With this new update, we hope to improve the quality of worldwide networking, bringing the scientific community even closer together and optimizing collaborative workflows. To see some of these updates in action, check out our [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biNrYoyfIMA&feature=youtu.be]product update reel[/url]. [b]Network Improvements[/b] First and foremost, we’ve made massive improvements to network performance by significantly reducing latency and improving voice transmission. Users will notice much smoother interactions when joining and leaving rooms and collaborating with peers across the globe. [b]Collaboration Features[/b] Users can now make their laser pointers visible to others. This feature can be enabled by pressing on the joystick/touchpad. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25608763/0174e8458ee69607cd98e7938c7e06f96dd8a48e.gif[/img] Working in a small room? You can now rotate virtually using your touchpad/joystick, without having to rotate your body physically. To make it easier to distinguish your collaborators, we’ve added two new avatar styles with hairdos, which you can select from the lobby settings or action menu. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25608763/f7a3786e8ec85af54d379490666519a9b0e744d2.gif[/img] Need to troubleshoot the headset, Windows OS, or Nanome audio input? We’ve added a real-time “microphone feedback” indicator on your wrist to show whether Nanome is detecting your audio source. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25608763/5009470ce1ba949a6c07986858ca9e1f1211491d.gif[/img] [b]Workflow Features[/b] As papers that cite Nanome have dramatically increased over the past year, we’ve gotten more requests to support exporting publication-friendly images. We now support exporting Transparent Background Images for Publications. Simply turn on the transparency toggle in the camera. [b]Introducing Featured Workspaces[/b] We’re introducing a new “Featured Workspaces” section, which can be found in the Load Menu. In addition to having our tutorial, which helps a new user get started with maneuvering the Nanome environment, we wanted to showcase workspaces that explored more advanced tools and featured specific structures. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25608763/b6cbdb41aa02a6d590c359531553051248ed5025.png[/img] From being immersed in the latest in silico research on COVID-19 structures to learning how to view molecular trajectories in Nanome, these featured workspaces cover a vast number of the possible experiences users can have in Nanome. We also plan to overhaul the tutorial in the future, so be sure to stay tuned! [b]Voice Commands (Featured Workspace)[/b] Did you know that you can use your voice to navigate around Nanome and manipulate molecular structures? This isn’t a new feature, but it’s one that isn’t covered in the tutorial and now has a dedicated Featured Workspace. As mentioned above, we’ve also made significant improvements to voice transmission, and have expanded the support for more commands. [b]Tool Updates[/b] The Medchem Tool now features an indicator for deletion and selection spheres. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25608763/da1770acc6528439f73423b5651d3c5fcfef8040.gif[/img] The all-new Torsion Tool visualization allows users to more easily see which part of the structure users are rotating. When using the Measurement Tool, users can now delete all measurements by holding down the trigger. These are just some of the key features in Nanome 1.18. Be sure to check out the full release notes at [url=https://home.nanome.ai/setup]nanome.ai/setup[/url]!