The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

More info (HTC Face Tracking add-on — Road To VR) More info (HTC Face Tracking add-on — Upload VR) Google lays off people in the AR Hardware division Like many tech companies lately, Google is performing a round of layoffs in its hardware teams. This does not mean that Google is not still committed to AR, though.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week reports from a Korean online publication highlighted how Samsung may release an MR headset in 2024, following a year of rumours, leaks, and partnerships as the leading technology firm works with XR industry giants such as Apple, Google, and Qualcomm to become a fresh horse in the immersive space race.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In this article, I’m going to tell you all the thoughts I had. The new “Autumn” of VR If you’ve read some of my articles this year, you know I’m defining this moment as an “Autumn” for virtual reality. Google and Samsung Prototype of the Samsung XR headset.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The article is in Korean, but all popular machine translation tools show Electronic Times quoting Swart as saying Qualcomm plans to unveil a next-generation XR chip in the first quarter of 2024. Oryon is a result of Qualcomm's 2021 acquisition of Nuvia, a startup founded in 2019 by former Apple and Google custom CPU engineers.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This also isn't the only software-first Big Tech company partnering with a Korean hardware company on an XR headset. Samsung announced in February it is building a headset, with Google handling the software. We reached out to Meta asking about the report and will update this article if we get a response.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

This is a period with many tech announcements: we had Meta telling about its Horizon OS, yesterday OpenAI unveiled the new GPT-4o, and today Google will hopefully unveil its Android XR operating system. He also said that other OEMs are going to launch headsets with AVP-matching hardware for $1500 this year. What a time to be alive!

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GizModo VR

JULY 29, 2021

It’ll actually be the company’s next hardware release. It’s been a while since we’ve heard about Facebook’s collaboration with Ray-Ban on a pair of augmented reality glasses. But in comments during an earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that no, he hasn’t forgotten about the device. Read more.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

What it Means for 2024 The first article about Apple that I ever wrote on Road to VR was this one in 2014 about the company filing a job posting seeking someone with experience in AR and VR. 10 years later, Apple is finally about to launch its first headset. But for some reason that never happened.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

For a while now we’ve been waiting for the industry to coalesce around a standard VR hardware platform. Guest Article by Anshel Sag. Obviously, not everyone will utilize all of the features of the VR820’s capabilities, but having them available is ultimately what makes a hardware platform a good one.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

These days have been hectic: I have met very interesting people (you will read about that in some upcoming articles), and I’m super happy about it. This is huge because we know that Samsung is able to always deliver good hardware. Qualcomm seems a very predictable choice, but Google is less.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I have read countless of his articles, and reading that he’s without a job makes me sad. So, forget about an Apple headset that is going to enter the mainstream , as I already sold in this previous article. The console can also be inserted in a special case (a much improved version of Google Daydream View) to become a VR headset.

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ARVR

AUGUST 20, 2021

With some big, global brands like Google, Facebook, and Samsung stepping their foot in the virtual reality space, and large investments pouring in, it is evident that virtual reality is here to stay. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Natasha has written a lot of technology articles, news, and review on different blogs.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 5, 2017

Many of the biggest companies on the planet, from Samsung and HTC, to Facebook, Amazon, and Google, and even all the way to Ford, Mercedez, and countless startups, all gather in the desert at the start of the year to unveil the latest and greatest advancements in consumer electronics. Upload’s CES 2017 Predictions [ Link ].

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 30, 2017

While Google Cardboard, Daydream, and the Samsung Gear VR lead the charge for accessible virtual reality headsets and experiences, augmented reality hasn’t had its full day in the sunshine. The Aryzon project is full steam ahead, already exceeding the funding goal of $27k with 33 days to go at the time this article was written.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

billion from companies listed below like Google and Qualcomm. Google – NASDAQ: GOOG – Cardboard, Google VR, Daydream & Tango, VR cameras, Tilt Brush. AMD – NASDAQ: AMD – GPUs, CPUs and other computer hardware for VR. Samsung – KRX: 005930 – GearVR (partnership with Oculus VR) and 360 Camera.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 8, 2017

One of the biggest reasons the smartphone is not dead yet is because the hardware to replace them still hasn’t reached a point where the user experience is comparable. This is where I believe that Google and Facebook have the right idea. User Experience Is Sub-Par So Far.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the trend of Gaming entrepreneurs, for example, Samsung, HTC, Sony, and Oculus transferred from games to virtual reality and we started to keep eye on the VR area. Since Meta made the acquisition and took over Oculus, VRTUOLUO began to write original and in-depth articles on the XR industry. Screengrab of the VRTUOLUO website.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This follows investments in mobile hardware capability, interest in immersive virtual experiences with the metaverse, and rising industry competition. For example, a user could point a camera at areas of their city to see what it looked like ten years ago from an archive of Google Maps. Earlier this year, ARCore v.1.31.0

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 30, 2021

The amount of the deal has not been disclosed, but Chinese magazine VRTuoLuo reports that it has been 5B RMB (a bit less $800M), while another Chinese portal reported the sum of 9B RMB, but then removed this detail from its article later on. More info (Article on Project Aria on Protocol) More info (Article on Project Aria on The Verge).

