Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Maria Korolov at the Apple store in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This past weekend, I went to the local Apple store and got a demo of the new Apple Vision Pro headset — the one where you’ll spend a minimum of $3,500 and more likely $4,000 if you buy it. Is the Apple Vision Pro the reason to switch?

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 4, 2023

I need to rush out this newsletter episode because otherwise tomorrow Apple launches its headset and no one will read my articles: everyone will be too busy reading “The top 5 features of the Apple headset” or “The 7 reasons why the Apple headset can revolutionize peeling potatoes”. But the big question is the “how”.

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2023

Apple Vision Pro is coming next year, not only making for the Fruit Company’s much awaited first XR headset, but also spurring a resurgence in public interest (and likely investment) in the XR space. Apple has a tendency to undervalue gaming initially, though perhaps reluctantly, eventually acknowledges its importance.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since we are still in the hype phase for the Vision Pro, this roundup will still be centered a lot on Apple’s device, simply because almost all the VR magazine articles, the Tweets, and whatever people in XR are saying, at this moment is always about the Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

More info (Kura wins CES Innovation Award) More info (VR Nima talks about innovation awards) Apple Vision Pro may launch this February A new week, a new set of rumors about the Apple Vision Pro: According to Mark Gurman, the headset is now slated to launch this February. Last week, people said January.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 14, 2023

This has been revealed months ago, and in particular, it is well known that Google should work on the operating system (an immersive version of Android), Qualcomm on the chipset, and Samsung on the device itself. And this trend can only get better, especially after Google will have launched its XR version of Android.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I can’t wait to discover the Pico 4, the Quest Pro, and the Apple Reality headsets… and you? Apple headset may be called “Reality”. We have new rumors about the upcoming Apple headset. It seems that one of Apple’s shell companies has just registered the trademarks “Reality One”, “Reality Pro”, and “Reality Processor”.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Regarding the specifications, these are the ones shared by the company: Display : single microLED-based waveguide display, monochrome (green), up to 2M nits Processor : quad-core ARM Weight : 51g Camera : 5MP Audio : integrated speakers and microphone Connection : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Interaction : Touch, voice Operating system : Android.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

All you must do is: Register to GTC using this referral link Watch part of the GTC (I would suggest a part of the keynote) when it goes live (March 21st-24th). Apple headset is rumored to be announced this year. I guess you are not surprised to read a new rumor about the Apple headset also from this week. That’s it, easy peasy.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is a very impressive fusion of hardware and software, but it's by no means perfect. Apple Vision Pro Specs, Features & Details Apple officially revealed the full Vision Pro specs when opening preorders today. And Apple did not send UploadVR a review unit, we bought our own. But does it deliver?

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ARVR

APRIL 5, 2021

Trending AR VR Articles: 1. The thought is that devices like Apple Watch and AirPods could condition consumers to wear sensors on their bodies, and thus acclimate to the cultural shift that will be required for AR glasses. That includes smartwatches and “ hearables ” such as Apple AirPods and its equivalents.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

If we talk about compatible devices, we all have a smartphone that can do AR, we all have watched on some social media short video selfies with some AR effects on. This trend will continue in 2021 : the new LiDAR sensor, which is rumored to be installed in all future iPhones, will for sure be copied also by Android phones (Samsung?)

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ARVR

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In this article I’ll describe the 6 most important AR trends to watch in 2020. Big names such as Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google are rapidly developing the technology, making it accessible to many industries. Apple and Google played big roles in this. Apple recently introduced ARKit 4.0

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ARVR

JANUARY 21, 2022

APPLE ARKIT 5 The latest version of Apple’s open source mobile augmented reality development toolset, ARKit 5 , offers significant improvements from ARKit 4. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Because of this, certain features may not be compatible with all Android devices. How VR could bring transhumanism to the masses 2.

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Hypergrid Business

APRIL 19, 2023

I’m not an artist, but I do create graphics to go with blog articles and social media posts. Instead of wearing a smart watch, we’d wear smart glasses and just keep our phones in our pockets. I’m guessing that this will be Apple. I’ve been waiting for years for Apple to do something in this space.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Users can then watch the process that adidas uses to recycle ocean plastic into usable materials for their products. Users of the app for Apple and Android devices received a special invitation. There was a time when I would have been just as surprised to be writing a tech article about adidas as some may be to read one.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT as of 2/3/20 Apple Inc. AAPL) As we previously detailed in depth, Apple has been discreetly working on a number of AR/VR products for several years now and is planning to release its own AR smart glass and AR/VR hybrid headset. Ways to Get Your Business into VR 2. the year of AR glasses?

