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With  revolutionary technologies such as virtual reality and augmented  reality becoming more widely adopted by the education and business  communities across the world, the need for dedicated content management  systems to facilitate content creation for AR and VR is more urgent than  ever. And while many have introduced systems for either AR or  VR devices, the experienced team behind Fectar has become one of the  first in the world to launch a full, cross platform solution along with  accompanying app.
Trialled  in the Netherlands throughout 2019, the innovative no-coding cross  platform publishing solution has been readily adopted by schools,  universities and business users, with hundreds signing up in just three  months.. Now available to educational institutions and other  organisations worldwide, the cloud-based Fectar Studio platform enables  content creators to publish interactive AR and VR presentations to  Android and iOS smart phones and tablets, as well as to VR devices  including Oculus GO and Oculus Quest. There are plans to introduce  compatibility with more devices such as the HTC Vive within the coming  months.
Fectar  Studio also differentiates itself from other content management systems  through improved features and functionality. While the recent trend has  been for CMS tools to offer content only, Fectar Studio provides users  with more options, such as the addition of buttons, hyperlinks,  questions, navigation, audio, and more to create engaging interactive 3D  AR/VR content.It also allows users to track how their creations are  being used with easy to access statistical data.
<blockquote>Eugène  Kuipers, CEO and Founder of Fectar says, “AR and VR just got easy.  Within just a few weeks of our initial launch in 2019, the level of  interest and adoption was astounding. Schools and business users alike  have been quick to embrace the incredible potential of augmented and  virtual reality and deploy Fectar Studio and our app to create and view  beautiful and engaging presentations using AR and VR.</blockquote>
<blockquote>“We’ve  already witnessed fantastic results, especially in the education field.  A number of our users reported double-digit increases in revenue and  reductions in training costs while simultaneously reaching a whole new  level of customer and student engagement. We really are at the start of a  new era of content creation, and we’re confident this is a true game  changer for the industry.”</blockquote>
While  virtual reality — a fully simulated experience — and augmented reality —  the art of overlaying simulation onto a real world environment — are  becoming increasingly utilized within the business and school setting,  these technologies are still very much in their early days, and many  apps that are being developed are designed exclusively for a single  platform or a single usage. This introduces a problem for businesses and  schools who want to engage with audiences who are using the  ever-growing selection of AR and VR devices available on the market.
A  further obstacle that has shown to be standing in the way of AR and VR  content success is the need for businesses and educational content  creators/publishers to utilise an in-house or outsourced development  team to change their content. Fectar directly addresses this concern  with a CMS, Fectar Studio, which can be managed without any technical  skills. Designed by a team of multiple award-winning developers,  creatives, and serial entrepreneurs, the simple system can be used  easily by anyone.
Fectar  Studio is already being widely adopted within the education, media and  design, manufacturing, retail, and real estate sectors, with many other  industries showing interest in the unique CMS and app. The Fectar team  is currently offering free weekly online courses for content creators  across all industries, providing them with the knowledge they need to  get started with the CMS.
Businesses  can now apply for a free 14 day trial of Fectar Studio through the  website. You can download the free Fectar app to view more than 100  different free use cases created by partners. Content creators can  register interest for becoming part of the global partner network.
To find out more about Fectar and Fectar Studio, visit <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=84Em28S1K9SvtzcUtu04EtgdLxQNvmAf9sBzq7iGlMU-3D_BJkGAKsGgbHh2-2BIfs195dXmFVeDYX-2FZKM9gkPeb7NkTBYdnfNsOBRhdLBhqDWMdaBX0NwYmdr73k2k6eieHVauB8oV3XC3u4omN-2BIaLS5xF-2FyfD9a-2FZzrDjkq9TfLB7S5z2HT43TqvpJjVUrjIESShPPQNwHlEB7pYK76FWcUwLn4E-2Bv30BI4lLfdYZzKckSpJfJZt4w6zr6qiQeqVG1olixpJuvjIYjohoJ-2BOY-2BRiKN5YKH-2BAtU-2FL-2B4eRxRVgcN225UBF2NaZ1Vu2MIVVgebbutMCJG4EVnNnSQtXQr5b-2BCU5bPGzUQ1aLaa4MsqVA4XZvCqiuraIWzHaA-2F5BwZGwbNEwAjR-2Bte0xYHgS2iDXU-3D">www.Fectar.com</a>

