The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Next week, on September 26th-27th, Oculus will perform its annual showcase event: Oculus Connect , that has now arrived at its 5th edition. The latest event, the OC4 has been full of news and interesting information , both on Oculus products and VR in general and I think that this year won’t be different.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As co-owner of a small VR company, I find myself quite often obliged to disappoint people that think the metaverse and immersive technologies are cheap. This is an annoying topic for those of us who work with and on immersive technologies. In this second part, I will very briefly explain the great obstacle of costs.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As the co-founder and COO of VR Vision, they’re a virtual and augmented reality startup that’s enhancing immersive training outcomes for some of the world’s largest brands using VR, AR, and AI technologies. Let’s talk about how you guys are using VR and 360 video to make better training. Alan: Exactly.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As the co-founder and COO of VR Vision, they’re a virtual and augmented reality startup that’s enhancing immersive training outcomes for some of the world’s largest brands using VR, AR, and AI technologies. Let’s talk about how you guys are using VR and 360 video to make better training. Alan: Exactly.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

As it is tradition of this little blog, I will write a full round-up of the Oculus Connect 5 , the very important Oculus event that has been held in San Jose on 26th and 27th of September (2018). Oculus Quest. Oculus Quest has been the rockstar of this event. Specifications. There is also a 3.5mm jack for earphones.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2019

NextVR, the VR livestreaming event app, is now available on Oculus Quest for free, which is said to come alongside a new technology that promises clearer and sharper video rendering. Previously, NextVR content was only available on Quest via the Oculus Venues app, which provides communal viewing of select real-time live events.

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Road to VR

JUNE 19, 2018

Oculus CTO John Carmack has developed a new approach to VR video playback which makes it possible to play 5K 3D 360 video on headsets like Oculus Go and Gear VR. ‘Henry’ was the first production from the now defunct Oculus Story Studios. Image courtesy Oculus.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Last May, Facebook and RED Digital Cinema announced they were working on a volumetric video camera based on Facebook’s Surround360 technology. At Oculus Connect 5 today, the company’s annual developer conference, Facebook and RED revealed a first-look at the camera, dubbed Manifold.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 27, 2021

I mean, yes, it’s dead… I like to put on my dead Oculus Quest 2 to play dead beautiful games like InDeath: Unchained and have dead fun. VR is growing every month, and is running towards mainstream adoption as all dead technologies do. 360 Videos are not VR / Smartglasses are not AR.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 3, 2019

“The rapid acceleration of VR technology allows for the exciting reimagination of the way we tell stories, connect with communities, raise funds and drive fundamental change,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., “For the past 50 years, the modernization of science and research technologies have enabled St. Jude patients.”

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As the co-founder and COO of VR Vision, they're a virtual and augmented reality startup that's enhancing immersive training outcomes for some of the world's largest brands using VR, AR, and AI technologies. Let's talk about how you guys are using VR and 360 video to make better training. So let's dive in there. Alan: Exactly.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As the co-founder and COO of VR Vision, they’re a virtual and augmented reality startup that’s enhancing immersive training outcomes for some of the world’s largest brands using VR, AR, and AI technologies. Let’s talk about how you guys are using VR and 360 video to make better training. Alan: Exactly.

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ARPost

APRIL 28, 2020

Of course, they also own Oculus, and filed for an AR glasses patent almost three years ago and a new one last year. This year, the event was canceled, due to coronavirus, to be replaced with a series of live stream videos. 360 Video Backgrounds. We don’t have a set schedule of future videos and topics.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

In partnership with Facebook’s Oculus team, the NBA has released a VR documentary that runs a surprisingly 25-minutes long, taking you behind-the-scenes for the dramatic games in Oakland and Cleveland that led to the Cavaliers taking home their first championship. If this seems a bit manic for you, it’s because it is.

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Cats and VR

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Minnesota Vikings are the first team to launch a virtual reality application for Oculus. Titled “Vikings VR” and available in the Oculus store, the app takes fans directly inside U.S. Bank Stadium to view 360 videos and photos from Vikings games and events. link] [link].

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Considering the release date (and the technology that will be available in 2021), the price tag, and the sensors, this looks like a smartglass. More info (Jon Prosser’s video) More info (Apple’s proprietary QR Codes) More info (Steve Jobs AR glasses). Image by Oculus). The Oculus Quest is now one year old.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2021

Founded in 2015, AmazeVR previously focused on building out its 360 video subscription service for VR headsets, which features a variety of content. As more and more consumers gain access to VR technologies– be they through headsets, theaters, or even their phones– there is enormous potential for Immersive Concerts.”.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

This week has been the week of the Oculus Connect 6 , the biggest yearly event by Oculus where the VR company announces all its most important news, both on hardware and software sides. Oculus Link. You can even access to Oculus Home and Dash. Oculus Link will be available in beta in November 2019.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The Expanse will feature a virtual gallery composed of twenty 360 video and immersive works, plus a virtual theatre that will house a line-up of live talks and events throughout the festival. Audiences can connect with one another and view the works using tethered and non-tethered (Oculus Quest) headsets.

