The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 8, 2021

But the gift is not mine, but from the XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole, that has written an INCREDIBLE guest post about his experiments in trying to build from scratch the prototype of a SteamVR controller with a modular design and optimal ergonomics. Image by Rob Cole). Introduction. Lockdowns and shortages. Image provided by Rob Cole).

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With big game launches and more VR headsets on that market than ever, 2020 is shaping up to be a huge year for VR, and an excellent time for first-timers to jump in. The Best PC VR Headsets in 2020. Controllers. Valve Index controllers. Jump to: Best PC VR headsets | Best standalone VR headsets | Best console VR headsets.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While Microsoft has been full steam ahead on the augmented reality side of Windows Mixed Reality via HoloLens, the company has had very little to say in the last year about the VR side of its platform. While it may look like Microsoft has largely given up on the effort, the company tells us that it remains committed.

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ARPost

JANUARY 13, 2020

Here, we’ll be taking a look at the AR and MR headsets and glasses that caught our attention in 2019 and that we’ll be keeping an eye on going into 2020. Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 is one of the most advanced MR headsets on the market. It also has access to Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. MR Headsets.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

A number of different controllers are available on the Xbox One, from gamepads made by Microsoft, to third-party controllers loaded with special features. Here are the best you can buy.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

We need to ask ourselves not only what computers can do, but what they should do,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in his opening keynote at Build. With customers in control, privacy is preserved Click To Tweet. Microsoft sees the “intelligent cloud” as the backbone of this revolution. Ethical AI.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. One month after the reveal of a “next-gen VR headset for the Playstation” (whose name is not known, but I guess it will be PSVR2), Sony has revealed one important detail of its new VR system: the controllers. The controllers will be given to selected developers very soon.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

” Update (September 2nd, 2020): A Microsoft developer says the reference to “upcoming hardware releases” is in fact just referring the Reverb G2 and its controllers. SEE ALSO Microsoft Says it Hasn't Given up on the VR Side of Windows Mixed Reality. Image courtesy 91Mobiles.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 3, 2021

The box contains: Reverb G2 headset, 6m headset cable for desktop and mobile PCs, two motion controllers, DisplayPort to mini-DisplayPort adapter, USB-C to A adaptor, and a Power Adapter. The newly redesigned controllers offer acceptable—but not exceptional—latency and jitter. Controllers. Reverb G2 controllers.

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VRScout

JANUARY 4, 2021

Valve’s AAA VR adventure is Valve’s number one pick for best VR game of 2020. Valve has unveiled the official winners of its 2020 Steam Awards, an annual ceremony highlighting the absolute best games released on the companies Steam platform according to the players.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2020

After a slow start, 2019 rounded out to be an undeniably strong year for consumer VR, setting up a springboard into a big 2020. Here’s an overview of the major happenings in VR over the last year, and a glimpse of what will come in 2020. 5 Major New Headsets and What They Mean for the Market. Image courtesy HP.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Brand new units, including the headset’s hip-worn compute unit and single controller, were being liquidated for the barn burner deal of $550 via Amazon subsidiary Woot. Warranties: Magic Leap will continue to honor valid warranty claims under the Magic Leap 1 Warranty Policy available here ( [link] ).

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VRScout

MAY 28, 2020

HP worked closely with Valve and Microsoft to ensure that the headset would deliver a stellar VR experience using cutting-edge optics, inside-out tracking, spatial 3D audio, natural hand gestures, superb comfort for longer sessions, and plug and play support for Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR. The time is now for VR and HP Reverb G.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2020

Earlier this morning, Twitter user and well-known Microsoft leaker WalkingCat shared an image of what appears to be a brand new Oculus Quest headset. pic.twitter.com/rBvJpCfRmT — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) July 22, 2020. A new leak reveals the supposed follow-up to Facebook’s standalone 6DoF headset.

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ARPost

MAY 29, 2020

The third day of AWE 2020 may go down in history as the most wholesome day in the history of XR technology. There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. For example, how does someone with Parkinson’s navigate gesture controls?

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2022

The listing ( find it here ) is for a brand new Magic Leap 1, including the headset’s hip-worn compute unit and single controller. As first reported by GMW3 , Magic Leap appears to be flushing excess stock of the 2018-era AR headset via the Amazon-owned online retailer Woot. . Image courtesy Magic Leapgic leap.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 29, 2022

SAVE $10: Amazon , Walmart , GameStop , and the Microsoft Store all had the Xbox Series S on sale for $289.99 The smaller, all-digital version of Microsoft's machine has been readily available at most major retailers for several months now — and if you keep a close eye out, you can even find it on sale from time to time.

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VRScout

AUGUST 24, 2016

billion in 2016 to more than $162 billion in 2020. Most revenue through 2020 will come from the US. The United States will pull well ahead of the other two regions by 2020. The post Forecast: VR Market Will Reach $162 Billion by 2020 appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

’ During the weekend prolific Microsoft leaker WalkingCat , the same individual responsible for leaking images of the Oculus Quest 2 back in July of 2020, posted two concept videos showcasing what appears to be Samsung’s take on a dedicated AR headset. Image Credit: WalkingCat.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 2, 2020

We are announcing today Integration of Interhaptics with Hololens 2 Haptic design for all mobile phones early 2021 Upcoming Haptic design for PS5 in 2021 Interhaptics was released to the public in September 2020. It supports an extensive list of XR controllers, hand tracking systems, and haptic devices. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The other product is an “interaction builder” for creating gesture controls. These controls are showcased to many XR users in a gaming environment but have huge practical implications in enterprise training. Controllers are more precise from a tracking perspective, but they are a barrier to entry,” said Vezzoli.

