The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2023

Since there is the possibility that Apple announces its headset soon, all the companies are rushing to announce what they have in the pipeline before the big day. Most likely that will be the name of its operating system The headset should be launched at WWDC according to all the most relevant Apple analysts. It’s been a strange week.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

This week in XR hasn’t had any explosive news, but it was interesting nonetheless: in particular we had cool info on AR glasses, with some news from Kura, Lynx, and Samsung. And it also makes me super-happy that no one is about Facebook and Apple… I was getting pretty bored in writing newsletters only about these two companies!

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As I said a few months ago , we are in the middle of a paradigm change: the cycle that started with the Quest is arriving at an end, and a new cycle driven by new technologies (mixed reality headsets) and new players (Apple, Google) is starting. They are Apple AR glasses!” I have this impression for a few reasons.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

I don’t know how many of them will prove to be true, but for sure they all can be something that can inspire you to define your XR strategy for this year. Huawei and Pico are rumored to be working on an Apple Vision Pro competitor). Investors, which were all focused on AI started to wonder if they should focus on XR again.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Here's a guide on how to find downloads on your Apple, Samsung, or Android phone. We download files to our phones all the time, but finding them can be tricky.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Proton Pulse , originally created for the Oculus Rift DK1 development kit in 2013, has been re-released on Apple Vision Pro this week. Practically untouched from its original head-tracked input scheme, the game marks a soft reset in XR game development as developers assess how to approach Vision Pro’s lack of controllers.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 29, 2024

This is going to be the week of the Apple Vision Pro, with the first people who preordered it finally receiving the device at home! It will be very interesting to discover how the headset actually is, outside of scripted demos. Apple released a new trailer for the headset. There is even an app to send faxes!

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Mashable VR

JUNE 16, 2022

Samsung has combined several existing apps and services to create Samsung Wallet, an app that holds your digital keys, boarding passes, ID cards, payment cards, and cryptocurrencies, all in one place. Yes, it's a lot like Apple Wallet , but with a few extras thrown in. It's all protected by the Samsung Knox security system.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

Apple glasses are coming in 2021–2022 and they are incredibly sleek. Apple glasses are coming. The glasses are expected to run a new operating system, rOS (or reality OS), and Apple is exploring touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures as a means of control. Apple is really good at selling stuff.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Apple may announce its headset at WWDC 2022. A new week, a new rumor about Apple. This time it comes from Bloomberg, which predicts that Apple will announce its MR headset in June 2022 during WWDC , to launch it some months later, probably during the holiday season. (Image from the web). Learn about the m**averse in Japan.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

SBS Biz reports “dozens” of Meta executives have held private meetings in South Korea with executives at Samsung and LG’s display divisions. Meta is reportedly looking to secure next-gen microdisplays for AR glasses and future VR headsets. Panasonic (non-standalone) headset with OLED microdisplays.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 5, 2020

Every new Samsung smartwatch gets closer and closer to catching up with the Apple Watch—there’s just usually something that’s a little off. But with the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung may have finally figured out how to deliver the first serious rival to the world’s most popular smartwatch. Read more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Apple is gearing up for the Vision Pro debut. However, a key difference and benefit that Apple has over some of its competition is the already-established iOS ecosystem of products and software. On the other hand, Apple is not the only XR firm pushing for interoperability and cross-pollination of hardware and software.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 19, 2024

In this XReal Air 2 Ultra review, we’re taking a closer look at the specs, design, and features of a set of spatial computing glasses eager to give Apple a run for its money. Plus, it helps position XReal as a direct competitor to companies like Apple and Meta.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Since location anchors are dependent on Apple Maps data, this means that if the city is not supported by Apple Maps, functionality for location anchors may be limited. One of the most groundbreaking elements of location anchors is how location is approximated. Written by Andrew Makarov , Head of Mobile Development at MobiDev.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

OMG, it’s almost 3 years that I write these roundups… the first week peek was exclusive for my blog subscribers and it featured as best news the release of Google Blocks and in the other news something about Samsung Gear VR… how much time has passed since then! Apple Glasses may release in 2021 for $499. Top news of the week.

