VRScout

APRIL 8, 2018

When VR and AR began to emerge, the region took full advantage of that talent. Now, there are over 180. Creating everything from veterinary education software to search-and-rescue robots operating in VR, developers are helping the city become a world leader in content production. I would put it together with San Francisco, L.A.,

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AR Insider

JANUARY 27, 2021

I n 2006, I attended a launch event in San Francisco for Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D. cities, starting with San Francisco. There are also AR-related efforts to capture spatial maps of various locales. XR Talks: Defining the AR Cloud, Part I. appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2019

Scope AR , the enterprise-focused AR studio, today announced it has successfully closed a $9.7 million Series A funding round to further develop it cross-platform AR work training and on-site instruction tools. ” SEE ALSO OpenXR Standard Ratified, Microsoft, Oculus, & Others to Release First Implementations.

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Road to VR

JULY 15, 2018

Haven’t been able to make it to any of the big gaming expos (or you don’t know anyone with the $3,000 AR headset)? Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada are now hosting free HoloLens demos, so you can finally see what the hubbub is all about. San Diego, Fashion Valley. Chandler, Chandler Fashion Center.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 14, 2019

It includes commentary sourced by Leswing from AR Insider’s research arm, ARtillry Intelligence and permission to re-post. Apple took us on a surreal walk through San Francisco, looking at digital art on an iPhone . — AR uses cameras and machine learning technology to place digital graphics in the real world.

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VRScout

JANUARY 23, 2019

Lyft files patents for two ideas that use both AR & VR to create a better overall value of services. Behind the scenes, however, there are six years of accumulated data-rich information that, from Lyft’s perspective, could used to transform the current rideshare experience. Calling a Lyft driver is a pretty simple task.

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ARPost

JULY 16, 2019

Are you attending XRDC’s AR and VR conference in San Francisco on October 14-15? The XRDC AR/VR Healthcare Report is out now and is a must-read. The report covers the latest advancements in AR and VR with interviews from 5 leaders using this tech in healthcare. The Healthcare Industry, VR, and AR.

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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. Guest Post.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Microsoft has confirmed that development kits of VR headsets for their Windows Holographic platform are in the works and will make their debut at GDC 2017 in March. Today Microsoft confirmed that VR headsets from major manufacturers are set to launch in 2017.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 6, 2019

There is $750,000 in funding on offer by the Knight Foundation for ideas that demonstrate the ability of immersive technologies such as VR and AR to strengthen audience engagement Click To Tweet. She also regularly writes for Fast Company, Ars Technica, Quartz, Wired and others. and James L. Knight once published newspapers.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In order to do this, Sion teamed up with the minds at COFFEE Labs, high-tech marketing strategists that have worked with everyone from Microsoft and Medtronic to Ketel One and Adidas.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In 2006, I attended a launch event in San Francisco for Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D. cities, starting with San Francisco. There are also AR-related efforts to capture spatial maps of various locales. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. How Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) can transform Education 3.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

These founders are a well-rounded group of leaders and entrepreneurs with a variety of focuses— from combining brain control interfaces with VR for wellness, to creating the world’s first search engine for immersive content, to using AR to accelerate skill sets and reduce costs in the construction industry.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

XR Today recently marked this period with an XR Trends series, which brought together some of the best minds in the industry to share AR/VR/MR insights. Currently, Unity is the most widely-used gaming engine used to create VR/AR/MR experiences for individual developers and enterprises.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JUNE 20, 2022

Some of the world’s largest tech firms have begun rolling out new solutions across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) on the backs of several key developments and events. ” Zoom, Microsoft Team up for VR Video Conferencing. Timberland, Epic Games Build Fortnite Metaverse. ”

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Reactor in San Francisco —the flagship hub for the tech giant’s efforts in mixed reality (MR). “We are at the threshold of the next revolution in computing,” Liz Hamren, corporate vice president of Microsoft Devices Marketing, wrote in a blog post.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 11, 2023

For years, companies like Vuzix have backed the medical industry with their cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. A recent survey by @Vuzix highlights that 49% of surgeons are acknowledging the integral role of AR in enhancing efficiency and precision during surgeries.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2018

GDC is here once again, all next week we’ll have boots on the ground bringing you the latest VR/AR news. Held annually in San Francisco, Game Developers Conference has undeniably been a focal point for VR the industry, and as augmented reality continues to heat up, we expect it to be increasingly important for AR as well.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 1, 2016

San Francisco based Osterhout Design Group (aka ODG) announced today that they’ve raised a significant $58 million Series A investment to accelerate production and R&D of its smart glasses products. SEE ALSO Facebook CEO: 'In Five to Ten Years AR Will Be Where VR is Today'.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

What’s more, as the technical landscape continues to evolve, developers and designers are discovering new ways to introduce users to the benefits AR has to offer. For companies looking to learn more about the opportunities offered by AR, events and conferences can be an excellent way to stay up to date.

