RealityKit
Compiling .reality: The Technical Reality
Xcode runs a verified two-pass process to compile .reality files: first generating USD schemas from your Swift components, then compiling them into optimized bundles.
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Art
The Aesthetics of Immersion
Synthetic environments and traditional landscape paintings
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WWDC25 updates to Transwwdcripts & Resourwwdces
Just updated the data source to include WWDC25 contents and recompiled for Tahoe because it is nicer... Download Transwwdcripts v1.2Download Resourwwdces v1.1TranswwdcriptsIn the spirit of ASCIIwwdc, understanding that transcripts have significant benefits for accessibility and research, creates a situation in which making text versions of talks available becomes
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Guide to the latest in Spatial Computing (WWDC25)
TL;DR * Spatial computing is in a transitional phase: the technology is robust, but the market and use cases are still catching up. * Apple’s approach is methodical, not flashy: rather than chasing hype, Apple is building the infrastructure—standards, APIs, specifications, developer tools—that will power the next wave
ARKit
Light Without Boundaries
TL;DR, If you want virtual environment light gradually replacing your real-world shaded objects, use Virtual Environment Probe. Achieving visual realism for virtual elements involves many parts, but lighting stands out as particularly challenging, especially in real-time rendering for platforms like visionOS and RealityKit. Material surface behavior in response to
Accessibility
Accessibility & Innovation (intro)
In one of my most recent talks, I was asked during the Q&A session about recommendations on which approach to use to promote-advocate for accessibility within an organization. I swiftly went through the human/moral case, the legal case, and the business case, citing Apple practices, European legislation,
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Resourwwdces
1679 links, 5 categories, 10 years. That is how many resources have been shared on WWDC editions since 2014. The categories are Sample Code, Documentation Guide, Developer Forum, and Download, and all of the goodies fit within those boxes. I already partially mentioned this for WWDC24 on the 108 Related
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Transwwdcripts
In the spirit of ASCIIwwdc, understanding that transcripts have significant benefits for accessibility and research, creates a situation in which making text versions of talks available becomes an essential feature. That is basically true these days for WWDC (thanks to the behind-the-scenes contributors who helped make these things happen), but
visionOS
Diffuse reflection UV computation tool
In visionOS, there's something about docking videos in immersive environments (anchoring them like a screen in a movie theater) that makes them feel much more present and impressive. Even though this has being limited to a select few apps and the system has the control over the location,
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Dunfey Hotel
I might have gone a little overboard and accidentally created a WWDC metrics browser
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Explore the biggest updates from WWDC24 (BER)
TL;DR: A minimalistic, direct, and carefully arranged Apple get together with great attendees Some days ago, I attended an Apple event in Berlin, which left me with a great feeling. The in-person session took place in a lovely area near the museum island, which I often visit but apparently
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108 Related Documents (WWDC24)
Another significant difference from the most recent WWDC is the expanded documentation and references. DocC continues to evolve, and adoption is a strong indicator of it. Here is a list, in the same spirit as the last one, showcasing the articles mentioned by sessions, sorted by topic. 🔍Look closely at