Firefox Reality was a solution designed to help users browse in virtual or mixed reality, with solutions for Viveport, Oculus, Pico, or Hololens. It is an open source solution. The project was discontinued by Firefox, and is no longer available for general use.
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Gather
Score8.6 out of 10
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Gather is a web-based video call platform, building virtual spaces for people to live and interact more effectively online. They combine video-calling with a 2D map, letting you walk around and talk to the other people right next to you. Their creation tools allow you to make custom, interactive spaces.
Especially in the university context, Firefox Reality has a particularly high utility value as an open-source application. Wherever content is not only conveyed in 2D but also in 3D, Firefox Reality is a safe and powerful browser that can be used on all common VR glasses. The low administration effort and the clear interface provide both teachers and learners with great value.
Gather is best used as a company hub and a place to get a sense of fellow staff members' activity. It lets staff express themselves with their own space. It's also great for impromptu or quick meetings. Gather does not replace more serious meeting tools like Zoom or Google Meet. It's had a difficult transition to its version 2 with missing features, but they are working on it and improving quickly. Some staff may not enjoy the video game look or having to show up in the app.
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A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
Overall, it's great to use. There is a slight learning curve for staff who are unfamiliar with video game mechanics (Moving around a virtual world, managing their view), but most learned very quickly. Meetings generally just work and are quick to connect; however, video quality is often lower than in other conferencing apps.
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Firefox Reality is convincing precisely because of the open source code. This also opens up the possibility for students to independently comprehend all aspects of the program in the code and thus learn a mature approach to the technology. Comparable products cannot offer this added value, which is particularly important in a university context.
Pretty easy to use. This is the ONE criterion I go by when ai try a new app. Some participants had some problems using the app in the first few minutes but after this, they really enjoyed the tool. Compared with the other interactive app I used, the learning curve was very short. So overall, Gather Town is one of the app I got back to.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
