Magazine - XPLR: MEDIA

05.06.25 XR

Virtual Stages, Real Interactions: The VR Theater “Ekklesia”

When it comes to digital theater, hardly anyone can fool the Staatstheater Augsburg. With the VR game “Ekklesia”, the theater's digital division mixes elements of theater, radio plays and gaming. A self-experiment.

07.05.25 XR

“Cityflow": On the trail of Loomit with the Apple Vision Pro

As part of DOK.fest 2025, three Munich filmmakers are celebrating their premiere: “Cityflow - Loomits Munich” is the first VR documentary in 16K for the Apple Vision Pro in Europe. What it's about and what makes the project so special.

25.03.25 XR

Digital Minister Fabian Mehring: “Bavaria Is Home to XR Success Stories”

Extended Reality (XR) is more than just hype: Bavaria's Digital Minister Dr. Fabian Mehring explains in an interview why XR and AI together form the “sound of the future” and how Bavaria is driving the international success of XR developments.

20.03.25 Games, Medienbranche, XR

From Art to Gaming: This Is The Creative XR Scene In Bavaria

The Bavarian XR scene impresses with its diversity and innovative strength. A selection of ten projects from the fields of art, games and culture provides an insight into how XR is redefining entertainment and cultural experiences.

12.03.25 AI, Journalism, Social Media, TV & Streaming, XR

Servus y'all: Strong Bavarian Media Presence at SXSW 2025

XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria also brought Bavarian companies and projects from the media industry to the SXSW tech conference in Texas in 2025. Special highlight: Bavaria's beat conquered Austin.

25.02.25 AI, Design, XR

DJ App in XR: How Algoriddim Sets Standards on the Vision Pro

With over 70 million downloads of its djay app, the Munich-based company Algoriddim is one of the most successful developers for Apple platforms. Algoriddim released the XR version of the app to coincide with the launch of Vision Pro. Company boss Karim Morsy in an interview.

18.02.25 AI, Marketing, XR

Industrial Metaverse: How Siemens Is Redefining The Future of Industry

Siemens is focusing on the industrial metaverse: XR, digital twins and AI are being used in the Erlangen showcase factory. Siemens expert Dr. Stefan Krug reveals how these technologies are changing industry for the long term.

23.09.24 AI, XR

Six AI Companies From Bavaria: It's all about Artificial Intelligence

Even though generative AI is still a new discipline, many innovative minds have already mastered its use. Young companies and start-ups from the Bavarian media landscape are using artificial intelligence in creative and diverse ways. These names are worth knowing.

19.09.24 Film, Games, XR

K5 Factory: From Film Production to the Metaverse

The K5 Media Group from Munich has been shaping the film scene for 30 years and is now focusing on XR applications. An interview with Managing Director Oliver Simon.