VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2019

US military employs hands-free AR to detect RF waves during combat. . While out in the field, soldiers are often equipped with a variety of communication and GPS devices, each of which emitting their own radio frequency waves. The Microsoft HoloLens 2 being used to power Spectrum Hunter / Image Credit: U.S. Navy, Joe Bullinger.

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

#EdGamesExpo is a 1day expo + panels recognizing #GamesforChange #SeriousGames #gamification #educational games, #VR #AR #MR. XR for Classroom Learning featured a group of 20 developers who have created educational content designed for XR with support from ten different government programs. Feature Image Credit: NOT SUSPICIOUS, LLC.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 19, 2023

Microsoft has reportedly planned to reduce the number of employees working on its US Army mixed reality (MR) headset. Microsoft began reducing staff headcounts on Wednesday across the company’s extended reality (XR) division and plans to finalise the full 10,000 by late March. trillion funding package backed last month.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 18, 2023

Apple reportedly indefinitely postponed its AR glasses, but plans to eventually release a more affordable headset model. Shipping AR glasses apparently remains a very long-term goal, however, with the potential to one day replace the iPhone. Some startups like Nreal have already released primitive AR glasses. Glasses Shelved.

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AR Insider

MAY 6, 2020

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . Like the waves of web, mobile and social before it (SoLoMo anyone), spatial computing: AR and VR will provide new opportunities for brands and marketers to reach, engage and understand consumers.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Microsoft, which apparently produces one of the best-performing augmented reality headsets on the market (HoloLens), is buying a video game production company Blizzard for a frightening amount of money: 68 billion dollars. See Also: Why We’re Not All Wearing AR/VR Headsets. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) for AR Headsets.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

APRIL 28, 2023

Moreover, with significant firms struggling through Q1, official government bodies are also decelerating Metaverse growth out of competition fears. Despite that, some significant firms are working hard to provide cross-platform, interoperable XR solutions that go against the grain to offer accessible tools.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

AR supports emergency response management through simulations, real-time assistance, and mapping danger zones. Let’s look at how AR functions in each of these areas. See Also: ThirdEye Enterprise AR Updates in Device Management, Remote Assistance. Demand for AR in Disaster Management Is Expected to Grow.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung is now over. Some months ago, some important magazines leaked that Microsoft might have abandoned the HoloLens project. According to a new leak, Microsoft scrapped the plans for a HoloLens 3, and also the collaboration with Samsung has been brought to an end. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Kura promises to deliver lightweight AR glasses with astonishing features like 150° FOV, 8K resolution per eye, and outdoor use thanks to some breakthrough innovations they are working on. They could make AR enter a new immersive phase that leads towards mainstream adoption. It’s like 2 years (!!) What is Kura’s story?

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AR Insider

JANUARY 11, 2021

Russian government hackers piggybacked on cybersecurity software (!!!!) to penetrate deep into hundreds of government and corporate systems. 350 million came in at the last minute to allow a new CEO, Peggy Johnson, from Microsoft, to focus on enterprise business. The long-awaited “AR Cloud.” The hack of the century.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

If you want to read better predictions about AR, I advise you to follow Tom Emrich , since he usually writes great posts on the topic! AR is in a growth stage (Image from the web). I think that in 2022 we’ll mostly see in AR the growth of the same trends that we saw in the second half of 2021. GENERAL TRENDS.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

XR devices are all over the headlines this month; the release of the Apple Vision Pro has brought spatial computing/mixed reality wearables to the forefront of emerging workplace and consumer-based digital solutions. Bingo Wu AR glasses offer immense potential across various B2B applications.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2023

Groups like Microsoft are leveraging a collapsing military contact to keep its IVAS device lineup alive for further funding, and HTC VIVE took note to explain the importance of enterprise end-users in discussion with the World Economic Forum. The government-backed programme aims to seek out and incubate talent.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Many businesses are realising the value and potential of integrating virtual solutions. Even governments are turning to immersive platforms to showcase tourism, security, and travel opportunities. According to IDC data, VR headset shipments are expected to increase 42.88 percent YoY for 2023.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

While it’s mostly been relegated to that country due to stringent quarantines and travel restrictions mandated by the Chinese government, you’ve probably heard that it’s also landed in several other countries too, albeit in fewer numbers. Just open up a WebXR-supported browser in your headset and click on the link above.

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Road to VR

APRIL 13, 2017

VR First , the global initiative to seed academic institutions with VR/AR hardware and software, today announced that it’s nearly doubling the number of its VR labs in universities and science parks across the globe by the end of 2017. image courtesy VR First. image courtesy VR First. VR First Institutions (including new openings).

