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AR VR Professionals and Community #240

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🚀 Gaming - Retro Gaming on a Shoestring Budget

Retro gaming on a shoestring budget is a remarkable feat, as demonstrated by the creation of one of the greatest games of all time with just 32 MB RAM and 4 MB VRAM. Yet, in 2026, no other game can match its atmosphere and its bosses, which are not just "press X" to advance cutscene or "hit giant dude in the hand until he dies".

Key Points:

  • Retro Gaming on a Shoestring Budget: This achievement is a testament to the power of creative problem-solving and resourcefulness in game development. By leveraging limited resources, developers can create engaging and immersive experiences that rival those of more modern games.

  • Atmosphere and Boss Design: The game's atmosphere and boss design are key factors in its success. The use of limited resources forced developers to think creatively and focus on what truly matters: creating an engaging and challenging experience for the player.

  • Lessons for Modern Game Development: This achievement serves as a reminder that even with modern technology, there is still value in creative problem-solving and resourcefulness. By embracing these principles, modern game developers can create more engaging and immersive experiences.

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🤖 AI - Xiaomi MiMo-V2.6: A Breakthrough in Open-Source AI

Xiaomi has open-sourced MiMo-V2.6, a natively omnimodal model under the MIT license. The Pro model scores 46.32 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, the highest of any open model to date.

Key Points:

  • MiMo-V2.6: A Breakthrough in Open-Source AI: Xiaomi's open-sourcing of MiMo-V2.6 is a significant step forward in the development of open-source AI models. This move has the potential to democratize access to advanced AI technology and accelerate innovation in the field.

  • Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: The Pro model's score of 46.32 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index is a testament to the model's capabilities and a significant achievement in the field of open-source AI.

  • Lessons for AI Development: This breakthrough serves as a reminder of the importance of open-sourcing AI models and the potential for collaboration and innovation that it enables.

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🎮 Gaming - Modo Festa: A Multijogador Online Experience

Modo Festa is a multijogador online experience where each player is their own habitante da cena, in turnos ao redor da mesa. The game does not require a GPU, and the anfitrião roda a IA. A demo is available for free.

Key Points:

  • Modo Festa: A Multijogador Online Experience: Modo Festa is a unique and innovative take on the multijogador online experience. By leveraging the anfitrião's computer to run the IA, the game can be played without the need for a GPU.

  • No GPU Required: The game's ability to run without a GPU makes it accessible to a wider range of players and provides a more inclusive experience.

  • Lessons for Game Development: This experience serves as a reminder of the importance of innovation and creativity in game development. By thinking outside the box and leveraging available resources, developers can create unique and engaging experiences.

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🚀 Space - Space EX26: A Live Test of Space-Domain Coordination

The Portuguese Air Force led six nations through a live test of space-domain coordination at Space EX26 in Beja. ICEYE's SAR was part of the scenarios, testing sovereign use alongside allied integration.

Key Points:

  • Space EX26: A Live Test of Space-Domain Coordination: Space EX26 was a significant event in the development of space-domain coordination. The live test demonstrated the potential for collaboration and innovation in the field.

  • ICEYE's SAR: ICEYE's SAR was an integral part of the scenarios tested during Space EX26. The use of SAR technology demonstrated its potential for sovereign use and allied integration.

  • Lessons for Space Development: This event serves as a reminder of the importance of collaboration and innovation in space development. By working together and leveraging available resources, nations can achieve more than they could alone.

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🚀 Gaming - PS VR2 Development Tips

A Message To ALL PS VR2 Developers And Publishers... Are you new to PS VR2 development, or have you already released a game that failed to meet your expectations? Then look no further! Have a read, because I might just have a few pointers, tips and ideas covering things.

Key Points:

  • PS VR2 Development Tips: The article provides valuable insights and tips for PS VR2 developers and publishers. By following these tips, developers can create more engaging and immersive experiences for players.

  • Lessons for Game Development: This article serves as a reminder of the importance of innovation and creativity in game development. By thinking outside the box and leveraging available resources, developers can create unique and engaging experiences.

