The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony Interactive Entertainment has finally announced that PSVR 2 will be launched on February 22nd, 2023 for $549. The collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung is now over. Apple AR glasses may have been pushed back to 2025–26. Top news of the week. Other relevant news.

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ARVR

MARCH 16, 2023

As we roll into 2023, it’s time for our annual ritual of synthesizing the lessons from the past twelve months and formulating the outlook for the next twelve. Our research arm ARtillery Intelligence’s recent report Spatial Computing: 2022 Lessons, 2023 Outlook tackles these questions. Beyond the “if?” is the question of “what?”

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

More info Other relevant news (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft discontinues Kinect for Azure Microsoft has decided to discontinue its latest iteration of the Kinect sensor, dubbed Kinect For Azure DK. Microsoft will stop selling its Kinect For Azure sensor in October 2023, or until the supplies last. This seems good.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s been less than a week since Apple released its long-awaited spatial computing headset, and the Apple Vision Pro meme explosion has already begun. Some users have even managed to become warning stories about exactly how not to use your Apple Vision Pro. The internet has gone crazy for the Vision Pro. Don’t try this at home!

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 31, 2023

We were all waiting for an Apple announcement, hoping that it could bring back some enthusiasm into the field, and it seems that the Vision Pro is having some beneficial effects , indeed. Apple showed investors that XR is not a fad, and even if it is still in its early stages, it is going to stay.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

See Also: The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into Think how Microsoft revolutionized personal computers, or how Apple changed the mobile phone market forever. With it being the most decorated VR headset at CES 2023, expect them to go toe-to-toe with Meta for dominance in the market.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2020

Apple announces ARKit 4, amongst new rumors of XR headsets. The story goes on telling that Apple VR headset had realistic visuals and sound, it was super-cool and probably we’ll see a release date of 2022/2023. More info (New rumors about Apple and XR) More info (Apple ARKit4). We all can’t wait. Image by Nreal).

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 26, 2023

However, there will most likely be a changing wave of opinion after Apple announces its presumably killer consumer XR device. Apple appears to be very close to announcing an immersive product, with the leading computing firm prompting AR/VR/MR outlets to cover the event.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2021

The rumors on the Apple Glasses are intensifying. It is not a secret that Apple is working on an XR device: the mystery is when it is going to release it and what it will actually be. The hype is rising, and Apple is playing with it. (My usual terrible image to wish you Happy Easter, if you celebrate it). Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

Last month, we got to know that (according to a rumor) Samsung is working together with Microsoft on new AR glasses, most probably powered by a Qualcomm chipset. With the rumors intensifying, and with Apple always closer to entering the market, I am expecting an announcement for this year. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 24, 2023

But I hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter coming from the world of the undead anyway… Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple starts accepting applications for Vision Pro devkits Apple has started accepting applications from interested developers to get a Vision Pro to develop XR experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Brad Lynch) Bloomberg got a preview of the Quest 3 Last week I predicted that Meta could have given us a glimpse of the Quest 3 during the Gaming Showcase on June, 1st, so that to create attention around its device before the announcement of the Apple headset.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Apple of My Eye But the big topic on everyone’s mind when it comes to AR glasses is Apple’s rumored entrance. Those hopes were scattered in the past few weeks as Bloomberg reported that Apple’s AR glasses plans may be delayed or shelved. Given that, what are all the rumors about an Apple headset launching in Spring 2023?

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If OpenAI wanted to slow down to have time to understand the consequences of this new type of AI, Microsoft would already ready be to hire all the talents of OpenAI and carry on AI developments by itself. Now Microsoft is discontinuing them , putting another nail in the coffin of the HoloLens. Thanks to Davy Demeyer for the tip!)

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The firm is debuting a device with spatial computing features similar to the Apple Vision Pro. Moreover, Immersed is debuting its Visor product at a lower price than the Vision Pro, perhaps creating a wild card in XR competition alongside significant players such as Meta, Microsoft, HTC, Lenovo, Xreal, and Varjo.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 1, 2023

And Meta will keep putting a lot of money towards this vision : in Q1 2023, the losses of Meta Reality Labs have been in the order of magnitude of billions of dollars, again. An important XR manufacturer has just launched a plastic cardboard in 2023. I think this is a wonderful piece of news for the ecosystem. Yes, you’ve read it well.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Apple is gearing up for the Vision Pro debut. The firm’s first XR headset is due soon, and with it comes a spatial computing ambition that draws similarities and differences to Lenovo, Microsoft, Meta, HTC VIVE, and other XR headset vendors. Just days after the Sapetop announcement, Apple revealed its Vision Pro product.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Meta Connect 2023 just concluded. While the event focused primarily on consumer and entertainment innovations and use cases, it revealed critical details on the future of the XR industry and the technology fueling it. The firm is debuting a device with spatial computing features similar to the Apple Vision Pro. The wait is over.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro on the horizon, developers that have invested the better part of a decade honing their expertise were left to promote themselves at Europe's largest gaming event last month. Heading into Gamescom 2023, I suspected that this year might be about on par with 2022 in terms of VR content on offer.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

