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

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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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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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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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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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. It includes embedded video, narrative analysis and top takeaways. I see it as an expanding surface area for how people can ask questions and get information about the world.” Speakers’ opinions are their own.

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TechPrior

APRIL 10, 2020

Apple has always been at the forefront for all kinds of augmented reality innovations and has always had ambitious plans for the future of AR and VR. As a part of its next promising venture, Apple is in the process of acquiring NextVR; a California based VR company. Apple is expected to acquire NextVR for around $100 million.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

There are some interesting pieces of information about the glasses inside the article. First of all, it seems that the headset is not a new product, but that Apple has been working on it for 7 years. It seems anyway that for the first time ever at Apple, Cook has this time now given priority to the operations team.

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Full Dive Gaming

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We Discuss new VR MMO game Zenith, HTC's Viverse video, the Sword Art Online VR Exhibition and more with LemonFloss2.4! Every Friday we release FULL PODCASTS on all Your Favorite major platforms: Spotify, Apple, Google. Every Friday we release FULL PODCASTS on all Your Favorite major platforms: Spotify, Apple, Google.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

The Vision Pro bring Apple’s branding into the space and, with it, many eyes. Major XR Firms Push Spaital Productivity Solutions As Apple enters the immersive technology space, a shift towards XR/spatial computing productivity solutions is underway. However, HTC VIVE still believes that controllers hold value.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2019

HTC has revealed the design of the Vive Cosmos. HTC has finally unveiled some information on the Vive Cosmos. The most important info shared Friday is a (weird) video with the external new design of the device. HTC has immediately answered that 899$ is a too high estimate of the price. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 4, 2022

I want to dedicate this newsletter article to my friend Mathew Olson, who at The Information kickstarted the “Reality Check”, a newsletter about XR which I received 3–4 times a week in my e-mail, and that was very well done. Meta adds video recording settings on Quest, at least for developers. HTC releases its “metaverse phone”.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 10, 2022

On Reddit, I have also been able to watch the video of an indie developer showcasing its game Cradle Of Sins made with UE5, and another developer publishing a tutorial on how to get started with UE5 for PCVR. Image by Apple). Apple WWDC is back in June. News worth a mention. Some news on content.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Apple threatens future support in Unreal Engine. According to an evidence presented by Epic Games, Apple has not only removed Fortnite from the Apple Store, but it has also revoked the status of developer to Epic Games. All Apple software, SDKs, APIs, and developer tools ?—?Pre-release The same on Twitter.

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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

MARCH 6, 2023

Well, good for you that are going to read this text Top news of the week (Image by Brad Lynch) Meta’s XR roadmap unveiled The Verge’s Alex Heath has been able to gather information about an internal meeting that happened at Meta, in which the management informed the employees about the roadmap of the upcoming XR devices.

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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. As one of the better-known companies in the virtual reality space, HTC VIVE has already proven to be a valuable partner for countless companies transitioning into the XR space.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). For example, we invited senior executives from HUAWEI, JBD, HTC, Alibaba, iQIYI, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and so on.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Recapping the top stories covered on the VRScout Report , a weekly live video show and podcast discussing the best in VR, hosted by Malia Probst. 360 videos were implemented into your Newsfeed over a year ago, and 360 photo functionality was instituted over the summer. Also… is Facebook making a phone ? MONEY & FUNDING.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

“This is where the next chapter for AR and VR begins” is the only sure information that we have about the event. And to be the leader in some years, it has to start going public now, also to begin competing with Apple, that will probably announce its AR glasses next year. This is where the next chapter for AR and VR begins.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Apple launches iPhone 12, Pro models have Lidar sensor. But if Apple won’t abandon the project as Google did with Tango, and if companies like Samsung will start copying Apple (as it seems) in some years we could all have better phone-based augmented reality and 3D scanning may become a commodity. Thank me later.

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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. Recorded or not, the result was so cool that videos of Ignite conference became viral in all the XR community. Image by HTC). HTC is teasing the launch of a new hardware.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2024

Supporting that trend is a broad scope of heavyweight companies debuting XR devices this year, most notably the Apple Vision Pro, which is driving the productivity and workplace solutions market forward. ” XR solutions can also help boost pre-existing training procedures, from classroom learning to simulation training.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Facebook has acquired Ctrl+Labs some years ago, and now it is using its expertise to create a wristband that can sense the motion information that your brain is sending to your hands. Volu lets you take volumetric videos with your smartphone. Vive Facial Tracker works also with non-HTC headsets. The mystery continues….

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2020

While all are waiting for the amazing AR glasses that Facebook and Apple will release in the upcoming years, many other big companies and startups are trying to enter the same market, trying to earn some early market shares. HTC is going to deprecate Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye. Top news of the week. Image by NuEyes).

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Road to VR

JUNE 27, 2017

SEE ALSO Apple and Valve Have Worked Together for Nearly a Year to Bring VR to MacOS. Valve hasn’t yet announced when the controller will make its way to consumers or what they might cost.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 1, 2023

The announcement comes just days before rival firm Apple is set to unveil its Reality Pro headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, 5 June. Lauded as a contender to the Pico 4 Enterprise, HTC VIVE Elite Pro, and others, the Quest Pro will now see its consumer-facing sibling enter global markets this year.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

There is no official confirmation on this, and I hope to be wrong because having to use earphones would be a big hit to its comfort Release date and price : of course the release date (will it come before or after an Apple headset?) Image by The Information). Apple headset is rumored to be announced this year.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2022

For every one of the four main themes, a headset solving it has been shown in the video. This has been also confirmed by TESTED, which has been able to go hands-on with the headset and offer a very meaningful video about them (which I advise you all to watch). Image by The Information). Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

I would like to try it first, or at least hear the informed opinion of a competent journalist like Ben Lang of Road To VR. Watching the video of the experience, with the mother being able to see her daughter again and crying, it’s so incredibly moving. On the web, there have been many debates around this video.

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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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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2018

Eye tracking is, in my opinion, a technology that will disrupt completely the VR ecosystem , exactly as room-scale did with the first HTC Vive. Have a look at this video that showcases all its functionalities: If you instead don’t want to see a cool video but want to read some specifications… here you are: Accuracy: < 0.5°.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. 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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The Ghost Howls

JULY 5, 2018

HTC Vive Focus is one of the most famous standalone VR headsets. I have always been intrigued by this device, since the first time I’ve read about its reveal at an HTC event : I don’t know why, maybe because of the azure color that is my favorite, maybe because it looks so informal. It was funny.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 7, 2023

After having seen the teaser of the Quest 3 and especially the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro (about which you can read my opinion here ), I’m always more convinced that we have entered into a new phase of XR history. And this is opening new opportunities for all of us. The big dogs are all coming.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2020

Apple seems to be cornering the popular entertainment industry, with the acquisition of NextVR, as industry rivals such as Magic Leap focus on enterprise solutions. With the Starboard UI and Apple Glasses release anticipated for Q4 2020/Q1 2021, the world is eagerly awaiting the next generation of extended reality (XR) standards. . #3:

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 18, 2019

I had a beautiful Web VR yacht party (tomorrow I will share some videos about it!) This would mean that it has sold more than Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, HTC Vive, and HTC Vive Focus all together. This opens a lot of new opportunities for the UX of wearables and that’s why its initial reveal video became viral.

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