The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft Teams to integrate Mesh in 2022. With a surprise move, Microsoft has announced that in 2022 it will integrate Microsoft Mesh, its framework to create shared XR experiences, inside Microsoft Teams. And if they have these features from Microsoft, they won’t need to get them from Meta.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I have to say that this “leak” comes in a very timely fashion , by chance exactly at the moment when Facebook was building the hype for Oculus Quest 2 Pro , convincing so some people to wait for Valve’s moves before buying the new Oculus headset. Microsoft is going to release a database of synthetic faces.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

This news comes one year later than a similar one regarding Virtual Reality : in a popular post of mine of 2018, I highlighted how in that year VR had disappeared from the Gartner Hype Cycle (the curve showing the current maturity status of all emerging technologies). thanks to a better training).

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VRWorld

JANUARY 23, 2018

The headset is shipping this month (January 2018) to its supporters. #9 This came to the VR industry in a big way, when an intellectual property lawsuit saw Oculus on the hook for some $500M in damages in a February ruling. 5 – Oculus vs. HTC price war. 2 – Oculus Go Announced. 9 – ZeniMax v.

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 28, 2020

This column previously covered the 2018 BETT show and how VR was immerging as a possible EdTech trend – but with BETT 2020 the event cemented this movement, with a vast array of new developments and applications for this technology, and growth of previous early adopters. Another exhibitor using Beat Saber and the Oculus Rift S was Nutanix.

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ARVR

MARCH 5, 2021

Furthermore, my involvement is primarily confined to one particular social VR platform, AltspaceVR, owned by Microsoft, making most of my experience the product of a niche within a niche within a niche. Microsoft has been very active in this area for years and their video on the history of flight simulation is a good introduction.

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2021

Epic Games, the creators of Unreal Engine, said it would consider building a launch title for Sony’s “next VR platform” during negotiations about Fortnite cross-play on PlayStation in 2018. And though Epic hasn’t made any VR games since then, it seems that in 2018 it was still ready and willing. .”

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2020

Late 2018 I left Vuzix and started Lance-AR, because I was just frustrated. Alan: We’ve got to call out Microsoft on making videos that people will go, “We want that!” ” Lance: It was Microsoft, SAP did one in 2014. But if you make one training module, it does not translate to every role in the company.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2020

Late 2018 I left Vuzix and started Lance-AR, because I was just frustrated. Alan: We’ve got to call out Microsoft on making videos that people will go, “We want that!” ” Lance: It was Microsoft, SAP did one in 2014. But if you make one training module, it does not translate to every role in the company.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2020

Late 2018 I left Vuzix and started Lance-AR, because I was just frustrated. Alan: We've got to call out Microsoft on making videos that people will go, "We want that!". Lance: It was Microsoft, SAP did one in 2014. But if you make one training module, it does not translate to every role in the company.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

Until now, this graph has been realistic during all the XR over-hyping and the depressions: it forecasted the winter of VR in 2017-2018, and the new growth in 2019-2020, so I keep trusting it and I think you should do that, too. Let’s enjoy it without craving for a mainstream explosion that likely won’t happen yet.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Users can use HMD devices such as Google Cardboard, Oculus Quest, Rift or HTC Vive to experience an imaginary environment. It has applications in training and educational use cases. Microsoft Hololens is a key player in the MR market. Salesforce uses Oculus Rift to create an immersive 3D environment for analyzing data.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

Bob: Well, actually, what was interesting for me being at Laval is, I put on a — for the first time — a VR architecture event… actually, over a year ago, now; this was January 2018. One of the things that was demoed there, there was a presentation from Microsoft about the new Hololens 2. We had good participation.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

Bob: Well, actually, what was interesting for me being at Laval is, I put on a — for the first time — a VR architecture event… actually, over a year ago, now; this was January 2018. One of the things that was demoed there, there was a presentation from Microsoft about the new Hololens 2. We had good participation.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

2018) and much more recently, the smaller Vive Tracker 3.0. With the VIVE Tracker, firefighters experience life-like feedback and feel the force of the hose, creating an immersive VR training that’s as real as it gets – without the risk.” So what is a Vive Tracker? Bit Space loves the trackers.” Bit Space Development.

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VRScout

MARCH 31, 2018

That being said, let’s take a look at five of the more prominent VR releases for March: Apex Construct (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality). Ark Park ( HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PSVR, Windows Mixed Reality). VR Soccer Training (Windows, Oculus Rift). Golem is available now for PSVR. After all, it’s free.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

actually, over a year ago, now; this was January 2018. One of the things that was demoed there, there was a presentation from Microsoft about the new Hololens 2. Training in VR is one of the big applications and opportunities, and that's where a lot of investment is happening. We had good participation.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

Talking about more reliable leaks, developer Luboš V with the support of Basti564 has found references of a multiplayer Oculus Home in the Quest firmware, so it seems that very soon the home space of the Quest will let everyone invite more people. This is why companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Meta are exploring similar technologies.

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AR Insider

MAY 6, 2020

The first change was with Snapchat itself with the introduction of AR programmatic advertising in 2018 which dramatically reduced the price of augmented reality advertising to the same price as regular Snap ads. The hope is that the interactivity and training will lead to increased purchase conversion. Billion ad spend by 2022.