My favorite ones have been: Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that the next PSVR headset will be called PSVR 2 and will feature 2K x 2K per eye, up to 120 Hz framerate, and 110° FOV. New rumors on Apple and Meta devices. This is why companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Meta are exploring similar technologies.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Major firms like Apple are sending staff to stores across the USA to train staff using its new MR headset. Earlier reports suggested that ByteDance planned to lay off 20 to 30 per cent of its workforce by 2023, but according to a recent report by The Information, the numbers are expected to be much higher.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In this Apple Vision Pro review, we’re finally taking a closer look at the spatial computing device set to change the extended reality world. We previously had an opportunity to check out this long-awaited XR headset in its demo version in 2023. So, how much does the Apple Vision Pro cost?

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

A new cycle of XR The Apple Vision Pro launch has been a disruptive moment for our industry (Image by Apple) As I said in a popular post a few months ago , I think we have entered a new cycle for immersive realities. Huawei and Pico are rumored to be working on an Apple Vision Pro competitor).

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 7, 2023

Apple Inc has reportedly bought out US headset manufacturer Mira following its Vision Quest headset debut on Monday, a Verge report revealed on Tuesday. According to the Verge report, Apple acquired roughly 11 Mira employees. In the post, Taft said: “Excited for Mira’s next chapter, at Apple :).

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In March 2022, Xreal – then Nreal – partnered with Microsoft to conduct research on a medical AR device at the University of Bristol that leveraged AI to help blind children navigate a space. I believe that XREAL and Apple share the same vision of Spatial Computing and the enormous impact it will have on our lives.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 19, 2023

Amidst rumours of Apple’s new headset, many firms are ramping up efforts, perhaps partly due to a looming sense of competition. Meanwhile, XR brands worldwide are striving to establish themselves as leads in entertainment, collaboration, and wearables via events, product launches, and rebranding.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Now the Metaverse is gaining newfound traction from enterprise clients, companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Apple are reinforcing XR as a serious technology for various use cases. To power Athena AI, ENGAGE XR is leveraging OpenAI’s Chat GPT service – now partially operated by Microsoft – the firm is also leveraging Dall.e

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Soon, Meta will host its Connect 2023 event, whereby the firm will announce innovations in its XR product portfolio. Peter Vindevoge, speaking on the entry of Meta Platforms, Apple, and many others, could lead to a trend of greater VR gaming adoption. Gears are turning as the mid-year crossover is in full effect.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Meta Quest for Business, unveiled at the Connect conference in 2023, represents a new era for extended reality in the enterprise. The tech giant has certainly seen some success in this era, producing some of the most affordable and popular devices for gaming and entertainment. What is Meta Quest for Business?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft to tighten safety measures in Altspace VR. After a similar announcement performed by Meta last week, this week Microsoft has announced the tightening of the safety measures inside its social VR platform Altspace VR. Removing them removes lots of potential problems from Microsoft.

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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

JULY 27, 2023

Meta Quest Pro vs Apple Vision Pro: which “Pro” headset is really going to change the way we think about immersion forever? Meta and Apple have contributed significantly to the hype in the XR industry in the last few months. Meta Quest Pro vs Apple Vision Pro: An Overview Let’s start with the basics.

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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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JULY 30, 2020

Visual augmented reality became mainstream with Pokemon Go (2016) and Snapchat filters, but its use cases are now moving beyond gaming and entertainment. billion by 2023 , growing at a CAGR of 9.98% from 2017 to 2023. Examples of Augmented Reality in Action. Mobile application.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JULY 26, 2023

The Apple Vision Pro has made sensational headlines across global media outlets, leading to renewed interest in virtual, augmented, mixed, and extended reality (VR/AR/MR/XR) technologies. “Everyone was even waiting till Apple announced something. He noted that Apple spoke less about XR but rather about spatial computing.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The firm named the OEP’s digital twin one of the next “big things” in XR technology in 2023. This year was a busy one for the XR industry; following a lull in faith towards the start of the year, groups such as the OEP, Microsoft, and Meta worked to bring new life to the sector via substantial workplace XR solutions.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

More info Apple Vision Pro may have a very slow start The same Ming-Chi Kuo, who probably woke up with a lot of pessimism that day, has also expressed doubts about the widespread success of the Apple Vision Pro. This would mean that Apple’s XR offering should rely for 3 years on a very expensive headset with very low sales.

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