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Today we launched Into the Scaniverse on the Meta Quest store ?? One of my favorite things about Scaniverse is stumbling upon the same sculpture in different corners of the Earth. I've saved a bunch of posts that have caught my eye over the last few months, and now I can view them in VR like I'm really there. These were all captured by individuals using their mobile devices and shared on the Scaniverse map. They were worlds apart, yet moved by the same art, enough to capture it in 3D and share it with the world. In a time when the world feels more divided than ever, I’m grateful to work on a product that helps make it feel a little smaller—and a little more connected. You can try Into The Scaniverse on Meta Quest 3/3S, and download Scaniverse for iOS and Android to capture and share your own scans to the map, ready for viewing in VR in just moments. Into the Scaniverse Quest app: https://lnkd.in/gjNg_H9w Scaniverse Mobile: https://lnkd.in/gMY37X4V Blog: https://lnkd.in/gbbYXt-Z

SVP of Engineering, Brian McClendon, spoke to FastCompany about how our new Meta Quest 3 app lets users explore stunning 3D scans from around the world—right from their VR headset. ??? Discover how Niantic is building a shared map of the world—one scan at a time. Catch the blog link in our comments below ??

???? ???????? ???????? ?????? ????????????????????: ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ?????????????? ??????????! ???? Niantic, Inc. is taking immersive 3D exploration to the next level by launching Into the Scaniverse as a native app for Meta Quest 3/3S! ?? This has been a labor of love by an incredible team, and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve built together. Here’s why I think this is such a big deal: ? ????,??????+ ???? ????????????: Explore landmarks and hidden gems in vivid 3D, with 11,000 new #splats added to the latest version of the app—and more every day! ?? ???????????????????? ???? ??????????????: Create #3D scans on almost any mobile phone from the last 5 years—on-device and ready to share. ??? ???????????????? ????????????????: New UX options like toggling music/SFX, adjusting vignetting, and skipping the tutorial. What makes this launch even more special is that ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ????????????, a monumental leap forward in distributing content built in Studio. Over time, we’re excited to bring this functionality to developers using Studio. If you’re interested in early access or want to learn more, reach out or comment below! Link to a full blog post or to download the native app is in the comments below. Let’s keep building this incredible 3D world together! ?? credit to Azad Balabanian ?

Today we launched Into The Scaniverse on the Meta Store for Quest 3/3s. Written entirely in W3C standard JavaScript, built entirely using 8th Wall's web platform, the technology that allows this to run as a high FPS native app is nothing short of stunning. The engineering teams did incredible work to make this happen, and the internal tech talks for how they pulled it off are riveting. As always, thanks a ton to the talented, dedicated, hard working teams that make launches like this possible, letting the rest of us experience the beauty of the whole world from the comfort of our headsets. Learn more: - https://lnkd.in/gAnezYKe - https://lnkd.in/gZHHyxRc

Today, we shipped Into the Scaniverse for Quest 3 devices. It let's you step into 3D scenes as if you are there in real life! There's over 50,000 Scaniverse scenes with more added every day so there's always something new to explore. One more thing: it's built on Niantic Studio, our Web-based development platform, which makes creating geospatial experiences simpler and more accessible. Check out the blog and video in the comments for more.

When a place disappears, its stories risk disappearing too. In the wake of the California Wildfire devastation, Nonny de la Pe?a is leading an effort to digitally preserve what was lost—so that future generations can see, remember, and honor these spaces. Through Scaniverse, the community is coming together to rebuild LA in 3D, ensuring that these histories live on. This is about more than technology—it’s about memory, resilience, and the power of storytelling with a cause. Read more about the work being done through the link in the comments.

We’re excited to unveil CoCreatAR, a groundbreaking system that connects remote developers with real-world locations in real time. By enabling live collaboration with on-site partners through video, audio, and 3D scans (meshes and RGBD point clouds), CoCreatAR ensures AR elements fit seamlessly into dynamic environments – solving issues like outdated or incomplete maps. This innovation paves the way for far more accurate and immersive AR experiences. Incredible work by the team who made this a reality: Nels Numan, Gabriel Brostow, Suhyun Park, Simon Julier, Anthony Steed, Jessica Van Brummelen. Learn more at the link in the comments.

We know good things happen when people get together in community, and there's no better showcase than a community event like Pokémon GO Tour. Back for the second year in the Los Angeles area, Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles will gather tens of thousands of players together, and we're thrilled to play a part in the relief efforts of the city and its neighborhoods. Niantic and The Pokémon Company group will donate a collective $1M to nonprofit organizations supporting relief efforts for those impacted by the LA wildfires working with The California Community Foundation, The Latino Community Foundation, The Pasadena Community Foundation, and The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. You can read more in our blog posted in the comments.

We know good things happen when people get together in community, and there's no better showcase than a community event like Pokémon GO Tour. Back for the second year in the Los Angeles area, Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles will gather tens of thousands of players together, and we're thrilled to play a part in the relief efforts of the city and its neighborhoods. Niantic and The Pokémon Company group will donate a collective $1M to nonprofit organizations supporting relief efforts for those impacted by the LA wildfires working with The California Community Foundation, The Latino Community Foundation, The Pasadena Community Foundation, and The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. You can read more in our blog posted in the comments.

Have you ever dreamed of piloting around the world in a hot air balloon? With Into the Scaniverse, the WebXR app for Meta Quest 3/3S, you can travel the world and explore real places in immersive 3D. https://lnkd.in/gRqTw5rG #quest #3dgs #metaquest #webxr #webvr