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    Neo cites fierce competition for $500k in prizes at its business incubation Polaris Launchpad Hackathon, submittals due on May 9.




[Singapore, April 26, 2022] – Following the judge panel awarding multiplier rewards to early bird teams competing in Neo’s Polaris Launchpad Hackathon phase, interest in the event has climbed, with over 400 developers already joining to launch their projects on Neo’s N3 across Metaverse and NFTs, DeFi, DAOs, and more. 



In Neo’s first Launchpad Hackathon of 2022,  it seeks to find unique talent and foster business ideas to enrich Neo’s N3 ecosystem, draw more end-users to Neo, and increase the NEO token utility. The teams compete not just for $500k in prizes but also for ongoing business incubation support and the potential to tap into $200m in Neo’s EcoBoost grant resources.



“Our first Launchpad Hackathon of the year is already proving to be far beyond my initial expectations. I am thrilled to see so many talented, creative developers seeking to launch their businesses on Neo’s N3. Being close to all participating teams, I get to see them develop and grow as Web3 leaders. I’m bullish about their potential and am eager to see what the next couple of years will bring, not just for Neo but for the entire crypto space. With so much talent and potential emerging, I see a very bright future ahead for our industry,” said John Wang, Head of Neo Eco-Growth and one of Launchpad’s community mentors.



A hackathon like no other



With Polaris Launchpad, unlike most hackathons, Neo is going far beyond simply rewarding developers for improving and debugging their protocol. The Polaris Launchpad aims to be the North Star leading developers in bringing ideas into life and giving their projects a home within the Neo’s N3 ecosystem. Neo’s N3 is like no other protocol–interoperable with numerous programming languages it offers a choice between C#, Python, Java, and Go and is ready to implement dApp solutions such as Neo native oracles or decentralized file storage. 



When asked why Neo is investing so many resources into supporting and putting out training opportunities for Polaris Launchpad’s participants, John deVadoss, President of Neo Global Development Enterprise answered, “We’re looking for developers who have the drive, creativity, and passion to establish their businesses within our N3 ecosystem. They can build their smart contracts on Neo in the programming languages they know best, and we’re offering workshops and community mentors’ support to give their projects a level playing field, regardless of how advanced their team’s technical skills are. Having a unique idea and understanding the space comes first.”



Neo’s community gets a vote as well



As Neo N3 is a community-governed and community-driven ecosystem, Neo’s community naturally gets a vote to support any of the submitted hackathon projects, whether or not they qualify for a Grand Prize or Excellence Award. On June 8, Polaris Launchpad moves into the final phase of the hackathon, Polaris Plus. 



Here, Neo’s community will get to decide the winners. As the heart and soul of Neo, it is key for the Neo community to have a voice in supporting the projects that NEO token holders want to see and interact with within the ecosystem. NEO token holders will be able to use their funds and vote for their favorite projects. Neo will then match the community votes through quadratic means, amplifying the voice of the community.



About the Neo Launchpad Hackathon Series



The Neo Launchpad hackathon series is built to help developers succeed with Web3 and foster the ongoing expansion of a thriving ecosystem built on the Neo N3 blockchain. Neo Frontier Launchpad, the first Neo hackathon on Neo N3, took place in 2021, attracting more than 700 participants and 95 teams. 



It resulted in 11 winning projects–all of which received post-hackathon incubation support and are now building on Neo N3. The event gave birth to up-and-coming DeFi, crowdfunding, NFT-centric, and other innovative projects such as Humswap, ToTheMoon, Rentfuse, Lyrebird Finance, and more.



Neo Polaris Launchpad now takes the hackathon series to the next level with an expanded prize pool and opportunities for post-hackathon business incubation support through Neo’s USD 200m EcoBoost program. 



About Neo



Neo is an open-source, community-driven blockchain platform established in 2014. It is the most feature-complete blockchain platform for building decentralized applications. Neo enables developers to digitize and automate asset management through smart contracts. Neo also provides powerful native infrastructures such as decentralized storage, oracles, and domain name service, providing a foundation for the next-generation internet. 



For any media inquiries to Neo, please contact krystyna.kozak@eakdigital.comTelegram: @krystynakozak
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More Than 400 Developers Joined Neo’s Polaris Launchpad Hackathon

This week Pico announced the Neo 3 Link is launching to European consumers. It’s essentially the first real Quest 2 competitor, and the specifications are remarkably similar.