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2017

Broadcast during all four days of The Players Championship starting May 11th, 360 video will be livestreamed from the famous 17th hole at the TPC Sawgrass golf course. The post Intel to 360 Livestream PGA Tour at TPC Sawgrass Golf Course on Gear VR appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Jaunt, the cinematic VR company that pivoted to AR last year, today announced it has sold its software, technology, and “certain other assets” to American telecom Verizon. ” “We are thrilled with Verizon’s acquisition of Jaunt’s technology,” said Jaunt XR CEO Mitzi Reaugh in a press statement.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 13, 2018

Henry has been one of the first content that I’ve tried on my Oculus Rift CV1. A great work by Oculus Story Studio, for sure. That’s why when I heard that Oculus was going to publish a new version of Henry for Oculus Go , I could do nothing but try it. The answer is: it is not possible.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 21, 2018

Oculus Go , Vive Focus , and Lenovo Mirage Solo seem great pieces of technologies, but which one to buy? Well, I haven’t been able to test the Mirage Solo yet, but I have played around with the Oculus Go and Vive Focus, so let me do a comparison for you. Both the Vive Focus and the Oculus Go are comfortable headsets.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

last week, OTOY announced their technology would be natively integrated into the Unity engine. At launch, this means you’ll be able create and edit photorealistic scenes directly in Unity, then export a 360 video in the streamable ORBX format. The Big Unity Announcement. At Unity 3D’s conference in L.A. Hands on Demo.

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VRScout

JUNE 27, 2017

YouTube tells you where people are looking in your 360 videos AND embraces 180 degree video, Google’s 180 degree camera, the Meta-Cookie project gets weird and alters your taste, and Intel leans into sports in a big virtual way…. It turns out that 75% of people watch only the front 90% of 360 videos.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 3, 2016

You can now register to attend Oculus’ 3rd ‘Connect’ conference, an event dedicated to all things Oculus from Rift to Touch and is focused primarily on developers and VR development. Photo courtesy Oculus VR, LLC. Explore the endless possibilities for VR across 360 video, film, art, and education.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 2, 2019

Yesterday I detailed you what is the Oculus Rift S , while today I want to write you a recap about what is the Oculus Quest , the most awaited virtual reality headset of 2019. What Is the Oculus Quest? Oculus Quest is the first standalone 6 DOF virtual reality headset by Oculus. And with the Oculus Rift?

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VRScout

OCTOBER 19, 2017

There’s a reason the horror genre is so popular among VR developers and 360° video creators. The immersive technology pairs perfectly with the frightening medium, enhancing the atmosphere and jump scares ten-fold. VR technology studio Positron is a perfect example of the incredible 4D future we can look forward to.

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InstaVR

MAY 6, 2019

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg revealed at F8 Conference the new Oculus Quest will begin shipping this month (May 2019). By comparison, the Oculus Go only allows for 3 Degrees of Freedom (3 DoF). With the Oculus Quest, four cameras that reside within the headset enable positional tracking. What are Degrees of Freedom?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Every year I make this prediction game about what Facebook is going to announce at Oculus/Facebook connect, and this year won’t be an exception! Oculus Rift 3. Oculus Quest 2 Pro / Oculus Quest 3. Facebook is going to announce the Oculus Quest 2 Pro. Updates on Oculus Store. New Facebook Name.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 30, 2019

More info (Road To VR review) More info (Ars Technica comparison with other devices) More info (Polygon review) More info (Playing Oculus games with the Knuckles) More info (Orders backlog) More info (Valve Index fitting guide) More info (Wireless Index) More info (All games compatible with Index) More info (Gabe Newell talking about the Index).

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I am also excited because thanks to the organizers of the VRX event, yesterday I have been able to interview Facebook’s Sean Liu and ask him some questions about Oculus and its vision of Virtual Reality. Oculus Link is here. If you’re interested, you can check the interview out here. Top news of the week. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 8, 2018

The Oculus Go is one of the headsets of the moment : it is the first truly consumer-oriented VR-only device : it is easy to be used, it is cheap and it is (or will) available in the retail shops, so has all the potential to attract people that until now considered VR something too geek. So, where is the truth? The headset. The controller.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the years since, Google also brought YouTube VR to the Oculus Store on Samsung Gear VR in 2018 , then Oculus Go later that year , and was a launch title for the Quest Store. YouTube VR allows you to view all of YouTube’s traditional video content as well as the range of immersive 360° videos available on the platform.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

It’s a while that I virtually know Chris Koomen , a talented professional that works with immersive technologies at KLM. There started to grow the use of interactions in 360 videos. For example, creating and processing 360 videos creates a lot of data.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Today, the majority of people try VR for the first time on a Samsung Gear or Google Cardboard and, more than likely, they watch a 360-degree video. That’s a shame really, because most 360 video experiences are terrible, especially when streamed over the Internet. The SPIN Player demo consists of several 360 videos.

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VRScout

MAY 4, 2017

When it comes to changing the game for XR, Unity Technologies just can’t stop. People are coming to grips with technology, they’re solving more of the fundamental problems, and I think we’re on the cusp of the killer apps coming out.” ” 360 Video. ” 360 Video. This is a big moment.

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