Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

I had a chance to walk the showroom floor of VRLA 2017 with Root where he took me on a guided tour through the history of VRLA, his thoughts on AR, using VR for film production, the future of privacy in AR/VR, as well as why he is interested in seeing where eSports in VR is headed. VR/AR expert and futurist Charlie Fink.

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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. Department of Education this week announced the EdSim Challenge , looking for new educational simulations that use virtual and augmented reality technology, created by the VR, AR and videogame development communities.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Image by MegaDodo Simulation Games). 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.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

In my opinion , the true error is with the Vive 1 , that will get a price that is higher than the one of all the competitors… and that will cost as much as a Samsung Odyssey, notwithstanding its far lower features. Oculus Go showcased. The Oculus Go (Image by Oculus). Vive Focus comes to the west.

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 4, 2018

A French company is creating beautiful educational space simulations in VR. Written and directed by up-and-coming French VR Director Paul Mezier, Overview has been available since March on HTC Vive but now launched on Oculus Rift as well, Available on the Oculus Store, Viveport and Steam for $9,99.

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Peter Graham

AUGUST 28, 2019

The pair aim to launch a futuristic virtual reality (VR) event technology platform, specifically to create real-time XR simulations of business conferences, training sessions and other enterprise events. As VRJAM announces further updates in the future VRFocus will let you know.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

He says that Apple AR glasses will come in 2021 and that he has seen them. Is it for a future AR/VR headset? There are two things you must be aware of: Apple is surely making various prototypes , so we don’t know what Jon has actually seen. Oculus Link now works with USB 2.0. Apple is really good at selling stuff.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

Together with this piece of news, Bloomberg also reported that PSVR 2 will feature an OLED display manufactured by Samsung. Oculus Quest introduces multi-tasking in Runtime v30. Oculus Quest introduces a new update to its runtime every month, and this month we have other amazing features introduced on the standalone headset.

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2016

As the publisher of Unreal Engine 4, Epic Games is at the forefront of developers creating new worlds in VR, and we recently sat down with the man driving their VR efforts: Nick Whiting, Epic’s Technical Director of VR/AR. VRSCOUT: Who are you and what do you do? . I oversee all things VR and AR for Epic Games.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Called Cities: VR, it will bring the city-building and management simulation to Oculus Quest 2 in Spring 2022; Polyarc has confirmed that is working on Book 2 for Moss and expects to release it for PSVR in Spring 2022. On November, 30th, finally, Nreal has launched its Nreal light AR glasses in the US with the support of Verizon.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

The world’s largest VR & AR conference is back again May 4-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. VR/AR expert and futurist Charlie Fink. Other experiences to look forward to include Red Frog Digital’s Zombie Holomaze, which will offer a terrifying AR experience for attendees to explore while wearing a Microsoft HoloLens.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Taking in over €57,000, the studio has built the educational experience for all major VR platforms including HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR. Increasingly, educators are realising that simulated learning can make a real difference in learning outcomes. Support for Windows VR headsets is slated to come later this year.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2017

Apple finally talks about VR while taking a (very solid) swing at AR, Walmart will use virtual reality to train employees, you can grow better weed with AR + AI, and Q1 VR headset sales…. Apple, humble as always, announced that their ARKit made iOS the largest AR platform in the world…overnight. APPLE ACTUALLY TALKS ABOUT VR.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2017

Mario Kart comes to VR, E3’s VR news, Intel’s new VR eSports league AND wireless VR solution, Samsung buys their way into social, the investment & funding wrapup, and more…. Book your flights now, because the lines are undoubtedly going to be long at the upcoming VR Zone Shinjuku in Tokyo. SAMSUNG BUYS A SOCIAL VR CARD.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

For example, an entire facility has been fitted out for AR and VR education in Oklahoma. As is, Explain VR includes over 50 different simulations and experiences and there are plans to add more over time. Explain VR is currently available for Samsung Gear for $4.99 but can be download for free on iOS and android.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Other common complaints are that some materials of the device look cheap (the cable ring has already broken to some reviewers) and that the FOV is just in line with other headsets on the market (114° diagonal) and inferior to the one of the Pimax or the Valve Index. Oculus Quest 2 gets a huge update. Other relevant news.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Shaun: We first started working with AR five or six years ago and had the opportunity to test the first version of the Oculus alongside our 8K IMAX technology with the widest lenses possible. Juanita: How do you simulate flight in VR movies? Which film techniques are great for filming with VR? Shaun MacGillivray.

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InstaVR

OCTOBER 17, 2019

After a relatively quiet summer — outside of the Oculus Quest release ! First off, some of the early major players like Google, Apple, and Samsung seem to be taking a step back. Speaking of Oculus, a lot of headset news coming from their offices (more on that below). — we have a slew of news to start the Fall.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 23, 2016

We saw the release of the Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive, the PlayStation VR, Google’s Daydream platform, the Oculus Touch controllers, and the continued growth of both the OSVR and Samsung Gear VR platforms. Job Simulator. Owlchemy Labs ( Job Simulator, Rick and Morty ). Job Simulator. Job Simulator.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 4, 2019

Instead, it is not for people wanting: An affordable device ( Rift S is much better in this sense); A portable device ( Oculus Quest or Vive Focus Plus are the way to go); A super-big screen resolution ( Varjo VR-1 or HP Reverb are better in this sense); An easy-to-use headset (again, Rift S or WMR devices like the Samsung Odyssey are better).