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Reporting all the news here will be a bit too much (there have been 23 ), but luckily Upload has prepared a little roundup itself where you can skim all the announcements and watch the video only about the ones you are most interested into. Apple may announce its headset at WWDC 2022. A new week, a new rumor about Apple.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2020

Apple seems to be cornering the popular entertainment industry, with the acquisition of NextVR, as industry rivals such as Magic Leap focus on enterprise solutions. With the Starboard UI and Apple Glasses release anticipated for Q4 2020/Q1 2021, the world is eagerly awaiting the next generation of extended reality (XR) standards.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 28, 2022

Get some work done on the road, watch a movie on the sofa, or read an e-book absolutely anywhere. Do you want an Android tablet? We took the time and read through reviews and articles to find the best tablet for just about anyone. It generally comes down to a choice of four — Apple, Android, Windows, or Fire.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 9, 2022

We can so expect a price of $1000+ for the device, which at this point is clearly aimed at professionals, the same target of people of the upcoming Apple headset. Now I wonder: when there will be articles about Web3 being dead? You should watch the video linked below. I’m seriously impressed by it. Meta kills Venues.

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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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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 9, 2021

It is also to understand how it can work: Valve has built all its hardware and software around its Steam platform, so it is unlikely that they will go for a completely different Android ecosystem. Upload VR has written a very interesting article about the history of nDreams, one of the VR game studios of the moment.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 7, 2021

BUT today is the day of the WWDC, and who knows if Apple will tease something about AR glasses. This week I’ve published a very interesting article inspired by the work of Basti465, who has analyzed the runtime of the Quest v29 finding hints about future features that are going to be released. May he rest in peace.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 3, 2023

It was our hope for Google entering the AR race together with Meta and Apple. And in fact, the report claims that Google is working on an Android XR platform it could license to headset OEM partners and also a “Micro XR” platform for XR glasses. Well, it seems that our hope has died.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 11, 2019

Anyway, I will keep you posted about that in a dedicated article! Huawei is the current leader in Android smartphones, and so we should care about what it does in our environment. Valve publishes a deep dive article on the speakers of Valve Index. Oculus publishes a deep dive article on ASW 2.0. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

At the same time, Facebook could have an approach similar to the one that Google has with Android: theoretically you can use an Android phone without a Google account, but good luck in doing it : since my phone is Chinese, I don’t have Google services and I can assure you that it is a true pain in the a**. The demo is amazing, I hear.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

We don’t know who originated the leak… but honestly, considering the perfect timing to generate hype for Facebook Connect, and the fact that it just shows a bit without showing too much… well, I have some suspects… (Do you remember the “leak” about Quest 2 some days before Facebook Connect 1 and timely before Apple Event?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Someone from a major company (Amazon, Apple, Microsoft), with pockets big enough to be able to compete with the rich Facebook, giving users an alternative and stimulating Facebook in doing even better. Apple rumored to release a VR headset worth $3000. Another week, another rumor about Apple’s XR plans.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 23, 2020

Regarding me, I will probably publish a first impression article after some hours into the game, and then a full-fledged review when I’ll finish playing it. So you will be able to browse the web in one window and watch a Netflix move in another one. It is another step towards the creation of a great AR ecosystem for Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Stay tuned on my blog for more articles about my Chinese experience in the upcoming days! If we just scream “Mainstream adoption” to every new headset (it has happened also with Go), then we just become disappointed that it has not happened, and the “VR is a failure” articles pop up like mushrooms. for breakfast a lot!

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 4, 2022

I want to dedicate this newsletter article to my friend Mathew Olson, who at The Information kickstarted the “Reality Check”, a newsletter about XR which I received 3–4 times a week in my e-mail, and that was very well done. But in the future, things may change: Apple, Pico, and Sony may change the current situation of the market.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 29, 2022

"By age three, many children are active media users and can benefit from electronic media with educational content," explains Dr. Carolyn Jaynes, a learning designer at LeapFrog enterprises, in this Inc.com article. You have the choice of impressive tablets from the likes of Amazon, Apple, and Samsung.

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ARVR

JULY 1, 2020

Both Apple and Android smartphones support a wide variety of augmented reality experiences. If you have an Android or iOS device that is less than 18 months old, you likely own an AR capable device. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. —?your smartphone. Recent estimates put the number of AR capable smartphones to over 1.8

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ARVR

JULY 17, 2020

Trending AR VR Articles: 1. It currently sports an Android fork that they call Nebula UI. You can see it in action below: [link] Why build on Android? In addition, a tethered Android smartphone serves as a 3DoF controller to laser-point at icons and reposition app windows as you want them in 3D space.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2019

This would be a very good move to come to the market before Apple , that will likely announce its AR glasses from Q4 2019 on; The announcement of a new generation of VR devices that will also be capable of providing AR , a bit like the VRVANA headset (whose company has been acquired by Apple as well). Magic Leap is suing nReal.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

It’s Chinese Single Day and I wish the best to all the single people that are reading this article: I hope you are all on Taobao or Aliexpress buying super-discounted items! We’ve also included an Android QR code library, so that apps can pair any Cardboard viewer without depending on the Cardboard app.”. Image by Eurogamer).

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