The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

Render of the possible upcoming Apple device (Image by Antonio DeRosa). Apple is proposing itself to be the next competitor of Meta. Apple has the most important tech brand, it has a lot of money, it has experience in shipping successful hardware and software, it has compelling content (movies, music, apps), and it has physical stores.

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AR Insider

MARCH 10, 2020

It includes some of its data and takeaways. Brand spending on sponsored mobile AR lenses is a bright spot, as is Apple AR glasses rumors. After covering the ‘What, When & Why’ of Apple’s AR play, what about the “here and now” AR Opportunity? Header Image Credit: Apple. 334 Million-Strong.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Not only is Meta’s Connect event coming up quickly, but Apple and Microsoft are also working towards establishing XR productivity tools. It aims to boost its situational awareness and decide on strategic measures using data-driven consultations. However, Apple might be working on a solution via cheaper microdisplays.

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ARPost

MAY 5, 2021

The event was attended by representatives from over 70 universities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and was attended by representatives from dozens of companies providing VR and AR education solutions. Accessibility in terms of cost and learning curve were recurring themes, as were immersion, and data and security.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 26, 2022

The basic gist of the bill is that big tech companies like Meta, Google, and Apple (or any other company with a market cap of at least 75 million euros and 45 million monthly European users) can’t give too much special treatment to their own apps on a customer’s device. wound up getting all of those benefits, too.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2023

The ruling comes after the 27-country bloc inked its General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in 2018, restricting social media companies from mining data without user consent. This could severely block a key revenue source for the firm if most users do not consent to share data. Meta’s Revenue Headwinds.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Another one of Beyond’s big enthusiast-grade features is owed to Bigscreen’s ability to customize the fit of the headset to each user, which will be done by doing a one-time scan of the user’s face using an iPhone XR or more recent Apple mobile device. ports (power, data) Accessory ports USB-C (USB 2.0

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences? We are currently on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Anchor. We are currently on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Anchor.

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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. Apple has already sold 200,000 devices in the first week, which is impressive. In Europe, they are still not so present how they should be. The question is whether this price point suits the marketplace and is sustainable.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

However, due to slower-than-expected adoption rates across North America and Europe and massive penalties across the European Union over transnational data flows and advert policy violations, Meta may seek markets that are more closely aligned with its ambitions elsewhere. What is the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategy Partnership?

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Thankfully, however, the data Niantic collected from Ingress’s short-lived years wasn’t wasted as it’s now being used for Niantic’s upcoming Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR game. Ingress Prime is available now on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. The Netflix show will also feature music from artists such as Alt-J.

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Show Notes: Immerse VR In a Box Tom Symonds on Linkedin Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences?

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Show Notes: Immerse VR In a Box Tom Symonds on Linkedin Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences?

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VRScout

APRIL 18, 2019

Augmented reality (AR) patents protect technological elements and pieces of data such as video, sound, and mapping technologies that enhance the real-world experience. The data includes arrows for turn-by-turn navigation, 3D images to depict “drop-off/pick-up location” or “no drop-off/pick-up” zones, and customer feedback.

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ARPost

JUNE 11, 2021

See Also: New Extended Reality Study: Bright Future for Immersive Technology in Europe. Henry also commented on anticipation of an AR headset from Apple, which she doesn’t predict before late next year. But, recent Apple announcements like object capture and 3D mapping may be telling.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

PSVR 2, Apple XR visor) and games, will be fundamental to understand its evolution and its potential. Probably you all recall the iconic Apple commercial inspired by the book 1984 that helped a lot the company in becoming popular. References to Apple RealityOS have been leaked. Leaks about Apple are intensifying over the weeks.

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Upload VR

JULY 28, 2022

It was part of a response to an employee asking how Apple’s upcoming headset and absence from the Metaverse Standards Forum will affect Meta: Employee question: Apple is absent from metaverse standards and are coming out with their own AR glasses. So yeah, Apple is going to be a competitor.

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Show Notes: Meta Connect Keynote 2022 Meta Connect 2022 Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences?

