Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2020

Now, Apple announced that its latest iPad Pro includes LiDAR hardware, making it what the company calls “the world’s best device for augmented reality.” To that effect, Apple’s new custom-designed LiDAR scanner is said to operate at “nano-second speeds,” and work up to five meters away (~16.5

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VRScout

OCTOBER 28, 2020

unveiled a new line of Snapchat Lenses that combine 3D motion capture and multiple neural networks to create over 10 augmented reality costumes powered by 3D full-body tracking. Celebrate all hallows eve with seven AR costumes and three background dancers. Today, Snap Inc.

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VRScout

AUGUST 3, 2017

The Lord of the Rings auteur is using Apple’s ARkit to unlock new levels of storytelling immersion in augmented reality. Over the past year Jackson and his team at Wingnut AR, a subdivision of Wingnut Films , have been utilizing Apple’s ARkit to experiment with various types of AR experiences.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 24, 2023

Apple Inc has entered talks with roughly six media partner firms to launch a virtual reality (VR) content platform for its upcoming headset, reports revealed on Monday. The partnership aims to integrate the Cupertino-based firm’s Apple TV+ product lineup on the new head-mounted displays (HMDs).

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Of course, the news we’ve been most anxiously awaiting is the public release date for Minecraft Earth , an upcoming augmented reality sandbox mobile experience that turns reality into one giant Minecraft biome, allowing you to craft, mine, and explore hidden dungeons across real-world environments. Image Credit: Apple.

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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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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

Although VR headset technologies continue to improve, with a number of new technologies slated for release this year , and with a long-rumoured Apple AR device potentially in the works, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that there are several more senses beyond sight and sound. ULTRASONIC HAPTICS.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I hope to be wrong, of course: maybe Valve has just accelerated to launch its device before Apple may finally release its one. IVAS is meant to increase the capabilities of the soldiers deployed on the field thanks to the support of augmented reality glasses. And its latest update, dubbed the “Mixed Reality 2.0

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 14, 2016

One name is notably absent from that list: Apple. Despite the occasional patent or acquisition , Apple has yet to make any concrete statement concerning its commitment to VR. In an interview with Buzzfeed , Apple CEO Tim Cook made some interesting comments related to AR and VR. It’s been a big few years for Apple and AR.

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VRScout

JUNE 4, 2019

Image Credit: Apple. Thanks to ‘Motion Capture’ technology, while in table-top mode, players can turn their camera at another player to see their name floating above their device, as well as whatever items they’re currently holding onto. Image Credit: Apple.

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ARVR

AUGUST 25, 2022

We can only expect that after apple releases their glasses at the end of 2023, according to MacRumors Apple Glasses: Everything We Know So Far And the second model of glasses in 2024/5, as we know, will cause the markets to start “coping “ them, and we can’t forget about the return of google glasses 2. And the Second is Web 3.0.

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ARPost

JUNE 3, 2022

See Also: Resonai CEO Emil Alon Shares How Augmented Reality Will Transform the Modern Workforce. When is this mixed reality future going to happen? The glove is capable of intricate motion capture, including for use in XR applications. It’s happening now in places like [AWE].”. StretchSense. But, it has powers.

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Bernard Marr

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Metaverse collaborative working environments such as BMW's augmented reality labs that are used to design and prototype new products will also become more popular as teams investigate new methods of working remotely while remaining engaged with colleagues and their creative process. Virtual and augmented reality.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What an exciting week for technology, with the Facebook Connect, PS5 price announcement, Apple event and the release of RTX30 graphics cards! Even Apple uses modified ARM chips. A group of creatives is proposing a live motion capture VR opera based on the murder mystery steampunk opera “Miranda”. Check it out!

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Road to VR

JUNE 27, 2022

Earlier this month during Apple’s annual developer conference, WWDC 2022, the company gave developers the first look at improvements coming to Apple’s ARKit 6 toolkit for building AR apps on iOS devices. Image courtesy Apple. Better Motion Capture. Image courtesy Apple. Image courtesy Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 6, 2019

It was now working on AR telepresence, streaming volumetric avatars in augmented reality. Apple acquires IKinema. Another acquisition got my attention this week: Apple buying IKinema. Personally, I have no idea what Verizon thinks doing with the expertise of Jaunt. Metaio becoming ARKit years later).

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Road to VR

JULY 12, 2019

The Cupertino-based tech giant may be pumping the brakes on its long-rumored Apple AR headset , something that was reportedly slated to see a release as early as 2020. A DigiTimes Taiwan report (via MacRumors ) now suggests that Apple has disbanded the team behind it, effectively putting its consumer AR device on hold.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

My friend Nicolas Esposito of Enter Reality has released Project Rigel, his solution to provide full-body tracking and motion capture for Unreal Engine. Since IKinema has been acquired by Apple, this indie project could be a nice substitute for all developers that want an affordable full-body motion capture solution.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Sometimes people ask us and say, "OK, if I close my eyes, I don't feel I'm holding an apple, I'm only feeling I'm holding a rough round shape." Whether with, for example, a HaptX setup, you would come closer to the idea of feeling an apple, rather than a rough round shape. They combined SenseGlove at an augmented reality set up.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Sometimes people ask us and say, "OK, if I close my eyes, I don't feel I'm holding an apple, I'm only feeling I'm holding a rough round shape." Whether with, for example, a HaptX setup, you would come closer to the idea of feeling an apple, rather than a rough round shape. They combined SenseGlove at an augmented reality set up.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Sometimes people ask us and say, "OK, if I close my eyes, I don't feel I'm holding an apple, I'm only feeling I'm holding a rough round shape." Whether with, for example, a HaptX setup, you would come closer to the idea of feeling an apple, rather than a rough round shape. They combined SenseGlove at an augmented reality set up.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

people walking around), so I don't have an apples-to-apples comparison against Santa Cruz. The inside-out tracking was more "swimmy" on Focus, but I tried it in an environment with a lot of dynamic features (i.e. — Dimitri (sleeping for 72 hours post-gdc) (@ddiakopoulos) March 25, 2018.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

GAP’s augmented reality dressing room, ZeniMax wins Oculus lawsuit, VR porn has a super creepy head camera, NYU combines VR and dance, the investment and funding wrapup, and much more… You can enjoy the full audio recording below: GAP ENVISIONS A FUTURE WITH AR DRESSING ROOMS. MORE APPLE AUGMENTED REALITY PATENTS.

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XROM

JULY 18, 2021

Ambarish Mitra is the CEO and co-Founder of #Blippar one of the first billion dollar “Augmented Reality” Startup from India, being a pioneer, early mover brings its own pro’s & lots of Con’s. Founder CEO of #JaduAR he is working on Building the future of musical experiences with Augmented Reality. 1- Ambarish Mitra.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 24, 2021

In the end, it has not been Apple or Facebook, but Snap to make its first move in the AR glasses space. Apple new interface for the Apple Watch may be a glimpse of future XR interactions. You can find more info and subscribe here [link] Ok, the promotional moment is over… now let’s dig into the amazing XR news! Image by Snap).

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Tech Trends VR

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The key message to come out of Google I/O this year was that the company largely abandoned its plans to push forward the development of headsets and content for VR effectively retiring the Daydream and focusing on Augmented Reality features for the Google Lens instead. Sony’s Next Move. Valve’s Long Game. VR Therapy.

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