XR Today - Big XR News tag

DECEMBER 1, 2023

However, the holiday period is slow for the industry; most of 2023’s major tech events are closed, with the world now waiting for CES 2024. Is Apple working on Smart Glasses? This week, Apple was found to have supplied the U.S. HTC VIVE Debuts Ultimate Trackers HTC VIVE unveiled its VIVE Ultimate Tracker.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

HTC VIVE announced on Thursday it will sell its XR Elite mixed reality (MR) headset as a premium bundle for gaming. HTC VIVE Business+ Package FOr enterprises, HTC VIVE launched a major package for its VIVE Business+ solution. Fans of the flagship device can now purchase two sets of bundles, each costing $1,099 USD.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 1, 2024

Following a busy CES 2024 for XR, the much-touted MWC event proved that XR is gaining crucial ground at broader innovative technology events. Firms such as AWS, Samsung, and HTC VIVE took to the event to showcase the future of work and paradigm-shifting immersive technology. LG’s smart OS is worth roughly $750.5

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ARPost

JUNE 3, 2022

” Even more was revealed by Jared Ficklin, Chief Creative Technologist at argodesign , who helped develop the Magic Leap 2 hardware. The idea is that it’s a garment, not a piece of hardware. You can’t just have hardware, you can’t just have software, it’s the whole ecosystem that’s necessary,” said Kling.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2022

New reports highlight some episodes of the life of Apple XR glasses. This week The Information has written a long report about the history of Apple XR glasses. A report from Bloomberg instead, points to the fact that Apple’s board of directors has tried the headset and this is a signal that is close to being launched.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Apple may announce its headset at WWDC 2022. A new week, a new rumor about Apple. This time it comes from Bloomberg, which predicts that Apple will announce its MR headset in June 2022 during WWDC , to launch it some months later, probably during the holiday season. Image by HTC). (Image from the web).

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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. Apple Debuts Vision Pro This week the news finally broke. Perhaps Apple will go the way of Meta’s reputation.

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Road to VR

JUNE 5, 2017

At Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference today, the company made a major shift in their embrace of virtual reality with several new VR announcements during the event’s opening keynote. Today marks a major shift in Apple’s public support for virtual reality. Photo courtesy Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

And the price of the wireless add-on is even more suspicious: speaking with a hardware manufacturer, they told me that ONLY THE ANTENNAS of a Wi-Gig connection for VR streaming (like the one of the Vive Pro) costs around $100… so how can the whole wireless streaming device cost just $50?? A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Apple is gearing up for the Vision Pro debut. The firm’s first XR headset is due soon, and with it comes a spatial computing ambition that draws similarities and differences to Lenovo, Microsoft, Meta, HTC VIVE, and other XR headset vendors. Just days after the Sapetop announcement, Apple revealed its Vision Pro product.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro ! The event hosts people from very important companies like NVIDIA, VR Chat, The Khronos Group, Alibaba (there is Jack Ma!),

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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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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Like every year, in a few days I will write a super big roundup of the event with EVERYTHING announced (you can subscribe to my newsletter not to miss it), but for now, let me just point out what are for me the main takeaways from the keynote. A subpar event. moment was when Satya Nadella himself appeared to be part of the event.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 9, 2023

Apple will likely announce its anticipated mixed reality (MR) device in the spring of this year, ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, reports show. Power On: Apple is planning to debut the Reality Pro mixed-reality headset this spring, ahead of WWDC, and ship it later in the year. Apple’s Augmented Retail.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

South Korean newspaper The JoongAng reports Samsung is planning to announce the headset at an event in the second half of 2024, then launch it in December with a limited initial quantity of just 30,000 units. OLED microdisplays are also used in Apple Vision Pro. Samsung plans to launch its XR headset in limited quantities in late 2024.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 20, 2024

This week at NVIDIA GTC 2024, Varjo had a strong presence at the event’s XR segment of the massive expo hall. The firm is a leading supplier of XR hardware, software, and cloud streaming services, enabling enterprise end-users to leverage valuable spatial data with incredibly high graphical performance.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Reports have revealed that Apple could potentially ramp up work on a pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses that could support the release of the company’s Vision Pro headset. With the proposed smart glasses, Apple fans may tether the devices to their iPhones similarly to others like its Watch and AirPods wearables.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

A new cycle of XR The Apple Vision Pro launch has been a disruptive moment for our industry (Image by Apple) As I said in a popular post a few months ago , I think we have entered a new cycle for immersive realities. Huawei and Pico are rumored to be working on an Apple Vision Pro competitor).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’m having fun, listening to interesting talks, meeting new people… basically everything I always do at these events! The last days of AltspaceVR have seen many events happening in the platform where people said farewell not only to the platform, but also to the communities and the groups they were part of.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 14, 2023