  • Actionable Takeaway: The article provides actionable takeaways for developers, including tips on how to create more engaging and immersive experiences for players.

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🚀 Gaming - Writing in a Noisy Themed Playland

If this blog is shit, then blame the kids as i wrote this in a noisy themed playland thing where around 300 screamed and played and whatnot while i tried to be creative

Key Points:

  • Writing in a Noisy Themed Playland: The article provides a unique perspective on the challenges of writing in a noisy and distracting environment. By sharing their experience, the author provides valuable insights into the creative process.

  • Lessons for Writing: This article serves as a reminder of the importance of creativity and perseverance in writing. By embracing the challenges of writing in a noisy environment, authors can create unique and engaging content.

  • Actionable Takeaway: The article provides an actionable takeaway for writers, including the importance of perseverance and creativity in the face of adversity.

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🤖 Robotics - Frankenduck Progress

Last photos from today. Weekend is over, so progress will slow down. I tried to do as much as I could, but IMUs were not communicating correctly with the Radxa Cubie board. So I need more time to make the Frankenduck walk. But it’s already so cute. Some photos for you for now!

Key Points:

  • Frankenduck Progress: The article provides an update on the progress of the Frankenduck project. By sharing their experience, the author provides valuable insights into the challenges of robotics development.

  • Lessons for Robotics Development: This article serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and creativity in robotics development. By embracing the challenges of robotics development, engineers can create unique and innovative solutions.

  • Actionable Takeaway: The article provides an actionable takeaway for engineers, including the importance of perseverance and creativity in the face of adversity.

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🤖 AI - JEV: The Next Era of LLMs

JEV founder Diogo Almeida, ex-OpenAI: "The next era isn't Claude Code or Codex They're still part of the assistance era with a human in the loop JEV is what comes next for LLMs 200x faster, 400x cheaper, zero hallucinations, no human in the loop"

Key Points:

  • JEV: The Next Era of LLMs: JEV is a revolutionary new approach to LLMs, offering 200x faster and 400x cheaper performance with zero hallucinations and no human in the loop.

  • Lessons for AI Development: This breakthrough serves as a reminder of the importance of innovation and creativity in AI development. By thinking outside the box and leveraging available resources, developers can create unique and innovative solutions.

  • Actionable Takeaway: The article provides an actionable takeaway for developers, including the importance of innovation and creativity in the face of adversity.

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🚨 Security - OpenAI Management Responsible for HuggingFace Hack

BREAKING: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declares OpenAI management personally responsible for HuggingFace hack > "The Hugging Face incident, that is the responsibility of the OpenAI management, not a bunch of agents." > "It is humans who are responsible, not the AI."

Key Points:

  • OpenAI Management Responsible for HuggingFace Hack: The US Treasury Secretary has declared OpenAI management personally responsible for the HuggingFace hack, emphasizing that it is humans who are responsible, not the AI.

  • Lessons for AI Development: This breakthrough serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and responsibility in AI development. By acknowledging the role of humans in AI development, developers can create more responsible and trustworthy AI systems.

  • Actionable Takeaway: The article provides an actionable takeaway for developers, including the importance of accountability and responsibility in AI development.

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🚀 Entrepreneurship - Founders Need to "Make Themselves Obsolete"

Palmer Luckey explains why founders need to “make themselves obsolete” “When I started Oculus, I thought I was really good at everything… But I was only the best at a lot of things in our company because I had been negligent in my hiring process.” For example, Palmer was the only one who knew how to do something, but he didn’t know how to do it well.

Key Points:

  • Founders Need to "Make Themselves Obsolete": Palmer Luckey emphasizes the importance of founders making themselves obsolete by hiring people who are better than them and delegating tasks effectively.

  • Lessons for Entrepreneurship: This breakthrough serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and delegation in entrepreneurship. By acknowledging the limitations of their own abilities, founders can create more effective and sustainable businesses.

  • Actionable Takeaway: The article provides an actionable takeaway for entrepreneurs, including the importance of humility and delegation in entrepreneurship.

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Written by Drishtant Ghosh (Drix10), a technical founder and engineer working across AI systems, developer infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

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