The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft Teams to integrate Mesh in 2022. With a surprise move, Microsoft has announced that in 2022 it will integrate Microsoft Mesh, its framework to create shared XR experiences, inside Microsoft Teams. And if they have these features from Microsoft, they won’t need to get them from Meta.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Oxymore musical VR experience we of VRrOOm have organized with Jean-Michel Jarre went great; someone posted a tweet where he shows he finished our game HitMotion: Reloaded ; and one of my readers made an amazing meme about my tutorials. Image by Microsoft). Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard for $68.7B.

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TechCrunch VR

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite short-term questions, games software/hardware to top $200 billion by 2023. Apple is seen by some as critical to the future of augmented reality, despite limited traction for ARKit so far and its absence from smartglasses (again, so far). VR/AR startup valuations reach $45 billion (on paper).

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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. You could theoretically even make an experience whose play area is as big as the one of a city (Microsoft once talked about “city-scale VR”).

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2021

Bet on games of Blackjack and Roulette in this blockchain-powered virtual casino coming soon to major VR & AR devices. At launch, XR Casino will feature multiplayer games, public and private rooms, and text and voice chat.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

This week we had no big news from Facebook, but in the communities, the theme of the Facebook login for the Oculus Quest 2 remains pretty hot. Some people have already abandoned the Oculus ship, but many have still bought the Quest 2, that in fact is already backordered by several weeks in some countries (e.g. Other relevant news.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

When kids in the ‘80s conceptualized “the future” it doubtlessly contained opportunities to run around futuristic gridlines with laser guns in an augmented reality space free of wires or restraints. Yet most games have been limited to 6 players, while LAVR tag supports a complex battle between an impressive 100 players.

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ARPost

JANUARY 18, 2022

The future of the metaverse continues to be a hot topic of conversation amongst tech developers, virtual reality users, and an increasingly digital native population. As we move further towards engaging with a completely virtual online world, tech giants such as Meta and Microsoft continue to lead the way. ” Microsoft.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 20, 2020

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. I think that this update, together with the last ones, marks the beginning of a mixed reality ecosystem that is being built by Oculus.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The following subcategories are considered part of the metaverse: Virtual reality; Augmented reality; NFT; Crypto; Blockchain; Gaming platforms (this is far-fetched, but it is true that the whole 3D modeling part is based on the gaming industry, as well as much of the interaction programming).

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TechCrunch VR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

For all of the investors preaching that augmented reality technology will likely be the successor to the modern smartphone, today, most venture capitalists are still quite wary to back AR plays. We’re seeing some progress in VR and some of that is happening because of the Oculus ecosystem.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 23, 2021

This week, I scribbled some thoughts on another aspect of the future web, the ongoing battle between Facebook and Apple to own augmented reality. The clearest reality is that in 2021 everyday users still don’t seem quite as interested in AR as the next generation of platform owners stand to benefit from a massive transition.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 11, 2017

In a keynote today Microsoft is revealing a long-awaited missing piece of its Windows mixed reality platform – motion controllers. According to Microsoft, the controllers would be shown on stage at its keynote but wouldn’t be available for hands-on demos at its Build developer conference this week.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 20, 2020

(Image by Oculus). Oculus could be starting the production of a new Quest at the end of July. Multiple reports seem to confirm that Oculus is actually starting the production of a new Oculus Quest headset, with an expected release date in 2021. of units more produced annually. Other relevant news. Image by Pico).

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2021

Work and game on a 148″ augmented reality screen using the companies Pro 3e 5G smart glasses. 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. Image Credit: NuEyes. Image Credit: NuEyes.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

He has a very interesting working story, having worked for great companies like Microsoft and Fast Company. 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! XR is going to conquer the consumer market.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space. That is if every company implemented OpenXR, a program built for the Oculus should work with SteamVR as well. Image by Oculus).

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

This week I have been pretty busy working on our mixed reality fitness game that is very close to launch and in preparing some amazing articles for next week (I will publish a review of the Valve Index and a super-amazing interview to Jeri Ellsworth, the creator of TiltFive augmented reality glasses!),

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 14, 2017

CES 2017, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas last week, was loaded with augmented reality smartglasses, which layer digital animations and information on top of the real world. They promise us wonderful connections between the digital and physical worlds, and games where we can chase cartoon characters through our own furniture.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Last week industry legend and current Oculus VR CTO John Carmack sat down with stand-up comedian and podcast icon Joe Rogan for Episode #1342 of the immensely popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He also references the success of the Microsoft HoloLens within various fields of enterprise. . Image Credit: Joe Rogan Experience. [