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TechCrunch VR

MAY 31, 2023

Morton Helig’s 1962 patent describes a system that delivers a realistic simulation for potential work and military training purposes: There are increasing demands today for ways and means to teach and train individuals without actually subjecting the individuals to possible hazards of particular situations.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

We’re part of Nielsen as of late 2018, and the original focus of the company was on digital games — video games, primarily. Started covering those areas when they were very tied to games, especially when the original Oculus Rift was launched. And we also look at consumer software numbers as a whole.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

We’re part of Nielsen as of late 2018, and the original focus of the company was on digital games — video games, primarily. Started covering those areas when they were very tied to games, especially when the original Oculus Rift was launched. And we also look at consumer software numbers as a whole.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

We're part of Nielsen as of late 2018, and the original focus of the company was on digital games -- video games, primarily. Started covering those areas when they were very tied to games, especially when the original Oculus Rift was launched. And we also look at consumer software numbers as a whole. Which still has its uses!

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Additionally, founding the Upload Academy, a VR/AR developer training program, which graduated its first class in August with a number of success stories including Found – a gorgeous Miyazaki-esque narrative experience created by four of our students which was recently recognized on stage during the Oculus Connect Keynote.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 9, 2017

1) I believe the virtual reality market will continue to have steady sales reaching over 2 million HMD’s between Sony, HTC and Oculus. 2) As with any platform, quality content and more robust features (Oculus Avatars, Parties, Rooms, etc.) Microsoft will bring affordable virtual reality headsets to the PC and Xbox One.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Mr. Mansouri’s efforts in filmmaking led to NASA and JPL’s 2018 Emmy win for outstanding original interactive program for Cassini’s grand finale, which was NASA’s first recognition in the film community. These are like the Microsoft Hololens, Magic Leaps. But you can’t move around in it. Michael: Yeah.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Mr. Mansouri's efforts in filmmaking led to NASA and JPL's 2018 Emmy win for outstanding original interactive program for Cassini's grand finale, which was NASA's first recognition in the film community. These are like the Microsoft Hololens, Magic Leaps. So Metastage uses Microsoft's volumetric Hcap, holographic capture.

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XR for Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

A lot of it involved training with staff. The one thing obviously that is already clearly missing from this mix, is the word Oculus. For those that are outside of the Middle East region, just for context, Oculus has next to no presence in the Middle East at all. And it was kind of in parallel to that. The Go never launched here.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Mr. Mansouri’s efforts in filmmaking led to NASA and JPL’s 2018 Emmy win for outstanding original interactive program for Cassini’s grand finale, which was NASA’s first recognition in the film community. These are like the Microsoft Hololens, Magic Leaps. But you can’t move around in it. Michael: Yeah.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 30, 2017

With the release of Oculus Touch and Vive Trackers, the number of VR experiences that utilized motion controls went up since the last festival. You extend your arms out, holding Oculus Touch controllers. I climb onto the soft bed and the attendant helps me put on my Oculus Rift, then hands me a pair of Touch controllers.

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XR for Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

A lot of it involved training with staff. The one thing obviously that is already clearly missing from this mix, is the word Oculus. For those that are outside of the Middle East region, just for context, Oculus has next to no presence in the Middle East at all. And it was kind of in parallel to that. The Go never launched here.

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Road to VR

MARCH 3, 2022

Vox Machinae Details: Available On: Quest 2 (not on Quest 1), Oculus PC , SteamVR. Oculus Cross-buy: Yes. Reviewed On: Quest 2, Quest 2 (Oculus Link). Especially for a game first released in 2018, Vox Machinae absolutely nails its unique take on VR mechs. Oculus Touch. Read on to find out. Price: $30.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 17, 2019

The past week has been the week of the E3, and we had an insane amount of news regarding new upcoming Virtual Reality content, especially for the Oculus Quest! But even more important, at E3 it has showcased a new 360 mode for the Oculus Quest. Oculus has made various statements about the Quest. For what games are you hyped?

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VRScout

APRIL 30, 2017

Set in the Democratic Republic of Congo, The Protectors: Walk In The Ranger’s Shoes is a jarring 360-degree VR experience following a day in the life of several trained Garamba National Park rangers. The virtual train bench was layered over the one in real life, meaning I was able to walk over and actually sit on it.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While on the topic of acquisitions Facebooks takeover of Oculus initially was somewhat hostile with internal disputes between Oculus founders and Zuckerberg and his leadership team. Microsoft has done well in the mixed reality space as it relates to enterprise adoption.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Even the big players like Sony, Apple, and Microsoft have substantially reduced their production estimates for 2022, whilst processor manufacturers talk of delays into 2024. This training course cost about $3,000 and was mandatory for anyone wanting to use SteamVR. Image provided by Rob Cole). Image by Rob Cole). Image by Rob Cole).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2022

I can’t guarantee that these predictions will come out to be true (I always joke about the fact that I miss many of the predictions about Meta/Oculus), but I think they will be worth reading anyway to understand what can be the trends to look for in this new year. Me wearing my branded Oculus Quest 2. So… let’s start!

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