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Digital Trends

MARCH 3, 2021

We show you how on iOS and Android devices including Samsung phones. The AMBER alert system is important, but there's a way to toggle off this notification.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

PREORDER: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 lineup is set for release on Feb. While Samsung itself has temporarily paused preorders due to high demand, select third-party retailers still have them in stock as of Feb. Consider us kind of bummed: Anyone who bought one of the tablets directly through Samsung ahead of their Feb.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Participants used a wayfinding app on two VR headsets (Oculus Go with a hand controller and Samsung Gear VR), as well as on a smartphone which was the reference condition. How do you imagine the Apple Glasses? A total of 43 persons (39 passengers and 4 cabin crew) participated in the tests in KLM’s motion base cabin simulator.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple Vision Pro may be out in January According to the latest report on Bloomberg, Apple is still on track to release the Apple Vision Pro at the beginning of this year. I hope we will meet there and have fun together! Outstanding move. Good luck with that.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro is due later this week, and according to reports from “ people familiar ” with Meta and its operations, Mark Zuckerberg’s firm plans to become the Android competitor against Apple as the firm enters the XR world. The Vision Pro will cost $3,499 for a 256GB storage model.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2019

Apple has killed its AR glasses project… maybe. A piece of unexpected news has shaken the XR communities this week: according to a report on Digitimes Taiwan, Apple has abandoned its AR/VR glasses project and all the members of the team have been re-allocated in other teams. AR is still alive, Apple will still release its AR glasses.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Today at 10am PDT, Apple is releasing news about upcoming products like the new iPhone 8 and Watch, taking place at the company’s newly debuted Steve Jobs Theater. Among the announcements, many of which have supposedly already been leaked , is sure to be news surrounding the public release of apps built using Apple’s ARKit.

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InstaVR

JULY 8, 2019

Similar to Android, you’ll need to be an approved Apple Developer to publish to the latter. Self-distributing iOS apps is somewhat complicated by Apple being a closed development environment. Samsung Gear VR. Just like with Android, you can publish either an In-House (self-distribute) app or an iTunes Store app.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The news is interesting for three reasons: Smartwatches and smartglasses are closely related; This shows how Facebook is working on all kind of wearables , so it has a broader scope than just making AR/VR glasses. Apple is working on Micro-OLED displays. Another week, another rumor about Apple’s XR efforts.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2024

Supporting that trend is a broad scope of heavyweight companies debuting XR devices this year, most notably the Apple Vision Pro, which is driving the productivity and workplace solutions market forward. million units, and firms like LG and Samsung are also entering the market, with the XR headset space now looking to boom.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2023

In a recent Apple developer blog post , the firm chose to highlight the experiences of four XR insiders who spent time working at its Labs developer suite. The Apple-built spaces encourage XR developers to create content under the guidance of Apple. Simmons explained: A bordered screen can be limiting.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 9, 2021

Your wireless earbuds probably spend a lot of time stuffed inside your ears, and no offense, but your ears aren’t always the nicest place to be. You can practice good hygiene, keep your earbuds lasting longer, and avoid grossing out anyone else who might catch sight of them by making sure you clean them regularly. Read more.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 12, 2022

SAVE $200: Amazon has a Renewed Premium Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) on sale for $799 as of April 12. Certified by the site to work and look good as new (with at least 90% battery life, a one-year warranty, and tech support), it's only a year and a half into its lifespan and still gets iOS updates from Apple. Credit: Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I’m sorry about that, but it’s still a miracle I’ve managed to write it… Top news of the week (Leaked image from Samsung video) Samsung is back to XR with Google and Qualcomm The big news of the week is that Samsung is back to XR. This is huge because we know that Samsung is able to always deliver good hardware.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Android users with flagship-level phones could soon have access to a host of similar AR functions however thanks to Google’s ARCore , which was announced a few months after Apple’s ARKit. SEE ALSO 8 Cool AR Apps to Try Now That Apple iOS 11 is Here.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re thinking about buying a smartwatch, you might also be thinking about how well it’ll serve you when it comes to music playback—will it just act as a remote control for whatever’s on your phone, or will it actually stream and sync songs so you can listen to them anywhere (and leave your phone at home)? The… Read more.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Apple’s AirTags and Samsung’s SmartTags this year joined an already crowded Bluetooth tracker market. These little devices attach to key rings, backpacks, and luggage or can be tucked inside a bag or attached to any other possession you’re afraid to lose, sending you alerts when it leaves your side and even enabling… Read more.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2017

Google released a preview version of ARCore for Android yesterday, the company’s answer to Apple’s ARKit. Developers looking to use ARCore to create augmented reality apps can start building right now on both the Pixel line and Samsung S8 line. It was made as a quick example of how to combine openFrameworks and ARCore.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2024

Apple, Apple, Apple. The impact of Apple’s headset is predicted by some in the XR industry to bring new eyes and fresh investments towards broader enterprise and consumer AR/VR/MR companies – already, it appears XR firms are taking note of the potential spatial computing trend of 2024.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2020

More info (Official launch post) More info (How to buy the Quest 2) More info (My review of the Quest 2) More info (Ben Lang’s review of the Quest 2) More info (Ben Lang’s review of the accessories of the Quest 2). They tell you what games to buy, how to customize your headset, what options to activate, and much more. Good job, Zuck.

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