AR Insider
JANUARY 23, 2023
This week, we look at the World Economic Forum and Microsoft's XR exit. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider. Trend Analysis Spatial Beats
AR Insider
JULY 28, 2022
This week on the Reality Bytes Microsoft ‘blocks’ blockchain technologies in Minecraft, Apple opens its Ultra Wideband chip (U1) to developers, and Best Buy plans to launch mini-retail stores.
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AR Insider
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
This week, we look at Meta's ongoing challenges, Microsoft's Quest 3 fate and the latest Apple glasses rumors. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink.
AR Insider
JUNE 13, 2022
This week, we look at Apple's AR plans, Microsoft's AR reorg, and Meta's Horizon Home. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink.
AR Insider
JANUARY 24, 2022
This week, we look at Microoft's big deal, Apple's Metaverse shun and Google jumps back into AR. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. Over these past three and a half years, Microsoft has been listening to their customers, claims HoloLens inventor and Microsoft Technical Fellow Alex Kipman as he took his turn on stage. With the HoloLens 2, Microsoft has made what appears to be a more consumer-friendly device than its original predecessor – although the company themselves dare not utter the “c-word” just yet.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 15, 2021
A recent job posting suggests that Microsoft could be developing its own M1 competitor for next-gen Surface devices, but it's too soon to say for sure. Computing News Apple Intel Microsoft Microsoft Surface
AR Insider
JUNE 10, 2021
Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. continuing here with Microsoft. Among tech giants investing in AR, Microsoft continues to show strong signs as a leading platform for enterprise productivity.
GizModo VR
JUNE 17, 2022
Microsoft is responsible for bringing many of us into the digital realm, introducing generations of consumers to the PC. Beyond Windows, Microsoft and its brand Xbox have been a driving force behind the growth of gaming, Office… Read more.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Microsoft’s enterprise-focused HoloLens 3 may be dead in the water, as a recent report maintains that internal divisions have hobbled the company’s efforts to release its next AR headset as planned. Alex Kipman wearing HoloLens 2, Image courtesy Microsoft.
The Ghost Howls
JANUARY 23, 2023
Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees and shuts down its mixed reality projects This is seriously a bad period for the tech industry in general, and of course also for mixed reality. The new report regards other devices in the work at Apple.
The Ghost Howls
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Image by Microsoft). Microsoft Teams to integrate Mesh in 2022. With a surprise move, Microsoft has announced that in 2022 it will integrate Microsoft Mesh, its framework to create shared XR experiences, inside Microsoft Teams. Header image by Microsoft).
Digital Trends
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Pinning the greatest from Apple against the greatest from Microsoft. Apple Buying Guides Computing alarm.com Apple November 2020 Event MacBook Microsoft surface
GizModo VR
JUNE 22, 2022
Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Sony, and other tech giants have formed a group designed to ensure interoperability in the metaverse. Notably absent from this list of heavyweights is Apple, a company heavily rumored to be working on its own mixed reality products.
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 10, 2021
We’re now learning the great lengths Microsoft was willing to take to bring Xbox games to iPhones. The company reluctantly planned to bring exclusive triple-A Xbox titles to the App Store in the form of individual apps due to Apple’s requirements for games, but the deal fell through.
GizModo VR
MAY 3, 2022
Internet Explorer won’t be officially put out of its misery until next month, but its replacement, Microsoft Edge, is already gaining significant ground.
GizModo VR
JUNE 24, 2021
Today Microsoft announced the next big chapter for its ubiquitous operating system: Windows 11 is here, and while there’s some awkwardness to work out (specifically in the way Microsoft is handling Android app integration), Windows 11 feels like the big facelift Microsoft really needed.
GizModo VR
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Microsoft has reportedly scrapped plans to make a HoloLens 3—what would have been a successor to its current mixed reality headset—and infighting within the mixed reality division has fueled… Read more.
UploadVR Between Realities podcast
JANUARY 29, 2017
For every Nintendo there is a Sega and for every Apple there is a Microsoft. Our big question today is this: when it comes to VR, are Oculus and HTC the respective Apple and Microsoft of the industry? Oculus/Apple . The similarities between Oculus and Apple begin with a shared interest in controlled content. The “It just works” attitude that Apple has made so famous is clearly in the DNA of Oculus as well. HTC/Microsoft .
