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MARCH 12, 2024

” With the entrance of Apple Vision Pro, one such entity to follow suit is Stryker’s Mako , a robotic surgery group initially founded as a standalone company by Rony Abovitz, the founder and first CEO of AR unicorn Magic Leap. billion in 2013, or just around three years after Magic Leap was founded by Abovitz in stealth mode.

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JULY 18, 2023

Today, at Microsoft Inspire 2023, a showcase event covering the firm’s latest innovations. Microsoft quietly teased information regarding an industrial metaverse initiative. Details are elusive because Microsoft plans to reveal more information regarding its industrial Metaverse journey next year.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

Today, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which provides the “ building blocks ” for its Metaverse. Microsoft first announced its acquisition in 2022.

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Road to VR

JULY 12, 2022

Magic Leap 2 is finally set to officially launch on September 30th, 2022. The company says the headset will come in three versions priced for different groups: Magic Leap 2 Base (for “professionals and developers”). Magic Leap 2 Release Date and Price. One year warranty. Magic Leap 2 Developer Pro.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Nokia , the Finnish telecom giant, has been focusing on telecommunication infrastructure development after selling its mobile phone business to Microsoft in 2014. In an interview at the World Economic Forum in 2022, Nokia’s CEO Pekka Lundmark stated that mobile phones will be overtaken by smart glasses by the time 6G is introduced in 2030s.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 1, 2022

In a LinkedIn post ahead of its attendance at the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 Europe , the Jena, Germany-based enterprise metaverse firm wrote it had joined the Forum to “develop common standards” for increased interoperability in the global tech community.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 7, 2022

Alternatively, if you’re trying to cultivate group bonding moments, provide immersive training experiences, or bring your team members together in a shared environment to work on virtual versions of product designs, you may prefer to explore VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 24, 2022

One such platform, the Microsoft Reactor meetup, has united many thought leaders, tech giants, and organisations as a guiding compass for the growing community of technology enthusiasts, developers, journalists, and even senior executives. Excellent @Microsoft Reactor #meetup in #London with @VR2AR , Alexander Karim, and @seanmtracey.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JUNE 13, 2022

Metaverse and Web3 expert Tony Parisi joined investment fund Music Entrepreneur (ME) Ventures to serve on the group’s advisory board and limited partners in a bid to support the rise of Metaverse-linked creative industries. Avataar Launches 3D AR Tool amid AWE 2022 Win. Taqtile Partners with Microsoft at Eurosatory 2022.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Groups can even be taken on unique field trips around the world. Medical students are using tools like the Microsoft HoloLens system to learn about human anatomy without cadavers. Remote education: In an environment where students can’t always be present in a physical classroom, XR provides a new way to access the educational space.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2022

On June 21, 2022, brands gathered together for the founding of the Metaverse Standards Forum. NVIDIA joined Meta , Epic Games, Khronos Group, Avataar , Microsoft, Unity, XR Association , and many other founding members to lead the development of interoperability standards to drive the growth of the metaverse.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2023

Groups like Microsoft are leveraging a collapsing military contact to keep its IVAS device lineup alive for further funding, and HTC VIVE took note to explain the importance of enterprise end-users in discussion with the World Economic Forum. Microsoft Begin IVAS 1.2 Testing Microsoft may be fighting for Hololens.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 16, 2023

However, to leverage the full benefits XR has to offer, government groups first need to be able to access tools specifically built for the challenges the armed forces face. Microsoft announced its intention to build dedicated army headsets in 2022, but the project has faced several issues in the last year, leading to delays and setbacks.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The news comes as institutions and organisations debut their virtual spaces for several key purposes, leading to a spike in interest in the Metaverse as an exhibitive platform for large groups. The group’s Capacity Building and Training Directorate opened a module on verifying and screening travel documents.

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ARPost

MAY 12, 2022

Also, the founder and managing partner of AR funding group Super Ventures , Inbar’s talks are always full of insight, passion, and a few laughs. Also, Athena Demos of Big Rock Creative (the group that brings Burning Man to AltspaceVR ) presents “Principles in the Metaverse (Multiverse).”. The Day-One Main Stage Marathon.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Around the world, countless companies and groups are already reaping the benefits of extended reality technology. Microsoft HoloLens and GE. Working with Microsoft , GE decided to upgrade its training experience to introduce a Mixed Reality educational environment via Microsoft HoloLens 2. Varjo and the Finnish Air Force.

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 25, 2023

Plus, it was a proprietary system, owned by Microsoft, and didn’t play well with other metaverse platforms. In its blog post, the company said that it will be focusing on other metaverse-related efforts, such as the launch of Microsoft Mesh , an enterprise-focused metaverse platform. ” And it’s making money.

