VRScout

AUGUST 22, 2017

Time to applaud for a sweet deal on the HTC Vive, Clash of Clans partners w/ Facebook to bring AR to fans, control VR with your mind, new predictions for spending & investment are out, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… 1. CONTROL VR WITH YOUR THOUGHTS. PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR A PRICE BREAK ON THE VIVE.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 16, 2023

Enhanced user interfaces Another factor that can influence VR motion sickness is using certain types of controllers. Handheld controllers cause a disconnect between what we’re physically doing and the environment we’re seeing. Using AI and 5G in the XR landscape could also reduce the disconnect between VR headsets and their software.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Facebook already had full control of my Oculus and Facebook accounts, so it had already my XR data. That’s why Avi Bar-Zeev in a tweet on this topic talked about “the illusion of control” of our data : actually, Facebook already had it all. Zuckerberg wrote in a letter some years ago that he wants full control of the XR platform.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 18, 2024

Aero featured 2880×2720 per eye LCD displays, aspheric lenses, and eye tracking enabling automatic IPD adjustment and foveated rendering in supported software. Like many other PC headsets such as Bigscreen Beyond, Varjo Aero required SteamVR Tracking base stations which aren't included, and nor are any controllers.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

The decline in servers affects the browser’s ability to combat censorship and provide a gateway to the open internet in places where governments and other entities tightly control access… Read more. The Tor browser , arguably the best privacy-protective internet browser available for most people, is running low on bridge servers.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.

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ARPost

AUGUST 2, 2021

The report pointed out that, as a cohort, this group was more likely to support government intervention and more immersive content. Fortunately, the line between creators and consumers is increasingly blurring, with 61% of respondents saying that open-source software and communities are the largest drivers of adoption.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The following paragraph is directly quoted from one of these job descriptions: Our team is building the software components that control and manage the hardware on our Augmented Reality (AR) products. These are the software components that run on the AR devices and are the closest to the hardware.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 6, 2023

Furthermore, the headset will not come with physical hand controllers. ARuVR’s work with Coca-Cola, the Royal Air Force, Five Guys, Aramco, the UK Government, and the maritime and energy sectors have evidenced this utility across a host of use cases. However, the headset is costly at $3,499 and will open for sale early next year.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Government organisations and military staff leverage virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) solutions rely on unrivalled security and functionality. XR Today spoke with Rob Porter, Head of Marketing and Business Development, CoSo Cloud LLC , to discuss the new headless software solution.

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Upload VR

APRIL 26, 2024

Further, Ma's report explained that because the material is used in military radars and sensors, the US government imposes strict export controls on it. The material can deliver a wider field of view than the glass waveguides used in current transparent AR headsets, but it is also incredibly expensive.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 13, 2023

The head-mounted display (HMD) will also host a separate controller aimed at boosting computing power. Senate Appropriations Committee Troubles The news comes after the $22 billion USD deal faced significant headwinds from 2021 to last year, leading to huge cuts in US government funding following a Senate meeting.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 1, 2023

Using powerful modelling software and immersive hardware, many businesses are already experimenting with holographic experiences for training, entertainment, and marketing. So, which companies are leading the way to a new era of holographic content? The all-in-one system can integrate with a range of existing software tools and hardware.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2023

Digital Twins as a User Interface “If you have a virtual representation of a thing, you can run software on that representation as though it was running on the thing itself. This virtual world can be controlled from the backend by VR. That means lots of data – and doing new things with it. You have to get them to work together.”

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XROM

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

link] Varjo the technology leader in industrial-grade VR/XR hardware and software, today advanced the state of the art in highest-fidelity virtual and mixed reality with the debut of its next generation XR-4 series headsets – XR-4, XR-4 Focal Edition and XR-4 Secure Edition.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 14, 2022

Steve Alexander is SVP and CTO of Ciena , a networking systems and software company that works with operators and content providers across the globe. Software intelligence: The mayor of the metaverse. We need the metaverse to be software-defined to enable it to act quickly and seamlessly. Steve Alexander. Contributor.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The partnership secures Pico with extended reality (XR) development tools that encourage the creation of immersive applications on its line-up of devices and assists with software development for upcoming Pico hardware. In July, an anonymous source leaked images of the Pico 4 controllers onto the internet.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There are a few interesting details about this story: A new headset, probably dubbed Pico 5, is coming The controllers do not have rings, so they most probably are similar to the Touch Plus Controllers associated with the Quest 3. It seems to me an interesting solution for a certain sector of the VR market. RIP Cute friend.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a leader in industrial-grade VR/XR software and hardware, Varjo already has an outstanding reputation in the enterprise landscape. Varjo’s newest headset (available in various styles) sincludes multifocal passthrough cameras, controllers co-developed by Razer, and even integration with the powerful NVIDIA Omniverse.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Additionally, the government is involved and has played a critical role in the Chinese market, and its policies, both local and national, have effectively promoted the application of VR technology in China. On the other hand, overseas startup companies prefer to start their own business with software or content.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 5, 2022

