The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I’m super-late with this newsletter because we of New Technology Walkers are working on some cool stuff for our game HitMotion: Reloaded! Google is reportedly working on an AR operating system. Now we have finally an official confirmation of the fact that Google is working on an AR device. Tilt Brush). Image by RTFKT).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 20, 2020

For VR and AR, well, summer is seldom the right moment to have many great news, so this week hasn’t been that exciting. But here you are anyway the things that you should know from the last 7 days! Image by Oculus). Oculus could be starting the production of a new Quest at the end of July. Jio launches its AR glasses.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2021

The progression of virtual reality and augmented reality technology has been fascinating to chart. 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. Will VR and AR Become Ubiquitous in 2021? Let’s consider it.

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ARVR

JUNE 21, 2021

How to Celebrate Independence Day Safely With the Help of Technology The 4th of July is one of the year’s biggest holidays, and many people have been looking forward to it all year. Fortunately, many technologies exist to help us enjoy the holiday while adhering to precautions like social distancing and many others as well.

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ARVR

APRIL 12, 2021

As technology improves, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) training programs have become increasingly popular over the years. Unfortunately, many myths have been propagated over the years, all of which are false. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. How Augmented Reality (AR) is Reshaping the Food Service Industry 3.

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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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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

We can say the new cycle started with the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro , because that has been a disruptive moment for our market: Road To VR’s Ben Lang says that it has been the most important moment for virtual reality after Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus , and I agree. Apple has postponed indefinitely its plans.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

What I will discuss here are the investment possibilities of these new technologies. And in my opinion, the possibilities are many. The money that very large companies are investing in this world makes me extremely bullish about the value that can be generated. See Also: Why We’re Not All Wearing AR/VR Headsets.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 21, 2020

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. NuEyes hopes that the new Pro 3 will address the needs for training, learning, enterprise, and government uses. Topgolf Pro Putt Hits Oculus Store Milestone. NXRT raises $1.5

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the trend of Gaming entrepreneurs, for example, Samsung, HTC, Sony, and Oculus transferred from games to virtual reality and we started to keep eye on the VR area. Since Meta made the acquisition and took over Oculus, VRTUOLUO began to write original and in-depth articles on the XR industry. Screengrab of the VRTUOLUO website.

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ARPost

AUGUST 16, 2019

The state of AR/VR innovation looks promising, but the industry still has to overcome some hurdles. At least, these are the major findings published by Informa Tech in their annual report. The State of AR/VR Innovation: Going Strong, but Still Facing Challenges. Gaming Remains the Top Field for AR/VR Projects.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Oculus devices will require a Facebook login. The enormous piece of news of the week is tha t Facebook has communicated that from October, 20th, all people that want to use an Oculus device for personal use will have to use their personal Facebook account to log in. Top news of the week. Image by Tweakanalogy). The same on Twitter.

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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. To be clear, their emphasis is on politics and society – not XR, or even technology in general, which is where the XRA comes in. About the “Thinking Ahead About XR” Report. Identifying Policy Issues.

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ARPost

MARCH 30, 2020

As a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, governments have imposed travel restrictions and lockdowns. In this article, we focus on how extended reality technologies such as augmented and virtual reality can help enterprises when it comes to managing their workforce. See Also: Breaking Barriers Through Immersive Technology.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As part of that effort Facebook this week announced that it’s earmarking $50 million to spend on external research and partnerships to help the company “ensure [our metaverse] products are developed responsibly.” ” They also gave some examples of partners they are already working with through the program.

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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. image courtesy VR First.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

According to the very famous market analysis company Gartner, Augmented Reality is no more an “emerging” technology, but it has graduated as a mature one. This meant that for Gartner, VR was not an emerging and experimental technology anymore, but it had already become something usable and useful. Gartner Hype Cycle 2019.

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ARPost

MARCH 30, 2020

As a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, governments have imposed travel restrictions and lockdowns. In this article, we focus on how extended reality technologies such as augmented and virtual reality can help enterprises when it comes to managing their workforce. See Also: Breaking Barriers Through Immersive Technology.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2022

I can’t guarantee that these predictions will come out to be true (I always joke about the fact that I miss many of the predictions about Meta/Oculus), but I think they will be worth reading anyway to understand what can be the trends to look for in this new year. So… let’s start! GENERAL TRENDS.

