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

JANUARY 29, 2024

First of all, the Cupertino company talked about the DMA as something that may put at risk the privacy and the safety of the users, not to mention the duration of the battery of the phone, because now users are able to download apps for iOS through third-party stores. per-install tax after the first 1M of downloads.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Weekend Downloads is part of our weekly update to bring you the latest additions to the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift. Oculus is also offering a $100 Oculus Store credit when you purchase a Rift from Best Buy, Amazon, and Microsoft in the US and Canada. We are kicking off Thanksgiving weekend with a ton of new content.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I don’t know for whom this is “affordable”, maybe Tim Cook, Bill Gates, or people that have sold both kidneys… More info Microsoft completes the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard After many months of legal disputes, Microsoft has finally received the green light to acquire Activision-Blizzard.

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ARPost

JUNE 28, 2021

The company’s own co-founders, Anand Agarawala and Jinha Lee, have their own impressive pasts including working at Google, MIT, Microsoft, and Samsung. The only other platform that offers a similar interface is Arthur, which requires an app download and an Oculus headset for the consumer suite. Get In and Look Around.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Ok, how about this: Amazon’s Sumerian editor is 100% web-based, which mean there’s no download required. You’ll simply boot up any WebVR or WebGL-supported browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Chrome for Android, Samsung Internet, Opera developer version, Oculus Carmel or Microsoft Edge and get to work.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Only mobile VR browsers can boast having both 360 playback and WebVR in the same build currently.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Microsoft’s ‘Windows Mixed Reality’ platform has finally landed and the first batch of supported VR headsets are hitting the streets. From that foundation, Microsoft’s partners, including Acer, have built the external look and feel of the headsets. Acer Windows VR Headset Review Summary. Photo by Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

The entire community is completely getting crazy for it and you must download it from SideQuest, and try it out. More info (SideQuest VR download page) More info (Launch blog post). Together with this piece of news, Bloomberg also reported that PSVR 2 will feature an OLED display manufactured by Samsung. Absolutely not.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Microsoft is killing its Windows Mixed Reality PC VR platform. Despite the name, all Windows MR headsets were actually VR-only, and are compatible with most SteamVR content via Microsoft's SteamVR driver. HP's Reverb G2 added two extra side cameras, but by the time it launched in 2020 it was already too late for Microsoft's platform.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Just a few weeks ago, major forces collaborating on the WebVR Spec gathered in San Jose, CA for the W3C Workshop on Web & Virtual Reality , a two-day conference where the likes of Mozilla, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, Oculus, The Khronos Group, and many more hashed out the latest developments and directions for the WebVR ecosystem.

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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! Image by Microsoft). So many memories… who was there already in VR with me?

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Once the headset is assembled, you can download and open the Cardboard app on your smartphone, scan the QR code on your headset, load up a VR experience, and slide your phone into the phone holder in front. Samsung Gear VR (with controller). Photo by Samsung. from Samsung. Photo from Microsoft. from Microsoft.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Renato Andrade, Senior XR Product Designer, Samsung R&D Institute (SIDIA) , posted his thoughts on the changes, gaining him over 20,000 impressions on LinkedIn. Distributors like Microsoft would also receive the fee for platforms like Game Pass.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 8, 2020

AT&T Stadium recently featured 80ft holograms of the Dallas Cowboys which could be viewed both inside and outside the stadium through Samsung 5G-enabled phones. Microsoft used projection mapping to bring its NYC flagship windows to life, causing crowds to stop and watch. Source: Nexus Studios / Scape.

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 25, 2020

and beyond, the company has confirmed that Samsung Gear VR and Google VR support will end due to the fact the relative companies have moved their interest away from these products. and beyond, it’s now: ARKit, ARCore, Microsoft HoloLens, MagicLeap, Oculus, Windows Mixed Reality and Playstation VR. Affecting Unity 2019.3

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 19, 2020

Microsoft admits display problems on HoloLens 2. Microsoft negated the issue, but now, after continuous reporting from users, it has been forced to admit it. That’s a great win for the XR community, also because after having acknowledged the issue, Microsoft will have to work in actively solving it. Some cool stuff to see.

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Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 18, 2016

WebVR is currently experimenting a JavaScript API which will enable compatibility and visibility of content across Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Samsung Gear VR, or Google Cardboard platforms on all web browsers. Microsoft has also announced that it has started to work on supporting WebVR for Edge , the new browser for Windows 10.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Courtesy of the LIFE VR app in the Microsoft Store, Swimsuit Editor MJ Day will offer viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the issue was created. To watch Behind-the-Scenes of Swimsuit 2018 VR you have to download the LIFE VR app, free for iOS and Android.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A report from Insider states that Microsoft may have canceled its plans for HoloLens 3. There is instead a rumored partnership with Samsung , where Samsung would actually build a new XR device and Microsoft offer the platform on top of which the headset may run. Some updates on Meta products. Image by Apple).

