Road to VR

JANUARY 5, 2017

Eye-tracking is oft called the ‘next generation technology’ for VR headsets—lest we forget FOVE , the creators of the world’s first commercially available eye-tracking VR headset, the aptly named FOVE 0. SEE ALSO Oculus Acquires Eye-Tracking Company The Eye Tribe.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 26, 2022

Meta Platforms Inc is mulling a potential buyout of AdHawk Microsystems, a virtual reality (VR) eye-tracking technology firm, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing anonymous sources. New story: Meta/Facebook is considering acquiring AdHawk Microsystems, which develops eye-tracking tech for AR/VR that doesn’t require cameras [link].

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

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. TCL Leiniao AR teaser trailer.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The main one regards the 4 devices we were waiting for this year , which in our opinion should have changed everything: Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, Google-Samsung Headset, and PSVR 2. They are Apple AR glasses!” Google and Samsung Prototype of the Samsung XR headset. Long story short: things are not good.

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XROM

MARCH 4, 2024

In a groundbreaking announcement at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Samsung, in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm, revealed their highly anticipated XR headset set to release in 2025. Aptly named "XR" for now, the device promises to revolutionize the world of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 9, 2024

The headset (that you see in the above picture) is quite slick and features pancake lenses, eye tracking by Tobii, integrated audio, and Wi-Fi 6/6E/7. Qualcomm has officially said that this is the chipset that the upcoming Samsung headset is going to employ. appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This month, Samsung continued its recent history of leaking details on an upcoming XR wearable when it filed for a “Samsung Glasses” trademark in the UK. Reports suggest that Samsung plans to unveil a new device at its Unpack event next year, with initial production quantities expected to be around 30,000 units.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 14, 2023

This week, reports emerged claiming that Chinese news publication Gyro Technology leaked the design specifications of Samsung’s upcoming MR headset. The details reveal that the upcoming headset will support MR applications with its integrated outward-facing cameras, tracking, and sensor devices. percent from last year to $1.4

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2020

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. Of the many granted, here’s a few of the most interesting AR/VR patents we’ve found: Beamsplitter assembly for eye tracking in head-mounted displays. SEE ALSO Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Thinks AR/VR is a Solution to the Housing Crisis. 2019 Grants. 2018 Grants. Rank Change.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 14, 2020

As it is a tradition of this blog , I have read everything I could about the AR and VR technologies showcased there, and I’ve condensed all the news in a single article , that you can skim fast until you find a topic you are interested in. If instead, you need a consultancy about AR/VR for your business, feel free to contact me.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 1, 2024

Firms such as AWS, Samsung, and HTC VIVE took to the event to showcase the future of work and paradigm-shifting immersive technology. Samsung Enters XR Device Marketplace A massively noteworthy piece of MWC 2024 news was that Samsung officially entered the XR headset marketplace after months of rumours.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 29, 2023

Google is currently working with Samsung to create an XR headset that directly competes with upcoming Apple’s Vision Pro, leading to a “weird bureaucratic mess,” an employee told Insider. Moreover, earlier in the month, Samsung delayed its upcoming headset. Samsung’s XR roadmap is also moving forward.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

It became pretty viral the news that Apple does not want developers to define their apps as AR, VR, or MR, but just as “spatial” when writing the store definitions. This Face Tracking add-on magnetically attaches to the facial interface of the device, and it adds to it both eye tracking and face tracking.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 4, 2024

Notably, the firm’s newly improved chipset will provide extended support for users and firms leveraging AR smart glasses with integrated AI features. The XR2+ Gen 2 chipset joins the Snapdragon platform, which provides the foundation for AR/VR/MR application development, deployment, and adoption. In addition to the 4.3K

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Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A few years ago, I traded my iPhone for an Android because Samsung released the Gear VR headset and Apple didn’t have anything similar in the pipeline. However, Samsung dropped its Gear VR project, and Google stopped developing its Cardboard and Daydream View platforms. It will happen with AR. Will that happen with VR?

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EON Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

EON Reality hosted an exciting Mixed Reality partner event, based on future tech with Centro Computer and in collaboration with HP, Microsoft, and Samsung, including a full tour around EON Reality’s immersive showroom and AVR Platform demonstration. Roberto Vicenzi, Vice President , Centro Computer.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

AUGUST 18, 2023

While expensive, MR headsets allow an end user to leverage AR and VR applications from the same device. Therefore, MR headsets unify AR/VR/MR applications without forcing a user to own multiple pieces of hardware. The likes of Apple and Meta are investing in MR to provide an accessible and feature-rich device.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I think this choice has been taken because Apple’s end goal is to create AR glasses, which are the technology that people will wear every day and every time, and it is not possible that people will take controllers also with them. Eyes shouldn’t be used as input Eyes are the pointers of the Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Just the time to eat some homemade pasta and I got a cold, which mixed with the jet lag of the trip from China, means that I’m truly having some great days But nothing can stop me from writing the roundup of the best AR/VR news of the week for you, my lovely readers! But now some data about it is starting to be found.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2018

