The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2021

The rumors on the Apple Glasses are intensifying. It is not a secret that Apple is working on an XR device: the mystery is when it is going to release it and what it will actually be. The hype is rising, and Apple is playing with it. (My usual terrible image to wish you Happy Easter, if you celebrate it). Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

After the latest Unite event, Unity has released in Open Beta the tools to develop applications for the Apple Vision Pro. For now, I’ve read the available documentation and I think it’s already worth telling you what are some very interesting tidbits that I’ve learnt about Apple Vision Pro development in Unity.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It is impressive how much electronics are packed in a so little space; Some games have already started updating for the Quest 2. Superhot, Red Matter , Walt of the Wizard, Rec Room, and many others are starting creating specific versions of the applications that improve the graphics or add new game modes only for the Quest 2.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

The devices that will be based on this reference design will have amazing specifications like: 2K x 2K display resolution per each eye ; Have up to 7 cameras used simultaneously, including the ones for tracking, mixed reality and eye-tracking; High-quality passthrough augmented reality with high resolution and framerate.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

He wanted to write on my blog his opinion on this device to inform the community and of course I accepted, because I’m more than happy to host another one of his super-detailed articles. The nice thing about the work on the Crystal updates on the software and firmware sides is almost all of it applies to the 12K.”

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

References found in the Oculus Quest 2 firmware by users Reggy04 and Basti564 highlight how the Quest 2 Pro should have: Eyes tracking Facial expressions tracking Eye relief knob Granular IPD adjustment External charging station. Apple VR headset may feature a 3000PPI microOLED display. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 24, 2023

But I hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter coming from the world of the undead anyway… Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple starts accepting applications for Vision Pro devkits Apple has started accepting applications from interested developers to get a Vision Pro to develop XR experiences.

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Delight XR

AUGUST 7, 2022

External tracking devices, cameras, and advanced controllers allow for high-end experiences and get the most out of what’s currently possible in VR. Motion tracking is either done by the smartphone’s sensors or built-in headset sensors; thus, there are no cables hindering free movement. Positional Tracking i.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is a very impressive fusion of hardware and software, but it's by no means perfect. Apple Vision Pro Specs, Features & Details Apple officially revealed the full Vision Pro specs when opening preorders today. And Apple did not send UploadVR a review unit, we bought our own. But does it deliver?

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 5, 2018

This also let me write various articles about it, like this one on Vive Focus streaming , this one on Focus instant preview for Unity or this other one highlighting the updates of the v2 runtime. The frontal panel of the Focus shows you a little air vent to let the device cool down and the two cameras for the inside-out tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 15, 2024

There is so much to say that I could probably write a book about it, but for today I will just put the most important takeaways in a very long article (let’s say a small book). We have very strong values like safety, privacy, accessibility, and inclusion (I will talk about them in a dedicated chapter). Do you care about safety?

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

This business strategy of selling to few people for a high price has completely sense , considering that all the device has been conceived to add all the features that could make it compelling mostly for professionals. But we also know that when in VR, most people just look forward with their eyes.

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Delight XR

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

External tracking devices, cameras, and advanced controllers allow for high-end experiences and get the most out of what’s currently possible in VR. Motion tracking is either done by the smartphone’s sensors or built-in headset sensors; thus, there are no cables hindering free movement. Positional Tracking i.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 11, 2022

Anyway, personal accounts on Quest aren’t going anywhere: every Quest user should create a mandatory Meta account, and also a mandatory Meta Horizon profile , which will be used every time you access the Horizon social VR worlds. But I also think we should keep an eye open about what will happen in the future.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 13, 2019

You don’t need to see the weather in front of your eyes spatially, although it would be fun from time to time. They’ve already got, you know, in your Apple phone, RF detection is already built in. And it tracks the changes in the environment. But the truth is you know what the weather is. That’s the beginning.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 13, 2019

You don’t need to see the weather in front of your eyes spatially, although it would be fun from time to time. They’ve already got, you know, in your Apple phone, RF detection is already built in. And it tracks the changes in the environment. But the truth is you know what the weather is. That’s the beginning.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

This week, Upload is marking the start of its third year and this post is exactly article number 3,000 published for the site. Eye-tracking startup Eyefluence, which raises $14 million this month, is acquired about a year later by Google. In fact, it was prior to most of the editorial team joining. December 2015.

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 29, 2020

And we pushed an update that allows you to do that, without having to code. And I think of all the updates we did, this one truly makes it a universally accessible product to the world. And I think of all the updates we did, this one truly makes it a universally accessible product to the world. Let's do it!

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 29, 2020

And we pushed an update that allows you to do that, without having to code. And I think of all the updates we did, this one truly makes it a universally accessible product to the world. And I think of all the updates we did, this one truly makes it a universally accessible product to the world. Let's do it!

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 29, 2020

And we pushed an update that allows you to do that, without having to code. And I think of all the updates we did, this one truly makes it a universally accessible product to the world. And I think of all the updates we did, this one truly makes it a universally accessible product to the world. Let's do it!

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Meta Connect has been the big event of the week, and as it is a tradition of this blog , I’m going to write today for you a super article where you can find inside ALL the news announced during the event! This way, by reading this article, you are sure you have not missed any one of the announcements made there.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 6, 2020

inside his most popular titles (Pokemon Go, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite) to improve the tracking of the augmented reality elements. algorithms could be fundamental to let this company offer a headset with stable tracking and environment reconstruction features. Apple strikes deal for indoor maps and buys NextVR.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2022

The ecosystem is full of people that keep writing articles about “How we will study in the metaverse”, “How we will work in the metaverse”, and that make talks about how one day we will have a concert with 20,000 people all together in VR like if it was happening in real life. Apple could announce its headset.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Well, your favorite ghost has just done it for you in this article! I will also add to it some info that has been shared after the event, to offer you a more complete picture. Not only the resolution per eye is higher (there are 50% more pixels), but also the fill factor of LCD helps in almost removing the Screen Door Effect.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I updated this image for you. Next year there will be the return of the Oculus Gaming Showcase , where we will see many more announcements about content for Quest, and we will also maybe have an update on the games that Ubisoft is building. Oculus brands disappears.

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