Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The latest Compatibility Definition Document for Android includes a new section specifying what’s required from a ‘Daydream-ready’ phone. For every major release of the Android platform, all the way back to 2009’s ‘Donut’ (1.6), Google provides a Compatibility Definition Document (CDD), which must be strictly adhered to.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 17, 2023

In a company document , the firm confirmed the retirement of Google Glass Enterprise Edition effective this Wednesday (March 15). Google will also drop official support for its enterprise-grade immersive hardware on September 15, 2023. This week, Google officially announced the retirement of its flagship smart glasses product.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 21, 2022

Arvizio’s enhanced workflow mechanisms give dispersed employees control over documentation from the draft stage to publishing, including admin tools. also contains technical considerations for third-party documentation, enabling workers to copy, share, and use extra resources.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2020

According to leaked documentation recently discovered by a handful of Oculus developers, it appears as though Facebook has already begun development on its next VR headset. A closer look at the mobile input API documentation, however paints a slightly clearer picture. Do not share this information. Not exactly an avalanche of details.

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ARPost

APRIL 5, 2023

Metaverse is the next iteration of the internet enabled by several converging technologies such as Extended Reality (XR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Decentralized Ledger Technologies (DLTs), neurotechnologies, optics, biosensing technologies, improved computer graphics, hardware, and network capabilities.” It is already useful, however.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2020

Earlier this week Facebook’s head of AR & VR Andrew “Boz” Bosworth showed off an experimental mixed reality workspace powered via prototype Oculus hardware. Touch gestures powered by Oculus hand tracking allow Bosworth to manipulate the positions of the digital display by pinching windows and tapping virtual buttons.

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Anand Tech

JUNE 24, 2020

As well, this driver also enables support for hardware accelerated GPU scheduling. Perhaps the more interesting aspect of this driver release, though only tangential to DirectX 12 Ultimate support, is that NVIDIA is enabling support for hardware accelerated GPU scheduling. ray tracing and tier 2 variable rate shading.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The report cites people with knowledge of the project in addition to internal company documents shared with The New York Times. A New York Times report maintains that Meta has been planning its own retail stores that aim to eventually span the world.

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2018

Announced today on the company’s site , developers can now explore Magic Leap’s software development kit and dive into the Creator Portal to find documentation, tutorials, and more. This allows you to test apps with emulated hardware. One developer we spoke with has been eagerly exploring the SDK to see what’s possible.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Here employees can interact with one another using realistic avatars, take notes, import custom 3D models and documents, and search the web for additional inspiration and references. The app also includes a mobile centric UI as well as the ability to download images, videos, and documents.

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Upload VR

JUNE 22, 2023

The documentation does actually list "a virtual reality (VR) game" as an example use case of fully immersive experiences. According to that documentation, when you launch a VR app visionOS creates a 3×3 meter boundary centered on your head. If you move out of that zone, the VR app "stops" and you see real-world passthrough instead.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Qualcomm isn’t leading the push with its own hardware though. It’s tapped smartphone and AR hardware OEMs including Lenovo, Motorola, OPPO, and Xiaomi as early partners to support what it calls a “cross-device horizontal platform and ecosystem.”

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ARPost

MAY 16, 2023

The company is currently launching new hardware and a new product package, so we spoke with CEO and co-founder Jay Wright for a software demo and an explanation of the new release. A Cross-Platform Solution The complete Campfire ecosystem consists of hardware and software.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Since the confused introduction of HTC’s Vive Cosmos headsets earlier this year the company has been laying low on the hardware front while Facebook has stolen much of the spotlight with Quest 2. But HTC looks to be readying some new headset offering; Road to VR has spotted documentation for a headset not previously seen at the FCC.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2023

To help encourage development using visionOS, Apple will be opening developer labs in London, Munich, Tokyo, Singapore, and Cupertino next month where they will provide developers with the opportunity to test their apps on the new Apple Vision Pro hardware. