Road to VR

JANUARY 4, 2017

Asus have officially unveiled their new Google Tango and Daydream VR certified phone at a press conference at CES 2017 in Las Vegas and the new device packs some impressive hardware inside it’s sleek exterior. Primary Camera 23mp ‘Sony IMX318’ Image sensor. Here’s the specs in full.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 6, 2019

According to Google Trends, Quest dominated search interest in the US over Black Friday weekend which marks the start of the holiday shopping season. US search volume, Black Friday weekend 2019 | Data courtesy Google. Worldwide search volume, Black Friday weekend 2019 | Data courtesy Google.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

After a long and somewhat awkward period of Google keeping all of their VR apps from Facebook’s VR platforms on desktop (with Rift) and mobile (with Gear VR), Tilt Brush is the first VR olive branch extended across the platform gap between these two major tech competitors. But, a new glimmer of hope has emerged.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Anyway, with the end of the life of Quest 2, this cycle finished and a new one started with Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, Google and Samsung announcing their own headset, and other companies chasing them (e.g. Especially Apple and Google, which are the dominant players in the smartphone industry, are both launching headsets this year.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. Google Chrome, for instance, has been helped a lot by the fact that it is the pre-installed browser on all Android phones. Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As I said a few months ago , we are in the middle of a paradigm change: the cycle that started with the Quest is arriving at an end, and a new cycle driven by new technologies (mixed reality headsets) and new players (Apple, Google) is starting. PSVR 2 Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) I had big hopes for PSVR 2.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Of course, existing WMR users can still use the devices if they do not upgrade to a version of Windows that does not have the software anymore. More info Google has to open its operating system to more stores As part of a settlement with the U.S. And that “ As of Nov. 1, 2026 for consumers and Nov.

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Anand Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

According to Reuters , NVIDIA has initiated discussions with leading tech companies, including Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, to investigate the potential for developing custom chips. Sony's custom OS would not be much of a challenge for NVIDIA." "NVIDIA was in the first Xbox, and in PlayStation 3. . "NVIDIA

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Road to VR

JUNE 22, 2023

It had a compelling reason to exist, which is why Microsoft directly competed against iPod Touch over the course of three device generations before eventually giving up the goat in 2011 and discontinuing the third-gen Zune. Azure Cloud Platform competes alongside AWS and Google Cloud. Breaking the Zune Curse?

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 6, 2020

Of course, this is still a research project, so, for instance, it works only with green light (I mean, there is also a prototype with all three RGB colors, but it is bigger and only sits on a desk), and there is no hardware on the glasses (no SOC, no tracking cameras, etc…). Google acquires North. Sony Dreams adds PSVR support.

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VRScout

JANUARY 20, 2017

The YouTube VR app joined a slew of other official Google apps on the platform, including VR versions of Street View, Play Movies, Google Photos and Google Arts & Culture. The post PlayStation VR Now Supports 360-Degree YouTube Videos appeared first on VRScout.

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AR Insider

JULY 19, 2021

GIGXR, has received a Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract from AFWERX to developing HoloChem, a new mixed reality application for the Academy’s 100 and 200 level chemistry courses. The streaming giant is going head to head with Microsoft, Sony, Google and Apple. They have to.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Sony announced a $100 discount on all PlayStation VR bundles as well as the PlayStation 4 1TB consoles. Of course Oculus is also throwing in discounts of their own for the Rift. Google Daydream View Sale. Google’s Daydream View VR headset is expected to get a discount on Black Friday as well. Shop on Amazon.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2021

Image by Sony). Sony officially states it is going to launch the PSVR 2. PlayStation VR has been the most successful headset until now (if we exclude the crappy mobile viewers), but now it is pretty dated and people were wondering what Sony was going to do. Some people started to think that Sony could have abandoned VR.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

This is the first day of this sunny season (if you live in my same hemisphere of course), and I hope that you won’t have any Summertime Sadness like Lana Del Rey, but you all will enjoy the sun, have some relax, and forget for a moment all the hard times we are living in. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Happy VR Summer!

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VRScout

JANUARY 1, 2017

The first bit to point out, of course, is that 90% of startups in any industry fail. With notable exceptions, these are often companies producing cheap replicas of existing mobile hardware like Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear without any additional, unique features. Expectedly, the many seized the opportunity for a feeding frenzy.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

I’m a man, so of course, I don’t cry, but “a friend of mine” had his eyes become very wet while watching it. I’m of course referring to the Dead and Buried demo showcased at OC5. Let’s see how Apple and Google will answer. Sony closes its game studio in Manchester. Google Glass 2 is now available for direct purchase.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

According to an official press release, starting March 7th , that list of support platforms is expanding to also include Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR). But nothing on Vive or Google’s Daydream yet. Darknet, Tactera, and Skylight have all been released on Gear VR and Darknet is also on the Oculus Rift.

