Road to VR

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While Microsoft has been full steam ahead on the augmented reality side of Windows Mixed Reality via HoloLens, the company has had very little to say in the last year about the VR side of its platform. While it may look like Microsoft has largely given up on the effort, the company tells us that it remains committed.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This includes exploring the benefits of the augmented reality military. This refers to the heads-up displays (HUDs) troops use in their headsets to receive information about their surroundings. The US Army has also launched a joint project with Microsoft for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) headsets.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

This practice was started by the Japanese and adopted by businesses around the world, most notably it’s a huge part of the automotive giant, Toyota, in what the company refers to as the Toyota Way. Using the Microsoft HoloLens, an employee could complete the same task on their own in just about two hours.

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Last year Qualcomm Technologies revealed its new Snapdragon XR2 platform design with 5G and the next generation of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) devices in mind. Today, the company has taken that process by unveiling the first reference design.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

According to reports by the Army Times , US Army Soldiers and Marines could be wearing ruggedized augmented reality headsets in the field by as early as next year. The all-in-one AR display shows a weapon sites view, compass direction, enemy positions , and more.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm has just made an announcement that I think will be very important for the future of augmented reality. The company has unveiled the Snapdragon AR2 Gen1 chip, which will power the next generation of slim augmented reality glasses. This has been the first step for mobile augmented reality.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

During the Snapdragon Summit, the company unveiled its latest piece of technology, the AR2 Gen 1 platform, which will be a key component for the next generation of slimmer and more fashion-friendly augmented reality (AR) glasses. For reference, the Quest Pro features 10 cameras; five inside and five outside.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 3, 2018

As he works on his digital object in augmented reality, a 6DoF robotic 3D printer mounted to a rotating platform mimiks the users actions in real-time, creating a real-world replica of the augmented object in the process. The interactive fabrication system combines AR CAD editing with precise robotic control.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2021

” McArthur used a device referred to by NASA as the Sidekick (Investigating Immersive Visualization Capabilities), a modified version of the Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality smartglasses designed to provide wearers with critical information in the form of holographic projections.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

In these early months of 2017 just about every major tech company has some sort of virtual or augmented reality product either on store shelves or coming in the future. However, while rivals like Google , Microsoft and Sony are already well on their immersive way, Apple remains silent on what its immersive projects may be.

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2019

Earlier this month, Microsoft teased Minecraft fans with a short video hinting at some type of upcoming augmented reality experience for smartphones. Image Credit: Microsoft. Image Credit: Microsoft. Image Credit: Microsoft. EXPLORATION.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 17, 2016

Nevertheless, this is part of what Microsoft is promising with its planned launch of Windows Holographic Shell which it’s promised will arrive in every Windows 10 installation via an update some time in 2017. Generally, MR refers to imagery formed from fusion of reality and virtual sources. What is Windows Holographic?

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2019

The Microsoft HoloLens 2 being used to power Spectrum Hunter / Image Credit: U.S. Currently referred to as ‘Spectrum Hunter,’ the system guides users towards detected RF sources using an AR-enhanced heads-up display. . Navy, Joe Bullinger. The Spectrum Hunter system under development is hands-free.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 31, 2023

Avatars come to Microsoft Teams Microsoft launched Avatar for Teams on Monday, an immersive service that allows users to participate in meetings as a virtual person. Microsoft is still working on its enterprise avatar system to optimize the service ready for a public roll-out. Users of Teams can customize a business avatar.

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Immersive Authority

JUNE 30, 2016

Augmented Reality supplements your view of the physical world with additional information which may originate from online data streams, cameras or sensors. The Google Glass (now discontinued) was one famous example of an Augmented Reality solution. Image Credit: Mixed Reality by Marc Vanstraelen under CC by NC-ND-2.0

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ARVR

JULY 9, 2020

A brief summary (Part 1) What is Augmented Reality? What are some of Augmented Reality problems and challenges? Augmented Reality?—?Definition, Augmented Reality = real object marker + virtual object by fernanda rodríguez. Evolution of Augmented Reality (Craig, 2013) by fernanda rodríguez.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

’ During the weekend prolific Microsoft leaker WalkingCat , the same individual responsible for leaking images of the Oculus Quest 2 back in July of 2020, posted two concept videos showcasing what appears to be Samsung’s take on a dedicated AR headset. Image Credit: WalkingCat.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

2018 will see the introduction of a number of ‘smartglasses’ Initially, very few of these products will be capable of augmented reality, but many of them will be (or already are being) conflated with AR. What Are Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses? Image courtesy Microsoft. What Are Smartglasses?

