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APRIL 26, 2024

Meta's Head of AR Glasses Hardware claims they give the same "Oh my God, wow! reaction as the original Oculus Rift. Kalinowski was previously the Head of VR Hardware at Oculus for the consumer Oculus Rift, Oculus Touch, Oculus Go, Rift S, Oculus Quest, Quest 2, and Quest Pro. I can't believe this!"

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APRIL 12, 2021

NVIDIA is continuing the rollout of its CloudXR technology on the three leading cloud computing platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. CloudXR is a specialized solution for the unique latency and performance requirements of VR and AR streaming. Nvidia also says it’s working to bring CloudXR to Tencent Cloud.

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AR Insider

MAY 24, 2021

This week, we dive into Snap’s new AR Spectacles, Google I/O takeaways and Digilens’ new reference frames. version of Specs, its AR glasses, which are now in the hands of select developers. Specs have received a significant upgrade and can now actually show users AR.

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ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

AR and VR are two of the most promising technologies of the modern era. While AR and VR have been around for decades, it wasn’t until recently that they offered a quality experience without being too limited by technological constraints or not being portable enough for widespread use. They are: 1. billion by 2024.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2021

AR company NuEyes is taking its passion for AR and gaming to the next level with the launch of the Pro 3e 5G-enabled smart glasses through their gaming division, NuGaming. Designed to look like a standard pair of sunglasses, the Pro 3e uses AR to project a 148” viewing screen in full 1080p HD at a smooth 60 FPS.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Last week Google launched the beta for Chrome 79, the latest update for its Chrome web browser. Using the WebXR Device API, developers can create more powerful immersive content that users can interact with using their motion controllers thanks to the GamePad API. With the Chrome 79 beta, WebXR Device API now runs by default.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

Between the $299 Oculus Quest, the death of the movie theater, and the COVID stigma on shared headsets, you’d think we wouldn’t be hearing much about this right now. Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly.

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AR Insider

MARCH 16, 2021

This traces back to Facebook’s Oculus acquisition in early 2014 that kicked off the current wave of excitement….including That excitement culminated in 2016 after the Oculus acquisition had time to set off a chain reaction of startup activity, tech-giant investment, and VC inflows for the “next computing platform.” The Plurality.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Immersive technology continues its push towards mainstream appeal. If 2016 was the birth of modern VR/AR technology, than 2018 was its elementary school graduation. Released without warning this past May during Facebook’s annual F8 conference, the Oculus Go brings convenient, comfortable VR to the masses. FILMMAKING IN VR.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2021

On one hand, VR and AR have been around for years without truly cracking mainstream appeal, and there are still plenty of people who’ve never used VR headsets. Consider that the Oculus Quest 2 has made wireless VR accessible, and that the average modern smartphone is perfectly capable of handling complex AR tasks.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We’ve seen various flavors over the years such as Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D , and of course Google Earth and Street View. Speaking of Google Earth, its VR edition is an immersive dive into 3D cities around the world. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. How Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) can transform Education 3.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Facebook has started today enforcing the “Facebook login” rule , asking Oculus users to merge their Facebook and Oculus accounts. So I imagine a Quest 2 where you can avoid having a Facebook account, but you can’t use the Oculus Store, or all the most important apps and games , and so you are de facto forced to use it.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Google has announced a $1.1 billion cooperation agreement under which certain HTC employees – many of whom are already working with Google to develop Pixel smartphones – will join Google. Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property (IP). Google VR & HTC.

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AR Insider

MARCH 10, 2020

At the precipice of 2020, that leaves the question of where we are now? Optimism is still present but AR and VR players continue to be tested as high-flying prospects like ODG, Meta and Daqri dissolve. These events are resetting expectations on the timing and scale of revenue outcomes. But there are also confidence signals.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It let you essentially fly around a city, sort of like Google Earth but in three dimensions. Since then, Moore’s Law has pushed the concept closer to reality for most folks, but immersive 3D mapping is still an unfulfilled promise. In fairness, Google Earth offers 3D features. In fairness, Google Earth offers 3D features.

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Road to VR

MAY 19, 2017

In 2017, with so much talk of head-worn devices as the future of immersive computing, it’s easy to see that Glass was ahead of its time. With the Glass team at the time teasing, “we’ve outgrown the lab and so we’re officially ‘graduating’ from Google[x] to be our own team here at Google.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

A new cycle of XR The Apple Vision Pro launch has been a disruptive moment for our industry (Image by Apple) As I said in a popular post a few months ago , I think we have entered a new cycle for immersive realities. Especially Apple and Google, which are the dominant players in the smartphone industry, are both launching headsets this year.