Today, SyncReality, providers of XR design tools, announced a new application ready for Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 devices ahead of each product’s release. ” SyncReality Home Design will soon debut on Apple’s Vision Pro headset and will be compatible with iPhones and iPads.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Especially the first feature made most people go in awe : volumetric videos are very expensive, so they’re typically not used during XR events. The result was the one of having Alex Kipman as if he was really in front of you , a fantastic immersive feature for an XR event. Image by HTC). they had no problems in using it.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Likewise, hardware, software and third-party content creators for extended reality (XR) are seeing much stronger enterprise growth compared to consumer sector growth over the last 12 months: almost half (49.2%) reported that growth on the consumer side was weaker than expected, as opposed to just 25.7% working on AR/MR. Kathryn Bloxham.

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Upload VR

MAY 11, 2023

Samsung revealed in February that it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop XR hardware, with Qualcomm providing the chipset and Google handling "the software". But it's likely Google will make the XR version of Android available to other hardware companies too, as it has with variants like Android TV.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 17, 2023

Apple is set to reveal its long-awaited Reality Pro mixed reality (MR) headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on 5 June, news reports revealed on Sunday. What’s in the Bag for Apple? These include a lineup of new Apple laptops, Apple Watches, and software updates.

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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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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Next week, on 25th and 26th, Oculus will hold its main yearly event , and as always, it will talk about the milestones reached by the company and then it will show future hardware and software. But what can we expect from this important event? No new VR hardware announcement. The Oculus Connect 6 is approaching.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As I said a few months ago , we are in the middle of a paradigm change: the cycle that started with the Quest is arriving at an end, and a new cycle driven by new technologies (mixed reality headsets) and new players (Apple, Google) is starting. They are Apple AR glasses!” I have this impression for a few reasons.

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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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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

One of the reasons that HTC VIVE is an ARPost perennial favorite headset manufacturer is because the company doesn’t turn out a headset every day. However, that same site also directs to exciting hardware from third-party manufacturers, so even if you don’t play PSVR, it might be worth taking a look. The Future Comes in Pieces.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2024 is looking to be a huge year for XR – with massive technology giants like Apple jumping into the AR/VR/MR market – and the XR Awards are a great way to get ahead and learn about the firms leading in transforming business with immersive technology. This year, there are various categories for vendors to compete in.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 6, 2023

Tim Cook, Apple’s Chief Executive , debuted the Vision Pro on Monday evening to the heightened anticipation of tech fans worldwide. Price (Pain) Points Notwithstanding the $3,499 price point, one must assess what makes Apple’s Vision Pro accessible, and to whom. The device was ethereal in its reveal.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 27, 2021

I n 2006, I attended a launch event in San Francisco for Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D. But that’s a non-starter for anyone outside of the few million people that own VR hardware (much less the compatible HTC and Oculus hardware). The product’s main feature was 3D graphical renderings of U.S.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The firm is debuting a device with spatial computing features similar to the Apple Vision Pro. Moreover, Immersed is debuting its Visor product at a lower price than the Vision Pro, perhaps creating a wild card in XR competition alongside significant players such as Meta, Microsoft, HTC, Lenovo, Xreal, and Varjo.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Apple’s ‘Gather Round’ product event took place today, and while the company is predictably heavy on the new hardware iterations, including Apple Watch Series 4, the A12 Bionic chip, and new iPhone X versions, the company is still plugging its AR capabilities with two featured ARKit 2.0

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

We don’t know who originated the leak… but honestly, considering the perfect timing to generate hype for Facebook Connect, and the fact that it just shows a bit without showing too much… well, I have some suspects… (Do you remember the “leak” about Quest 2 some days before Facebook Connect 1 and timely before Apple Event?

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 2, 2022

After having teased it, Meta has finally unveiled that it is opening its physical stores where it will sell its hardware : Portal, Ray-Ban Stories, and especially the Quest 2. For sure he knows that pros will be Apple’s target and hopes to beat Apple with his device (AHAHAHAH). Image by HTC Vive). News worth a mention.

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TechCrunch VR

APRIL 3, 2023

As free promotion for hardware startups go, one would be hard pressed to point to something better than a $175 million Spielberg film. “It Early versions of the Austin, Texas hardware startup’s product were on writer Ernest Cline’s radar well before the film’s pre-production began. It was actually Warner Bros.

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