The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The article is a summary of the most interesting information that came from our chat… including the mind blowing moment when I realized that with this technology, people in Unity and Unreal Engine could work together on the same project :O. The online collaboration works in a way similar to Google Docs. NVIDIA Omniverse.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 10, 2023

More info (Twitter post that describes the excitement around this project) More info (Official launch blog post) Other relevant news (Image by Google) Chrome ships WebGPU Chrome , the most popular browser around, has just implemented WebGPU. It seems like an interesting technology, and I would love to try it.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2018

The improved headset is pitched as an upgrade for current Vive owners, as it works with the original controllers and base stations. It is still not known exactly when the improved controllers and SteamVR 2.0 Magic Leap has launched the SDK for the device’s Lumin OS , with support for Unity and Unreal engines. Nvidia RTX.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As this article was being written, Varjo further expanded its cloud with Unreal and Unity engine integrations. The solution allows IT specialists to “easily control and manage their entire RealWear device fleet from one easy-to-use interface.” For example, Magic Leap has had a partnership with Google Cloud for the past year now.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 26, 2023

Googles solutions allow developers to quickly optimize their augmented reality experiences for android devices, with a convenient Software Development Kit (SDK). Within the Unity ecosystem, organizations can find solutions for XR development, RT3D design and more.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The headset has a very nice design and features these specifications: Standalone 6DOF headset 1600×1600 resolution per eye 90Hz refresh rate 90° FOV RGB AR passthrough Innovative lenses that make the headset more compact Integrated audio Controller-free hand-tracking Eye-tracking 6GB of RAM 128GB of storage WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0,

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2021

It doesn’t have controllers (you just use your hands), but you can buy external controllers by Finch to use with it. Or us of New Technology Walkers , that in our fitness game HitMotion: Reloaded ( download it !) Both Facebook and Google have decided to double down on AR effects inside calls. billion) and ARkit (1.25

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 Last year, Google also acquired North, an AR smart glass manufactures.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 16, 2020

And while this is anyway a good result for a startup (developing an AR headsets means spending billions in R&D), targeting the consumer market has been a suicide move , that let Microsoft get full control of the profitable enterprise market. More info (Camera Path and Google Drive backup) More info (Sketchfab exporting).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

The glasses are expected to run a new operating system, rOS (or reality OS), and Apple is exploring touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures as a means of control. Unreal Engine 5 may change the rules of game development. This means that Unreal Engine is now free for everyone forever until you really become rich.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

At the same time, Facebook could have an approach similar to the one that Google has with Android: theoretically you can use an Android phone without a Google account, but good luck in doing it : since my phone is Chinese, I don’t have Google services and I can assure you that it is a true pain in the a**. Image by Google).

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ARVR

MAY 10, 2021

Unity Website Unreal // Unity’s higher fidelity sibling Unreal Engine is the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool. Unreal Website AR specific SDK and dev platforms Admittedly I know less about these but they’re just as important players in this space! at Google scale.?—?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The two-day event is essentially a mini-GDC, focused exclusively on VR headsets and related technologies. Making Daydream Real – Building for Google’s New VR platform. Nathan Martz, Product Manager, Google. Eye-tracking is a hot topic in VR right now, as it’s essential to the future of the technology.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 11, 2017

Creating a future where the technology imagined in books like Ready Player One and movies like The Matrix actually exists is going to take a lot more than solid virtual reality headsets. The technology to make that universe and keep it active and enjoyable currently does not exist. Google is not listed as an investor in Improbable.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 11, 2020

Also, new more ergonomic controllers, that solve the flaws of the current design, will be part of the package. These controllers should be compatible with the current Quest. The trials show that the sickness is reduced and so the technology is promising. Unreal Engine 4.25 Mechanical IPD is confirmed. In its latest 4.25

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Facebook keeps working to become a leader in immersive technologies. This week we had a bunch of news, that seem quite unrelated, that show us how Facebook is working on its plan to become the dominant force in future technologies. Top news of the week. Image by Facebook). For the short term future, we have some news on the Quest 2.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Between that, I worked on consumer cloud software with Google for five years… managing engineering teams for Gmail, Japanese mobile, Google Labs, and social (Blogger etc.) The technology that you wear while playing HADO (Image by Meleap). † teams for Japan. Emoji and the poo emoji in your messages is partially my fault.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 21, 2023

Once viewed as a novelty, technology has emerged as a valuable tool for boosting everything from collaborative sessions and ideation to product development and training. In 2021, US technology giant Nvidia announced it was starting its journey into the cloud streaming world with help from the Google Cloud.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Some of its features are: 2,160 × 2,160 resolution per eye 90Hz framerate 4-cameras inside-out tracking (like the Quest) Touch-like controllers with Knuckles-like finger-sensing Face tracking Hips tracking (for better orientation in games) Integration with SteamVR games Wireless add-on. So this is a market we should all keep an eye on.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