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ARPost

JUNE 22, 2020

See Also: A Comprehensive Review of 2019 and 2020 VR Headsets. With our devices, astronauts can see and virtually interact with the switches and control panels inside their Starliner capsule and read the real-time data on their crew displays. Unreal worked with the Microsoft HoloLens 2 to create an AR experience based around Apollo 11.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

With no need for external sensors and a pair of tracked motion controllers already in the box, the only thing you need to get up and running is a computer capable of playing its games and apps. Oculus Touch controllers (2). It likely won’t get cheaper than this before Rift S is discontinued in 2021 and stock dries up completely.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Apple AR glasses may come in early 2020. This week is again the turn of Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, that after having said that Apple glasses may come between Q4 2019 and Q2 2020, now says that he is very confident that the glasses will launch in Q2 2020. The PS5 will have some nice features. We all hope that this will happen!

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 9, 2023

The news comes after the Meta Quest also lost AltSpace VR, another Metaverse platform which owners Microsoft shut down earlier this year – diverting its resources to Mesh. Released in October 2020, the device is still one of the most popular VR headsets. Meta is currently pricing the device at £1,499.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It seems that Microsoft has worked a lot to make the device more ergonomic and elegant , but the style remains anyway less classy than the one of Magic Leap. It may be something related to tracking controllers, to speakers, or just an assembly item (Image by NASA JPL).

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Anand Tech

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This review discusses the performance and characteristics of Western Digital's latest offerings (2020 catalog) supporting USB 3.1 In 2020, we have seen the market move en-masse to NVMe SSDs behind a USB 3.2 The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD v2 and the WD My Passport SSD (2020) use the same internal SSD - the Western Digital SN550E.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

For instance, the Meta Quest 3 comes with virtual keyboards and similar tools that are ideal for use with collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams. Customization (Accessories and Controllers) Finally, it’s worth looking at how to customize your cheap virtual reality headset with extra accessories and components.

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AR Insider

MARCH 30, 2021

This is the topic of ARtillery’s recent report, Spatial Computing: 2020 Lessons, 2021 Outlook. Spatial Computing: 2020 Lessons, 2021 Outlook. Going down the list, Microsoft is motivated to drive and future proof its core product: enterprise productivity. Key questions include, what did we learn in the past year? Warming Up .

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

billion and in 2020 it has been predicted to achieve $22.9 Equipped with tracking and sensory technologies and hand controllers, the virtual reality devices made playing games highly engaging and reciprocal. Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft are expected to reduce the prices for their game products in the coming years. VR In Gaming.

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Mashable VR

MAY 23, 2022

SAVE $59.99: Now through June 5, you'll get a free Xbox Stereo Headset when you buy an Xbox Series S ($299.99) or the Xbox Series S – Fortnite & Rocket League Bundle (also $299.99) from the Microsoft Store. Credit: Microsoft. 299.99 (save $59.99) from the Microsoft Store. 299.99 (save $59.99) from the Microsoft Store.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 20, 2021

6DOF headset and controllers (Image by FXG). The kit is composed by: An inside-out tracking add-on , that you attach to your glasses so that that they can track themselves (positional tracking) and the controllers; Two controllers that are very similar to the Oculus Touch. Zoom on the 6DOF controllers.

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AR Insider

MARCH 22, 2021

It found that content delivered in this format produced greater memory retention than a control group. — Microsoft AR visionary and Hololens lead Alex Kipman reports that in a recent study, HoloLens2 helped Case Western Reserve medical students score 50 percent better while learning faster and retaining knowledge more comprehensively.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 24, 2020

Microsoft’s endeavour to support the virtual reality (VR) industry with a reference design headset which the likes of HP, Dell and others could build up never really took off. Get a sneak peek of the next benchmark in virtual reality headsets from @HP x @ValveSoftware x @Microsoft. — Z by HP (@ZbyHP) March 23, 2020.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 5, 2020

In the meanwhile, I wish you all a fantastic 2020! CES 2020 is going to start soon. Another big problem for the appeal of AR glasses is the UX : voice interface is not suitable for public places, gestures are tiresome, and no one wants to take controllers around. Top news of the week. Image by nReal). Will HP refresh the Reverb?

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

David of Upload says that thanks to its big boost in specifications , PS5 can offer an amazing flat screen experience : better resolution, better framerate, better graphics, better load times, better controller. Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Other relevant news.

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2021

” Later that year, after pressure from Epic and fans, Sony relented and allowed Fortnite cross-play on PlayStation, just as Microsoft and Nintendo had already done. In 2020 Sony invested $250 million in Epic Games , and quickly followed on with an additional $200 million last month. A Brief History of Epic's VR Tech Demos.

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