XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2024

Big vendor news this week, Admist start-ups and fresh ideas; this week, big names like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Apple took the headlines due to each firm’s optimisation of its XR product portfolio. Meanwhile, Osso VR has launched its Healthcare XR training service for the Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2021

Image by Sony). Sony officially states it is going to launch the PSVR 2. PlayStation VR has been the most successful headset until now (if we exclude the crappy mobile viewers), but now it is pretty dated and people were wondering what Sony was going to do. Some people started to think that Sony could have abandoned VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2023

Since there is the possibility that Apple announces its headset soon, all the companies are rushing to announce what they have in the pipeline before the big day. Most likely that will be the name of its operating system The headset should be launched at WWDC according to all the most relevant Apple analysts. It’s been a strange week.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2022

Meta starts offering monetization tools in Horizon Worlds, but with a big toll. Meta has started offering some beta monetization tools inside Horizon Worlds. In case there is another platform involved, e.g. Android, 30% will go to Google, and 25% of the remaining money (i.e. Other relevant news. Image by Meta). In total, 52.5%

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 31, 2023

We were all waiting for an Apple announcement, hoping that it could bring back some enthusiasm into the field, and it seems that the Vision Pro is having some beneficial effects , indeed. Apple showed investors that XR is not a fad, and even if it is still in its early stages, it is going to stay. appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Here is it, today, the Apple Vision Pro finally falls into the hands of US customers. Alongside Apple’s XR device debut, other firms, from Zoom to Microsoft, are jumping on the spatial computing bandwagon. Will Apple remain a prominent figure in the XR device marketplace, or will another firm stand tall?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2024

In practice, remember that is still a modding tool, so the experience with the various games may vary , and some games may not feel great to be used in VR. And this week I got to read that the device may use Google Soli for finger tracking. And this week I got to read that the device may use Google Soli for finger tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

The same has happened with Apple, which is now offering bonuses to employees to keep them inside the company. Apple has performed very strategic acquisitions as well, and the news of the week is that Snap has acquired Compound Photonics to gain a key supplier of LCOS and Microled displays. Image by Sony). Beat Games).

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JANUARY 27, 2023

Following last week’s theme of layoffs across the tech sector, this week continues the unemployment trend as influential groups reassess the space and US Courts aim at Google. US Justice Department Against Google The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alphabet, Google’s parent company, this Wednesday.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This may be one of the potential names for either the upcoming mixed reality headset that Samsung is developing with Google or the name of future AR glasses. More info Discover Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro cost estimations A Chinese firm has tried to estimate the cost of the components of both the Quest 3 and the Apple Vision Pro.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. At the same time, personal voice assistants developed by tech giants — Alexa from Amazon, Siri from Apple, and Google Assistant — are standing at the forefront of the audio augmented reality market.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

My favorite ones have been: Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that the next PSVR headset will be called PSVR 2 and will feature 2K x 2K per eye, up to 120 Hz framerate, and 110° FOV. New rumors on Apple and Meta devices. This is why companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Meta are exploring similar technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Horizon World is more or less what we all expect from it: a clone of RecRoom with intuitive and simple creation tools, that at the moment let you just add basic geometric shape and some logic. Apple is entering the XR field, and Facebook is currently dominating the VR market. Apple headset may be very lightweight.

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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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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 One-year price performance for MSFT as of 2/3/20 Apple Inc. Snap Inc.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

Well, if the rumor becomes reality, this would mean that all next Apple devices will have both front and back depth cameras, for high-precision Augmented Reality and 3D reconstruction. Well played Apple. Let’s see if Facebook will be a worthier opponent than Google. Other relevant news. Image by Acer).

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Meta’s Oculus team have already partnered with leading companies like Sony Music to give fans an immersive way to explore music videos and unique content. Software like Google’s VR tilt brush allows users to create unique virtual art pieces in a completely limitless canvas space.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 6, 2021

Hunter boots and a sale on Teccpo tools lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

As the partnership between Sony Films and Krikey continues to towards the third AR game in the planned trilogy, it’s undeniable that Hollywood has begun to recognize the possibilities of AR and VR as next-level marketing tools capable of delivering meaningful advertisements that extend further than simple TV spots and print ads.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 29, 2017