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

HP has fixed many of the visual problems of the headse t, and Microsoft has just released a patch on Windows 10 that aims at solving many visual issues of all WMR headsets (like Chromatic aberration). But honestly, I expected a bit more … it’s a bit weird that Microsoft hasn’t solved its biggest pain point yet. News worth a mention.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Besides that, it is also hiring key figures to make this AR dream a reality : the operating system project will be supervised by Mark Lucovsky, a former Microsoft engineer who co-developed Windows NT. A report on Next Reality highlights how AR mobile apps account for over half of the top 10 most downloaded apps for 2019.

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VRWorld

MAY 27, 2016

The company is building its strategy on the only possible growth plan – building the fastest technology their engineers came come up with, and then produce the silicon which will come to market branded either as AMD, an AMD-THATIC joint-venture or as Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony… and a new mysterious client for the semi-custom business.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2019

This could also be a move to counteract the probable future actions of Samsung, that is rumored to announce an amazing AR/VR hybrid standalone headset; The showcase of a new pro device based on the Half-Dome prototype , to fight the Valve Index… and that will become the Rift Pro; The announcement of a new Facebook Metaverse.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When I first laid eyes (and hands) upon Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra, I assure you it was not love at first sight. The "Ultra'' designation has typically been the go-to option for deep-pocketed Samsung fans who want the biggest and best display paired with the most (and best?) Turns out, Samsung was right and I'm eating crow.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Microsoft’s Windows 10 ‘Fall Creators Update’ is available for download today, making the operating system compatible with its line of Windows “Mixed Reality” VR headsets, which coincidentally are arriving on doorsteps and store shelves starting today too. Samsung HMD Odyssey.

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VeeR VR

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Developer(s) : Mojang, Microsoft Studios , Sony Computer Entertainment. Platform(s) : PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality. Microsoft Windows , macOS , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , iOS , Nintendo Switch , Android. Platform(s) : PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows. Publisher(s) ?:

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Anand Tech

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 1TB. SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD v2 1TB WD My Passport SSD (2020) 1TB ADATA SE800 1TB Crucial Portable SSD X8 1TB HP P700 1TB Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB Patriot PXD 1TB Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 1TB SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD 1TB Expand All. ADATA SE800 1TB. Crucial Portable SSD X8 1TB. HP P700 1TB.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 26, 2019

Co-founder Jinha Lee developed pioneering AR interfaces at MIT, Microsoft, and Samsung and then also showed them at a TED talk. Our guest today, Jacob, has also been a partner at Samsung NEXT. And when Jinha finished up at Samsung, AR had sort of started catching on in earnest. Jacob, welcome to the show.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 26, 2019

Co-founder Jinha Lee developed pioneering AR interfaces at MIT, Microsoft, and Samsung and then also showed them at a TED talk. Our guest today, Jacob, has also been a partner at Samsung NEXT. And when Jinha finished up at Samsung, AR had sort of started catching on in earnest. Jacob, welcome to the show.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 26, 2019

Co-founder Jinha Lee developed pioneering AR interfaces at MIT, Microsoft, and Samsung and then also showed them at a TED talk. Our guest today, Jacob, has also been a partner at Samsung NEXT. And when Jinha finished up at Samsung, AR had sort of started catching on in earnest. Jacob, welcome to the show.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

In my opinion , the true error is with the Vive 1 , that will get a price that is higher than the one of all the competitors… and that will cost as much as a Samsung Odyssey, notwithstanding its far lower features. Vive Focus comes to the west. Me while trying the Vive Focus with Alvin Wang Graylin.

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Cats and VR

MAY 1, 2017

Award-winning independent game studio HappyGiant and Tippett Studio today announced their ground-breaking augmented reality game HoloGrid: Monster Battle has made the transition to virtual reality , and is coming out on the next-generation Samsung Gear VR. USD (regularly $4.99

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XR for Business Podcast

JUNE 24, 2019

He’s built AR system prototypes for Samsung, and had long executive and technical careers in mobile software infrastructure before jumping into AR back in 2009. So Microsoft said, “hey, let’s make it out-of-the-box useful. He also helped form Super Ventures, which is a platform and V.C. firm investing in AR solutions.

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XR for Business Podcast

JUNE 24, 2019

He’s built AR system prototypes for Samsung, and had long executive and technical careers in mobile software infrastructure before jumping into AR back in 2009. So Microsoft said, “hey, let’s make it out-of-the-box useful. He also helped form Super Ventures, which is a platform and V.C. firm investing in AR solutions.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 14, 2017

Above: Microsoft’s HoloLens in action. Image Credit: Microsoft. Some of the struggles with AR now on phones and tablets — you have to download an app and go through all this friction to make it happen. It’s having those really wide field of views when you’re using the device. Question: I work for Ashley Furniture.

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XR for Business Podcast

JUNE 24, 2019

He’s built AR system prototypes for Samsung, and had long executive and technical careers in mobile software infrastructure before jumping into AR back in 2009. So Microsoft said, “hey, let’s make it out-of-the-box useful. He also helped form Super Ventures, which is a platform and V.C. firm investing in AR solutions.

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