Conventional MDM software simply does not have room for such configurations. Just as internal software will determine how hardware functions, these platforms will help organizations manage their deployments remotely, scale faster, onboard new users, and roll out more innovative applications. Lenovo ThinkReality. The Way Forward.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Further, Ma's report explained that because the material is used in military radars and sensors, the US government imposes strict export controls on it. The material can deliver a wider field of view than the glass waveguides used in current transparent AR headsets, but it is also incredibly expensive.

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XROM

JUNE 5, 2023

Govt + Apple Partnerships Indian government has already partnered with #Meta on several extended reality initiatives, recognizing the huge potential of this emerging technology for India's 1.6 Collaborating with the government on initiatives focused on education, healthcare, skill development and more can help Apple achieve this.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 8, 2024

Now, however, users are looking for more flexibility and control over their level of immersion. Varjo’s XR-4 headset is available in a standard edition, “Focal edition,” with greater MR passthrough and a Secure government-grade edition.

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Bernard Marr

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, whose country suffered an attack that brought down critical infrastructure in 2022, spoke about what he had learned since: “It’s about viruses that can not only block our way of living but can control it and deviate it. So it can use our systems like, God forbid, our air transport systems to hit us back.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To explore the growing AR smartglasses market, XR Today gathered four leading industry minds representing AR hardware and software providers providing immersive solutions to a diverse range of end-users. Regular software updates and security patches help guard against new threats.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

It’s costly to invest and develop technologies and software that require special equipment like MR and VR glasses and the infrastructure around these. Instead, they need a collection of virtual experiences tailored to their needs, under their control, and with only those explicitly invited stakeholders.

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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. Doug Lombardi, Valve.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 2, 2017

Long before Pokemon GO and Snapchat filters there were the “black” government and military contracts that funded ODG’s early attempts to make AR feasible. A software upgrade allowed me to go hands-on with pair of R-8’s complete with full six degrees of freedom. ODG has been working in this space for decades now.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Also, unlike augmented reality (AR), which people can access via smartphones and smart glasses, VR relies on larger headsets and controllers to interact with fully-immersive virtual worlds. People working with startups to government organisations have tapped the massive potential of VR collaboration.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Thanks to Snapdragon AR2 , the glasses are very slick , and thanks to Niantic software, they offer many possible multiplayer interactions. The device should have a similar design to the Vive Flow but also use the Vive Focus 3 controllers (hence the nickname “Flowcus”). I can’t wait for some OEM to bring this to the market.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 13, 2017

Our panelists included John Hanke, CEO of Niantic Labs and co-creator of Pokémon Go; Ralph Osterhout, CEO of Osterhout Design Group, maker of augmented reality glasses; and John Underkoffler, CEO of Oblong Industries, maker of the Mezzanine collaboration software and science advisor for the film Minority Report.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The leading XR hardware and software vendor debuted Meta Quest for Business in November following a previous iteration and beta testing stages. Increasingly, firms representing sensitive fields such as aviation, government, and healthcare are XR’s most notable modern-day adopters and drivers.

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Bernard Marr

APRIL 15, 2024

So what does responsible AI look like when it comes to privacy, and what are the challenges businesses and governments face? An example is the generative AI tools provided by software company Adobe. Or a car that understands my own driving habits and my likes and dislikes when it comes to in-car entertainment and climate control.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The design of Oculus Quest 2 Pro and controllers has been leaked. The images show that the headset and the controllers follow exactly the same specifications suggested by the rumors of some weeks ago. That said, let’s see what have been the most interesting pieces of AR and VR news of the week…. Top news of the week.

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TechCrunch VR

JULY 9, 2020

million loan from Innovate UK, a UK government org. million in pre-seed funding for their VR exercise software. The startup, which develops the popular VR exercise app BoxVR, tells TechCrunch it has just closed $7.5 million in Series A funding led by Hiro Capital. The funding was structured with $6.3

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Anand Tech

JANUARY 4, 2021

Graphcore bundles four of them into a 1U chassis along with an Arm-based control chip and a crazy amount of networking to enable a network containing up to 64000 chips. Graphcore also provides the POPLAR software stack, with direct support for PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, and PaddlePaddle machine learning frameworks. Source: Graphcore.

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