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2017

Despite Sony being pleasantly surprised by its official PSVR sales figures – with the nearly 1 million units sold since its October 2016 launch – it’s difficult to get a handle on market penetration for VR hardware to date. SEE ALSO What VR Headset Makers (not analysts) Have Actually Said About Sales Expectations.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 14, 2021

According to the report, analyzing the orders made to the lens manufacturer, the two new headsets by Sony and Facebook should be released in 2022. Well, this is unfolding in front of your eyes… And just to be clear: of course, Facebook does its business. And thanks to the new lenses, they should feature improved clarity and FOV.

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Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2017

“We have collected and analyzed hard data via our global consumer attitudinal and behavioral surveys, our proprietary Virtual Reality Industry Monitor survey, and through the course of hundreds of analyst briefings for the last three years.”. SEE ALSO What VR Headset Makers (not analysts) Have Actually Said About Sales Expectations.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

More info (Use Google Translate). Google Chrome now supports WebAR. More info (Google Chrome 81 supports AR) More info (Nicolò Carpignoli’s initiative). Sony has confirmed its interest in releasing a new PSVR headset, but it has also confirmed that it will be released after the PS5. News worth a mention.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 10, 2022

The event will also tackle the challenge of developing the Metaverse with a list of workshops, panels, courses, and others to discuss the merging of physical and digital content.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 31, 2023

More info Sony Mocopi seems to be good for full-body VR Thrillseeker, the superstar VR Youtuber, is experimenting with Mocopi, the lightweight full-body VR kit by Sony. The purpose of the group is of course the one of fighting the duopoly of Apple Maps/Google Maps.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Of course, like everything regarding Apple, these are just rumors. It is the home country of Sony, so PlayStation VR and Meta itself have clearly expressed its interest in penetrating the market. According to Upload that has reviewed them, the glasses are not bad , but they, of course, carry all the problems of present-time AR (e.g.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 17, 2016

If you want a VR game that will get the whole family playing together look no further than The Playroom VR , Sony Japan’s brilliant free mini-game collection that’s specifically designed to showcase its headset. Google’s painting app is beautifully intuitive. Grand Prize Winner – Google Earth VR (Vive).

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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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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2019

Like Google Cardboard before it, the Labo VR Kit for Switch is effectively a drop-in holder for the console, with lenses which each see one half of the screen for a stereoscopic view. “We wanted to design an experience that encourages both virtual and real-world interactions among players through passing around Toy-Con creations.”.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 14, 2017

Given that something new came to the headset almost every week from launch to the end of 2016, it is surprising to see the year get off to such a slow start for Sony, and a little worrying. The drought problem is much more worrying when it comes to Google Daydream, which is off to a troubled start.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 24, 2016

Last December the VR community was left guessing as to when the Oculs Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR would really release, and 12 lightning-fast months later we have them all and a new headset from Google to boot. Resident Evil 7 , meanwhile, made for a great surprise at the Sony conference, and we’ve seen plenty of it since.

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Delight XR

AUGUST 7, 2022

The great thing is, one can start for as cheap as fifteen bucks with the simplest headset from Google (Cardboard). Google Daydream View. Google Cardboard. Google Play / iOS Appstore. Google Play / iOS Appstore. Ultimately, you get what you pay for. Check out our article for what comes next. Oculus Rift.

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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. Of course, Mister President Alvin Graylin will be there, too (Image from VRTUOLUO) Why should people attend this event? What can the attendees expect from it?

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2019

Of course, the king has still been No Man’s Sky , that with its Beyond update has added VR support, transforming it in the biggest VR world to this date. Sony has acquired Insomniac Games. Sony has acquired Insomniac Games , one of the most talented game studios among the ones focused on Virtual Reality.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

I’ve been dreaming of a modular smartphone since I first laid eyes on Google’s Project Ara. The concept made so much sense to me, a person who has built PCs before and isn’t afraid to attack a wire (as long as it isn’t live, of course). But despite the relative user-friendliness behind the idea of swappable modules,… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 30, 2021

Snapchat is so planning to compete with similar products like Google Lens or Samsung Bixby. This is very powerful because it means that while Google and Facebook will work on creating all the AI/ML algorithms by themselves, Snap can rely on the work of others and so grow its functionality in a faster and cheaper way.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Gaming studio Mighty Coconut has released a new virtual reality (VR) board for its Walkabout Mini Golf Course based on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which will debut on the Meta Platforms’ Quest and Rift headsets , the company announced on Thursday. Concept sketch art from the Nautilus golf course. PHOTO: Mighty Coconut/ Meta.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I’m sorry about that, but it’s still a miracle I’ve managed to write it… Top news of the week (Leaked image from Samsung video) Samsung is back to XR with Google and Qualcomm The big news of the week is that Samsung is back to XR. What is even more interesting is that this device will be built in partnership with Google and Qualcomm.

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