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We’re out of excuses, VR is ultimately the future of gaming In the past, there has been so many arguments made about why VR isn’t the already the standard in gaming. The Oculus quest 2 is the same price as the Xbox series S(a gaming console by Microsoft), but the Xbox is able to have much better graphics quality.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The tech industry’s next bet is a series of technologies usually called augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality. All the big tech players — Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon — are in the game as well. Here’s what the biggest companies in tech are doing to try and make augmented reality the next big thing.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 2, 2021

Instagram product head Vishal Shah and Facebook Gaming’s Vivek Sharma and Jason Rubin will be leading the new group, which will report to Andrew Bosworth, head of Facebook Reality Labs. Meanwhile, Microsoft is focused on its “enterprise metaverse ,” said CEO Satya Nadella in the company’s earnings call on Tuesday. “At

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

According to CBINSIGHTS , tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) have all been acquiring AI startups aggressively in the last decade. According to a report by Zion Market Research , the global augmented and virtual reality market was valued at around US$26.7 Mobile Augmented Reality.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 5, 2022

For most people, gaming represented the ultimate “initial” market for the extended reality landscape. Some of the very first mainstream examples of augmented and virtual reality were delivered directly to the entertainment world, and many were met with significant levels of demand. The Potential for XR in Gaming.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It is the final newsletter of the year, so… see you in 2021, a new year that I hope will be filled with many interesting news about immersive realities! Microsoft Flight Simulator releases VR patch. Asobo and Microsoft have worked hard for this and on 22nd, the VR patch has been released. Top news of the week. Image by HP).

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Cats and VR

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft’s will partner with HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, and Acer to ship a new line of virtual reality headsets to take advantage of Windows 10’s VR and holographic capabilities. This month Oculus made some waves when the showed off their Santa Cruz prototype that also uses inside-out tracking sensors.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2020

Star Wars: Squadron is the new AAA VR game we are all waiting for. Out of the blue, EA has announced a new amazing game called Star Wars: Squadron, developed by its studio Motive. This game has born with VR in mind, and people with VR and Desktop PC can play together. The Upload VR Showcase gave us many news on VR games.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Upload VR Winter Showcase brought many pieces of news about VR games. Upload VR has organized another one of its amazing VR game showcases. Some of the most intriguing ones I’ve found have been: We have finally some new info about Behemoth , the new game by Skydance: Interactive, the studio behind the Walking Dead: Saint And Sinners.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Image by Oculus). Oculus Quest becomes 1 year old, and Facebook makes many announcements. The Oculus Quest is now one year old. But the greatest feature is that finally Oculus is accepting hands-tracked applications in the Oculus Store from the 28th of this month! Happy birthday, Oculus Quest!

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

Well, if the rumor becomes reality, this would mean that all next Apple devices will have both front and back depth cameras, for high-precision Augmented Reality and 3D reconstruction. Microsoft releases Azure Remote Rendering. Why is this a big deal? supports VR. 3D artists rejoice!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 8, 2022

XR has rapidly emerged as one of the most powerful new trends in the gaming landscape. Attracting players all over the world to a new kind of immersive experience, XR allows game developers to connect with users on a different level. Already the, virtual reality in gaming market is expected to grow to a value of $53.44

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

The gaming landscape stands as one of the most versatile and compelling areas for the development of extended reality technology. For years now, gaming companies have been experimenting with XR as a way of strengthening connections with their target audience, and unlocking new experiences. Tender Claws and Google ARCore.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2019

If the report were true, this would mean that Apple doesn’t believe in AR anymore and this would be terrible news for all the immersive realities ecosystem. Apple is clearly committed in augmented reality, and the recent release of ARKit 3 proves that. Oculus is working on 2nd gen VR. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 21, 2019

Original image from Oculus). Oculus Rift and Gear VR have sold 10M units. At the beginning of the week, Jack McCauley, one of the founders of the Oculus startup, had claimed in an interview with CNBC that Facebook VR will never succeed. Of course, he was not only talking about Oculus but about VR in general.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

Image by Epic Games). Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. The long-term results of these partnerships are unforeseeable, but we can still play the speculation game. Rockstar is working on AAA VR open world game.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Before leaving you to the news of the week, let me just tell you two things that may interest you: If you missed them, don’t forget to read my predictions about augmented reality and virtual reality in 2022; This Thursday at 5 pm CET AWE Nite Florence comes back! The first one is that Reality Labs had $10B of losses in 2021.

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