I expected a lot of AR/VR news from there, like the announcement of the price of the Vive Pro or the release of the Oculus Go by Xiaomi and Facebook… but actually I’ve been disappointed by everyone. Samsung S9. Samsung has released its new flagship phone: the Samsung Galaxy S9. It has a 5.8-inch

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

Major Firms Enter the XR Market During a launch event at MWC 2024, Samsung showcased a new XR headset developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. At the event, Samsung also unveiled other innovative tech products, such as an immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 26, 2024

The news comes as Apple plans to scale its investment into its Chinese regional partners that are already assisting the firm in creating device components and controlling supply chains. Other features include spatial audio, Bluetooth connectivity, eye tracking, hand tracking, and a battery life of up to 2 hours.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

Qualcomm Partners with Google and Samsung for New 4K XR Chipset Yesterday, Qualcomm Technologies first revealed the reference design when it launched the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, a new Snapdragon chipset designed to enhance the quality of XR displays, visuals, and the overall user experiences.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 5, 2017

Many of the biggest companies on the planet, from Samsung and HTC, to Facebook, Amazon, and Google, and even all the way to Ford, Mercedez, and countless startups, all gather in the desert at the start of the year to unveil the latest and greatest advancements in consumer electronics. It’s hard to keep up with.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 29, 2024

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are affordable for those interested in augmented reality. Although they don’t offer comprehensive AR or MR features, they allow you to capture video and communicate while moving. Qualcomm is working in a partnership with Samsung and Google to develop an XR headset.

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Road to VR

MAY 25, 2018

It’s possible standalone headsets are poised to leave the smartphone parts bin behind in the near future in a big way, as Qualcomm is reported to unveil a new Snapdragon system-on-a-chip (SoC) built specifically for standalone AR/VR headsets, according to a report by Bloomberg. image courtesy Qualcomm.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2019

Here you are my recap of the most interesting XR news of the week! Apple has killed its AR glasses project… maybe. If the report were true, this would mean that Apple doesn’t believe in AR anymore and this would be terrible news for all the immersive realities ecosystem. Top news of the week. So, what’s happened?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2020

As Karl Guttag and all the other experts say, there are various breakthroughs in optics and other technologies that have to be performed before having mainstream AR, so until this happens, AR will still just be a niche. The only exception to this slow growth is the mobile AR filters. Standalone/All-in-two headsets.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Atlantic has filmed several BAFTA-winning films in XR and has gained extensive experience in creating virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) documentaries. The new MR device offers stellar true-colour passthrough, a Snapdragon XR2 processor, and advanced hand and eye tracking solutions, among many other features.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

With CES around the corner, the AR/VR/MR marketplace is already rumbling just days into the new year, with many significant developments in the immersive solutions space. This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . These are the 20 AR trends I will be watching and how they may play out this year. Want a recap of what happened in AR in 2019? Source: Samsung. by Tom Emrich. 2020 has arrived!

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2018

If correct, it has a clear advantage over even the highest resolution panels seen in current headsets such as the Samsung Odyssey or the upcoming HTC Vive Pro, both of which pack dual 1440 × 1600 resolution, 3.5 inch AMOLEDs at 90Hz. Yes, Google is researching foveated rendering too.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is not a tweet, it is a #metaverse message… #VirtualReality #VR #AR pic.twitter.com/f9aDJ2mbc3 — TonyVT SkarredGhost (@SkarredGhost) July 25, 2021. Networking libraries, VR hardware, AR glasses, common standards… nothing is ready to build the metaverse in the short term. So… let’s start!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Apple has the huge advantage that it will be able to showcase its AR/VR products with amazing demos in its dedicated stores, and we know how it is important to make people try AR/VR to understand it. Samsung heavily invests in DigiLens to build its AR glasses. Tiltfive AR glasses are shipping to their backers.

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Road to VR

JUNE 20, 2017

Finland-based Varjo has announced a new display technology for AR and VR which the company is calling “the first human eye-resolution VR/AR/XR immersive display.” We’ve recently seen new VR displays from both Samsung and Kopin with an impressive ~3.25x increase in resolution compared to the Rift and Vive.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here are some of the VR vendors making waves in the industry as of 2024: RealWear Meta Apple Goertek Pimax Pico HP HTC Vive Samsung Varjo Lenovo Valve Index Vrgineers RealWear Exploring various aspects of the immersive technology landscape, RealWear produces sensors, apps, and hardware for the XR space.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 27, 2023

Users can also add functionality to their hardware with wireless adapters and tracking components. Samsung Focused on both the consumer and business markets, Samsung’s range of VR solutions accompanies its broad portfolio of technology peripherals and communication tools.

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