The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today I made two little big discoveries about the Oculus Quest 2 that together mean that you can use this headset as an AR device whenever and wherever you want. Yes, I’ve also made a video about this article… you choose if reading it or watching it! Let me explain everything to you! Better late, then never, I guess.

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ARPost

JANUARY 27, 2022

We saw an incredible adoption rate of AR shopping and VR entertainment as well as immersive learning. The Significant AR/VR Trends for 2022 . One of the most important trends we note is the fact that AR/VR companies are working hard to democratize access to new technologies. AR/VR Will Make Remote Work More Connected.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 27, 2021

AT&T has recently partnered with Meta to launch a new 5G-enabled AR game on Messenger and Instagram. During a video call on Messenger or Instagram, open the effects menu by tapping the smiley face icon and find Warp Speed Worm in the Group Effects. Nod your head to begin the game and move your head to steer the AR worm.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

After Venice VR Expanded has come to an end, I have finally had the time to experiment with Oculus Quest AR Passthrough. I’ll make a tutorial for you about it next week (I know, you can’t wait to make a cube in passthrough AR), and today I want to tell you my opinion about it. The problems of passthrough AR.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Referred to as Project Aria, this bleeding-edge research device uses machine perception and AI research to safely gather data in an effort to answer key questions, both technological and ethical, regarding the use of AR technology in a public setting. Image Credit: Facebook.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2022

It was a video player for virtual reality headsets, able to play both 2D videos, 360 videos, and 360 VR videos which was quite popular back in the Gear VR days. After graduating from the University of Southern California in Computer Sciences, he joined Oculus VR out of his passion for virtual reality.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Another month, another round of free games and apps for the Oculus (Meta) Quest 2. The following VR games and apps are available now on the Oculus (Meta) Quest 2 100% free of charge via the Oculus Quest Store, App Lab, and SideQuest: COUCH. Watch YouTube videos with your friends in VR on the Quest. NEVER BOARD.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

After some days of teasing, Chinese AR company Nreal has finally announced its latest AR glasses: Nreal Air. Nreal is one of the most interesting AR startups out there, and it has revolutionized the augmented reality sector launching the first stylish and affordable AR glasses during CES 2019. Nreal Air description.

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2020

With the end of Samsung Gear VR, it seems the South Korean tech giant is also doing away with its VR video apps as well. Samsung XR (ex-Samsung VR) is the company’s VR video hosting platform which featured both premium and user-uploaded content. SEE ALSO Oculus CTO Explains Why "Gear VR's days are numbered".

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VRScout

MAY 12, 2020

When he’s not serving as the head of AR & VR at Shopify, Daniel Beauchamp, better known by his online handle “ Push Matrix “, is pushing the boundaries of Oculus Quest hand tracking technology and sharing his wild experiments with the online community. Image Credit: Danial Beauchamp (Push Matrix).

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ARPost

APRIL 28, 2020

Most people might not think of social media giant Facebook right off the bat when they think “AR experience.” The company, which also owns Instagram, is actually an AR powerhouse. Social AR – or, AR experiences on mobile-based social media platforms – is how many people experience AR for the first time.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2020

Check out this next-gen office powered by Oculus’ Passthrough technology. Earlier this week Facebook’s head of AR & VR Andrew “Boz” Bosworth showed off an experimental mixed reality workspace powered via prototype Oculus hardware. Image Credit: Andrew Bosworth.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 2, 2021

Since I’ve watched it all, I think it’s my duty to write an exhaustive summary of the most important AR and VR news announced at this event for you all members of the XR community, so that you are sure not to have missed anything important. The most important AR and VR announcements at F8. XR was very marginal.

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VRScout

JULY 19, 2022

Augmented reality (AR) technology can be an amazing tool for home design. I’m working on an AR design tool that lets you build things out of real parts and order them to your doorstep! from oculus. The app allows you to build objects to scale in AR so you know they’ll fit in your personal space.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 5, 2024

It is not the first time Meta partnered with an external company for a new device and in most cases this choice paid off: both the Gear VR (Samsung) and the Oculus Go (Xiaomi) were pretty good products. This is coherent with Meta CTO’s claims that this yea r some AR glasses for internal use will be ready.

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ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

AR and VR are two of the most promising technologies of the modern era. While AR and VR have been around for decades, it wasn’t until recently that they offered a quality experience without being too limited by technological constraints or not being portable enough for widespread use. They are: 1. billion by 2024.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2018

Starting toward the end of 2017, the number of listed job openings at Oculus has nearly tripled, with the current number of openings floating around an all time high. In early 2017, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg publicly toured the Oculus Research facility and shared an inside look.