GizModo VR
JUNE 17, 2021
It’s about time Microsoft introduced something new, and we’re pretty sure that what’s on the way is a new version of Windows. Specifically, we expect to see Windows 11, because Windows 10X has all but kicked the bucket before it even had a chance. Read more.
Digital Trends
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Apple's MacBook Pro and Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 are two of the best laptops you can buy. Apple Computing macbook pro Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Tier 4 versusBut which one is right for you? We compare the two so you can decide.
The Ghost Howls
AUGUST 1, 2020
He has a very interesting working story, having worked for great companies like Microsoft and Fast Company. In the interview with me, he talked about many topics, like the rumors he heard on Apple Glasses, on the Oculus Quest 2 , the America vs China war, XR entrepreneurship, Tesla, and more!
GizModo VR
AUGUST 6, 2020
Microsoft has stopped mincing words, and in a statement shared with Gizmodo, claims that Apple is entirely to blame for the lack of cloud gaming apps and subscription services on iOS. project xcloud microsoft project xcloud cloud gaming apple antitrust
AR Insider
APRIL 15, 2020
Why is Apple Buying NextVR. Two such companies apparently found ports in the storm last week: NextVR reportedly is being acquired by Apple, and 6D.ai Apple and NextVR. The obvious question is: what does NextVR have that could be worth $100m to Apple?
AR Insider
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
For example, Apple’s wearables are seeing strong revenue growth and offsetting smartphone revenue deceleration in the near term. After examining Amazon last week, it’s time to zero in on Microsoft. Microsoft had a similar fate in smartphone era.
Road to VR
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Khronos Group , the consortium behind the OpenXR project which aims to standardize the way applications communicate with AR and VR headsets, just added Microsoft to its ranks. Among its count of members, the OpenXR working group consisted of nearly every major player in the industry except Microsoft until now. Up until now, it wasn’t clear which way Microsoft was headed. Microsoft Microsoft VR News Bits OpenXR khronos microsoft microsoft vr microsoft xr openar openvr
GizModo VR
JULY 15, 2021
Clippy, the hero of Microsoft Office, is now an emoji. Read more.
Digital Trends
AUGUST 23, 2020
Gaming News Apple breaking twitter Epic Games Microsoft Unreal EngineA court filing says the banning the engine will 'harm game creators and gamers'.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Microsoft just launched the 12.5 inch Surface Laptop Go, and it now competes with Apple's MacBook Air. Computing Apple Microsoft surface Surface Laptop Surface Laptop GoWe compare the design, specs, and portability.
GizModo VR
MAY 5, 2022
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Road to VR
JULY 12, 2019
The Cupertino-based tech giant may be pumping the brakes on its long-rumored Apple AR headset , something that was reportedly slated to see a release as early as 2020. A DigiTimes Taiwan report (via MacRumors ) now suggests that Apple has disbanded the team behind it, effectively putting its consumer AR device on hold. Apple continuously advertises a number of job positions dealing with AR software and hardware.
VRScout
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Thankfully, our wishes were finally granted yesterday as Microsoft revealed that early access would begin rolling out to various countries beginning next month , with plans for global compatibility by the end of the year. . Image Credit: Apple. Image Credit: Microsoft, Mojang. Feature Image Credit: Microsoft, Mojang. The post Microsoft Announces Release Date For Minecraft Earth AR Sandbox Mobile Game appeared first on VRScout.
Upload VR
JANUARY 18, 2023
Apple reportedly indefinitely postponed its AR glasses, but plans to eventually release a more affordable headset model. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that standalone Apple Glasses had at one point years ago been planned for 2023. AR Hardware apple AR glasses top stories
GizModo VR
JANUARY 10, 2022
When Microsoft released its first Surface devices 10 years ago, people were quick to make comparisons to Apple products not only because of their minimalist aesthetic, but also because they were impossible to repair at home.
GizModo VR
APRIL 29, 2022
Microsoft is finally talking honestly about allowing for self-repair of its products as many other big tech companies start to loosen their grip on fixing their electronics when they eventually go bust.
GizModo VR
JUNE 27, 2022
Apple is one of the most globally respected technology companies, having built its reputation on creating reliable, high-end products with innovative features.
Upload VR
JANUARY 19, 2023
Microsoft is reportedly reducing the size of its HoloLens group. Microsoft is far from the only big tech company to make this move – this week Amazon started laying off 18000 people, Meta laid off more than 11000 in November, and Snap laid off 20% of its staff in September.
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