The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Magic Leap has just organized its first developers’ event, dubbed “L.E.A.P.” It is the first event of this kind organized by Magic Leap: we can say that LEAP Con is like the Oculus Connect of Magic Leap and will probably become always more important, year after year, exactly as it has happened to Oculus.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 28, 2022

Magic Leap 2 bridges AR and VR. The interest in Magic Leap 2 is growing. If headsets like Lynx or Project Cambria implement AR on a VR headset, Magic Leap 2 implements a bit of VR on an AR headset. When you are in virtual reality, you see the objects closer than they actually are. Other news.

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

With an effort to highlight immersive gaming strides, Edward Metz, curator of the Ed Games Expo and manager of the US Department of Education’s Small Business Innovation Research program, has included a full day of virtual reality and XR educational resources, panels, and experiences. Today, the organizer of ED Games Expo in WA D.C.,

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2024

Apple Store demos require a setup stage to configure the headset for you, and then there is a 25-minute session when you can mostly try 3D photos and videos and then you can enjoy having multiple windows around you, which is the specialty of “spatial computing”. There is even Microsoft Word! Another success story in the VR space!

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ARPost

MAY 12, 2022

Magic Leap. Also, Athena Demos of Big Rock Creative (the group that brings Burning Man to AltspaceVR ) presents “Principles in the Metaverse (Multiverse).”. Early on day two, Khronos Group ’s Neil Trevett is joined by Microsoft ’s Aysegul Yonet and Epic Game ’s David Morin. Niantic (and 8th Wall ). Autodesk Inc.

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Magic Leap finally dropped to mixed reviews and BrainXchange published its Definitive Guide to Adopting Wearables, AR and VR in Enterprise. After years of secrecy and hype, Magic Leap finally released its first developer kit in August for $2,295. The company’s direction is unclear.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 13, 2018

When I tried Microsoft Remote Assist with the HoloLens back in May at Microsoft Build I was able to “repair” a complex electrical panel in a matter of minutes. Of course it was a staged demo scenario, but the principle stands. Mixed Reality for Industry 4.0 efficiencies. Forbes Tech (@ForbesTech) July 12, 2018.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 27, 2020

Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap pivots to enterprise, lays off 1,000 employes. With a long post on Magic Leap’s blog, in the end Rony Abovitz has admitted that the company is not going that well, and has announced a new course, that should eventually lead to Magic Leap 2. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The news is overly important because Alyx is already changing the virtual reality landscape for these reasons: It is increasing awareness towards VR a lot (all mainstream gaming media are talking about it); It is increasing sales of VR headsets a lot; It will probably show us new interactions in XR that will affect the UX of many games after it.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

This is what video game giant Wargaming are hoping to prove when they start demoing their latest offering at Gamescom in Germany this week. WoT AR Spectate is a Mixed Reality take on their popular title “World of Tanks” (WoT) which boasts over 140 million players worldwide. link] #VR #AR #WorldOfTanks @wargaming_net.

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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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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2016

Want to do a demo? Starting on June 24th, PlayStation will offer PSVR demos at about 300 Best Buy and GameStop locations across the US and Canada. Not to be outdone, Microsoft finally confirmed that the not-so-secret Project Scorpio (an excellent codename decision) is bringing high fidelity VR to Xbox.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 13, 2022

More info (The most important announcements from WWDC) More info (M2 chipset announcement) More info (Metal 3 release) More info (HRTF function scanning) More info (ARKit body tracking demo) More info (RoomPlan announcement) More info (RoomPlan demo) More info (ARKit 6 functionalities) More info (Apple headset now rumored for 2023).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

The first apps supporting it will be Elixir (a tech demo also showcased at OC6), Waltz of the Wizards, and the Curious Tale Of Stolen Pet. The company has also showcased a tech demo to make us enthusiasts get hyped for the future of Facebook’s standalone devices. Image by Microsoft). News worth a mention.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Virtual Reality (VR). Medical professionals are now leveraging the Magic Leap 2 , which is expected to help medical experts access files and digitised patient information on-demand. Mixed Reality (MR). Tools like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Varjo XR-2 deliver immersive holograms to users.

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AllThingsVR

MAY 12, 2016

After exploring virtual reality gaming in Ready Player One, Cline adds long-range drone combat using a virtual reality game to the mix in his second page-turning bestseller. Here, Cline explains to [a]listdaily why he’s all-in for virtual reality in this exclusive interview. It’s amazing.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 7, 2018

it makes strategic sense that Pearson has partnered with Microsoft to develop content for the HoloLens Click To Tweet. One of the Pearson applications I demoed showed was called Holopatient. One example is Axel Springer Digital Ventures recently announcing that they would be investing an undisclosed amount in Magic Leap.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

At GDC 2017 LG showcased a virtual reality headset that was SteamVR compatible: it was a game-changing moment since for the first time a new non-Vive headset would have been compatible with SteamVR tracking and ecosystem. I had a chance to demo the Oculus Santa Cruz today at #gdc18 ! Magic Leap releases its SDK.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 5, 2020

This is the first roundup of news of this new year, and to signal a change with the past, I’ve changed the name from “VR Week Peek” to “XR Week Peek”, because, hey, I like talking about all immersive technologies and not only Virtual Reality. Microsoft SharePoint Spaces to launch in the first half of 2020. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

On the client side, the system will become compatible with iOS devices, and a Magic Leap client has also been developed. On the server-side, it is being integrated with Microsoft Azure, and it is also coming in the future for Google Cloud and Tencent Cloud. Shariiing VR helps you in providing demos in VR.

