XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 9, 2023

This week has circled Apple, the legacy consumer hardware innovator shocked audiences in many ways when it debuted the Vision Pro, fairly stealing headlines as hyped ramped during the event’s leading months. VIVE XR Elite Business Edition Drops More headset announcements this month, this time from HTC VIVE.

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OCTOBER 21, 2019

Now HTC says an update should be headed out at some point this month that looks to address a number of tracking issues that currently plague its latest PC VR headset. HTC says in a recent blog post that the update looks to improve low-light tracking in Cosmos, and do it with better prediction during fast movements.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Vision Pro isn’t exactly revolutionizing XR hardware (though the external display is pretty cool), but its real advantage stands to be a mature software platform that’s easy to use and easy to develop for. That leaves HTC to fall back to the enterprise sector, the one place where it has long had a strong reputation.

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JULY 27, 2018

Digital Trends recently published a report entitled ‘VR is in a tailspin, and the sales numbers prove it’ It seems HTC has taken umbrage with the article’s thesis in its newest blog post however, which pushes back against some of the article’s claims, saying it’s “not the whole story.”

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Now with major high-end VR systems available on the market, we would expect there to be some serious discounts on hardware during the busiest shopping day of the year — Black Friday. 100 Off HTC Vive + Content Sale. HTC announced this week that they are kicking off the holiday with a Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal.

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JULY 11, 2017

So many of us have barely recovered from the Steam Summer Sale and we’re already being hit with another wave of attacks on our wallet via Amazon’s Prime Day. If you haven’t pulled the trigger on the next level of entertainment, there’s no better time than now with PSVR and HTC Vive both available in high-value bundles.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 16, 2024

Moreover, with the recent Quest 3 from Meta and XR Elite from HTC VIVE, the marketplace is adopting MR solutions within industry-wide product portfolios. However, the industry should not forget the importance of VR solutions and hardware. VR headsets are at the heart of XR and spatial computing.

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Peter Graham

JULY 15, 2019

Online retail giant Amazon has once again commenced its massive Prime Day sales extravaganza, discounting thousands of items. This year Amazon Prime Day isn’t just one day either, shoppers have got a full 48 hours to fill their shopping baskets. Amazon Prime Day – UK. Amazon Prime Day – US.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Amazon has basically sent many brick and mortar traditions out to the retirement home. Due to the pushes by Amazon, even ancient traditions like going to the store on Black Friday have gone the way of Denver the Last Dinosaur. Well, Amazon is finally placing its hat into the kooky world of VR and AR with its new development platform.

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APRIL 23, 2018

HTC today started selling the long-awaited Vive Pro headset and SteamVR 2.0 base station hardware bundle, making it the first instance of the 2.0 tracking hardware coming to market. The new hardware bundle, which includes the Vive Pro headset, two 2.0 You can find it on Amazon for $1400. Photo by Road to VR.

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MAY 9, 2023

Existing VR systems focus on head and hand tracking, though some VRChat enthusiasts use extra hardware to add body tracking. Most commonly, that means adding three or more HTC Vive trackers strapped to their body. HTC did tease a self-tracking Vive Tracker for later this year, but the pricing hasn't yet been revealed.

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JULY 2, 2018

The monthly Steam hardware survey is out again, and while June hasn’t revealed any major upsets in the balances of usership between HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, the survey shows that Windows “Mixed Reality” VR headsets are making slow, but steady headway on the platform. Participation in the survey is optional.

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VRScout

APRIL 3, 2018

For those that pre-ordered the Vive Pro when orders opened up on Vive.com and Amazon , your headset is almost on its way — shipping April 5th. The HTC Vive Pro is an upgrade of the original Vive, which saw its price drop from $599 to $499 when then the Vive Pro pricing was announced. But at the same time, its not for everyone.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 5, 2019

The Vive Cosmos signals a bright future for HTC, but at $699, will people buy it? HTC’s latest VR headset, the Cosmos is officially available for purchase and at $699 the headset doesn’t come cheap, but it does come with some much-needed improvements. Design was a priority for HTC when it came to the Cosmos.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

But things on the consumers’ side may not be going as well: according to some data scrapped from Amazon, the Quest 2 outsold the Quest 3 by a factor of 3:1 in the last 30 days. HTC is working on compatibility with other headsets, but nothing has been announced yet. THREE TO ONE.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

At the event, AWS collaborated with Proto Holograms to showcase a new system powered by Amazon Bedrock. In turn, the market entry is making many immersive hardware vendors take note to leverage newfound interest in XR solutions or divert production efforts towards creating competitive XR workplace solutions.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

It will be able to bring the full Android phone and tablet app ecosystem over, something it refused for Meta , while Samsung will be able to leverage its expertise in hardware and get priority access to key components like OLED microdisplays from its subsidiaries. Samsung's headset will reportedly be priced somewhere around $2000.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

