality.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 18, 2017
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Designs for the Ages
Dutch High-Tech Design: Joris Laarman Lab Exhibition in NYC

Dutch studio Joris Laarman Lab, designer of the MX3D steel bridge, is subject of an exhibition at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 17, 2017
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Print Your Own Steve?
Minecraft Update Lets You Officially Export 3D Models

World-building gets a new meaning in the latest Minecraft update. Players can now export creations to Remix 3D - possibly 3D printing them.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 17, 2017
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OpenSCAD Sesame
Parametric OpenSCAD File Lets You 3D Print Keys

A recent post on engineering project site Hackaday details how to 3D print Kwikset keys. There's a free OpenSCAD file so you can too.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 16, 2017
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Remote Viewing
New AstroPrint Mobile App Gives On-the-Go Print Monitoring & Analytics

AstroPrint has just released its new AstroPrint Mobile app for iOS and Android. With it, mobile users get 3D print oversight and management.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 13, 2017
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Go-Goggles
Oculus Announces Sub-$200 Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset

Tired of tethering and aiming to put VR in front of billions, Oculus has revealed a new sub-$200 virtual reality headset, the Oculus Go.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 12, 2017
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Seeing is Believing
Luxexcel Gets $4.7 Million Investment for Custom 3D Printed AR/VR Lenses

Dutch lens-maker Luxexcel has received a large investment boost in its efforts to create prescription eyewear for popular VR and AR hardware.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 4, 2017
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Show Me What You Got
Top 21 Rick and Morty Toys, Figures & Collectibles to 3D Print

We've trawled the web for these Rick and Morty toys, figures to 3D print so you don't have to. Show a little love, and Get Schwifty!

by Matthew Mensley Sep 27, 2017
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This Chair Was 3D Printed In One Continuous Line

A London research group has 3D printed an unusual chair. To do it they developed custom software and a robotic arm-mounted extruder that allows them to print directly into the air.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 18, 2017
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World’s 8 Best VR Roller Coaster Rides

Seeking out thrills via VR roller coaster rides? Check out our guide to the tech, games, apps, and real life examples of VR roller coasters.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 7, 2017
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This Hack Turns Your Ultimaker 3 into an Ambient Light

The folks at Doodle3D have been tinkering around with the Ultimaker API. Their first test? To take control of the Ultimaker 3's lighting.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 30, 2017
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Game On
17 Best VR Games for PS4 in 2017

Casting your eyeballs to the far-flung reaches of the human imagination, these are the current and upcoming best VR games for PS4 in 2017.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 27, 2017
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Smooth Moves
Neosanding 2.0 3D Printing Technique Smooths Planes Quicker

The creator of the Ironing feature currently in the Cura 2.7 Beta details a new method that offers similar results in less print time.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 25, 2017
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Kentucky Fried Nightmares
KFC To Put Employees Through Crazy VR Training

The fast-food chain has revealed a gamified take on employee training - a VR chicken inspection and preparation experience.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 25, 2017
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Anatomic Design
Kickstarter Campaign to Reissue Humanscale Design Guide

Containing over 60,000 reference measurements, the Humanscale collection of books and charts is getting a re-release via Kickstarter.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 18, 2017
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