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Side note that AR will be much bigger than VR, in both the diversity of use cases and market size (analysts predict $30B for VR versus $90B for AR by 2020), but I still believe that most homes will have a dedicated VR space for total immersion. Weight is tougher to simulate in VR. Body movement.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A leaked image from the Oculus team shows that the company is working to implement body tracking inside the Oculus Unity SDK. It has huge potential, though Open Brush introduces passthrough AR so that you can draw in 3D in the space around you. CPR Simulator. Other relevant news. Image leaked from Meta firmware).

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VRScout

AUGUST 1, 2016

More evidence of Facebook’s big plans for VR/AR: they plan on selling almost half a million Oculus Rift units by the end of 2016. Interestingly enough, the open world features wildlife simulations provided by IBM’s Watson. Funding, Moves, and Money: Investments in the VR/AR Industry. Curioser and curioser….

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AllThingsVR

MAY 26, 2016

Apple is Playing The Long Game With VR – And It May Work Opinion: Slow and Steady Might Win the Race A lot of VR fans may be focused on the big guns, like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Playstation VR, but the real pioneer in marketing virtual and augmented reality to the masses is mobile VR, such as the Samsung Gear VR headset.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Basically every VR experience will allow the user to feel as though they are in this simulated world and look around it, while more advanced systems allow for movement and interaction. Samsung Gear VR (with controller). Photo by Samsung. from Samsung. Detailed instructions are available here. from Oculus.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 14, 2020

As it is a tradition of this blog , I have read everything I could about the AR and VR technologies showcased there, and I’ve condensed all the news in a single article , that you can skim fast until you find a topic you are interested in. If instead, you need a consultancy about AR/VR for your business, feel free to contact me.

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Haptical

AUGUST 31, 2019

including a guided relaxation in natural environments, a simulated flight, and animated games?—?on on a Samsung Gear Oculus headset. We are an independent publisher committed to highlight important VR/AR trends, products and services. Even a small donation would be a huge support for us. Thank you ??

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It’s that time of the week when I report to you the best news of the week in the AR/VR fields, so fasten your seatbelts and get ready! Some months ago, Road To VR unveiled that Canon was going to update its mixed reality offering with the Mreal MD-20, a high-quality passthrough AR headset that substituted the previous MD-10 model.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Welcome back to The VR Week Peek, the place where you can find the most interesting AR/VR news of the week! The gameplay will remain similar, but the game will be more connected with Facebook, some features will be exclusive to Oculus, and most probably, the current founders will leave the company in 1–2 years, after the transition.

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Robert Scoble

MAY 15, 2021

I have been talking with hundreds of people across the industry and have discovered that the changes coming to Apple are deeper than just a VR/AR headset. First thing you need to know is the changes coming are WAY deeper than just a VR/AR headset, which would be important enough on its own. There are many.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But the release of the Apple Vision Pro has completely shaken up the industry and now many players are focusing on launching a competitor of Apple’s headset. But the release of the Apple Vision Pro has completely shaken up the industry and now many players are focusing on launching a competitor of Apple’s headset. The price is $399.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

First of all, let me wish a nice rest to anyone who has participated in the Global Game Jam, especially the ones that have proposed some AR/VR games! monthly connected headsets only on Steam (so this doesn’t consider Oculus Store users and PSVR users), and t he year-over-year growth is +75%. Top news of the week.

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And then 93 percent of the enterprise users said that VR had had a positive impact on their business and 88 percent said the same for AR and MR. Alan: So 93 percent said VR is having a strong impact? And then 88 percent for the AR/MR side. AR/MR was being used, I guess less frequently across the board. Kathryn: Yes. Alan: Okay.

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And then 93 percent of the enterprise users said that VR had had a positive impact on their business and 88 percent said the same for AR and MR. Alan: So 93 percent said VR is having a strong impact? And then 88 percent for the AR/MR side. AR/MR was being used, I guess less frequently across the board. Kathryn: Yes. Alan: Okay.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In April, we opened the doors to the first Upload Collective in San Francisco, a hub for VR and AR startups, development, co-working, education, meetups and even live broadcasting. UploadVR.com also expanded its editorial coverage throughout the year to deliver the very latest news, reviews, features and editorials covering VR and AR.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Gabe has over a decade of experience leading experiential product teams and has designed immersive software products for a diverse roster of Fortune 100 companies including Google, Samsung, Nike, AT&T, and Verizon. We are– AR is on the iPad and iPhone, so iOS devices. To learn more about The Wild visit thewild.com.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Gabe has over a decade of experience leading experiential product teams and has designed immersive software products for a diverse roster of Fortune 100 companies including Google, Samsung, Nike, AT&T, and Verizon. We are-- AR is on the iPad and iPhone, so iOS devices. To learn more about The Wild visit thewild.com.

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