With both the Quest 2 128GB and 256GB models now back in stock at major retailers like Amazon, we expect to see the headset’s growth on Steam continue in the months ahead. HTC’s grasp also declined slightly to 14.45% ( –0.11% ), while Valve dropped a bit more to 15.99% ( –0.24% ). Monthly-connected VR Headsets on Steam.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Affected companies include Meta Platforms, Amazon, and the global cryptocurrency community. Multinational XR firms like Lenovo, ByteDance’s Pico Interactive, HTC VIVE, Varjo, and Microsoft are leading the charge for immersive transformations. According to IDC data, VR headset shipments are expected to increase 42.88

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JUNE 28, 2016

Oculus Rift units are still appearing in batches across third-party retailers, and eager Amazon customers may now be able to get their hands on one faster than their pre-order through the official site will allow.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Sometimes we from Europe or the US don’t realize how is it difficult in other regions to get access to hardware. It’s a royal pain to get hardware in Chile. Your best bet is Amazon and dealing with the international shipping charges. What’s really complicated is that getting the hardware is only half the battle.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Oculus has a few deals on both hardware and software for new and existing customers alike. Oculus Rift S – £349 GBP/$349 USD – Saving £50/$50 – Oculus Store , Amazon , Walmart. Oculus Go – 32GB £149 / 64GB £199 – Saving £50 – Oculus Store , Amazon , Walmart. Save £100 on HTC Vive Cosmos.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2024

HTC VIVE is currently providing their devices for North Dakota Classrooms, and Meta recently gave thousands of Quests to Kentucky Schools. Learner onboarding is still an issue because there exists a knowledge gap for individuals who do not understand how to use a headset, which is an intimidating factor for many current XR hardware adopters.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Each month Valve collects data from Steam users to determine some baseline statistics about what kind of hardware and software is used by the platform’s population, and to see how things are changing over time; that includes which VR headsets are connected to users’ computers.

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JANUARY 29, 2018

Wireless solutions such as TPCast are already available for the Vive and Rift, and the announcement of an official Vive Wireless Adaptor from HTC at CES 2018 indicates further momentum in this area , but the backpack PC still has valid use cases. Latest pricing from Amazon: Full overview and specifications can be found via the VR One webpage.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. This also applies to companies like IKEA and Amazon, where customers can superimpose virtual furniture, electronics, and clothing stocks in physical locations.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 19, 2023

Bloomberg reported the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant will slash 10,000 jobs and several hardware projects. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in a Wednesday memo that the firm would initiate “changes to our hardware portfolio.” ” This will include the IVAS system, the sources said, speaking on anonymity.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 19, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. This also applies to companies like IKEA and Amazon, where customers can superimpose virtual furniture, electronics, and clothing stocks in physical locations.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Constantly seeking the rush of engaging with new material, consumers aren’t gripped by their hardware – phones, TVs, or laptops – but are drawn in by unique, well-crafted content. . Now, the hardware cycle is drawing to a close. Making hardware is incredibly hard, expensive, and time consuming,” continues Fink.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC is probably going to announce Vive Flow. With a surprise move, HTC Vive has started teasing the launch of a new product. The company has set up a virtual event on the platform ENGAGE (of which HTC is an investor) for October, 14th 2021 at 8 am PDT. Send me hugs while I’m still human!

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JULY 10, 2017

With VR hardware prices dropping , more people outside of VR enthusiast’s will be looking for guidance on solid hardware purchases for their new VR gaming PC – so we put together this short cheat sheet. Check Amazon for NVIDIA GTX 1070 prices. Check Amazon for AMD Radeon 580 prices. NVIDIA GTX 1070.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Image by HTC). HTC launches Vive Flow headset for relaxation, priced at $499. After endless teasings and leaks, in the end, HTC has finally unveiled its headset: called Vive Flow, it is a lightweight device for media consumption. I send you good vibes so things go well for you too! Top news of the week.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

HTC Vive Fallout 4 Bundle. Shop on Amazon. Sold on Samsung and Amazon. Whether you’re finally ready to pull the trigger and get a VR headset of your own, or you’re looking to bump up immersion with sweet new accessories, there are some serious Black Friday discounts to be had this week. Oculus Rift Discount.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 31, 2023

To mark the shift towards a positive end of 2023, following a shaky start to the year, AWE brought together firms such as Meta, Lenovo, and HTC VIVE to highlight the forecasted industry upturn. AWE 2023: Meta Quest for Bussiness to Launch this Year This month is proving pivotal for Meta’s current wave of XR hardware.

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JANUARY 6, 2018

NGCodec, a company that specializes in developing algorithms, silicon logic and FPGA implementations for cloud video processing, this week announced the availability of their potentially transformative cloud-based encoding technologies via the Amazon AWS Marketplace. The company’s RealityCodec acts as a low-delay H.265/HEVC

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JANUARY 5, 2017

Many of the biggest companies on the planet, from Samsung and HTC, to Facebook, Amazon, and Google, and even all the way to Ford, Mercedez, and countless startups, all gather in the desert at the start of the year to unveil the latest and greatest advancements in consumer electronics. Upload’s CES 2017 Predictions [ Link ].

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MAY 17, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. In the end, the rumors were correct and HTC launched two headsets at VIVECON: the Vive Pro 2 and the Vive Focus 3 Business Edition. But this device got also some criticism: first of all , HTC has not released new controllers and still sells it with the old Wands.

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