XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This week, as countless productivity applications find a home on Apple’s recently released Vision Pro, OpenAI’s headline-stealing genAI service ChatGPT also found a place on the emerging spatial computing device. Notablty of these recently announced Vision Pro workplaces is CoPiloit – the Microsoft-owned GenAI service.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While Meta’s recent Connect 2023 event focused on consumer use cases of MR headsets and AR smart glasses, it is evident that the company is working with enterprise end-users to optimize its MR product for broader use cases. .” This decision came after OpenAI teamed up with Microsoft for a significant partnership in mid-2023.

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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 - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At the start of the year, the technology industry faced layoffs as some major firms, such as Meta, started 2023 cautiously. Despite the 2022 Metaverse boom that swept imagination and scepticism equally, 2023 was tough during H1 for the immersive industry. However, the narrative quickly switched towards the middle of the year.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This month, Microsoft successfully completed an MR hardware trial period with the US Army, allowing the firm to continue innovating the Hololens product while leveraging a massive military contract which currently sits as a $22 billion investment for the US Army. development processes.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2022

Image by Apple). Apple hires Meta’s XR Head of PR. A report by Bloomberg reports that Apple has just hired Andrea Schubert, Communications Director at Meta’s consumer hardware division for XR, including Portal, AR, and VR devices. Don’t wait until 2023 and click the link below to support my blog now. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 9, 2023

A new rumor on Apple headset talks about a very high-end device. A new week, a new rumor about Apple and its upcoming headset. The Apple headset should be very high-end, and feature: 4K per eye displays. My personal opinion is that Jony Ive should have been seriously drunk to have the idea of creating a tethered Apple headset.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The past week has been a pretty interesting one for the tech world: between Microsoft Ignite, Unity Unite, and the OpenAI drama, there has been a lot to follow. I’ll try to summarize all of that, especially for what concerns the announcements related to our XR space.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I can’t wait to discover the Pico 4, the Quest Pro, and the Apple Reality headsets… and you? Apple headset may be called “Reality”. We have new rumors about the upcoming Apple headset. It seems that one of Apple’s shell companies has just registered the trademarks “Reality One”, “Reality Pro”, and “Reality Processor”.

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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 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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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

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 - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A familiar question that echoes questions asked by the XR space at the start of 2023. ” however, Meta did not reach this goal in 2023; instead diverting towards MR and smart glasses. ” however, Meta did not reach this goal in 2023; instead diverting towards MR and smart glasses. Is the Metaverse dead?

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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. This unique combination will usher in a new paradigm in training, directly impacting readiness and lethality.

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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 - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, with 2024 shaping up to be a monumental year for XR, with Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Apple all putting major stakes and investments into the space, what companies do today could greatly influence the future of work. The firm is rolling out the features starting in early December this year for free.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This year saw massive interest in MR headsets following Apple’s Vision Pro debut, and Meta looks to own the space following its experience with MR via its Pro headset. The XR marketplace could experience shockwaves when Apple debuts its headset. Moreover, Meta may enhance the feature following Connect 2023.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 10, 2023

On the enterprise side, many AR headsets, from firms like RealWear and Microsoft, for on-site usage provide eye and hand-tracking features to optimize workplace operations and communications. How has eye and hand-tracking tracking technology advanced in 2022 and 2023? With new headsets from Pico, Lynx, Vive, Lenovo etc.,

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

New rumors on Apple and Meta devices. I know it may sound weird to you, but we have new rumors on Apple headsets and also about the future Meta Project Cambria and Quest 3. Regarding Apple, the super-reliable analysts have stated that the headset may feature three displays because just two are for losers. Other relevant news.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 30, 2023

billion by 2023 and adoption increases, intuitive interfaces are becoming essential. Innovators like Apple are demonstrating the need for new spatial computing ecosystems in the XR marketplace, and other vendors are following suit. These tools are being used to enhance muscle memory and knowledge retention during training.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro finally debuted for US customers last week. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently noted that the Apple Vision Pro “is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created,” US customers can grab a 256GB model for $3,499. But, there are many workplace options available for customers today.

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EON Reality

JULY 23, 2023

IRVINE, CA, July 23, 2023 – The Spatial AI Center is proud to unveil its cutting-edge Innovation Equipment, designed to push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) applications. Through its groundbreaking technology, EON Reality is creating a new paradigm of innovation in AI and XR technology.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

While Meta focuses on creating virtual reality environments, companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are developing metaverse environments for collaborating and working on digital projects. Another use of metaverse technology in the corporate world will be conducting training, onboarding, and other tasks. Virtual and augmented reality.

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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 - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 8, 2023

On the other hand, some of 2023’s leading XR firms are securing notable funding rounds as forecasts expect 2024 to be a monumental year for XR. Next year, Apple will debut the Vision Pro following years of hype, and Microsoft will also start rolling out its industrial Metaverse services.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Microsoft is already working with an esteemed client list to distribute its immersive solutions portfolio to suit a range of enterprise use cases. One of Microsoft’s XR clients is Nexco-East Engineering, which operates roughly 4,000km of all expressways in Japan.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

These have appeared across Google’s ARCore, Niantic’s Lightship AR developer kit (ARDK), Snap Lens, Meta’s Reality system, and Apple’s ARKit platforms, namely for smartphones. For the enterprise, this has proven immensely effective for managing workflows and providing training and guidance for workforces.

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AR Insider

MAY 4, 2020

The wild card for consumer AR of course is Apple, as its entrance could inflect the market through its signature halo effect. Beyond Apple, more reliable accelerants lie in enterprise AR such as training, logistics, emergency response, military, maintenance, and healthcare. million AR glasses by 2023. Vantage Points.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 30, 2023

For instance, the Apple Vision Pro allows users to interact with apps and technologies using innate actions like gestures and eye movement. In the training landscape, the realistic simulations enabled by hand and eye tracking can help build muscle memories and increase knowledge retention.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier in the year, Metaverse and VR communication platforms failed to retain the spotlight during the rise of GenAI, with many innovative technology firms like Microsoft moving from XR to AI with the debut of CoPilot. Engage XR: AR and Spatial Computing The spatial computing revolution is coming, believes Apple.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

Additionally, engineers train Deep Learning algorithms to accurately detect markers in live video data. billion by 2023 , growing at a CAGR of 9.98% from 2017 to 2023. Tech vendors can offer multiple solutions for cloud-based data storage and processing — AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. Mobile application.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The reserve pass-through cameras also enable Meta to take another direct shot at soon-to-be market competitor Apple; the firm is equally providing a reserve pass-through feature in its upcoming Vision Pro device. Meta is coming out of 2023 with a new sense of strength compared to the start of the year. 2023 started off with scepticism.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the last year, many companies have created enterprise-focused headsets for collaboration, product development, training, and more. Even Apple seems to focus on the business world with its pricey Apple Vision Pro. Remember, alternatives like the Apple Vision Pro are set to cost almost four times as much ($3,499).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

February 2024 is here, and this month marked the end of a long, long wait for Apple’s Vision Pro. Microsoft and Zoom have also released their respective apps into the Vision Pro this week. Apple has already sold 200,000 devices in the first week, which is impressive. It’s still more or less the game of of Microsoft.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Moreover, immersive healthcare solutions partially drive the industry forward, thanks to new opportunities presented by XR training, telehealth, and more. Nreal, Microsoft Support Blind Children with AR XR is still very much emerging, and healthcare research is still immature. Microsoft gained positive outcomes based on the study.

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