XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Even governments are turning to immersive platforms to showcase tourism, security, and travel opportunities. The VR industry has skyrocketed immensely, with immersive headset shipments spiking 92 percent in 2019 and 70 percent in 2020. Affected companies include Meta Platforms, Amazon, and the global cryptocurrency community.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The device connects to a smartphone to stream content on immersive digital displays. Like the upcoming Smart Vision Glass product, Nreal designed its Air and Light products as immersive media streaming devices. In September, Nreal launched its Air product on Amazon with an iPhone-compatible dongle for iOS support.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) for AltspaceVR. Microsoft again, because some time ago they bought AltspaceVR , a VR social platform that was on the verge of bankruptcy. A very important part in the adoption of immersive technologies will be played by infrastructure. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Google (Nasdaq: GOOGL) for Servers.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Since mid-2023, firms like Microsoft and Meta moved towards the wordage following the decline of faith towards the initial Metaverse wave towards the start of the year. Industrial Metaverse solutions could include XR-related innovations such as digital twins, immersive spaces, AR guidance, and simulations.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

What is now our mission is to tell people that 3D, immersive collaboration is a good thing to do because it brings you a new dimension of engagement. Siemens Teamcenter for Microsoft Teams will debut at the start of December 2023 for general availability.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On day one, Jeremy Moussai and David Hinojosa of Nestlé will talk with Justin Perry of Immerse and Sara Boss of VRdirect about “Scaling XR at Nestlé.” The Fabricant is a digital-first fashion studio, and Beyond is an immersive experience studio. Microsoft, Google, the XRA – and That’s Just One Talk.

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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. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 29, 2024

Road To VR published some statistics comparing the sales of Quest and PSVR 2 on Amazon US over the holiday season, and the proportion of sold Quests to sold PSVR 2 is 30 to 1! And he’s not the only believer: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated Mixed Reality as one of the top three trends to follow for 2024.

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TechCrunch VR

JULY 27, 2019

Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. We’ve seen how immersive technologies can reach new audiences and engage existing audiences in new ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation, in a statement.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. The two co-founders of Humane have spent a combined 20+ years at Apple, leading their engineering and interaction/design teams, and are now building their own immersive wearable device.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

So, a business must ensure that deploying immersive hardware or software is worth both financial and learning investments. Moreover, crucial tools for all XR end-users are emerging alongside the enterprise market to help users learn how to use and develop content for immersive devices. A business must ask if XR is for them.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

We’re fully immersed in the world of recommendation engines based on advanced AI and algorithms, so instead of gathering what we believe are people’s preferences — what they click on, sites they’ve visited, items they’ve purchased — marketers will instead cater to the algorithms that ‘tell’ people what they want.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Moreover, matters of privacy and data security will jump into hyperdrive in spatial computing because of the level of sensory immersion. Inherently Immersive. ” Google could be the knowledge layer , Facebook the social layer , Microsoft the enterprise productivity layer , and Amazon the commerce layer.

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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. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Users will still be able to see most of the real world in front of them — unlike virtual reality, which completely immerses the user in a computer-generated fantasyland, augmented reality layers computer-generated text and images on top of reality. All the big tech players — Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon — are in the game as well.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Beyond Sports develops real-world data for 3D animations, and its technologies will seamlessly integrate with Sony’s growing portfolio of immersive solutions. Players can use the novel tools to buy and sell in-game content and identify metadata, ownership, and other key details for immersive content. it announced this week.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

More info (Quest v55 performance boost) More info (Quest Pro getting better eye tracking) More info (The new taskbar capabilities of the Quest runtime) Hexa brings 3D visualization to Amazon pages Amazon has partnered with the startup Hexa to add 3D capabilities to its store pages. It will immerse you into a mysterious story from WWII.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

For Amazon , it’s selling us stuff. And for Microsoft , it’s enterprise productivity. Amazon meanwhile wants to be the commerce layer. As we examined earlier this week, Amazon is trying to gain ground from failing market a device (Fire Phone) in early stages of the smartphone era.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2019

One reason the Quest is special is that it is the first cost-effective, mass-consumer-focused, standalone 6DoF headset, effectively making it the most accessible form of immersive VR on the market. That in itself makes it a monumental success, but a well-built headset isn’t going to make historical waves. That’s where Facebook comes in.