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

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”). I would like to say that I personally made this discovery, but actually, it was told me by the great Microsoft MVP Lance Larsen. they are playable in a sports court or a warehouse).

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VRScout

APRIL 12, 2021

Developed by Dr. Steven Murphy, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Surgical Planning Associates , the AR-enhanced platform—referred to as HipInsight—works by outfitting surgeons with Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headsets loaded with 3D images of the patients’ anatomy.

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ARVR

JUNE 9, 2021

Microsoft Microsoft is one of the few companies that has approached augmented reality wearables more successfully. We expect to see Microsoft still at work for a long time in this area and we think it can succeed where it has failed with mobile devices. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Many major tech organizations such as Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are currently working on different types of smart glasses or headsets which are more affordable and widely available to consumers, which will eventually change how we view and interact with the world around us. Future Developments for AR Glasses.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2023

I’m anyway linking a few of them here below, just for your reference. Together with the hardware leaks, we keep having the usual references to RealityOS found in always more pieces of code of iOS. Some people are interested in PSVR 2 as a headset to be connected not to a PS 5, but to a PC.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 29, 2024

He clearly said that: “I don’t know how to more unequivocally state that we’re continuing to focus on Reality Labs and the metaverse”. And he’s not the only believer: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated Mixed Reality as one of the top three trends to follow for 2024. the Avalanche cloud streaming service).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Of all the various facets of Extended Reality available today, Mixed Reality is often the one met with the most confusion. For years, people interested in the future of digital technology have seen “MR” as a kind of extension of augmented reality. However, there’s more to true “mixed reality” than most people realise.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 1, 2022

Over the last two years, metaverse technologies have matured due to investments from firms such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Epic Games, and many others. This refers to the plethora of design tools and applications used by developers and content creators to produce digital resources, immersive experiences, and other assets.

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ARPost

MARCH 24, 2020

The “AR Cloud” that he refers to is a future digital environment composed of the “tags” from and for various applications. Amazon has a system, Microsoft has a system, Magic Leap has a system. See Also: Augmented Reality’s Surprising First Frontier: The Automotive Industry. “ See Also: State of the XR Industry in 2020.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 20, 2023

The news comes just days after Microsoft and Amazon announced cutbacks of roughly 10,000 employees. The news comes after numerous firms, including Microsoft, Apple, Meta Platforms, Snap, Alphabet, and many others, have faced similar layoffs due to the looming economic recession.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 1, 2023

According to the CMA: “Microsoft already enjoys a powerful position and head start over other competitors in cloud gaming and this deal would strengthen that advantage giving it the ability to undermine new and innovative competitors.” So I wonder if this suspension could also change Microsoft’s future plans concerning the M-word.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 7, 2020

As AR ( Augmented Reality ) is becoming more and more popular, it’s turning into a buzzword. Big names such as Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google are rapidly developing the technology, making it accessible to many industries. Location anchors refers to the data quality of AR experiences that are placed at a certain location.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 21, 2018

Whereas now we tend to refer to the physical and digital worlds as separate entities, we are inexorably moving towards a blending of the two. This is the new reality that educators need to prepare themselves to proactively use it rather than reactively adapt to it. They weave themselves into the fabric of our daily lives.”.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2017

An experienced programmer uses mixed reality to turn Rocket League into a tabletop experience. . Developers, both amateur and professional alike, seem to be having an absolute blast creating augmented reality experiences for the Microsoft HoloLens. Dang, I’d love to see what he comes up with when he’s actually trying.

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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. Header image by Microsoft).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2019

Frontal view of the device (Image by Microsoft). The biggest news of the MWC for what concerns XR has been for sure the announcement of the HoloLens 2 by Microsoft. A girl zooming an object in mixed reality with the new UX of Hololens 2. Image by Microsoft). Sync pins (Image by Microsoft). HoloLens 2. Azure Kinect.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Facebook came with the Oculus Quest 1 & 2 , then Microsoft with the Hololens2 with hand tracking capabilities; but there are limitations in dealing with occlusions and in tracking outside the camera’s field of view on the headset. Optimizing 3D models for Augmented Reality 3. without any other 3rd party tracking device.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Among extended reality (XR) technologies, augmented reality (AR) is probably the most accessible. Unlike virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) solutions, people can access AR with even a smartphone. Read: First Augmented Reality Olympics Impresses Spectators. Improved Training Opportunities.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

20 for 2020: Augmented Reality Trends and How They May Play Out This Year. What can we expect for augmented reality as we enter the first year of this brand new decade? This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Find out more or contact us to participate here. by Tom Emrich.

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