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ARVR

JUNE 2, 2022

The Metaverse introduces a new era in technology entrepreneurship and digital innovations, introducing new business models, and modes of work and leisure and cultural experience and expression (Momtaz, 2022). In 2021, Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its intention to invest $3.3

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Considering the release date (and the technology that will be available in 2021), the price tag, and the sensors, this looks like a smartglass. More info (Jon Prosser’s video) More info (Apple’s proprietary QR Codes) More info (Steve Jobs AR glasses). Image by Oculus). The Oculus Quest is now one year old. We’ll see….

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Vive Focus was most probably the best VR standalone on the market when Oculus last week announced what will be the first consumer 6DOF VR standalone headset. And so here we are again: Oculus vs HTC, America vs China, Hugo Barra vs Alvin Wang Graylin. And now the battle is on standalone headsets: Oculus Quest vs Vive Focus.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

. “ActiVaR,” one of the first technical training programs in Latin America, was launched at an event in Quito, Ecuador where 150 participants experienced VR and AR training techniques–many of them for the first time.

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Road to VR

MARCH 9, 2018

Coming to the festival’s Immersive program, which showcases works by artists who are pushing boundaries and using cutting-edge technology, are six Oculus-funded projects. Oculus most recently sent 5 VR experiences to the Sundance this year, one of which, SPHERES , was sold in a 7-figure deal while there.

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ARPost

MAY 26, 2022

Government agencies like NASA and the US Airforce used elements of the metaverse for training purposes and simulation exercises as early as 1986. Despite this long history, it was Facebook’s purchase of Oculus in 2014 that signaled the beginning of what has been an eight-year gold rush for AR and VR.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 20, 2021

Now, we all know that AR and VR are the next technological platform… the evolution of the smartphone, the evolution of the web. I’m not surprised at all: I’m more surprised actually that Facebook entered the hardware business than I am for Facebook doing ads in AR and VR. Then the ads are coming to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Some days ago, the Chinese government has released a document that states how China really wants to commit to VR , how wants the ecosystem to grow well and fast and how also wants to lead the world for what concerns virtual reality. China faces a rare opportunity to participate in the international technology industry innovation.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

And when AR and VR converge with the consumer-ready BCI of the future, the world will be much stranger than fiction. But before we consider where that future might lead us, let’s take a look at where things are today. “They are climbing Everest with bigger team/better gear (engineering). Noninvasive Baby Steps.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now it’s time to make some forecasts about its companion technology, that is augmented reality! 2021 is going to be an interesting year for AR. So, it is complicated to state if and when “AR will become mainstream” : what do we mean by “mainstream”? Can this count as AR having become mainstream?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 31, 2022

Meta has a huge AI expertise, and it uses it for many tasks, including the tracking of XR headsets, objects recognition, video analysis, and AR tracking. Privacy-wise… well… These big investments by Meta show how the company is committed to building our future technological platform, and how much money it is investing into it.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

Meta is dominating the sector, but I think that the conditions of the market are changing and the next 24 months will be important to evaluate if it can still be the king in the future , or if the throne will go to someone else. The evolution of technology. AR glasses. Let me show you why. Me and my Nreal Light glasses.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While Oculus is getting all the glory for the Quest, its competitors are not sleeping. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon. Other relevant news.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 18, 2021

The experience will debut this winter on PSVR and Oculus. 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.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

In fact, all the forecasts about VR are all positive , and watching a projection made by Road To VR, it is possible to see that VR adoption seems to be following a slightly exponential curve. I expect all these trends to continue in 2021, for a year that will see the growth of the technology on all its sides (software and hardware).

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You can point to Oculus of course, and many Facebook acquisitions that followed. And then there’s Apple’s many smaller acquisitions and acqui-hires as it continues to assemble its top-secret AR mystery box. You could say that Matt Miesnieks was an early mover in AR, given his work at Layar in the late 2000’s.

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EON Reality

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

From the Global Economics standpoint, this means VR and AR are relevant across the world as they are fast becoming the default ways of learning, training and performing – across the workplace, in education organisations, and beyond. So how does VR and AR change your business and industry? EON Reality’s Human 2.0

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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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