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JANUARY 6, 2023

Augmented reality is a technology that allows us to superimpose digital information into the real-world environment. It has become viable that even businesses and corporates are using it to increase sales, and transform the way humans interact with computers and visualize contents. Users can use their smart phones to experience AR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

It is not an app, but a tool to build apps. Microsoft Mesh is a full suite of tools to let you build your multi presence collaborative XR application. If Microsoft commits to building this platform and doesn’t abandon it (a la Google), it can become an incredible tool for us developers. We know, XR is still not there.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

HTC today announced its third batch of AR/VR startups backed by the company’s Vive X accelerator program. A total of 26 new companies from across the world have been selected to participate in the program with the goal of “building and advancing the global VR/AR ecosystem.”

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2023

HTC Vive XR Elite HTC Vive XR Elite (Image by HTC Vive) The star of the event has for sure been the Vive XR Elite, HTC’s latest flagship headset. One is the high cost: HTC markets it as a consumer device, but at that price, not many consumers are going to buy it, so it will be a prosumer one.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Microsoft Maquette is a brand new VR tool from Microsoft which is all about prototyping spatial designs. Despite popping up out of nowhere, the tool looks like a quite polished first attempt even though it’s initially launching as a closed beta. “Our priorities are guided by users’ needs.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 5, 2024

More info (Meta and LG’s partnership — Road To VR) More info (Meta and LG’s partnership — Upload VR) Other relevant news (Image by Meta) A prototype of Meta AR glasses to be showcased at Connect A report from Business Insider claims that Meta is going to show the first version of its AR glasses this year at Meta Connect.

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ARPost

MAY 30, 2020

The VR/AR Global Summit, organized by VR/AR Association (VRARA), is taking place from June 1 through June 3. See Also: Face Filters Come to WebAR With New 8th Wall Tool. One defining characteristic of the VR/AR Global Summit is that it does see itself more as a summit than as a trade show. Notable Speakers and Panelists.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

26 new start-ups receive support and resources as Vive’s global VR/AR accelerator expands to Tel Aviv. When it comes to being a fresh-faced startup company within the VR & AR field, there are very few opportunities bigger than joining the ranks of the Vive X global VR/AR accelerator.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The startup is pretty new, in fact, and its owner group is Megadodo, another unknown company that is working on an MMO game about which is difficult to find any information. A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. While Oculus is getting all the glory for the Quest, its competitors are not sleeping.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2022

In a piece of separate news, Pico’s parent company Bytedance has also announced the public beta of Effect House, the AR filters editor for TikTok. Meta starts offering monetization tools in Horizon Worlds, but with a big toll. Meta has started offering some beta monetization tools inside Horizon Worlds. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 24, 2022

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. HTC discounts its headsets. (Image by Google).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

BTW, I’ve managed to found some time here and there to write this newsletter, because I’m happy to inform you of the community, especially my Patrons that always cheer for me (have you considered supporting me on Patreon as well?). HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. Google is hiring waveguide developers for AR.

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Road to VR

MAY 17, 2017

In addition, he announced an AR mode for an upcoming educational tool called Google Expeditions. Google Tango is a smartphone-based AR platform that has the ability to map the world around you in real-time using a number of on-board sensors and the phone’s camera. image courtesy Google. image courtesy Google.

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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 (!!) Hello Kelly!

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 16, 2021

Today I want to answer a question that from time to time people ask me: is it possible to make a living out of AR and VR? Yes, it is possible to live by working in the AR and VR fields. There are many people that earn enough in the AR and VR field and that don’t need to have another job. The short answer is yes.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 30, 2018

Google Blocks, the 3D object creation tool for VR/AR app developers, just got a big update that includes new environments, improved object snapping, and a number of experimental features that the company says makes Blocks “more powerful and even easier to use.” Loop subdivide : Subdivision can be a really powerful tool.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2019

But for now, let me do a recap of the best news of the past week in AR and VR! HTC has revealed the design of the Vive Cosmos. HTC has finally unveiled some information on the Vive Cosmos. HTC has immediately answered that 899$ is a too high estimate of the price. Top news of the week. Image by Upload VR).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 9, 2022

In the manufacturing space, mixed reality headsets and AR solutions can allow users to access the support of remote specialists wherever they are. What’s more, in endless enterprise environments, companies are using XR to improve company culture, facilitate meaningful discussions, and improve meetings.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

I was very pleased to have a chat with him about his work, because I think that it could be interesting to understand why AR and VR are used by a big enterprise company (KLM, in this case) and how these technologies are implemented in the production processes. The last one was my part and I have only focused on that.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In recent years, we’ve discovered just how powerful technology can be in delivering information to those who need it most. The cloud has paved the way for a new era of collaborative remote learning, while AI tools and automated systems are assisting educators in their tasks. That’s where Unity comes in.