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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. The project is carried on by Microsoft which was given the monster contract of $22B to create this device by modifying its HoloLens glasses. has been released on all the major VR platforms for $19.99

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

However unlike conventional VR & AR development, some companies don’t necessarily believe the creation of these immersive sites should be reserved to just industry professionals or proficient coders. And thanks to Amazon’s new web-based VR app development tool, everyone will.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 4, 2023

is a firm focusing on immersive training for enterprise end-users. to collaborate with Chevron Technology Ventures as we continue to advance our cutting-edge immersive training solutions for the energy sector. provide enterprise clients with immersive training solutions ready for AR and VR distribution. This Tuesday, Motive.io

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Meta Quest Pro has numerous optional accessories from Amazon, the Meta online store, and other vendors. There are shields to help improve immersion, but light can leak through from your surroundings. For instance, you can write on virtual surfaces, which could be ideal for immersive collaboration sessions.

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VRGames

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Microsoft has not expressed interest in joining the VR wars anytime soon but a recent patent filing might be evidence that Bill Gates’ outfit was just being coy with its future plans. Of course, as The Sun points out, none of this means that Microsoft is bringing anything definitive to the next Xbox in the way of VR gaming.

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VRGames

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Microsoft has not expressed interest in joining the VR wars anytime soon but a recent patent filing might be evidence that Bill Gates’ outfit was just being coy with its future plans. Of course, as The Sun points out, none of this means that Microsoft is bringing anything definitive to the next Xbox in the way of VR gaming.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

Now, it appears that various major firms are joining suit by developing immersive workplace solutions. At the event, Samsung also unveiled other innovative tech products, such as an immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device. MWC 2024 was a valuable insight into the mainstream XR market.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Amazon wants AR for product visualization, pursuant to boosting e-commerce sales and reducing returns. Microsoft wants to double down on a longstanding position in enterprise productivity, and Facebook wants AR (and VR primarily) to boost social engagement and ad revenue. For Apple, AR’s job is to sell more hardware.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 7, 2023

Rather than interacting with computing systems as outside parties, we step into a world where we can immerse ourselves in intuitive user interfaces. Developers and designers can use spatial tools to create immersive user experiences in these settings. and the metaverse, the demand for immersive innovations has increased.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

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. Microsoft ‘Mixed Reality’ Headset Discounts. Shop on Amazon. Sold on Samsung and Amazon.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JANUARY 27, 2023

Recently, Microsoft entered an extended partnership with OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, to expand the tech solution to business clients. The wider immersive technology sphere also aims to discover new opportunities by leveraging emerging tech, attaining new partners, and business models.

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ARVR

MARCH 22, 2022

Google could be the knowledge layer, Facebook could be the social layer, Microsoft the enterprise productivity layer, and Amazon the commerce layer. Given the level of personal data revealed through such immersive technology, strategic positioning for AR players will mean nothing without user trust.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This year, in 2023, MWC will provide attendees with a great place to learn about 5G, 6G, IoT, and immersive tech. Laval Virtual April 12-16th, 2023 Hosted in Laval, France, the Laval Virtual Event is a conference fully dedicated to exploring the opportunities in immersive technologies, including augmented and virtual reality.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The new solution aims to boost specifications for developers and businesses manufacturing their own smart glass solutions for higher-quality immersive experiences. Epson has made a massive effort to push its latest immersive solutions in recent months.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JANUARY 23, 2023

Google’s layoffs come just days after Microsoft and Amazon announced cutbacks of roughly 10,000 employees. ChatGPT for Enterprise On a more positive note, virtual reality (VR) training pioneer Virtualspeech integrated trending ChatGPT technologies into its enterprise-grade immersive learning platform last week.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 17, 2020

But it also includes Disney, Google Earth, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple. He first got the attention of Microsoft when blogging about the detriments of 3D immersive universes like Second Life. Secretly working on something similar, Microsoft brought him in to help.

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Read on for a recap of the major developments that took place in 2018: Enterprises that made the news for using wearables: In 2018, major retailers got more serious about XR in hopes of competing with Amazon and improving the shopping experience. Walmart was very active, beginning with its acquisition of VR startup Spatialand in February.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2017

Announced at Bethesda’s standalone event at E3 last year, then later used as a way to build hype for Microsoft’s forthcoming Project Scorpio console (just yesterday christened Xbox One X), Fallout 4 VR is in the face of it the answer to many VR gamer’s desires. and will be available in Q4 of this year.

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