The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Apple is working on some sort of metaverse, and its headset is entering mass production. It has been a week of interesting rumors about the upcoming Apple MR headset. So, forget about an Apple headset that is going to enter the mainstream , as I already sold in this previous article. Other relevant news. Some news on content.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Meta already teased some details in June before the Apple Event, and over these weeks we had all the information revealed through leaks and rumors. Looking at the cached page on Google of its Quest 3 listing, it is possible to see that they have written all the specs on their website. I don't know HOW they are off to correct them.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JANUARY 27, 2023

Following last week’s theme of layoffs across the tech sector, this week continues the unemployment trend as influential groups reassess the space and US Courts aim at Google. US Justice Department Against Google The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alphabet, Google’s parent company, this Wednesday.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 4, 2023

Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset is set to delay again amid its upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) from 5 to 9 June, a series of tweets has found this week. Reports have revealed that this may block Apple from unveiling the device at the key event.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the last couple of years, AR has experienced tremendous growth and popularity as big technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple have adopted the technology. According to Statista , by 2023, there will be 1.4 The leading OEMs such as Samsung and Apple are expected to contribute to manufacturing more AR devices.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

Apple glasses are coming in 2021–2022 and they are incredibly sleek. Apple glasses are coming. The glasses are expected to run a new operating system, rOS (or reality OS), and Apple is exploring touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures as a means of control. Apple is really good at selling stuff.

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Robert Scoble

MAY 15, 2021

I have been talking with hundreds of people across the industry and have discovered that the changes coming to Apple are deeper than just a VR/AR headset. This is the fourth paradigm shift for Apple. So, what is Apple getting ready to announce over the next year? Eventually, I hear, Apple will even bring 3D to 2D monitors.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 17, 2023

Apple is set to reveal its long-awaited Reality Pro mixed reality (MR) headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on 5 June, news reports revealed on Sunday. What’s in the Bag for Apple? These include a lineup of new Apple laptops, Apple Watches, and software updates.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Why Facebook and Amazon have joined the race to bring computing to your face. — Facebook and Amazon each discussed computer glasses at launch events this week. — Amazon’s approach is to get a lightweight product out now, while Facebook is promising advanced technology in a few years. by Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9/29/19.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

New leaks on Amazon and MediaMarkt have revealed that probably the headset will be available starting from October, 10th, 2023. I hope to be wrong, of course: maybe Valve has just accelerated to launch its device before Apple may finally release its one. But there’s even more. Meta Quest 3 Carrying Case for $59.99

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Bernard Marr

JANUARY 4, 2023

Everybody in the world of consumer and entertainment technology has their eyes set on Las Vegas, where CES 2023 is set to open its doors in early January. Those known to be taking part include Google, Microsoft, LG, Sony, ASUS, Garmin, Panasonic, Nvidia, Intel, Hisense, JBL, and AMD. CES 2023 Basic Information.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Visual search will follow, led by Google , Pinterest and Amazon. Google is highly motivated to visual search in order to “future proof” it’s core business. This plays out through Google Lens (visual search) and Live View (AR mapping/navigation). Google is also advantaged in that can “ incubate ” AR in search.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 17, 2019

million in 2023. The firm’s methodology includes Apple store checks, inventory levels and shortages. For one, there’s deep-pocketed motivation, including Apple’s need to diversify revenue and counterbalance iPhone sales declines. billion in Apple’s Q4 earnings , while wearables were up 54 percent to $6.52

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Past attempts have been unsuccessful, such as Google Glass, due to reluctance and concerns over ethical issues such as privacy and security of AR glasses. Fast-forward a few years from the failing Google Glass, and now it turns out the popularity of smart-glasses has increased again, thanks to numerous new developments.

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ARVR

JUNE 29, 2020

Source: [link] When it debuted in 2013 the Google Glass was the first of its kind. The Smart-Accessory Revolution A Pew Research Center survey conducted at the beginning of 2013 showed that only 51% of adults in the United States owned a smartphone, 6 years after the launch of the 1st-generation Apple iPhone.

