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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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

How many XR headsets is Apple working on, and when can we get our hands one them? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. Apple headset to be a pricey, niche VR precursor to eventual AR headset. The story suggests Apple is going for the premium market, with devices priced accordingly.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2022

Pico aims at having 200 pieces of content at launch , and it is actively seeking interesting applications, not necessarily in the gaming field. For now… it has been cool that my name and a frame of my game HitMotion: Reloaded were there in the presentation for the launch of this historical product! I am very much flattered by it.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 31, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Roblox) Roblox Beta has been launched for Quest Some weeks ago I reported here the announcement by Meta about an upcoming launch of the popular gaming platform Roblox on Meta Quest. Apple showed investors that XR is not a fad, and even if it is still in its early stages, it is going to stay.

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AR Insider

APRIL 15, 2020

Why is Apple Buying NextVR. Some AR/VR firms have seen dramatic increases in interest — especially those, like my company Imeve, who are focused on collaboration tools like AVATOUR which can lessen the impact of distance. Apple and NextVR. The obvious question is: what does NextVR have that could be worth $100m to Apple?

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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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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Apple is set to debut its Vision Pro mixed reality (MR) headset in March next year, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Apple successfully built its own processors, but the company’s in-house technologies team has a lot more to design, including cameras and screens.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

See Also: Geenee AR Launches Web3 AR Game ‘NFT All Stars’ Playable With Select NFT Avatar Collections. With a recent acquisition, they also have plans to help onboard users to Web3 technologies through games that “bridge” Web2 and Web3. Six years later, the company was purchased by Apple. Web3, the Metaverse, and Gaming.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Intellivision Amico: remixing retro gaming and AR. Legendary video game hardware manufacturer Intellivision is making a grand return this year with the Intellivision Amico, a brand new console that promises to combine the nostalgia of late-70s gaming with modern technology.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 19, 2023

We all joked about Samsung waiting for the Apple Vision Pro announcement to copy it, but according to some rumors, this is exactly what is happening. And as usual, no piece of news was mind-blowing (yeah, Half-Life 3 is not confirmed this year, either), but all together show a vibrant ecosystem of VR game studios.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 30, 2024

Nowadays, almost every virtual reality headset supports some form of immersive collaboration app, whether it’s Microsoft Teams and Zoom on the Apple Vision Pro or Horizon Workrooms on the Meta Quest. Alternatively, here are some of the most popular tools companies can use for VR meetings.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

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. Now all these groups of people do not have a house anymore: some of them will migrate to other social VR platforms (e.g.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

Image by Epic Games). Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. The long-term results of these partnerships are unforeseeable, but we can still play the speculation game. Rockstar is working on AAA VR open world game.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

With the release of iOS 11, hundreds of millions of Apple devices gained the ability to perform basic augmented reality functions, albeit viewed through the screens of iPhones and iPads. Apple doesn’t plan to sell the headset though, and will likely only use it for testing purposes.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 6, 2022

This year's Apple WWDC didn't give us the AR/VR announcement we'd hoped for, but it was still an experience. Shoutout to Apple Daddy First and foremost, we have to pay tribute to the man who carried this event on his back, because most of it was actually pretty boring. Credit: Apple. Credit: Apple. Credit: Apple.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 23, 2024

There’s going to be a ton of apps available on Vision Pro day one, with more than one million iOS and iPad apps working in compatibility mode on Apple’s first mixed reality headset. LOSER – A Word Game Nino Lindo Development LLC $5.99 App Name Developer Price (US) Complete HeartX 3D4Medical from Elsevier $49.99

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is a very impressive fusion of hardware and software, but it's by no means perfect. Apple Vision Pro Specs, Features & Details Apple officially revealed the full Vision Pro specs when opening preorders today. And Apple did not send UploadVR a review unit, we bought our own. But does it deliver?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Posted earlier this summer, yet another Apple job listing seeks candidates with AR and VR proficiency. ” Game Technologies Engineers create the tools and capabilities which allow developers to make great games on Apple platforms.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 6, 2022