For every Nintendo there is a Sega and for every Apple there is a Microsoft. There are a handful of major players already cutting their teeth in VR including Google, Sony and Samsung; but the two titans sitting at the top of the heap are Oculus and HTC. Oculus/Apple . The technology world is always a game of rivals.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

OMG, it’s almost 3 years that I write these roundups… the first week peek was exclusive for my blog subscribers and it featured as best news the release of Google Blocks and in the other news something about Samsung Gear VR… how much time has passed since then! Apple Glasses may release in 2021 for $499. This is the 150th Week Peek!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 25, 2023

The United States (US) Justice Department launched a lawsuit against Google’s parent company Alphabet on Tuesday, reports revealed. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 16, 2020

Outside VR, the big news to keep an eye on is the dispute between Epic Games and Apple (and Google), which could lead to a complete change in how app stores are managed, even in VR. Is The Sony XRperia coming? Sony has just published a job offer looking for professionals to build an XR headset. The Sony XRperia is coming.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Sony is reported to launch a mobile VR headset. According to Xperia Blog, Sony is going to launch a mobile VR headset working out of Sony phones. It sounds kinda absurd and it makes me feel like in 2016 again, but there must be a reason if Sony plans to do such a revival. Google is still into XR. More info.

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Upload VR

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the wake of Apple Vision Pro's announcement earlier this year, ByteDance-owned Pico appears to be switching its focus from controllers to hand tracking. Apple, instead, opts for a fresh start with an interface based on a breakthrough combination of eye and hand tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

It is not an app, but a tool to build apps. Microsoft Mesh is a full suite of tools to let you build your multi presence collaborative XR application. If Microsoft commits to building this platform and doesn’t abandon it (a la Google), it can become an incredible tool for us developers.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The World Map in this world therefore isn’t a 2D street map like we have with Google Maps or Open Street Map, nor is it a 3D map with terrain and building volumes. Both Azure Spatial Anchors and Google Cloud Anchors are leveraging existing strengths in mapping towards the AR Cloud. Insane, yet companies are mapping it already.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Hammersmith, London-based company has also partnered with some of the world’s biggest tech and media firms, including Apple, National Geographic, Google, Sony, Meta Platforms, Sky, IMAX, Intel, and many others.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This approach has attracted Sony Pictures, Miller Lite, and Porsche as clients for AR campaigns. Apple specifically has done a really good job of getting accurate scale in AR,” said Murphy-Chutorian “There are things like measuring if my suitcase fits inside a box, or virtual tape measures.

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Full Dive Gaming

MARCH 25, 2022

Quest 2 getting better recording tools, Sony brought PSVR 2 to GDC, Stride is out on PSVR an more! 5:54 VR News 6:53 PSVR 2 is at GDC (Game Devs Conference) 10:56 Quest 2 will IMPROVE Recording Tools 15:14 CAT 16:27 VR Games 16:55 STRIDE (VR Mirror's Edge) 31:29 Outro This week’s podcast was made in partnership with Asterion Products.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 20, 2021

On the web, Google has similar behaviors. Try looking at the history that Google has about you for your use of Google Maps: you will discover that in Google servers there is exactly where you have been in every moment of your life , and in what places have you been every day. It has some content creation tools (SparkAR).

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Mashable VR

JUNE 26, 2022

SEE ALSO: 5 interactive tools for learning about abortion access in your state. Also important to note: many of these businesses have balked at, or directly contributed to, other harmful legislation that fails to protect the rights of those within the LGBTQ community.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 8, 2022

If you want a more affordable pair that you wouldn't mind accidentally losing during your travels, we suggest scavenging through your belongings for an old pair of free-with-iPhone Apple headphones — just make sure you have a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter , too. Credit: Apple/Amazon. Smartwatch. Credit: Tile/Amazon.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

PlayStation VR 2 Logo (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Further, the announcement reveals plans to integrate Microsoft Mesh—the company’s multi-user XR foundation—with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces XR development tools. Click to read the thread on Twitter… it is worth it. Now let’s dig into the best news!

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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 (Use Google Translate). Google Chrome now supports WebAR. News worth a mention.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 21, 2021

A sale on outdoor power tools and on a 40-pack of KN95 Masks lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Let’s see how Apple and Google will answer. SideQuest is the tool used by thousands of people every month to sideload unapproved applications on their Oculus Quests. Sony closes its game studio in Manchester. Google Glass 2 is now available for direct purchase. And Facebook has just made its first move. Learn more.

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