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

During CES 2020 last month VRFocus saw the potential of augmented reality (AR) collaboration demoing Spatial’s software solution. The 5G networks will promise the communication in virtual reality with virtual 3D avatar which makes a video call even more realistic,” said Daewon Song, the head of LG Uplus Future Device Unit.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 19, 2020

At CES, the company has just provided some very simple demos. Microsoft admits display problems on HoloLens 2. Microsoft negated the issue, but now, after continuous reporting from users, it has been forced to admit it. It is also possible that Microsoft is suspending the shipping of the device until this problem gets solved.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 17, 2023

This is because Valve has a lot of expertise in VR devices and has faith in the medium of VR and VR games” There is a lot of talk about a possible upcoming standalone headset by Valve , that evolves the Steamdeck design into a virtual reality helmet. There is also a free demo available and it works quite well.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2022

According to Allied Market Research, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) aviation markets are expected to reach $23.6 Inviting around 75 companies to participate in the accelerator, Taqtile collaborated with the International Airlines Group (IAG) to demo digital transformation tools for aviation repair and maintenance operations.

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2017

SEE ALSO Exclusive: Meta 2 AR Demos Revealed in Full. SEE ALSO Hands-on: Meta 2 Could Do for Augmented Reality What Rift DK1 Did for Virtual Reality. While Meta has raised a considerable $73 million in venture capital to fund their ongoing development, giants like Microsoft, Magic Leap, and perhaps even Apple loom.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2021

Its XR headset will be the first major product launch since 2015, and Apple surely wants to launch it in the best way possible, with a cheering audience, on-site demos to journalists, and a well-orchestrated performance. Microsoft signs a $22B deal with the US Army. Well played, Microsoft. News worth a mention.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 26, 2022

What’s on: Make sure you don’t miss out on some of the most compelling events, expos, and demos coming to your country, with our event coverage. . We share all of the latest and most eye-catching stories about virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, as well as the transforming Metaverse. .

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

CES 2020 in January was a bit of a mixed bag when it came to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) announcements. There were products which did catch VRFocus’ eye, one of them being Spatial, a mixed reality (MR) app designed for workplace collaboration.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is a simpler mechanism than the waveguides employed by Microsoft HoloLens 2 or by Magic Leap, and while it may provide a bit less immersive holograms, it is the only way to provide affordable wide-FOV glasses at the moment. When I got it, it just had a rough launcher to execute some demo programs. Deal with it.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 17, 2019

I’m here to attend the WCVRI , a very big event about Virtual Reality in China, where I am exhibiting HitMotion: Reloaded , the mixed reality fitness game of my agency New Technology Walkers ( contact us if you need some VR development!). I’ve just had my first day in Nanchang, China.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This includes Varjo’s XR-2, Microsoft’s HoloLens 2, Pico Interactive’s Pico 4 Enterprise, and Meta Platform’s Quest Pro. New devices like the Magic Leap 2 are set to completely disrupt the AR market with cutting-edge technologies for enterprise use cases. Virtual Reality (VR).

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Peter Graham

AUGUST 1, 2019

Today, the AWE EU 2019 agenda has gone live, revealing a rich lineup of talks focused on current and future augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) technology. ’, and Blippar’s Ambarish Mitra is discussing ‘How AR and 5G will make 3D Internet a reality,’ to name a few.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Keep in mind that Magic Leap One has a diagonal FOV of 50° and you realize why the word “only” is between quotes. The hand tracking was fabulous as always thanks to Leap Motion and its Orion tracking. To try the Virtualizer I had to enter its special harness and also wear some dedicated slippers onto my shoes.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Facebook and Microsoft publish two interesting research projects for VR. This week, Facebook and Microsoft have released two interesting works from their R&D department. Well, that demo has turned into a paid application called Clipdrop. And it has now a free demo, so you can try it now!

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VRWorld

JULY 5, 2017

Now, there’s a Finnish startup emerging from stealth mode offering 70 times higher resolution than offered (or promised) by HTC, Oculus or even Magic Leap, with its 1-2K floating display. You can see the comparison images below: Varjo 20|20 technology (above) vs. Oculus Rift (below) on San Francisco demo image.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

Two days ago, I’ve given you my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 (read it, in case you missed it). Now it’s time to make some forecasts about its companion technology, that is augmented reality! Didn’t work (Image by Microsoft). Magic Leap will meet its fate. What about Magic Leap ?

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

For larger companies looking to connect their entire team with HoloLens 2 headsets, Microsoft is offering a package that includes Dynamic 365 Remote Assist on each MR headset at the cost of $125 per user – per month. If you’re a developer working on your own, Microsoft offers the HoloLens 2 Development Edition.

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