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Bernard Marr

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Apple Watch Ultra Apple has been making consumer smart watches for a few years now, but late 2022 saw the introduction of a new model designed to compete with the high-end sports and luxury models recently introduced by competitors such as Garmin and Tag Heuer.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Who doesn’t want to do that can still use his/her Oculus account to log in until 2023 , but he/she won’t be able to use all the social functionalities of the device (like Venues, Horizon, etc…). After 2023, the devices won’t be guaranteed to work with an Oculus login. Apple threatens future support in Unreal Engine.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 2, 2024

Meta Quest 3 and controllers (Image by Meta) Quest 3 has been launched last year, in 2023. And Quest 2 is much cheaper (especially now that has been put at $199): during the last holidays, it outperformed the Quest 3 by a factor 3:1 on Amazon US. It is estimated that Quest 2 has sold much more than 20M units in its lifetime.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

In the interview with me, he talked about many topics, like the rumors he heard on Apple Glasses, on the Oculus Quest 2 , the America vs China war, XR entrepreneurship, Tesla, and more! 2022-2023 are the years when VR should grow a lot (Image by Road To VR). Apple is (maybe) already testing Apple Glasses in the wild.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We’ve seen plenty of updates to the VR/AR and mixed reality space, with new innovations from Meta and even Apple, but smart glasses technology has lagged. The Max AR glasses , announced in Spring 2023 (and now available to purchase), promise exceptional audiovisual experiences with state-of-the-art semiconductor tech and HDCP support.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

More info Some news about Apple Vision Pro The news and rumors about Vision Pro never end. In these two weeks, we got to discover that Apple is planning to organize demo sessions of Vision Pro inside the Apple Store venues and that in the beginning, the only way to buy a Vision Pro will be going to an Apple Store.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 20, 2022

First launched in March 2021 (but not entirely as a new streaming service, we'll get to that), Paramount+ will also debut in Asia by launching in South Korea in June, with Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria set for late 2022, and India in 2023 in partnership with Viacom 18. The global expansion of the service outside the U.S.

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Peter Graham

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

CNBC reports the project is codenamed ‘Orion’, with an estimated launch taking place sometime between 2023 and 2025. In both reports, Facebook’s AI voice assistant which is being developed to rival Apple’s Siri or Amazon Alexa will be used as the input mechanism for users. which is a forte of Ray-Ban.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 9, 2022

It was planned for release in spring 2023, with a price point of around $350, which would have made it… Read more. Bloomberg says that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, just halted development on a smartwatch with dual cameras in favor of another kind of wearable.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 24, 2023

Luckily there is AR that is still strong, and we can hope to wear Google AR glasses soon… ah no, they are dead too. Check-ins with Apple experts for UI design and development guidance, and help refining your app. This Apple-owned development device needs to be returned upon request.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. billion by 2023 , growing at a CAGR of 9.98% from 2017 to 2023. For example, in 2019, Amazon extended Alexa features to pair with headphones and earbuds. Sponsored content. Sponsored by Softeq.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is a very impressive fusion of hardware and software, but it's by no means perfect. Apple Vision Pro Specs, Features & Details Apple officially revealed the full Vision Pro specs when opening preorders today. And Apple did not send UploadVR a review unit, we bought our own. But does it deliver?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 6, 2023

Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2023 , the new device includes a trove of innovative features such as a “retina-level” electrochromic adaptive display, lighting adjustment, Snapdragon Spaces tethering, and hand tracking, among others.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

The same has happened with Apple, which is now offering bonuses to employees to keep them inside the company. Apple has performed very strategic acquisitions as well, and the news of the week is that Snap has acquired Compound Photonics to gain a key supplier of LCOS and Microled displays. Apple may have delays for its headset.

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Robert Scoble

OCTOBER 4, 2019

It isn’t alone, we know of many companies that are spending billions on same, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Sony, Magic Leap, Huawei, and others. Literally everyone in the industry other than Magic Leap and Apple uses Qualcomm’s spatial computing tech stack). They can’t look nerdy like Google Glass did.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Of course, platform-building tech giants don’t have a great track record in gaming, with Google’s Stadia effort shutting down, Apple disappointing gamers for decades, and forgettable efforts from Amazon. While that’s not Fortnite or Minecraft on Quest headsets, it’s certainly a start.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 2, 2023

We discussed his company’s waveguide and materials research, using AR for medicine and surgery, and the Apple Vision Pro. This is due to several “false starts” with Google Glass , Microsoft HoloLens2, and Magic Leap, although the companies remain potential customers.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

From time to time, I like to look at the adoption graph of XR shown by John Riccitiello (the CEO of Unity) in 2017 , where you can see that the real acceleration of immersive technologies should start around 2022-2023. I can’t imagine what company can steal Facebook’s thunder.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

According to the rumor, the collaboration should end in 2023, with the first product launched in 2024, a year that is compatible with a consumer-prosumer release of an XR device. Apple is entering the XR field, and Facebook is currently dominating the VR market. Apple headset may be very lightweight.

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Robert Scoble

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Here is our first analysis (located at: [url]) on why we should all be paying attention to what is happening in humanoid robots and consumer electronics, which include autonomous vehicles that are now arriving to people’s garages and, soon, Augmented Reality devices from Apple and others. The robot brings other robots.

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