Apple has revealed the updates coming in iPadOS 16 and they're designed to take iPad's "versatility even further." A few things to know: Apple is focusing on offering "desktop-class apps," essentially bringing features you already use on Mac to the iPad. Apple wants your iPad to be a reliable second screen. Credit: Apple.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A new airline is planning to offer flyers Apple Vision Pro headsets for in-flight entertainment. Beond said the Apple devices will be available for select customers on flights to the Maldives. The airline is a joint venture between a Middle East investment firm and SIMDI Group – a Maldivian hospitality company.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Apple Glasses may release in 2021 for $499. In the end, technologist Jon Prosser has revealed the main details he knows about the Apple Glasses. Well, on another website, I’ve been able to find someone that reading some Apple’s documents has found pictures of strange colored circular tags that may act as QR Codes for Apple devices.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

Reading the article excited me a bit, because when an experienced VR journalist says that something impressed him, well, I know that thing is super cool for real Vicon , which is a leading company in mocap systems, showcased for the first time its markerless mocap tool.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Moreover, the current phase two of headset distribution sees the Kentucky Department of Education actively approach special education groups. The project also leveraged a partnership with Xreps that provided immersive learning experiences to enable engaging maths games.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 19, 2023

Amidst rumours of Apple’s new headset, many firms are ramping up efforts, perhaps partly due to a looming sense of competition. BMW Group Taps Meta for XR Car Gaming System BMW Group USA and Meta Platform’s Reality Labs division have announced a partnership to develop an automotive VR/MR solution.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding VR include the following: it always causes motion sickness and virtual reality is solely applicable to games. Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A Multi-Device Networked Multiplayer Shooter Game Post-Mortem HoloLens Live Image We were tasked to make a multi-device networked multiplayer game for the mini-capstone in Game Development Advanced Programming Post Graduate Course at Sheridan College. There were four groups of two and one group of three students.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 7, 2024

The firm also highlighted a collaboration demo named Caddy, which enables remote groups to work on VR/MR CAD models. Meta notes how the Caddy demo highlights how VR/MR can increase accessibility to tools such as CAD and 3D modelling software – with Meta noting how the tech can “level the playing field.”

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Robert Scoble

MAY 15, 2021

I have been talking with hundreds of people across the industry and have discovered that the changes coming to Apple are deeper than just a VR/AR headset. This is the fourth paradigm shift for Apple. So, what is Apple getting ready to announce over the next year? A new set of tools for developers to build all of this.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 4, 2022

Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is coming on April, 20th. Meta is back with its Gaming Showcase, and this year, it is going to be aired on April, 20th at 10 am PT. Last year, it was still called Oculus Gaming Showcase, and it featured important updates on games like Pistol Whip, The Climb 2, I Expect You To Die 2, and Resident Evil 4 VR.

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ARPost

AUGUST 1, 2023

When a gamer experiences a usability problem in a console game or mobile app, they’re likely to blame that specific game or app and move onto a different one. For XR, it’s more important to understand participation – and that means deeper analytical tools. What do they think about a virtual preproduction model of a car?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Users are discovering that virtual reality isn’t just a powerful tool for entertainment. Renowned for its ingenuity, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with its rich tech ecosystem, namely amid increasing competition with Microsoft. Demand for virtual reality is expanding at an incredible rate.

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Hypergrid Business

APRIL 19, 2023

I started a group for hypergrid entrepreneurs that met in OpenSim. I have several windows open at once and am cutting-and-pasting between them, looking things up, using calculators and other tools, and, of course, checking my phone. I’m guessing that this will be Apple. We had an in-world office.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 14, 2023

I guess this line has been added to the keynote speech because Apple is going to announce its device very soon at WWDC (at least according to the rumors), and Google wanted to show that it’s part of the game, too. Google is also going to launch a game to showcase the features you can build with these tools.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MAY 21, 2024

Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook noted how medical professionals are helping to establish the firm’s Vision Pro device as a healthcare tool. The Apple CEO highlighted how Dr Tommy Corn, a medical professional at Sharp Healthcare, uses Apple Vision Pro hardware to improve surgical eye care through simulated analysis and optimization.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

After having announced some of the features and the price just before the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, now the company formerly known as Facebook is already working towards the launch of the device. Between the lines, he said that when VR games will be able to gain 10M users , then Xbox could be interested in going virtual.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2022

As always in January I like to play the speculation game and make my personal predictions for augmented and virtual reality for the new year (2022, in this case). In the USA, it is almost mainstream; in Europe, it is something for people that have some knowledge of gaming or technology; in South America, is very difficult to get a headset.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A VR game based on Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-if series Foundation is coming to PSVR 2, Quest 2, and Pico 4 this year from Archiact. Some people might be familiar with Asimov’s Foundation series given Apple is airing multiple seasons of a show based on the work on its Apple TV+ service.

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