HTC has finally revealed the price of the Vive Pro : it will cost $799 just to have the headset (no controller and no base stations, so you must already have a Vive 1 kit) and will be available for pre-orders since April, 5th. The controller too is very comfortable and does its job very well. So, are you ready? Let’s start!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 13, 2023

Apple’s take on immersive technologies will also test the future of XR hardware solutions and their roles in the broader XR community through rigorous use cases. We know it will only improve in sophistication, technology and design. Brian Meaney , Head of Product, Alteon.io Brian Meaney , Head of Product, Alteon.io

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

PanguVR works with two amazing technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence , so I was really interested in talking with him. The aim in developing the PanguVR engine was to equip content producers to create immersive and interactive content, in UE4 (Unreal VR Engine), automatically meaning without any learning curve.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This is-- Steelcase is a good example of an early adopter of this technology. And that's what everybody needs it right now, and especially in a time where technology seems to be kind of blinding us to our human interactions. I think this is-- it's technology that allows for a more personal touch. Alan: Really?

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This is-- Steelcase is a good example of an early adopter of this technology. And that's what everybody needs it right now, and especially in a time where technology seems to be kind of blinding us to our human interactions. I think this is-- it's technology that allows for a more personal touch. Alan: Really?

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This is-- Steelcase is a good example of an early adopter of this technology. And that's what everybody needs it right now, and especially in a time where technology seems to be kind of blinding us to our human interactions. I think this is-- it's technology that allows for a more personal touch. Alan: Really?

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Google today released a new spatial audio software development kit called ‘Resonance Audio’, a cross-platform tool based on technology from their existing VR Audio SDK. Google’s existing VR SDK audio engine already supported multiple platforms, but with platform-specific documentation on how to implement the features.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 11, 2017

It released with the launch of the HTC Vive in early 2016 and Facebook’s Oculus Touch controllers for Rift late in the year. Other teams in this group include Survios ( which is funded by investors to the tune of $50 million ) and Owlchemy Labs ( acquired by Google ). This summer, it launched on Sony’s PlayStation VR.

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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 know they are working on brand new base stations , shown in the image above, as well as experimental controllers they teased at Steam Dev Days last year. What to Expect from Valve.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 23, 2017

You can load content from your Google Photo collection or local system. In RoboTraps , a corporation wants you to remote control their collection of lethal products. In Drone Hero , you must steer a remote-controlled drone through goals and dodge different weapons and obstacles all the while. Price: $9.74 (Currently Discounted).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2021

The pandemic has hit also one of the most important technological expo of the year, the CES, that this year was held digitally. It is impressive how they’ve been able to miniaturize their technology (Image by CREAL from Road To VR). Google AR Cloud Streaming. The evolution of CREAL glasses. The whole thing is incredible.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Today I am very happy to host on my blog Kura Technologies , one of the most interesting augmented reality startups out there. One of the first public renders of Kura AR glasses (Image by Kura Technologies). We evaluated various components, like different display technologies (OLED, LCOS, DLPs, lasers, etc…).

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Some of the most notable points are: 2 Controllers support. In the next months, Magic Leap will offer the possibility to buy an additional controller and pair it with the device, so that it will be possible to use two 6 DOF controllers inside the AR experiences. MagicScript. Location based entertainment.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 9, 2022

What I find interesting is that these XR pillars more or less represent NVIDIA’s vision of working at the intersection point of all the newest technologies , the ones that are creating the current technological revolution: XR, 5G, AI/ML… the “Convergence” Charlie Fink always talks about. What is Omniverse? a ray-tracing renderer). “The

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Image by Google). Meta and Google announce layoffs. This week we had the announcement of both Meta and Google laying off people. On a separate note, the Quest 2 has just been updated to Runtime v44, which brings additional parental control tools, plus finally many customization options to record videos on the device.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Thanks to the vaccines and the pandemic that seemed more or less under control, this seemed a possible scenario, and in-person successful events like AWE 2021 confirmed this hypothesis. CES 2022 is going to be less cool than expected. Some months ago, it was announced that CES 2022 would have had a physical edition again.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

If Microsoft commits to building this platform and doesn’t abandon it (a la Google), it can become an incredible tool for us developers. Google stops selling Cardboard viewers. Google had already abandoned the Daydream and Cardboard platforms, leaving the source code for Cardboard to the community to maintain. Learn more.

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Leapmotion

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

VR has the power to transform our lives and connect us in new ways, while hand tracking lets you reach beyond the digital divide and take control. Recommended: Google Chrome. Leap Opticals lets you swipe through a number of different eyewear options, along with facial mapping technology so you can preview your new look.

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