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Show Notes: Meta Connect Keynote 2022 Meta Connect 2022 Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences? Need help navigating the complex European data privacy laws and diverse customer experiences?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It will also move to build its “next generation data center design.” ” It is not indicated in the reports whether the data centre is the Research Supercluster (RSC) as outlined in previous reports. Failure to sustain these data flows could result in further blows to its profitability, leading to compounded issues.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 17, 2023

And may also increase the scrutiny level on the Quest platform by the American authorities, because Meta/Facebook has not a reliable history of management of users’ data, you know… and when kids are involved, people become very sensitive. how can Europe dominate Web 4.0??? More info (EU announces strategy for Virtual Worlds and 4.0)

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 25, 2024

billion, driven by investments in servers, data centres and network infrastructure. Moreover, Meta is making its XR OS open for all developers, removing a walled garden approach and talking aim directly at Apple with a noteworthy open alternative. The company’s Q1 operating income was $13.8 billion, and its expenses were $4.3

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I just hope for peace to come to Europe again soon : I have friends on both sides of the conflict, and no one of them wants this war, but all of them have to stand the consequences. Unluckily my referral gives you a chance of winning only if you are in the EMEA area (Europe, Middle-East, Africa). That’s it, easy peasy.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 17, 2022

By the way, today I travel to Lisbon to attend AWE Europe, where I will be the moderator of a panel about sustainability in XR and Web3. Apple MR headset may feature iris detection and legs tracking. A new week, a new set of rumors about the Apple headset. Ahah I love the nonsense of the rumors about Apple! Upload VR).

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2022

To qualify, registrants need to be resident in EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, or Africa). Some people also suspected that by abandoning the Facebook login, it will be less easy also to subsidize the price of the headset with the data, but honestly, I don’t think that there won’t be data harvesting on Meta accounts.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Revenue sharing is going to be better for free-to-play games Data about installs and revenues is provided by the developers and not obtained “somehow” by Unity These changes are making sure that indies will have a better treatment and that developers are going to share their revenues with Unity only when their games are going to be truly successful.

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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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AR Insider

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Along those lines, Snap’s Carolina Arguelles gave a monster presentation at AWE Europe (video below) which we’ll cover in three parts. The thing about Apple is that they don’t just have it as a feature, they prioritize the camera. This lays the foundation for AR. Part III will then cover tactical advice.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Along those lines, Snap’s Carolina Arguelles gave a monster presentation at AWE Europe (video below) which we’re covering in three parts. Our investment in Spectacles is not because we think that we’re going to beat Apple to this wearables game. This includes recommendations for anyone building AR lenses.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Apple now lets add you add “buy” button to AR Quick Look. A piece of simple news, but a very important one, has hit the AR industry this week: Apple now lets companies add custom buttons (usually the “Buy” one) to AR Quick Look. More info (Acer ConceptD OJO canceled) More info (Acer still interested in exploring XR).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

Regarding the glasses, I have not big hopes for true AR glasses, but I think that thanks to Facebook and Apple, finally we’ll have some important smartglasses entering the market , making the mainstream think about wearing something on their face to enjoy notifications from the phone. Phone AR will be always more popular.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

A lot of data that will be very useful to Facebook to create its Live Maps functionality. Let’s see how Apple and Google will answer. Anyway, WebVR experiences won’t have access to hands-tracking data, but the hands’ data will be converted to two emulated fake controllers. And Facebook has just made its first move.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 15, 2022

Just to get a sense of what everyone's streaming, we've used data from streaming aggregator Reelgood , which gathers those coveted viewership numbers from hundreds of streaming services in the U.S. Credit: Apple TV+. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter How to watch: CODA is now streaming on Apple TV+. The Adam Project.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

If you make some calculations using these data, the result is that Meta has probably sold 9–10M Quest 2 units until now. Meta is trying to find a compromise with the EU, but if it doesn’t happen, it is threatening to leave its business in Europe, shutting down Facebook and Instagram in the whole European Union. Other relevant news.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, Meta terminated the contract after it found Andre Elijah Immersive had been working with Apple, one of Meta’s largest competitors. Doing so violated the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in 2018, which bans social media firms from launching such data mining practices without user consent.

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Anand Tech

APRIL 23, 2021

Mobile/Smartphones (US/Canada & Europe). We could present as much data as we felt was necessary and we could do it quicker. The areas in particular we're looking for help with are listed below: News/Pipeline (PC). News/Pipeline (Mobile). Networking. Storage (Inc. Solid State). GPUs (US-only). Systems/Laptops (US-only).

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

This feature isn’t available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, or Hulu. Why, I wondered, if I could ban shows, couldn’t I reverse the process and opt in a selection of shows on a profile instead? Reader, of course I couldn’t.

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