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AR Insider

MAY 3, 2021

This week we look at Zoom’s new immersive view, Looking Glass’ latest milestone, the latest AR funding rounds and the return to physical events. Let’s dive in… Tribeca Immersive will offer a combination of real and virtual events this June. AR images are as flawless as a QLED. 92 degree FOV.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

VTime’s cross-platform social network vTime XR is now available on Facebook’s Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets, offering standalone users a premium socialVR experience centered primarily around intimate group meet-ups. Chat with friends across multiple platforms via this intimate socialVR app. Image Credit: vTime.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

We knew that Google was working on adding VR capabilities to its mobile version of Chrome since last year. Chrome team member François Beaufort released the news on Google+ , saying that the first set of VR features is now available to try out in Chrome 61, the latest stable build of the company’s mobile browser.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 31, 2019

At the precipice of 2020, that leaves the question of where we are now? Optimism is still present but AR and VR players continue to be tested as high-flying prospects like ODG, Meta and Daqri dissolve. These events are resetting expectations on the timing and scale of revenue outcomes. But there are also confidence signals.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Now, a CNBC report contends that Facebook has struck a deal with Luxottica, the Italian parent company to Ray-Ban and many others, to help design some form of immersive wearable. SEE ALSO iOS 13 Code Suggests Apple is Testing Its AR Headset Internally.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2017

Now, let’s consider the key takeaways related to AR, VR and 360 ° content and review how they will influence the mass market adoption of those immersive technologies. That’s what the slide said, but what is important to note is that they are making the camera the first mainstream AR platform. Augmented Reality.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This post is adapted from ARtillery Intelligence’s report, AR Advertising Deep Dive, Part I: The Landscape. Prominent sectors include industrial AR , social , gaming , and shopping. But existing alongside all of them is AR advertising. But existing alongside all of them is AR advertising. billion by 2024.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This article features the latest episode of The AR Show. Based on a new collaboration, episode coverage now joins AR Insider’s editorial flow including narrative insights and audio. We’ve seen Facebook acquire Oculus then amplify its internal R&D and product innovation. See past and future episodes here or subscribe.

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ARVR

MARCH 24, 2021

This traces back to Facebook’s Oculus acquisition in early 2014 that kicked off the current wave of excitement….including That excitement culminated in 2016 after the Oculus acquisition had time to set off a chain reaction of startup activity, tech-giant investment, and VC inflows for the “next computing platform.”

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As I said a few months ago , we are in the middle of a paradigm change: the cycle that started with the Quest is arriving at an end, and a new cycle driven by new technologies (mixed reality headsets) and new players (Apple, Google) is starting. They are Apple AR glasses!” Let me tell you why.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. It comes without surprise that both Silicon Valley titans and newly launched startups are all vying to hire AR developers, designers, product managers, and many others.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Yesterday was Chinese Lanterns’ Festival… my best wishes to you all, especially a big hug to all people that are still in China and are living very hard times… ??! This week in XR has seen the launch of the first standalone MR headset, plus a lot of interesting news and articles about immersive realities. Top news of the week.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 6, 2021

Earlier this summer, Google shut down yet another virtual reality app , the 3D objects library called Poly. Google Expeditions also had five virtual tours of major league baseball stadiums and a tour of the International Space Station. Another major Google virtual reality app is the 3D painting tool Tilt Brush.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2021

On one hand, VR and AR have been around for years without truly cracking mainstream appeal, and there are still plenty of people who’ve never used VR headsets. Consider that the Oculus Quest 2 has made wireless VR accessible, and that the average modern smartphone is perfectly capable of handling complex AR tasks.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Most of the big giant companies in the world are investing heavily in the field of AI. According to CBINSIGHTS , tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) have all been acquiring AI startups aggressively in the last decade. Many of the large tech giants are trying to penetrate the booming AR market.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The goal of the company is to translate the most popular and classic real-world games into immersive VR experiences for all ages. The first game to be released on the Oculus Store will be called ForeVR Bowl in 2021. NuEyes Technology announces New Pro 3 AR smart glasses. Topgolf Pro Putt Hits Oculus Store Milestone.

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AR Insider

JUNE 21, 2021

This week, we look at Snap’s latest lens craze, Niantic’s next AR gaming title, new XR funding and more Facebook/Oculus acquisitions. VR and AR are still only a tiny part of that. The Tribeca Immersive Awesome List is out. MMO-like ‘A Township Tale’ Coming to Oculus Quest on July 15th.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Meta (formerly Facebook) is not only building its next generation of AR and VR headsets, but it’s looking to jumpstart a sort of immersive internet the company believes will one day be the future of human interaction—that’s the ‘metaverse’ everyone’s talking about.

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ARPost

MAY 5, 2021

According to event organizers Kris Kolo and Carlos Ochoa, the event is “the largest VR/AR event in education.” The event was attended by representatives from over 70 universities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and was attended by representatives from dozens of companies providing VR and AR education solutions.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

After a long and somewhat awkward period of Google keeping all of their VR apps from Facebook’s VR platforms on desktop (with Rift) and mobile (with Gear VR), Tilt Brush is the first VR olive branch extended across the platform gap between these two major tech competitors. But, a new glimmer of hope has emerged.

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