The Specs
Quest 2 and Neo 3 Link have the same chip, the same amount of RAM, the same resolution, the same type of display, and the same lens separation control mechanism. Both have four tracking cameras mounted in identical positions.
Here’s how they both compare to HTC’s Vive Focus 3 on a spec sheet:




Quest 2
Neo 3 Link
Vive Focus 3


Display per eye
 1832×1920 LCD
1832×1920 LCD
2448×2448 LCD


Refresh Rate
60 Hz / 72 Hz / 80 Hz
/ 90 Hz / 120 Hz
90 Hz
90 Hz


Lens Separation
3-Stage (58mm / 63mm / 68mm)
3-Stage (58mm / 63mm / 69mm)
Granular 58mm-70mm


Chip
Snapdragon XR2
Snapdragon XR2
Snapdragon XR2


RAM
6 GB
6 GB
8 GB


Cameras
4
4
4


Hand Tracking
Yes
No
Yes


Price & Storage
€349 (128 GB)
€449 (256 GB)
€449
(256 GB)
€1404*
(128 GB + microSD)



* includes 2 year business license, extended warranty, and support
The Differences
Storage Pricing
Quest 2 is available in two models, one with 128 GB of storage for €349 and another with 256 GB of storage for €449.
Neo 3 Link only comes in one model: 256 GB for the same €449 price as a 256 GB Quest 2.
Weight Balance & Included Strap
While Neo 3 Link is priced the same as the €449 Quest 2, that doesn’t mean they offer the same hardware value out of the box.




 
Quest 2 comes with a soft strap which doesn’t offer any counterbalance to the headset’s front-heavy weight. Meta will sell you an “Elite Strap” accessory for €49, or an Elite Strap with an extra battery built in for €109.

Neo 3 Link comes with this “elite” style of strap, and the battery is built into the rear. This gives it superior weight balance, and therefore comfort, without any extra costs.
Wired PC VR Connection
Neo 3 Link and Quest 2 are both standalone (essentially VR consoles) but also support PC-based VR if you have a gaming PC, letting you play the VR content on Steam and elsewhere.
Both headsets let you do this wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi network. But Wi-Fi has considerably less bandwidth than display cables meaning the video stream has to be compressed, reducing the quality and adding a small amount of latency. Further, problems like network congestion and signal degradation can cause stutters and hitches.
Both headsets also support wired PC VR – but Pico Neo 3 Link’s unique feature is how its connection differs from Quest’s.

Quest’s wired PC VR support works via USB. This avoids the problems of wireless but it’s still a compressed video stream, since even USB 3.0 has considerably less bandwidth than display cables. It also can introduce new issues, as not all motherboard USB controllers can handle this kind of use case.
Pico Neo 3 Link’s wired PC VR mode uses DisplayPort, with a 5 meter cable included in the box. Just like PC-only headsets such as Valve’s Index this delivers an uncompressed video stream with no extra latency and no USB issues. The Neo 3 is both a standalone headset and a “real” PC VR headset, in one product.
Controller-Free Hand Tracking
Both headsets have extremely similar controllers; with a thumbstick, two buttons, index trigger, grip trigger, and menu button, tracked by a ring with infrared LEDs under the IR-transparent plastic.
But Quest 2 also supports controller-free hand tracking. In games such as Hand Physics Lab, ForeVR Darts, Unplugged, Cubism, Waltz of the Wizard and Vacation Simulator you don’t need to pick up controllers at all.

The hand tracking quality isn’t perfect, but it’s a unique experience that lets you use the full dexterity of your fingers instead of being restricted to buttons, triggers, and sticks. And in social VR it can let you express yourself in new ways.
Max Refresh Rate
Pico Neo 3 Link’s display refresh rate is 90 Hz, meaning 90 frames per second are displayed.
Quest 2 gives developers five choices of refresh rate: 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, and 120 Hz. On the Quest Store and App Lab, 60 Hz is only allowed for 360 degree video content, not apps, virtual environments or games.
That 120 Hz mode isn’t practical for most games to reach as it only gives 8 milliseconds for each frame to be rendered. But titles like Eleven Table Tennis use it to give extra responsiveness and lower latency than is possible on Pico or HTC standalones.


What's the actual difference between the Pico Neo 3 Link and Meta's Quest 2?

Read our specs comparison here:

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Pico Neo 3 Link vs Quest 2 Specs: What’s The Difference?


Pico Interactive’s consumer-ready standalone VR headset could pose a serious threat to the Meta Quest 2



During the 2022 Laval Virtual event in France earlier today, Pico Interactive, a VR hardware manufacturer based out of Beijing, China, announced that its latest VR device, the Pico Neo 3 Link, will be available for consumer purchase in Europe in the near future. Similar to the Pico Neo 3, the Neo 3 Link is a standalone VR headset, meaning no PC is required in order to play. 



That said, you can pair the device with a PC via built-in WiFi 6 streaming or a standard DisplayPort cable to access PC VR content through SteamVR. For those without a PC, the Pico Store will offer a variety of standalone content accessible directly from the headset. According to Pico, the store already features over 200 games and apps, including popular titles such as SUPERHOT VR, Walkabout Mini Golf, Demeo, and After the Fall just to name a few. 







If this sounds a little familiar, that’s only because it is. Based on the information provided, the Pico Neo 3 Link will offer a similar experience to that of the Meta Quest 2, which is, without doubt, the most popular standalone VR device currently on the market. In 2019, Meta (formerly Facebook) launched the official Link beta, allowing Quest users to connect their headset to a VR-ready PC via a USB-C cable to access PC VR content. Last year the company took it a step further with Air Link, allowing users to stream PC VR content wirelessly to their Quest headsets.



