Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

Here’s the full press release for VRLA 2018 ( Road to VR readers can save 15% on passes, details here ): Announcing VRLA 2018 Keynotes & Expo Highlights. The Biggest Immersive Tech Event of the Year Returns May 4-5, Exploring “A New Reality.”. Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Augmented reality is a technology that allows us to superimpose digital information into the real-world environment. In this article, we will discuss on augmented reality. Users can use HMD devices such as Google Cardboard, Oculus Quest, Rift or HTC Vive to experience an imaginary environment.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 24, 2016

recently confirmed a $30 million funding round led by Quanta and HTC. Lumus is a leading provider and developer of augmented reality technology. recently announced a $30 million Series C round of funding led by Quanta Computer, the world’s largest notebook computer ODM company, along with HTC and other strategic investors.

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

This year was going to be the year of augmented reality, but by the end of 2018 market analysts were pointing to 2020 or 2021 as the “golden year” of AR. The pilot, which used an iPad and HTC Vive powered by Marxent’s 3D Cloud Service, showed that VR increases average order value by 60%.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike the second version, the first iteration spent most of its early years in stealth mode, teasing its Magic Leap 1 headset in 2018. Now, as Microsoft and Qualcomm alumni, Chief Executive Peggy Johnson has advanced the company’s position as a top-tier enterprise product.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Also touched on was the outlook of augmented and mixed reality, stating combined earnings of $30.4B However, the report did lump together Pokémon GO, which earned 96% of all AR software revenue in 2016, and MR devices like the Microsoft HoloLens proving not yet ready for consumers. billion in 2017, rising to $9.1

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ARPost

JUNE 5, 2023

ARPost started speculating in 2018 on a 2019 release. The findings will be presented in a report, but some of the concepts were also presented at “Spatial Computing for All” – a fireside chat with Virtual World Society Founder Tom Furness, HTC China President Alvin Graylin, and moderated by technology consultant Linda Ricci.

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

THEN I fangirl'd out and got his autograph pic.twitter.com/eHne2emqVQ — Sarah Sexton (@Saelia) January 8, 2018. “[The #EdGamesExpo is a 1day expo + panels recognizing #GamesforChange #SeriousGames #gamification #educational games, #VR #AR #MR.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 20, 2018

Recently unveiled updates to Microsoft’s social VR platform will allow anyone to build customizable VR spaces. The two new world-building kits are based on Altspace’s most popular environments: Campfire and Alien World / Origin but Microsoft says they’re aiming to release more kits soon, as well as allowing for more customization options.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC is probably going to announce Vive Flow. With a surprise move, HTC Vive has started teasing the launch of a new product. The company has set up a virtual event on the platform ENGAGE (of which HTC is an investor) for October, 14th 2021 at 8 am PDT. Send me hugs while I’m still human!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Microsoft is working to improve the distribution of its latest devices: HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. This is even more than the 20,000 concurrent users of early 2018 when the app went viral on Twitch. Other relevant news.

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft product lineup surprised everyone today, but the biggest surprise was planned for VR fans. Not only are these devices cheaper than the Oculus Rift and Vive, but Microsoft says they’re better too. Following that, presentation continued with several features using Microsoft HoloLens. Stay tuned. Stay tuned.

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VRWorld

JANUARY 5, 2018

While there are other options for browsing in VR, Drop seems to be among the most popular among HTC Vive users. By the end of 2018, Drop Software is hoping to have shipped Drop for Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality. Soon, this favorability may be expanding to other VR headset users. Click here to download it on Steam.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2019

This means that if you employ 4 for tracking, you can still use two for instance for eye-tracking and one for lips tracking; Be able to finally offer passthrough augmented reality with appropriate resolution and framerate. This is for sure great for giving people awareness of what AR is good at, and Microsoft can be happy about it.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Extended reality (XR) applications present several potential use cases which can enhance a design team’s workflow and production pipelines. Virtual, mixed, and augmented reality (VR/MR/AR) services offer plenty of benefits for design teams. How Does Extended Reality Influence the Buyer’s Journey.

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VRWorld

JANUARY 23, 2018

The headset is shipping this month (January 2018) to its supporters. #9 7 – Mixed Reality Update in Windows 10. The latter did occur — with Oculus demoing a wireless prototype late in the year, and HTC announcing a wireless solution for their headset to start 2018. #5 5 – Oculus vs. HTC price war.

