{"id":11641,"date":"2024-04-08T18:11:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T06:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinetics.co.nz\/?p=11641"},"modified":"2024-04-08T18:11:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T06:11:42","slug":"experience-virtual-reality-today-available-now-in-your-microsoft-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/?p=11641","title":{"rendered":"Experience Virtual Reality today &#8211;\u00a0 available NOW in your Microsoft Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>A curious little update appeared in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/span> recently, with very little fanfare.\u00a0 Have you noticed the \u201c3D Immersive Experience\u201d ?<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>It\u2019s called \u201cMicrosoft Mesh\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It seems this is available through a range of interfaces, but the one we are interested in is Teams, where it works from your PC without any fancy gear, provided your PC is powerful enough.<\/p>\n<p>Other tools that operate Mesh include HoloLens 2, a wearable device that lets you see and interact with holograms in your physical space, VR headsets, such as Oculus Quest 2, that immerse you in a virtual world, Smartphones and tablets, that let you view and join mixed reality sessions through a 2D screens and PCs.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Mesh is a new platform that enables immersive and realistic interactions with people and content across different locations and devices. With Microsoft Mesh, you can join mixed reality meetings, share 3D models, co-create and edit documents, and more. Microsoft Mesh uses cloud-based AI and spatial anchors to create a sense of presence and connection, as if you were in the same room with others.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MeshWelcome.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MeshWelcome&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How to access Microsoft Mesh?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>This article is about using it with Teams.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Firstly, be aware at that at this time, this only works in Teams meetings. i.e. it is not available in a video call.<\/p>\n<p>Once you are in the meeting, open the \u2018view\u2019 menu and select the option for a \u2018Immersive Space (3D).\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Next, set up your avatar. 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We could easily share content and see it, as normal. Audio was great in the environment, but it was compromised in a mixed environment of some \u20183d\u2019 users and some regular users.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it\u2019s a bit of a gimmick. Personally, I like to see the people I\u2019m talking to. Avatars don\u2019t have the same reaction \u2013 you can\u2019t see the person nodding or smiling or any other natural reactions. <br \/>But it is an interesting experience and would allow you to explore an environment together. I can see applications for it, for example showing a building concept or a destination,<\/p>\n<h2>More info\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insider.microsoft365.com\/en-us\/blog\/microsoft-mesh-a-new-way-to-connect?ocid=usoc_TWITTER_M365_spl100005452307101\">Microsoft Mesh: A new way to connect (microsoft365.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A curious little update appeared in Microsoft Teams recently, with very little fanfare.\u00a0 Have you noticed the \u201c3D Immersive Experience\u201d ? 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