Since then the Meta Quest 2 has found itself largely unchallenged as competing VR manufacturers continue to focus their attention on streamlined VR glasses and mixed reality devices. By expanding past the Asian market to Europe, Pico Interactive has the unique opportunity to compete with Meta in the standalone VR space. 







“In Asia, Pico is already the leading provider of consumer VR headsets in China and will bring the beta program to new markets such as Japan and Korea,” said the company in an official press release. “Pico will target VR fans and gamers with its new Link headset; users will participate in a unique beta program where feedback informs future product development.”



The Pico Neo 3 Link will be available for €450 in “limited quantities” in France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands this coming May followed by the UK (£399) and Italy in June. Pre-orders will begin on April 15th. For more information on the specs visit here.



Image Credit: Pico Interactive
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Pico Interactive&#8217;s consumer-ready standalone VR headset could pose a serious threat to the Meta Quest 2 During the 2022 Laval Virtual event in France earlier today, Pico Interactive, a VR hardware manufacturer based out of Beijing, China, announced that its latest VR device, the Pico Neo 3 ...

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The Pico Neo 3 Link VR Headset Could Rival The Quest 2 In Europe

Pico Interactive primarily targets enterprise users outside of China, however now the company says it’s taking a step into European consumer markets soon. And surprisingly, its new Neo 3 variant is priced to be competitive with Meta Quest 2.

Called Neo 3 Link, the headset is aiming to straddle the PC VR and standalone headset segments by offering built-in PC streaming over either Wi-Fi 6, or tethered DisplayPort connection. It’s ostensibly the same hardware as the Pico Neo 3 Pro, albeit targeted at consumers.
For now, the company is pitching the headset as a kind of consumer beta, asking early adopters in Europe to help them improve the Pico Store, payment system, social… everything a company needs to compete with Meta in the realm of consumer standalone VR.
Image courtesy Pico Interactive
Pico says it’s launching pre-orders for Neo Link 3 starting April 15th in a number of European countries—coming first to Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands, priced at €450. Pre-orders end May 23rd.
Neo 3 Link is also coming to the UK starting in June at £400, with other European markets added at monthly intervals. That’s exact price parity with an equally equipped Meta Quest 2.

“In Asia, Pico is already the leading provider of consumer VR headsets in China and will bring the beta program to new markets such as Japan and Korea. Pico will target VR fans and gamers with its new Link headset; users will participate in a unique beta program where feedback informs future product development,” Pico says in a press statement.
In addition to being able to play SteamVR titles over Wi-Fi 6 or tethered DisplayPort, the company says its native standalone Pico Store features over 200 VR apps such as SUPERHOT VR, Puzzling Places, After the Fall, Walkabout Mini Golf, Elven Table Tennis, and Demeo.
Pico Neo 3 Link Specs

Display: 5.5-inch SFR TFT at 3,664 x 1,920 (773 PPI), refresh rate of up to 90Hz
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
Memory: 6GB RAM
Storage: 256GB
Connection: Wi-Fi 6, DisplayPort (DP Link cable included)
Sensors: 4 room-scale 6DOF sensors
Controllers: standard ‘Touch’ button layout, optically tracked
Hygiene: replaceable PU face pad with antifouling coating

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Pico Interactive primarily targets enterprise users outside of China, however now the company says it&#8217;s taking a step into European consumer markets soon. And surprisingly, its new Neo 3 variant is priced to be competitive with Meta Quest 2. Called Neo 3 Link, the headset is aiming to stra...

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Pico Neo 3 Link is a Standalone Hoping to Compete with Quest 2 in Europe

Pico just announced the Neo 3 Link launching to European consumers, but already it’s teasing a new headset.
The ByteDance owned company is describing the Neo 3 Link consumer launch as a “beta program”, asking buyers to provide “feedback on upgrades to the Pico Store, Pico user account, payment, social, and other services”.
Just before the launch livestream ended, Pico Europe General Manager Leland Hedges teased an Apple style “one more thing”, saying “I don’t think anyone’s done this before”:
“Everyone who participates in the beta program, should there be another product that comes from Pico within the next 12 months, they will be eligible for this discount.”

The Neo 3 Link is actually the same hardware as the Neo 3 Pro which Pico has been selling to businesses since May last year. This 35% discount offer seems to strongly hint that Pico has been working on a new headset since then, which it seemingly plans to launch within the next 12 months.
There is an interesting disclaimer here – “Subject to beta program success”. That suggests Pico will be watching to see whether European consumers really adopt the Neo 3 Link at scale, or continue to stick with Meta’s almost identical Quest 2 instead.
Meta plans to launch its “Project Cambria” headset later this year, but that’s described as “a higher end of the price spectrum” new product line, not Quest 3. Further, as recently as December Meta’s “Consulting CTO” John Carmack said “Quest 2 will have a long life”. If Pico really is able to launch a new headset within 12 months, could it end up beating Meta to the next generation of mainstream standalone VR?


Pico says it will give Neo 3 Link buyers a 35% discount should it launch a new headset "within 12 months".

Is this a Neo 4 hint?

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