Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2023

So let’s get the obvious over first; Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s first generation attempt at AR glasses using a Mixed Reality VR headset. Make no mistake, this no compromise MR device appears to get many things right for AR at a premium cost. No doubt (and if rumors are true) there were many debates at Apple HQ about VR.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. We are waiting and hoping and praying a white knight swoops in to rescue Poly like Microsoft rescued AltspaceVR in the VR winter of 2018. Rokid unveils Vision 2 AR Headset.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This week, we look at tech stocks, Quest 2’s continued rise, Google’s VR sunsetting, and horsing around with Snapchat See the full roundup below. Zuckerberg also stated that the Quest 2 successor is in development already and that smartglasses and AR glasses will come in the near future. What is up with Google and XR?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2021

And if this CES has been a bit of a disappointment in general, this holds even more for AR and VR, for which we have no crucial announcement. Senseglove is an “affordable” enterprise haptic glove and it has just been upgraded to a version that is much more comfortable and usable than the last one. Senseglove Nova.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The use case is similar to other systems that are becoming popular now: give the user a big virtual display in front of him. More info Google may still be working at Project Iris Some months ago a rumor claimed that Google had stopped working on Project Iris, its project devoted to the creation of augmented reality glasses.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

GIGXR launches AR tool designed for medical training. HoloPatient Remote is an extension of HoloPatient , a tool used in traditional classroom settings that allows students to examine a realistic AR patient with their instructor via a Microsoft’s HoloLens headset. nanga o Awanui?rangi Image Credit: GIGXR.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The second annual AR/VR Policy Conference took place this Wednesday, September 14, in Washington D.C., As a proud media partner of the AR/VR Policy Conference, here’s the ARPost recap – though you can also watch the complete event on YouTube. The AR/VR Policy Conference keynote was given by Representative Darrell Issa.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Leaving that coverage to the VR news outlets that do it best, we’re devoting this week’s XR talks (video below) to dive deeper for AR strategic takeaways. Also under the AR umbrella is Project Aria. This is Facebook’s field research for AR glasses. This is the area otherwise known as the AR cloud.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

If 2016 was the birth of modern VR/AR technology, than 2018 was its elementary school graduation. Major hardware releases, vast improvements to software, and various other integral advancements have quietly solidified VR & AR as viable, long-term technological platforms for years to come.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 15, 2018

SEE ALSO Google & LG Detail Next-Gen 1,443 PPI OLED VR Display, 'especially ideal for standalone AR/VR'. SEE ALSO Hands-on: HaptX Glove Delivers Impressively Detailed Micro-pneumatic Haptics, Force Feedback. Abrash presented this sleek concept as plausible form-factor for an AR/VR headset once waveguide optics are mastered.

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VRScout

JANUARY 23, 2019

Lyft files patents for two ideas that use both AR & VR to create a better overall value of services. Behind the scenes, however, there are six years of accumulated data-rich information that, from Lyft’s perspective, could used to transform the current rideshare experience. Calling a Lyft driver is a pretty simple task.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 24, 2021

Welcome to my weekly appointment with the best AR VR news! There I am going to talk about some use cases for AR and VR! In the end, it has not been Apple or Facebook, but Snap to make its first move in the AR glasses space. I know that last time we had some technical issues, but this time will be much better, I promise!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Niantic has just launched its Lightship SDK to offer every developer the same toolset Niantic is using to build its geolocalized AR experiences like Pokemon Go. It is basically an SDK to build outdoor shared experiences that exploit the AR Cloud. So if you are not successful, you don’t have to pay. Qualcomm has announced Spaces.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Google may be working on a bracelet and a ring for its glasses. According to some rumors, Google is experimenting with the user interface for its future AR glasses and it is currently studying two solutions: a bracelet, and a ring controller. Google Trends shows interest for “Metaverse” has plummeted. Learn more.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

It became pretty viral the news that Apple does not want developers to define their apps as AR, VR, or MR, but just as “spatial” when writing the store definitions. The most affected by this “restructuring operation” is the “1P AR Hardware” team, the one working on augmented reality devices.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 8, 2024

The demand for smart glasses in the AR space is accelerating at an incredible pace. In this industry, developers are experimenting with ever-more intuitive screens, lenses, and accompanying XR technologies, to create solution for a range of industries. So, which vendors are currently making waves in the AR smart glasses space?

