VRScout

MARCH 2, 2021

Microsoft debuts its Mesh mixed reality platform during its Ignite conference alongside a Pokémon proof-of-concept. This has been the dream for mixed reality, the idea from the very beginning,” said Microsoft Technical Fellow Alex Kipman. For more information on Microsoft Mesh and the Ignite conference visit here.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Oculus Quest gets hand tracking. But, most importantly, now the Quest features hands tracking. If you update the Quest until its latest runtime, you can now activate hands tracking in its experimental features. To start, now the Oculus Link is more stable and it is compatible with some AMD GPUs.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

More info Other relevant news (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft discontinues Kinect for Azure Microsoft has decided to discontinue its latest iteration of the Kinect sensor, dubbed Kinect For Azure DK. Microsoft will stop selling its Kinect For Azure sensor in October 2023, or until the supplies last. This seems good.

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VRScout

MARCH 25, 2022

The latest Spectacles design was the first to include built-in AR (augmented reality) functionality, allowing the wearer to interact with existing Snapchat AR Lenses straight from the glasses in real-time. Another Lens had me interacting with an AR art project using the device’s built-in hand-tracking capabilities.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The ongoing Microsoft Ignite 2022 event is showcasing many of the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant’s prolific solutions from 12 to 14 October. Microsoft’s technologies provide the company with major solutions to develop customer insights on the internet of things (IoT) and mixed reality (MR), among others.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

During the Snapdragon Summit, the company unveiled its latest piece of technology, the AR2 Gen 1 platform, which will be a key component for the next generation of slimmer and more fashion-friendly augmented reality (AR) glasses. Hand-tracking Works with Snapdragon Spaces (Unity/Unreal) 2.5X

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

Two days ago, I’ve given you my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 (read it, in case you missed it). Now it’s time to make some forecasts about its companion technology, that is augmented reality! This commercial video about Google Glasses led me to immersive realities. Sounded good. Nu Eyes AR glasses.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Interhaptics is a Haptics software company specializing in tools for haptic design and rendering, and hand tracking interactions for digital platforms as Mobile, XR, and consoles. It supports an extensive list of XR controllers, hand tracking systems, and haptic devices. Augmented reality for maintenance and repair 4.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Interaction Builder is an Interhaptics’ low code plugin for 3D engines allowing you to develop realistic hand interactions within 3 clicks. Best used for hand-tracking and UX. The 2-hand interactions have been introduced on the 6th of September with this blog post. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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ARPost

APRIL 13, 2020

He and panelists Vinay Narayan of VIVE and Larry Persaud of Microsoft will be discussing existing XR technology for enterprise, how to choose the right solution, and considerations like ROIs. The Mixed and Augmented Reality Studio. See Also: VR Technology and Hand Tracking in VIVE’s Second Developer Talk.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

French startup Lynx has finally unveiled the R1, the first mixed reality standalone headset. 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.

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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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EON Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

EON Reality hosted an exciting Mixed Reality partner event, based on future tech with Centro Computer and in collaboration with HP, Microsoft, and Samsung, including a full tour around EON Reality’s immersive showroom and AVR Platform demonstration. Roberto Vicenzi, Vice President , Centro Computer.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm has just made an announcement that I think will be very important for the future of augmented reality. The company has unveiled the Snapdragon AR2 Gen1 chip, which will power the next generation of slim augmented reality glasses. This has been the first step for mobile augmented reality.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It is the final newsletter of the year, so… see you in 2021, a new year that I hope will be filled with many interesting news about immersive realities! Microsoft Flight Simulator releases VR patch. Asobo and Microsoft have worked hard for this and on 22nd, the VR patch has been released. Header image by Microsoft).

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2017

Microsoft has undoubtedly been working on the next version of HoloLens, the company’s AR headset, but now we know a little more about what’s going into the next iteration: a Microsoft-built custom AI chip designed to carry out low-latency computer vision tasks. image courtesy Microsoft. The post HoloLens 2.0

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 17, 2022

This Tuesday, Nreal unveiled a hand-tracking update to its augmented reality (AR) software development kit (SDK) for the Chinese company’s lineup of smart glasses, including new controller support and eye tracking options. AI+AR = our new Hand Tracking API. Hand-Tracking Coming Soon.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2023

This week, Microsoft announced that MRTK will migrate to an independent GitHub account and that the project will be supported by a consortium including Microsoft, Magic Leap, and Qualcomm. Since MRTK was used especially for AR applications, it is natural that these three giants of augmented reality are interested in keeping it alive.

