XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2023

Last Friday, Microsoft-owned immersive social platform Altspace VR (virtual reality) announced the closure of its service effective March 10, 2023. The decision comes following recent lay offs at Microsoft. The entire division faces an uncertain future following Microsoft laying off 11,000 workers this month.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The earliest AR experiences were based on physical markers like QR codes. As the technology developed, such targets were no longer necessary for many experiences. However, some experiences, particularly WebAR enabled branded packaging, are actually more immersive when based around a physical target.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2023

Welcome to another roundup of AR/VR news of the week! Wishing you all a very positive and special year of the rabbit, I leave you with the most important news of the week in AR and VR! Wishing you all a very positive and special year of the rabbit, I leave you with the most important news of the week in AR and VR!

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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. We strongly believe that immersive technology can enhance the ability for richer experiences, deeper storytelling, and broader engagement.”.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Extended reality, the umbrella term covering Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR), is gaining rapid attention around the world. Once considered a novel tool for entertainment, XR has now emerged as a potential must-have for the future workplace. Currently, professionals are averaging around 25.6

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ARPost

JULY 13, 2020

Many decision-makers and CEOs are looking for ways to transform their companies by incorporating the latest technologies. Thus, the latest enterprise AR trends represent a topic of interest for management teams across various industries. What Is the Impact of Enterprise AR on the Business World? And for good reason.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2021

Technology continues to converge with our everyday lives and, in many ways, it’s almost like a beautiful form of illusionary art as realities are overlayed and we can engage in ways not previously possible. There are almost magical qualities to live AR as it’s used to enhance and guide our viewing and training experiences.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Microsoft lands $479M contract to put the MR headsets into the hands of soldiers in active combat zones. Army thanks to a huge $479 million contract between the legendary military branch and Microsoft. Unfortunately, the device never caught on the way Microsoft had hoped for with roughly 50,000 initial sales worldwide.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Toyota expands the use of AR technology within its design and production departments. So, it would make sense that Toyota would look at any process or technology to explore new ways to better themselves as a company. Using the Microsoft HoloLens, an employee could complete the same task on their own in just about two hours.

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ARPost

APRIL 13, 2020

While missing the social aspect is regrettable, the meat of the XR technology event is hearing people talk, and that can be done from anywhere. On the topic of hearing people talk, your friends at ARPost are media partners for the event. That means that we have special access to the speakers from the XR technology industry.

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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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ARPost

MAY 29, 2020

The third day of AWE 2020 may go down in history as the most wholesome day in the history of XR technology. There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. Ethics and Inclusion in XR Technology. Ethics and Inclusion in XR Technology. See Also: XR Technology Conference AWE Goes Live.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 7, 2022

Several factors have accelerated the adoption of XR technology in the corporate landscape. Companies have discovered the value of immersive tools for training, customer service, and productivity. The question is, how do you choose the right XR collaboration tools for your team? Step 2: Consider AR, MR, or VR.

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AR Insider

APRIL 19, 2021

O ne talking point in the AR world over the past year is that the technology is Covid-aligned. That goes for the social connection and whimsy of AR lenses, as well as product visualization in eCommerce. Online shopping has inflected and AR piggybacks on that to a degree. Porsche Triples Down on AR.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 11, 2024

Glartek’s services empower frontline workers with innovative tools for training and remote collaboration use cases. Luís Murcho, the COO of Glartek , added: We are very excited about the Apple Vision Pro and what its release represents for the wider spatial computing and mixed reality technologies.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The award-winning application allows teams to collaborate with one another in a 3D workspace brought to life using VR technology. This week the company introduced mobile AR support to the platform, allowing team members to participate in virtual meetings using a compatible iOS or Android device. For information on pricing visit here.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 21, 2022

Arvizio, a provider of augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) industry 4.0 of its AR Instructor remote guidance tool this Tuesday. AR Instructor 2.0 includes a selection of new features to improve the no-code platform for AR-enhanced hybrid workflows. Arvizio Announces AR Instructor 2.0,

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

GIGXR launches AR tool designed for medical training. HoloPatient Remote is an extension of HoloPatient , a tool used in traditional classroom settings that allows students to examine a realistic AR patient with their instructor via a Microsoft’s HoloLens headset.

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VRScout

JULY 21, 2019

The device provides wearers with a top-down sonar view of the oceans seabed, as well as critical information, such as messages from operators above water, photographs, and AR video. This allows us to develop emerging technologies into new capabilities and solutions for the Warfighter at a significantly accelerated pace.”.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. All these measures are very welcome and they were strongly needed because during Christmas 2021 many kids received a Quest as a gift. Microsoft IVAS program is not doing great. Image by Qualcomm).