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VRWorld

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Meanwhile, Sony, Oculus , and HTC continue to dominate the VR hardware marketplace, with an 86% combined market share. Further uptake is expected globally into 2018, in particular with major PC manufacturers producing new devices to support Microsoft’s Mixed Reality platform. “VR

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2020

It’s very exciting to meet somebody as passionate as you are about bringing augmented reality to the enterprise. Late 2018 I left Vuzix and started Lance-AR, because I was just frustrated. Frustrated with the lack of companies deploying augmented reality at scale. Lance, welcome to the show. Lance: Sure.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2020

It’s very exciting to meet somebody as passionate as you are about bringing augmented reality to the enterprise. Late 2018 I left Vuzix and started Lance-AR, because I was just frustrated. Frustrated with the lack of companies deploying augmented reality at scale. Lance, welcome to the show. Lance: Sure.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2020

It's very exciting to meet somebody as passionate as you are about bringing augmented reality to the enterprise. Late 2018 I left Vuzix and started Lance-AR, because I was just frustrated. Frustrated with the lack of companies deploying augmented reality at scale. Lance: It was Microsoft, SAP did one in 2014.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2017

Microsoft’s Xbox briefing has come and gone and no sign of the originally touted “high fidelity VR” we were hoping for from the newly christened Xbox One X. Nevertheless, here’s what we know about Xbox One X virtual reality support so far. Microsoft was clearly taking immersive technology seriously.

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TechCrunch VR

MAY 31, 2023

The term “augmented reality” wasn’t officially coined until 1990, but the 80s also saw important breakthroughs in the space. Image Credits: TechCrunch When HTC began imagining life after the smartphone, it looked a lot like VR. Later that year at Mobile World Congress, HTC announced the Vive name during its official unveil.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Oculus and HTC had been holding details surrounding Rift and Vive launch windows close to the chest, probably because they had delays to announce and need to nail down new plans. First, HTC delays the Vive until April 2016, with plans to show an updated developer kit at CES in January. In December, these plans become known.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

A Horizon game is coming for this new headset, and some rumors talk also about Half-Life: Alyx potentially be available in the future; HTC has announced the Vive Wrist Tracker, a 6 DOF tracker for the Vive Focus 3. This is why companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Meta are exploring similar technologies. pistols). “For

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

As I’m thinking back to it now, this was actually on HTC VIVE — first gen, which was only maybe 3, 4 years ago now — and I was so impressed with the first generation of hardware that I was like, “well, this is ready for prime time.” We had good participation. A lot of companies focusing on it. Alan: Absolutely.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

As I’m thinking back to it now, this was actually on HTC VIVE — first gen, which was only maybe 3, 4 years ago now — and I was so impressed with the first generation of hardware that I was like, “well, this is ready for prime time.” We had good participation. A lot of companies focusing on it. Alan: Absolutely.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2022

The Metaverse Standards Forum has already gathered many important players of the XR sector like Unity, Unreal Engine, Meta, Microsoft, Lamina 1, NVIDIA, and even other relevant companies like IKEA and Adobe. Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Flow Business Edition. Some others, like Niantic, will probably join soon.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

As I'm thinking back to it now, this was actually on HTC VIVE -- first gen, which was only maybe 3, 4 years ago now -- and I was so impressed with the first generation of hardware that I was like, "well, this is ready for prime time." actually, over a year ago, now; this was January 2018. We had good participation. Alan: Absolutely.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

He creates and oversees interactive reports and segments, including virtual and augmented reality, eSports, mobile games, and he’s really amazing at pulling together all the data that businesses are using to make real business decisions, on where to invest their capital. We have a number of reports available. It just works.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

He creates and oversees interactive reports and segments, including virtual and augmented reality, eSports, mobile games, and he’s really amazing at pulling together all the data that businesses are using to make real business decisions, on where to invest their capital. We have a number of reports available. It just works.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

He creates and oversees interactive reports and segments, including virtual and augmented reality, eSports, mobile games, and he's really amazing at pulling together all the data that businesses are using to make real business decisions, on where to invest their capital. To give everyone a overhead view, we're a market research firm.

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Steki Amusement

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Some foreign companies have successively announced VR theme park projects with the intention of applying VR (virtual reality) & AR (augmented reality) technologies to theme parks. It is estimated that by 2018, China’s VR users will reach 6.752 million, and nearly 30 million in 2020. billion U.S. dollars.

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XR for Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We're gonna be talking about digital literacy, the virtual/augmented reality platforms, and the question on everybody's mind: What are the key barriers to adopting VR and AR in schools and how to overcome them? You can go into Google, like "HTC Vive blog Steve Bambury" or something, you'll probably find them. Steve: Yeah.

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XR for Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We're gonna be talking about digital literacy, the virtual/augmented reality platforms, and the question on everybody's mind: What are the key barriers to adopting VR and AR in schools and how to overcome them? You can go into Google, like "HTC Vive blog Steve Bambury" or something, you'll probably find them. Steve: Yeah.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft wants to play safe, though, so it is now launching it only in two small countries , so that to identify possible problems only in a small subset of the worldwide population before the big launch. Microsoft details 3 interesting R&D projects. HTC keeps updating the Vive Cosmos.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 17, 2019

Image by HTC). Finally, HTC is ready to give us all the info on the Vive Cosmos. The Cosmos can be what brings HTC to be successful again among developers and enthusiasts , after all the recent headsets that were always enterprise-oriented. Microsoft is working on addressing privacy concerns of the AR Cloud.

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