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This article delves into the concept of virtual reality as a means to reconstruct society and governance, challenging traditional systems and offering new possibilities. It examines philosophical questions and technical advancements, envisioning a future where virtual worlds become indistinguishable from reality.

The battle between Meta and Apple in the VR market heats up as both companies compete for dominance. While Meta's Quest3 offers a deeper library of content and greater value, Apple's Vision Pro aims to leverage its vast ecosystem to capture a mainstream audience. With contrasting approaches and innovative features, the clash between these VR giants promises to shape the future of immersive technology.

Full body tracking (FBT) for VR: FBT tracks body movements and maps them to an avatar. It improves immersion and expression in VR. Three FBT approaches: Lighthouse-based tracking: accurate, expensive, needs base stations. IMU tracking: cheap, wireless, drifts easily. FBE: simplest, not true FBT, limited accuracy. FBT market trends: Lighthouse-based tracking is dominant, but costly. IMU tracking is rising, with open-source projects like SlimeVR....