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ARVR

JANUARY 11, 2021

The invention of the printing press transformed our ability to rapidly spread information and ideas around the world. The arrival of the internet gave everyone instant access to information, and connected people around the world in real time. These new technologies are Augmented Reality ( AR ) and Virtual Reality (VR).

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ARPost

JANUARY 6, 2022

Last month, Fast Travel Games revealed that they are bringing the city-building experience from Cities: Skylines to virtual reality. Crafted with a range of tools and an easy-to-use control system, its precise and tactile feedback makes it a great entry point to the Skylines universe. They can even cross seas and explore new islands.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 It is clear that Apple working diligently to become a big player in the AR/VR space.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

While capable of providing some pretty useful and interesting apps, the next logical step for this early development of an AR app ecosystem invariably points to the future ahead: an Apple AR headset. Apple declined to comment on any of the above information. Nor do I think the vast majority of people would be satisfied.”.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Augmented reality (AR) is taking the world by storm, and here is a guide to how international firms are leveraging the technology. By 2028, experts say AR will be worth roughly 461.25 Out of all forms of extended reality (XR) available today, AR is debatably the most accessible. Here’s an introduction to AR.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 28, 2020

T he AR cloud is a foundational principle that helps contextualize the future of augmented reality. Also known as mirroworld , magicverse and other monikers , it’s all about data that’s anchored to places and things, which AR devices can ingest and process into meaningful content. Last Mile .

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Offering a convenient way to provide consumers with product information, enhanced shopping experiences, and better customer service, XR is quickly becoming a table stakes part of the new digital retail space. The Unity platform has already become an important tool for designing metaverse landscapes for many retailers and modern brands.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

That’s the consensus that seems to emerge from “Top 2020 Trends: Enterprise AR & VR” a report published today by Unity Technologies, where 15 industry experts (yours truly among them) outlined how Mixed Reality (or XR depending on what flavor acronym you favor) will supercharge and transform the world of work.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 10, 2024

A few years ago I was interviewing Alvin Wang Graylin , the HTC Executive (or “Mister President” as I like to call him), and we were talking about the book Our Next Reality he’s written together with Louis Rosenberg. There are also sometimes events that have unexpected consequences. And our field, too.

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ARPost

JUNE 6, 2023

Zappar was also up for Auggie Awards in the categories of Best Creator & Authoring Tool, Best Developer Tool, Best Headworn Device, Best in Location-Based Entertainment, and Best Societal Impact. The award was accepted in person by a representative who passed on praise to the “300,000 AR creators creating with us.”

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AR Insider

JUNE 5, 2020

Joining several other data points for AR’s high engagement rates , Miesnieks reports that Adobe sees greater consumer engagement with 3D content versus 2D. That includes things like AR brand experiences. To get over the development hump, 8th Wall’s Tom Emrich says it’s all about the tools.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Both Apple and Google already have very popular stores , they have full suits of tools (think about the Google Docs suite) and entertainment channels (think about Apple TV), and they have enormous expertise in building hardware and operating systems.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 17, 2017

Clay Bavor, VP of VR for Google, took the stage to share intriguing new information for immersive technology. He made a blockbuster announcement for the new standalone VR headset Google is working on with HTC and also shared that the S8 will finally be getting Daydream support. “The more precisely, the better.”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The news comes as companies such as Tobii and Varjo Technologies have begun exploring eye-tracking tools capable of deeper immersion and analytics. They also revealed to trainers that visual attention indicated strong metrics for cognitive processing and comprehension in AR and VR, allowing firms to optimise their user experiences (UX).

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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 BPC is a think-tank composed of former elected officials from both sides of the aisle who work with industry experts to create informed reports that will (hopefully) impact legislation from sitting representatives.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

People seeking visas, passport renewals, and updated country info can use cross-platform tools to receive key information and documents for their travels. Shoppers can use AR try-on technologies to test clothing before visiting physical stores, significantly reducing returns. into their services and platforms.

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