PICO has rolled out its OS 5.13.0 update meant to elevate the PICO 4 and PICO 4 Ultra VR experience. This update introduces AI-powered environments, gesture-only interaction, and customizable panoramic workspaces. For VR enthusiasts in Malaysia — where PICO is gaining notable traction as a Meta Quest alternative — this update could make the PICO 4 Ultra an even sweeter deal to get over other VR sets.
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Key Features For OS 5.13.0 Update
- Updates:
Understanding that most VR headsets can limit workspace layouts, this update will offer flexibility for productivity users with a few features that expand the VR's field of vision.
With the Panoramic Screen, your workspace will get more flexibility as you will be able to adjust window distance and position freely inside VR, tailoring layouts for gaming, working, or watching videos. This also boosts multitasking efficiency, especially for those who use VR for work or creative tasks.
Another update to come is being able to turn 2D into immersive spatial photos. Converting 2D photos with batch conversion support, images are then enhanced with multi-frame noise reduction technology to produce high-quality images, enhancing the overall visual experience.
Users can also view spatial photos captured with the iPhone 16 for instant access.
Also bringing into this update is enhanced motion tracking with an updated algorithm that improves stability when users are sitting or lying down. This particular feature update will increase the frequency of full-body motion capture data, resulting in more accurate, fluid and natural representation of complex movements — especially in relaxed postures.
Finally, the OS 5.13.0 for developers introduces new performance debugging tools within the developer options. These tools allow fine-tuning of multiple parameters for individual XR applications, empowering creators to optimize performance and deliver better VR content.
- New:
This update will see a new gesture-only mode introduced. It will enable a controller-free experience for heightened immersion. Additionally, the control center now includes an interaction module that suggests gesture correction for conflicts, reducing errors and ensuring smoother operation.
Another new addition from this update are two new stylistic scenes joining the AI virtual scenes collection, available free of charge for a limited time. Created using advanced AI technology, these scenes offer deeply immersive environments for users to explore, socialize, or unwind.
- Optimizations:
The update will also come with several improvements such as enhanced image quality in low-light conditions for better nighttime visuals. Frame interpolation capabilities have been added to ensure smoother playback during fast-paced scenes, while the video player now supports virtual viewing scenes, creating a theater-like experience for video content.
With the release of OS 5.13.0, PICO encourages all users of PICO 4 Ultra and PICO 4 to update their headsets to explore these exciting new features and optimizations for heightened experience and exploration of possibilities.
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