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

The app uses a combination of AR and AI technology to project life-like 3D holograms over your real-world environment using an iPhone and compatible XR devices. No prior experience with immersive technology is required in order to operate. ” The use-cases for a technology such as this are virtually endless.

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ARPost

MAY 21, 2020

Now, they have an advanced tool of the trade – the ARES AR workspace developed by Holo-Light. What Is ARES? ARES stands for Augmented Reality Engineering Space. See Also: XR Technology for Industry According to Unity’s Andre Gauthier. ARES converts files into 3D holographic objects.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 3, 2024

Microsoft spent the second half of 2023 championing what it coined as the industrial Metaverse, specifically an umbrella of multi-user XR services covering enterprise use cases such as collaboration, design procedures, and employee training. Will the loss of Windows Mixed Reality lead to a lull in XR products from the firm?

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ARPost

APRIL 29, 2021

AR remote collaboration solutions are those that superimpose virtual elements over a user’s view of the world around them, while allowing them to communicate with coworkers, experts, or even devices. These solutions employ either a dedicated AR headset or a compatible mobile device like a smartphone or tablet.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 20, 2023

Snap Inc wrapped up its Partner Summit (SPS 2023) on Wednesday, revealing several strategic augmented reality (AR) technologies to boost adoption for enterprises. The company’s AR Enterprise Services (ARES) received several new partnerships via the company’s Shopping Suite.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 2, 2022

The new alliance will allow the former to integrate Frontline, its augmented reality (AR) platform, with Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) Teamcenter software. Remote connectivity and workplace tech provider TeamViewer announced on Tuesday it had opened a strategic partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software.

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AR Insider

MAY 27, 2020

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . Urgency Will Change Today’s AR Vision into Tomorrow’s AR Reality. We see this development in technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Blockchain. Why is that?

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Road to VR

AUGUST 1, 2023

Today, big tech companies including Apple, Pixar, Adobe, Autodesk, and NVIDIA, announced the formation of the Alliance for OpenUSD ( AOUSD ), which is dedicated to promoting the standardization and development of a 3D file protocol that Apple says will “help accelerate the next generation of AR experiences.”

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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. It also doesn’t hurt having the support of over 1,000 games, tools, movies, and various other apps available via the Oculus Store.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. OK, I will be able give a more definite verdict after I actually get a hands-on demo first thing tomorrow, but in the meantime, here are our first impressions from having seen the live demos on the stage here at MWC Barcelona. Spatial Anchors.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At the Ignite 2023 event on Wednesday, Microsoft announced a series of new features for its Dynamics 365 Field Service solution. The transformative tool allows businesses to receive enhanced services, operations, and customer experiences (CX). Currently, it is operating in private preview via the Microsoft HoloLens 2.

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ARVR

APRIL 15, 2022

Beyond the metaverse, AR and VR continue to be defined by steady progress in several areas. We’re talking mobile AR engagement & monetization; AR marketing and commerce; continued R&D in AR glasses; enterprise adoption; and the gradual march of consumer VR. How is AR Transforming Enterprise Productivity?

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ARPost

JUNE 8, 2020

The VR/AR Association’s VR/AR Global Summit took place last week from June 1 to June 3. Like many large-scale organizations, this was the first time that the VR/AR Association held their annual major conference online. See Also: AWE Day 3: The Most Wholesome Day in the History of XR Technology. COVID and XR.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

AR glasses are expected to be the next most trending pieces of tech in infotainment over the next decade. The nature of AR technology gives us the ability to experience and create exciting new opportunities, dramatically impacting the way we interact and communicate with one another, giving birth to new applications and hardware.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 8, 2024

The demand for smart glasses in the AR space is accelerating at an incredible pace. As companies continue to discover new methods for producing lightweight, wearable devices, the number of immersive tools in this landscape is growing. So, which vendors are currently making waves in the AR smart glasses space?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 3, 2024

of its AR collaboration solutions, which provide AI and RT3D spatial assets ready for use in team management, training, and analytics. integrates the booming technology to extract and automate data for automatically creating training templates. Today, Glartek announced version 2.0 Notably, following the genAI trend, Glartek 2.0

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

If you’re planning to become part of these percentages with your augmented reality project, you should know about all the nuances of AR app development. In this guide, we’ll discuss the details of augmented reality development in 2022, including the choice of technologies and the development flow. This is how location-based AR works.

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