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The AR Show

JULY 30, 2019

Mike Boland is the Founder & Chief Analyst of ARtillery Intelligence, Editor of AR Insider, Lead Analyst of Street Fight, and the President of the San Francisco chapter of the VR/AR Association. Here we explore the markets and market forecasts for mobile AR and smartglasses.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Smartphones are old news. The tech industry’s next bet is a series of technologies usually called augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality. Industry watchers and participants think that Apple has a good chance to validate and revolutionize AR like it did with smartphones. Where is Spatial Computing in its Lifecycle?

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

It was really interesting to see Microsoft pivot towards enterprise with the HoloLens and I think it was absolutely the right move for them to make Click To Tweet. And while Portland is by no means a backwater, it’s still not a major tech or immersive content hub like LA or San Francisco either.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

On this special day, let’s all talk about AR and VR! In this big phone exhibition, usually, companies also exhibit AR and VR devices and considering that this year the trend is the one of AR and VR devices connected to the phone , I bet that this year’s edition would have been very interesting for us all (in fact I was planning to go there).

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Irving will be joining Facebook in March as the global head of marketing for augmented reality (AR) and VR products report Adweek. Reporting to chief marketing officer for AR/VR projects Rebecca Van Dyck, supposedly he won’t be replacing anyone even though the role hasn’t been newly created.

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Microsoft is trying to nudge laptop and deskbound computers to interact with the three-dimensional world. Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella, speaking last week at a conference hosted by technology news site GeekWire, said the company simply couldn’t compete effectively with its small market share in the global smartphone market.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 17, 2023

In the XR landscape, conferences and expos offer a hands-on opportunity for business buyers to test out the latest technology, and gather some useful insights from innovators in MR, AR, and VR. This year, the expo will have some fantastic speakers from companies like Accenture , Netflix , Microsoft , and Ubisoft.

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TechCrunch VR

JULY 27, 2019

Through a partnership with Microsoft the foundation is offering a share of a $750,00 pool of cash and the option of technical support from Microsoft, including mentoring in mixed-reality technologies and access to the company’s suite of mixed reality technologies. “Our Project lead: T.J. Black | Miami Beach | @TheBassMoA.

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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2017

Last Monday, I walked three blocks uphill on Mason St in San Francisco to the Fairmont Hotel to demo a stealth product that had been touted to me as one of the biggest advancements in XR tech this side of Magic Leap.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 28, 2022

On this sunny day, let me tell you the most interesting AR/VR news from the past week…. You know well that I’ve been at SXSW , but, shame on me, I haven’t stayed a few days more to attend the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. We had almost no news explicitly directed towards VR or AR. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

(Image by Microsoft). According to Reuters, Microsoft’s executive vice president Harry Shum took the stage at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai and said that the HoloLens 2 will be released sometime in September of this year. PS Contact me if you need someone to develop for you some AR enterprise applications!).

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2017

San Francisco-based Vivid Vision has raised a $2.2M MICROSOFT’S UPCOMING MOTION CONTROLLERS. MICROSOFT SHOWS OFF A NEW AR GLASSES DESIGN. MICROSOFT GETS PATENT FOR AR GLASSES THAT WILL TELL YOU TO STOP EATING. LET’S PROVE THE FUTURE IS FEMALE AND ALTER REALITY. WEIRD OR AWESOME? WHAT THE CLUCK?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 24, 2023

The updates also integrate third-party tools from solution providers like Microsoft Azure, Siemans, and Unity to elevate workflows. The real-time 3D (RT3D) development hub now includes tools for leveraging AI-based avatars, 3D design/rendering, digital twins, and automation services.

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VRScout

AUGUST 10, 2018

After scoring a partnership with Microsoft, they’ve talked at length about relocating to San Francisco. Spanning a weekend, the Jam is a little like a hyper-speed incubator, encouraging teams to come together to create VR and AR apps, games, and experiences.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 6, 2016

So I was a little confused upon entering the second door to find a brightly lit, carpeted, and perfectly kept living room that looked like something out of a swanky San Francisco apartment. SEE ALSO HoloLens Inside-out Tracking Is Game Changing for AR & VR, and No One Is Talking about It.

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VRScout

MAY 30, 2017

Air New Zealand is one airlines provider that is testing how the Microsoft Hololens can help improve in-flight customer service. Based in San Francisco, Unity Technologies has raised a new $400M round of private equity from Silver Lake Partners– bringing their total funding to almost $690M.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Many Unity developers have slammed the new fees as unfair, prompting the San Francisco-based firm to rescind its announcement partially. Currently, Unity is the most widely-used gaming engine, used to create virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) experiences for individual developers and enterprises.

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