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VRScout

AUGUST 4, 2019

Magic Leap Horizons originally developed TRACER as part of the US Army’s Augmented Reality Dismounted Soldier Training (ARDST) project. Not too long ago the US Army announced a whopping $479M contract with Microsoft to supply 100,000 modified HoloLens headsets for combat use.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 14, 2017

CES 2017, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas last week, was loaded with augmented reality smartglasses, which layer digital animations and information on top of the real world. Mainstream venture capitalists pumped up startups in virtual and augmented reality in the third quarter, with a record $2.3 Ellsworth: Right.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft’s play for command of next generation personal computing can be seen today with the announcement of a series of Windows-powered VR headsets starting at $300. The headsets planned from HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, and Acer will use what’s known as “inside-out” position tracking.

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2023

At $3,500, Vision Pro is undoubtedly an expensive steppingstone to the company’s future augmented reality ambitions, but even if it’s ostensibly ignoring virtual reality in the meantime, it probably won’t forever.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 9, 2024

While vendors have produced countless AR apps, smart glasses, and virtual reality headsets, mixed reality has only just begun stepping into the spotlight. The mixed reality solutions market is growing at a CAGR of 44.39%. When you initially compare mixed reality headsets, you might want to focus on basic accessories.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 1, 2023

According to the CMA: “Microsoft already enjoys a powerful position and head start over other competitors in cloud gaming and this deal would strengthen that advantage giving it the ability to undermine new and innovative competitors.” So I wonder if this suspension could also change Microsoft’s future plans concerning the M-word.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Over the past year, Nreal has successfully distributed its augmented reality (AR) smart glasses products globally. The devices also gained hand-tracking features and new brand opportunities through spatial adverts in July. The Chinese firm overcame legal action to hit US markets in 2021.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

IVAS is meant to increase the capabilities of the soldiers deployed on the field thanks to the support of augmented reality glasses. The project is carried on by Microsoft which was given the monster contract of $22B to create this device by modifying its HoloLens glasses. And its latest update, dubbed the “Mixed Reality 2.0

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 11, 2024

The device is equipped with high-end specifications to justify its price, including 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, a 23 million pixel display, 90Hz/96Hz/100Hz refresh rate, spatial audio, 2 hours of battery life, Bluetooth, eye tracking, hand tracking, and a weight of 21.2-22.9

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 23, 2022

Chinese augmented reality (AR) company Nreal debuted its Air smart glasses in the UK with partner EE, following a multi-million dollar global expansion drive for its products, led by Alibaba Holdings. which includes Air Casting and MR (mixed reality) Space that enables users to enjoy exclusive 3D environments.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 15, 2023

Congress is stopping the acquisition of more Microsoft IVAS headset. The story of the IVAS, the modified HoloLens system that Microsoft is building for the army, is becoming always more similar to a soap opera. This is a decision that is not going to make Microsoft happy. Unity adds OpenXR hand integration package.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We’ve seen various flavors over the years such as Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D , and of course Google Earth and Street View. How Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) can transform Education 3. How Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are Revolutionizing Healthcare Step Forward All of this took a step forward last week?—?including

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2019

Frontal view of the device (Image by Microsoft). The biggest news of the MWC for what concerns XR has been for sure the announcement of the HoloLens 2 by Microsoft. Image by Microsoft). Together with the HoloLens 2, Microsoft has also announced a new version of the Kinect, called Kinect Azure. HoloLens 2. Azure Kinect.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2020

There are some that I miss experiencing, and one of my biggest regrets of the past was that I had never been able to try the now-defunct Meta 2 augmented reality glasses. Meta 2 hands-on. Meta 2 hands-on. Thanks to my job as an XR consultant and blogger, I have had the pleasure of trying many AR and VR headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 27, 2020

If not, well, let me make a recap: startup Lynx opened the preorders some months ago about a new standalone headset all focused on having both virtual reality and passthrough augmented reality , and featuring amazing capabilities like eye tracking, hand tracking, a new lens design, and 5G connectivity (through an add-on).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

The devices that will be based on this reference design will have amazing specifications like: 2K x 2K display resolution per each eye ; Have up to 7 cameras used simultaneously, including the ones for tracking, mixed reality and eye-tracking; High-quality passthrough augmented reality with high resolution and framerate.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Experiments around MR and natural interactions We are in the middle of a paradigm shift: before the focus was on VR, while now is on MR. Before the focus was on controllers-driven interactions, while now natural interactions (like hand tracking) are getting always more important.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 18, 2023

I was very curious to try this device since when I read its hands-on by Upload VR, in which David Heaney claimed it was the first wide FOV headset without peripheral distortions he had tried. It was not Microsoft’s one, but a professional simulator for pilots. And that’s it!

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

Since I’m not totally convinced that just a few LEDs in that position may alone offer realiable tracking, I would also speculate that maybe either data from the depth sensor or some hand-tracking data is involved in the sensor fusion to arrive at the final controller pose. In the meanwhile, Microsoft is working on a 1.1

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