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ARVR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This list is a compilation of AR/VR terminologies from all over the web. user-defined points of interest upon which AR objects are placed. user-defined points of interest upon which AR objects are placed. Anchors are created and updated relative to geometry (planes, points, etc.) Augmented Reality (AR) ?—?a

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Using AR and VR, many people were able to continue working , remodel their homes, stay fit , and discover new ways of having fun. The VR/AR Global Summit 2021 (European Edition). When: September 29 – October 1.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Auggie Awards are a highlight event at AWE. The main ceremony took place last Wednesday evening, but the awards for Best in Show VR, Best in Show AR, and the Awesome Award were awarded at the AWE closing ceremony on Thursday. See Also: Dedicated AR and VR Accessories Manufacturers. Best Consumer App. Best Developer Tool.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Most of the big giant companies in the world are investing heavily in the field of AI. According to CBINSIGHTS , tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) have all been acquiring AI startups aggressively in the last decade. Many of the large tech giants are trying to penetrate the booming AR market.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 9, 2021

Get HitMotion: Reloaded from App Lab now following this link [link] and please leave a good review for us, it can help us a lot And now, after this surprise, let’s head to the best AR/VR news of the week…. Google Tensor chip is made for AI and AR. It will be so overly important for Google Lens , for instance.

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AR Insider

MARCH 22, 2021

This week, Facebook Reality Labs goes haptic, VR training and SXSW updates. Let’s dive in… Facebook Reality Lab reveals the direction of AR smart glasses. For AR smart glasses to work as an all-day everyday device, AI and haptics need to be work with advanced optics within a new OS and user interface.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Another week, another roundup of amazing AR/VR news! but I have found some time anyway to read all the news I found about AR and VR and create this summary just for you! Not reading it would be a pity, so go on…. Facebook may be partnering with Luxottica to create consumer AR glasses. Top news of the week. Image by Ray-Ban).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2022

Qualcomm has released its latest reference design for AR glasses and it features an important new feature. I think this news is pretty important because it improves a lot the usability of smartphone-connected AR glasses. More info (Qualcomm AR reference design / Road To VR) More info (Qualcomm AR reference design / Upload VR).

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Google’s event today saw the unveiling of its newest smartphones, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. According to the company, the Pixel 2 camera has been “factory calibrated and optimized for AR.” image courtesy Google. aperture lens, putting the two on par in terms of AR rendering ability, at least on paper.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 18, 2021

The glasses are more heads-up displays than true AR and are designed to mirror info from a connected smartphone. Lenovo introduced the ThinkReality A3 AR glasses for enterprise at CES. ThirdEye Launches AR/MR Software Digital Ecosystem for Enterprise. The company plans on raising more money in the near future.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Lenovo Mirage AR headset is now available for pre-order at BestBuy.com for $200, which includes a Lightsaber controller, base station, and the star of the show: a collection of mini-games called Star Wars: Jedi Challenges. But will it be enough to attract would-be Jedi to the augmented reality side of the Force and keep them there?

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

The controllers are “tracked by the headset” and this means that the PSVR2 headset will have cameras through which track the controllers , and most probably also the environment around it. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Despite the growth of the augmented reality (AR) marketplace, the smart glasses segment is slower to take off. Smart glasses remain a luxury product, like virtual reality headsets (VR), but a lack of system-selling software slightly stuns the growth of AR hardware. Defining Electromyography or EMG in the Context of AR.

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Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

I had a chance to walk the showroom floor of VRLA 2017 with Root where he took me on a guided tour through the history of VRLA, his thoughts on AR, using VR for film production, the future of privacy in AR/VR, as well as why he is interested in seeing where eSports in VR is headed. VR/AR expert and futurist Charlie Fink.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

And when AR and VR converge with the consumer-ready BCI of the future, the world will be much stranger than fiction. But before we consider where that future might lead us, let’s take a look at where things are today. “They are climbing Everest with bigger team/better gear (engineering). Noninvasive Baby Steps.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A list of exhibitors (over 130 of them) and a map of the expo floor are posted on the AWE website, but what companies will be showcasing and how is a mystery until the floor opens on day two. First off, a number of haptics pioneers will be there including Haptx , bHaptics , and SenseGlove. That makes the expo floor a great intro.

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AR Insider

JULY 15, 2020

“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. After a few years of excitement over the impending era of world-immersive AR, there’s a growing consensus that the technology is still years from bringing that dream to a pair of glasses that most people will wear.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

It includes commentary sourced by Leswing from AR Insider’s research arm, ARtillry Intelligence and permission to re-post. — AR uses cameras and machine learning technology to place digital graphics in the real world. — AR uses cameras and machine learning technology to place digital graphics in the real world.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

While with other VR headsets like the Vive Focus Plus it is already possible to do some kind of augmented reality , this is the first standalone headset that can provide both good quality AR and VR on the same device. These are pretty cool, also because the Snapdragon XR 2 is much more powerful than the 835 mounted by the Oculus Quest.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

iOS 13 contains code to test AR apps on a headset. Last week I teased how iOS 13 contained references to an AR glass dubbed “ Garta ” and to an AR launcher for apps called “Starboard”. Well, this week, we had new confirmations on AR included in the new iOS 13. (Image by Martin Hajek). DAQRI shuts down.

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