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 17, 2023

Last year, Google invested significant R&D into new AR wearables. In July 2022, Google publicly tested an AR smart glasses prototype across selected individuals. The firm promoted its Glass device as a communications device that creates real-time, translated text as an AR visualisation.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Mixed Reality as a milestone for AR glasses We are all seeing how every VR headset now has also mixed reality features. The reason for this love for passthrough mixed reality is not the technology per se, but because it is a stepping stone toward AR glasses, the technology that will substitute smartphones.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It’s interesting that you see some headsets that we have almost never seen here in the West… sometimes for a good reason (Image by VRTUOLUO) As per our observation, VR/AR not only has the potential to be the next-gen computing platform but could also be applied to various industries, not just the gaming area.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 2, 2017

Long before Pokemon GO and Snapchat filters there were the “black” government and military contracts that funded ODG’s early attempts to make AR feasible. The R-7, R-8, and R-9 Smartglass Systems are ODG’s current crowning achievements. The Osterhout Design Group snags one of those spots.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) solutions have grown in popularity over the last few years, utilising mostly consumer-facing smartphone platforms. These have appeared across Google’s ARCore, Niantic’s Lightship AR developer kit (ARDK), Snap Lens, Meta’s Reality system, and Apple’s ARKit platforms, namely for smartphones.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Another week, another roundup of amazing AR/VR news! but I have found some time anyway to read all the news I found about AR and VR and create this summary just for you! Not reading it would be a pity, so go on…. Facebook may be partnering with Luxottica to create consumer AR glasses. Top news of the week. Image by Ray-Ban).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

2021 is going to be an interesting year for AR. This won’t be the year of AR : exactly as I said for virtual reality, let’s not hype the technology and think that this is the year when mainstream adoption of wearable AR glasses is going to happen. Can this count as AR having become mainstream?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Efforts to construct and expand the Metaverse were sparked by Meta Platform’s major pivot in October, which saw Microsoft, NVIDIA, HTC VIVE, Qualcomm, Google, Varjo, and dozens of other tech giants enter the race for prime positioning to build the virtual and connected world. Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). The Metaverse.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

ROSE , a minority-owned New York-based digital agency focused on AR, worked with XR platform 8th Wall to create a digital model of the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge and augment every step with historically significant media and information regarding the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Microsoft’s Immersive Museum.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 18, 2021

The glasses are more heads-up displays than true AR and are designed to mirror info from a connected smartphone. Lenovo introduced the ThinkReality A3 AR glasses for enterprise at CES. ThirdEye Launches AR/MR Software Digital Ecosystem for Enterprise. The company plans on raising more money in the near future.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

That’s why even Microsoft took Epic’s stances : Microsoft uses UE4 to develop some products also for Apple devices, and this decision hurts also its business. More info (Apple threatens Epic) More info (Microsoft files an official support for Epic). This is huge. China is launching real name identification in games.

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ARPost

JUNE 4, 2020

Brands like Bosch, Nreal, 0glasses, and Am Glass by Pacific Future joined Magic Leap, Vuzix, Microsoft HoloLens, and Epson Moverio this year, delivering a new way to experience 2D and 3D content and features. They add the comfort that smartphones or tablets lack and ease up the spatial exploration of AR experiences around you.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Some days ago, the new Gartner Hype Cycle has been released and this time, as you can see here below, not only there is no mention of VR, but there are also no references to AR and MR ( Thanks Kevin Williams and Sam Watts for having made me notice that). As you can see, there is no mention of AR (Image by Gartner).

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Upload VR

MAY 18, 2023

But "Apple had realized" that it "wasn’t feasible to build AR glasses that would be sufficiently powerful to be useful," determining they would somehow have to deliver the performance of an iPhone with a tenth of the power draw, among other challenges. Some startups like Nreal have already released AR glasses, yes.

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Peter Graham

JULY 18, 2019

Formerly called the Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA), today the XR Association (XRA) has announced that Microsoft has joined as a member company alongside founding members HTC Vive, Sony, Google, Facebook, and Samsung. We are thrilled to welcome Microsoft to XRA,” said Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association.

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EON Reality

JULY 23, 2023

This Innovation Equipment offers immersive and collaborative experiences to enterprises, governments, and academia, paving the way for advancements in AI and XR applications. “We believe this Center will significantly influence how businesses, governments, and educational institutions navigate their digital transformation journey.”

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The AR Show

JULY 16, 2019

Today’s conversation is with a quartet of key contributors to the Open AR Cloud initiative. - Jan-Erik Vinje is the Managing Director and Co-founder of the Open AR Cloud, and spends his days as the Senior AR-Architect and lead developer at Norkart.

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VRScout

JUNE 3, 2018

Vancouver is one of the fastest growing VR, AR, and MR hubs in the world. Nestled under fir tree-covered mountains and bordered by beaches, the city’s urban center boasts businesses that are transforming industries, creating immersive stories, and defining the next wave of computing. Now, those professionals are moving to XR.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The world-facing cameras on XR devices that enable world-tracking in AR and hand-tracking in VR contribute to what some are calling “the era of constant reality capture.” The solution?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Just like children, VR and AR are the future, so we should be creating experiences that have both in mind. government wants you to do just that with its new education competition. That means apps that demonstrate genuine use cases for VR and AR in the classroom, be it through an Oculus Rift or a HoloLens.

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