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The Media and Entertainment Metaverse: What to Expect

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The media and entertainment metaverse , complete with 3D avatars, is no longer a distant prospect. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic , companies are set to reshape the industry with high-tech creativity and ingenuity. A Closer Look at Metaverse Entertainment. Important Use Cases for the Media Metaverse. VR Theme Parks.

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The XR Week (2022.01.24): Google AR headset is “Project Iris”, Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard, and more

The Ghost Howls

Project Iris is the codename of Google’s AR glasses. According to a report on The Verge, Google is working on AR glasses. The AR headset is codenamed Project Iris , and it should be a standalone headset resembling ski goggles that is able to perform mixed reality. Image by Microsoft). (Image by Google).

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The best AR and VR news from CES 2022

The Ghost Howls

I was afraid that at this CES wouldn’t have been many pieces of news about AR and VR, but actually, we had quite a few interesting ones. This shows that the ecosystem is alive, and notwithstanding the pandemic, there are many XR companies that are pushing the technology forward. HTC Vive Wrist Tracker.

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Top XR Vendors Majoring in Art and Entertainment in 2022

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Like virtually all sectors, the art and entertainment industry has been exposed to significant pressure in recent years. With lockdowns and pandemics changing the way people seek out entertainment and inspiration, companies have been left searching for new ways to engage their audience.

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The current status of Augmented Reality adult entertainment

The Ghost Howls

Adult entertainment has always been one of the drivers of technological innovation and XR is no exception to this rule. But usually, I have discussed Virtual Reality adult entertainment … but what about Augmented Reality instead? Is there an AR sex market? Are there already AR adult apps?

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VR & AR 2018: A Year In Review

VRScout

If 2016 was the birth of modern VR/AR technology, than 2018 was its elementary school graduation. While this past year may have seemed like a quiet one when compared to the more exciting releases featured in 2017 and 2016, these past 12 months have been crucial in the development of the immersive entertainment sector.

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Looking Forward to XR Technology at the VRARA?s VR/AR Global Summit

ARPost

The VR/AR Global Summit, organized by VR/AR Association (VRARA), is taking place from June 1 through June 3. One defining characteristic of the VR/AR Global Summit is that it does see itself more as a summit than as a trade show. Events are broken down by subject into either Education, Medical, Simulation, or Training.