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ARPost

MARCH 7, 2023

Their actions on the stage were volumetrically captured and displayed in The Polys’ AltspaceVR environment, similar to the launch of Microsoft Mesh. We’re here to celebrate the progress made in WebXR in the year of 2022.” See Also: AWE 2022 Day Two: The Floor Opens. It’s just exciting to see the promise of WebXR and passthrough.”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2023

Neil Trevett, President, Khronos Group , explained that interoperability was essential to the Metaverse scaling to its full potential “beyond siloed games, experiences, and worlds.” Additionally, the organisation supports several Forum Exploratory Groups to build consensus on charters for future Working Groups.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 15, 2024

The OpenXR API is a core piece behind many XR headsets from vendors such as Acer, ByteDance, Canon, HTC, Magic Leap, Meta, Microsoft, Sony, XREAL, Qualcomm, Valve, and Varjo. The OpenXR Working Group leverage industry-wide feedback to improve its API service. Moreover, Muniz explained that OpenXR 1.1 Muniz also added: OpenXR 1.1

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GizModo VR

MAY 10, 2021

In a call with analysts, Sony warned that they likely won’t be able to meet PS5 demand and restock stores through 2022. If you were hoping it’d get easier to snag a PlayStation 5 , Sony’s got some bad news for you. Read more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 8, 2022

Microsoft has Mesh, Microsoft Teams (integrated with Mesh) and the HoloLens headset. Do you want your staff to be able to launch conversations in Microsoft Teams, even when wearing an AR or MR headset? There are some vendors on the market which can help with the complete mix of software and hardware demands in your business.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 12, 2022

There's buzz about a theoretical E3 2022. The rumor that's floating right now around is mostly based on some chatter from GamesBeat's Jeff Grubb, who mentioned during a recent podcast that Microsoft is planning for an "E3-style" event in June. In 2022, you don't need to be an industry professional to "get it."

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ARVR

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For example, BMW Group uses AR to optimize vehicle concept and prototype engineering. BMW does this by accessing digital elements from its cloud data management system through Microsoft HoloLens. link] Originally published at [link] on October 4, 2022. a much faster process than traditional methods.

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2019

Microsoft won a decisive $480 million defense contract with the U.S. Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said he expects a more slimmed-down version of the headset based on HoloLens 2 to materialize as soon as 2022 and 2023, and maintains the Army will begin “fielding it to thousands and thousands of soldiers across the force.”

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Metaverse Tech Will Be Built and Used by a More Diverse Group of People John Payne, CEO of Croquet , believes that metaverse technologies will be built and utilized by more diverse groups. We’re already seeing key metaverse players coming together in the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft.

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Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

.” Roh also mentioned that Samsung’s XR venture will involve service partnerships with Meta and Microsoft, but declined to provide specific details. Microsoft recently said it will lay off 10,000 employees. Those other headsets haven’t been doing well, though.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The research division cites World Health Organisation data noting that roughly 39 million people worldwide are blind and 246 million have low vision – with AR/AI solutions, this group can gain new opportunities to interact with the world around them. Meanwhile, a control group of seven blindfolded sighted individuals took part.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 1, 2023

During the latest 2022 WEF event, market-leading AR manufacturer Magic Leap announced a strategic partnership with Globant, intended to accelerate XR enterprise adoption. As the age of Web3 emerges, many government groups will be looking for ways to make interactions in the metaverse more secure and reliable.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony Group Chief Executive , said in a recent statement the Metaverse was “simultaneously a social environment, as well as a live networking space where gaming, music, films and anime intersect.”

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 17, 2023

This has been my second year at SXSW: 2022 was the first time I have attended SXSW. Or you meet a friend of yours, and he introduces you to a partner of his, and then when you are speaking together, another person joins the group and you meet this new person, too. I couldn’t have asked for more.

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ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

Increased Adoption of AR in E-Commerce According to a recent survey, 38% of marketers reported using AR in 2022. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Vuzix are developing smart glasses to enhance the AR experience. It’s a significant increase from the 23% reported in 2017. Screenshots taken on the official EQ3 website 4.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

After that, Nreal debuted its product in the UK with help from telecommunications group EE. Additionally, in a software development kit (SDK) update Nreal doubled down on its hand and eye-tracking abilities using an artificial intelligence (AI) network and Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Toolkit. Nreal (@Nreal) September 7, 2022.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Head of Samsung Research , Sebastian Seung, said in May 2022 that he believes 6G is essential to advancing the hyperconnectivity possibilities introduced by 5G, and unlocking new opportunities for extended reality, digital replicas, and holograms. Cellular, and AT&T, as well as heavy-hitting brands like Meta, Microsoft, and Qulacomm.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Actually, this week, Microsoft’s new mixed reality VP Scott Evans said that Microsoft is carrying on many innovations in various technological fields, and it is expecting the right time to release an update of the HoloLens. The second one analyzed the effect of avatars and environments in group interactions. Other news.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the enormous influence in the XR industry, VRTUOLUO has set up dozens of industry communities (such as the Industry Executives Association, VR Game Developers Community, VR Education Community, Financing and Investment Community, Offline Entertainment Group, etc.) and covered more than 80% of the XR pioneers as communities members.

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XROM

MAY 15, 2023

We chose to host AWE Asia 2023 in Singapore not only because of its convenience for our diverse group of participants who join us from across the globe, but also in recognition of the growth of the extended reality industry in Singapore and across Asia. AWE Asia 2023 will offer 56 sessions, 30% more than in 2022.

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