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Road to VR

JULY 15, 2021

A report from The Information back in May maintained that video streaming giant Netflix was getting ready to push beyond TV and film, and was actively approaching candidates to oversee its expansion into gaming. Games are said to be included in the service’s monthly price, and will supposedly be hosted alongside streaming video content.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

I was afraid that at this CES wouldn’t have been many pieces of news about AR and VR, but actually, we had quite a few interesting ones. This shows that the ecosystem is alive, and notwithstanding the pandemic, there are many XR companies that are pushing the technology forward. Image by Qualcomm).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 20, 2020

My speech will be about AR and BCI. Last Oculus Quest update shows hints of an Oculus MR ecosystem. Facebook is continuously updating the Oculus Quest , its most successful device, and this week it has rolled out the runtime v16. And there are even already some hints for the future. Top news of the week.

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Road to VR

JULY 23, 2021

Facebook announced today that an upcoming update to the Quest development SDK will include experimental support for a Passthrough API which will allow Unity developers to build AR experiences and features into apps on Quest 2.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 17, 2020

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. The app also includes a mobile centric UI as well as the ability to download images, videos, and documents. For information on pricing visit here. Image Credit: Spatial.

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Road to VR

JULY 17, 2020

Social VR/AR platform vTime released a new update today that includes a few theater spaces where you can chat with friends and watch select sports programming on big screen TVs. The same rings true for its two new theater spaces, a friendly-looking sports bar and a large Roman-style amphitheater with a giant screen.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

A new report pushes the rumored launch date of Apple’s AR device by two years; hints at a second, sleeker device. Not only that, but the AR headset will be followed by the release of AR glasses the following year, establishing Apple’s official augmented reality ecosystem in the process.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 29, 2020

Original image by Oculus). Oculus kills the Go and opens to content on Quest. In the end, the time of the Oculus Go has come. Devices like Oculus Quest , Pico Neo 2 , and Vive Focus Plus have proven that 6DOF VR is more interesting and has far more retention. Top news of the week. Google adds depth APIs to ARCore.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2021

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. Consider that the Oculus Quest 2 has made wireless VR accessible, and that the average modern smartphone is perfectly capable of handling complex AR tasks.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Nreal, the Chinese startup behind the Nreal Light AR glasses which made a splash back at CES 2019, has now expanded to the United States, making the smartphone-tethered device available through select Verizon stores starting today. Image courtesy Nreal. Rollout in that country comes first to select brick-and-mortar Verizon stores.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Less than 48 hours after Meta fully unveiled Quest 3 , John Carmack, legendary programmer and former CTO of Oculus, expressed doubts about mixed reality’s ability to increase headset sales. Still, it’s clear the key cohort in Oculus’ genesis story has a lot to offer when it comes to all things XR.

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VRScout

MAY 21, 2021

Well, fret not, because today we’re breaking down how to turn your Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 VR headset into an all-in-one retro arcade. Now it’s important to note that there are a variety of emulators compatible with the Oculus Quest platform. First, head to developer.oculus.com and create your organization.

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VRScout

MAY 2, 2018

Zuckerberg uses his 2018 F8 conference to tease new AR functionality for its most popular apps. This year Zuckerberg once again took to the stage to unveil a bevy of new information on the just-launched Oculus Go. This year Zuckerberg once again took to the stage to unveil a bevy of new information on the just-launched Oculus Go.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

In the interview with me, he talked about many topics, like the rumors he heard on Apple Glasses, on the Oculus Quest 2 , the America vs China war, XR entrepreneurship, Tesla, and more! If you don’t have 2 hours, don’t worry, here below I have extracted the most interesting tidbits of the videos for you to enjoy!

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2023

Another feature that has been praised by many is the RGB color AR passthrough, which has some warping and not the same depth as the Quest Pro’s one, but it features a very detailed resolution. It’s hard to explain this with words, so watch this video of Palmer Luckey trying them to understand what I’m talking about.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

They told me that they started providing XR solutions some years ago, and they noticed how it is hard to optimize the content for AR and VR headsets, especially the standalone ones. At the moment, XR Now is compatible with HoloLens 2, Oculus Quest 2, and Android 10 tablets. Hands-on XRnow.

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AR Insider

APRIL 7, 2021

Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. These are a few utilitarian, commerce, and social angles. How else will geospatial AR materialize? What are its active ingredients, including 5G and the AR cloud ? AR’s ‘Location Wars’ Get Started.

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AR Insider

APRIL 17, 2020

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . Turn your room into a surreal Pink Floyd music video. Grab your Oculus Quest and control your mini lunar rover to collect as many oxygen tanks on the moon as possible before the time runs out in ROVR Run.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

If you watch the video , you can see me say stupid things about XR… well, more or less as I do every day in my life… Have fun! In a video published on Facebook, he showed himself wearing the headset and let us also see what he was seeing inside , with some footage directly from his point of view. Top news of the week.

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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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