Cross Platform CMS for AR and VR ‘Game Changer’ for Future of Content

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Up until the oculus Go came onto the market, I've never felt the need to get into the VR scene. I always felt like the cost was too prohibitive and the technology was too new.With the introduction of entry level headsets such as the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.oculus.com/go/">oculus Go</a>, this barrier to entry is now gone and I'm now diving in head first so expect to see new VR related content in addition to the usual stuff. Today, I'm going to offer up my oculus Go review and share my thoughts on this inexpensive VR solution.The price point on the oculus Go is just shy of $300 at the time of this review (around $270 Canadian) and is a reasonable price point in my mind. It's a good spot to be in and is reasonably affordable by the average person looking to get into VR.It certainly is far less expensive than any other option out there (aside from those junky VR sets you see floating around). There are plenty of poor vr headsets out there from tons of brands that I've never heard of and most of them end up donated to thrift stores. I know because I've seen tons of them there.<h2>The Headset</h2>The headset that comes with the oculus Go is comfortable and fits nicely. It has two side velcro adjustments and one top one so that you can modify it to fit comfortable.<img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-review-the-headset-e1562534092694_lbsqch.jpg" />oculus Go Review – The Headset<h3>Eyeglass Spacer</h3>It also has an eye glass spacer that pushes the lenses out a bit further so that you can comfortable fit it on with eyeglasses.<img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-eyeglass-spacer.jpg" />oculus Go eyeglass spacerHere's a look at the three pieces separately; the headset, the eyeglass spacer and the foam shield.<img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-headset-components.jpg" />oculus Go – Headset components<h3>Comfort</h3>While it was a bit uncomfortable and awkward at first to put on.. once I adjusted the straps and figured out an easier way to put it on (put the lenses on first and then pull the straps over my head) I was good to go.The one thing I did notice is that I was able to see light through the nose area as it doesn't seal fully over the bridge of the nose. I've read other reviews that state this as well so just be prepared for it. I didn't find that it took away from the experience but it may be annoying to some.<img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-review-the-headset-lenses.jpg" />oculus Go review – The Headset Lenses<h3>The Components</h3><img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-review-the-headset-e1562534092694_lbsqch.jpg" />The power button is the center top button shown in the picture above and is (obviously) used to turn the power on and off. The volume rocker is located to the left of the power button and is easy to reach when wearing the headset.Along with the typical VR component of the goggles, the headset has an integrated microphone which allows you to voice chat with friends and other players in multiplayer games (of which there are quite a few).The headset, in my testing, lasted about 1 1/2 – 2 hours per charge and it took on average about the same amount of time to charge. Typically, it was good to go in about 1 1/2 hours.<h2>The Controller</h2>The system also comes with a single controller used to navigate within your virtual world.<img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-the-controller.jpg" />oculus Go – The ControllerThe Controller has three buttons and a circular touch surface which can be used to navigate the menus and games.The bottom button is emblazoned with the oculus logo and is the equivalent of a home button. It will bring you back to the home menu and reorient yourself within a game. Above this, there is a back button and above that, the circular touch surface.You'll also note the trigger button which is used to make selections, fire weapons in game and more.It's light and easy to hold and comes with a wrist strap. It's a motion controller so moving your hand back and forth will translate similar to how a Wii remote would work on the Nintendo Wii (if you are familiar with it). The controller uses a single battery (included) to power it.<img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-controller-battery-compartment.jpg" />oculus Go – Controller Battery Compartment<h2>The oculus Interface</h2>The interface once you put on the headset is easy to navigate and use. There's a settings panel at the bottom of the screen and a selection of icons and thumbnails on the screen above.<img src="https://cmscritic.com/ms-content/uploads/2023/08/oculus-go-the-interface.jpg" />oculus Go – The InterfaceTo navigate, you simply use the handheld controller to point and click on the individual items within the interface. to scroll up and down, you slide your finger on the touchpad of the controller.Under Sharing, you have the option (as you can see above) to share content to Facebook (obviously, since they own oculus) as well as to Cast your screen to a phone or TV so that others can watch you play. You can even record videos and Go Live from the sharing menu.Under People, you can add friends, remove friends and similar activities. Within the main tab, Navigate, you can browse the store, your library, your gallery and more.Battery life is depicted in the top right of your panel for both the controller and the headset.<h2>oculus Go Review – My Conclusion</h2>In my day or two owning this, I've enjoyed it thoroughly. The library of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.oculus.com/experiences/go">oculus Go Games and Apps</a> that are available is quite extensive. There's everything from apps like Netflix and YouTube to Games such as Drop Dead (super fun zombie shooter) and Deer Hunter VR make it a great budget VR console. I highly recommend picking one up and if you do, let me know.

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