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Delight XR

AUGUST 7, 2022

With the technology advancing every year, the hardware is getting cheaper and the software base is growing steadily. In other words, virtual reality becomes affordable and thanks to massive price drops and discounts on hardware and software bundles, now is the perfect time to get your own VR headset and discover what all the hype is about.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2019

On the left side, there is the Daydream logo, that reminds the user that this is a product whose software has been offered by Google, and the Lenovo logo, because this hardware has been manufactured by Lenovo. What I really appreciated have been the lenses : I think that Google here used all its expertise on the field.

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2017

But, the industry is still in its infancy and still seeking a firm footing that will truly form an ecosystem: a self-sustaining web of hardware builders, software developers, and consumer demand. There’s early hardware out now which has allowed what Riccitiello calls a “developer focused industry” to begin slowly growing.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The other significant pivot Microsoft made in recent years, adds Zachary, was to move away from being hardware-centered to focusing on the cloud, marketing Azure’s ability to enable what they call ‘The Intelligent Edge’: “Microsoft is the only one of the large players that has actively decided to be a multi-platform company.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you remember well, there’s a scary leaked letter of Mark Zuckerberg where he claims that he doesn’t want to just make programs that run on Android, because they’re subject to the rules of another company (Google). He has written an article teaching you the lessons he has learned , and I’m sure you will like it! Some news on content.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The price is $599, but to work the glasses should be tethered to a smartphone from Samsung or OnePlus, so the overall price of the whole system is well beyond $1000. Google details Project Starline. The hardware required for each booth is really a lot and makes the system interesting only for a very small niche market.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

And the price of the wireless add-on is even more suspicious: speaking with a hardware manufacturer, they told me that ONLY THE ANTENNAS of a Wi-Gig connection for VR streaming (like the one of the Vive Pro) costs around $100… so how can the whole wireless streaming device cost just $50?? And it has now a free demo, so you can try it now!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 1, 2023

The article received a groundswell of support from the global tech industry, backing the new discourse. Despite this, innovation and XR hardware were moving “at breaking speed.” I thought the answer was mass adoption—that’s what drives prices down and makes hardware cheap.”

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Delight XR

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

With the technology advancing every year, the hardware is getting cheaper and the software base is growing steadily. In other words, virtual reality becomes affordable and thanks to massive price drops and discounts on hardware and software bundles, now is the perfect time to get your own VR headset and discover what all the hype is about.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It is also working on creating its own hardware : a previous report highlighted that it could build its own chips in the future, and this article shows how the company is working also in acquiring hardware parts markers. Of course its goal is to give importance to Steam, not to the hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

OMG, it’s almost 3 years that I write these roundups… the first week peek was exclusive for my blog subscribers and it featured as best news the release of Google Blocks and in the other news something about Samsung Gear VR… how much time has passed since then! The winners get free hardware and also cash prizes.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 7, 2023

Google joined forces with Samsung (and Qualcomm) to release a new headset soon. Apple has already announced its App Store for the Vision Pro , and I can bet my ass that when Google and Samsung will announce the new headset, it will be associated with a new Android For XR operating system and an XR Play Store store.

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Bernard Marr

JANUARY 4, 2023

Those known to be taking part include Google, Microsoft, LG, Sony, ASUS, Garmin, Panasonic, Nvidia, Intel, Hisense, JBL, and AMD. This is a collaborative smart home device standard backed by more than 500 tech companies, including leaders in the field like Amazon, Google, and Apple.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The Oculus Rift and Touch, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR (PSVR), Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, and so many other headsets are all available for purchase. We’ve put together this article to run down what we think are the biggest things to keep an eye out for coming out of VRDC and GDC this year. What Else to Expect.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

More info (Windows 10 update improves the visuals of the Reverb) More info (The cable clip of the headset is easy to be broken) More info (Sebastian Ang explains some problems of the tracking of the controllers) More info (A redditor writes his first impressions on the headset) More info (Cas and Chary’s review) More info (Tom’s Hardware review).

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VRGuy

MARCH 27, 2017

This article originally appeared on Mar 22nd at ReadWrite You bought a new printer for the office. VR programs are often hard-coded to one set of hardware devices. If you want to use this VR experience with a different set of hardware, you might not be in luck. A 2017 game would likely work with 2018 or 2019 hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

I hope that this way, even if you lost the announcements from CES, you can catch up with all the most important ones by just reading a single article. Unlink VR hardware (Image by Unlink VR). If it were a prize for the weirdest XR gadget from CES, Mutalk (the one in the header image of this article) would win without any doubt.

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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 announces Hardware Reports. This is Oculus’s answer to Steam Hardware & Software Survey.

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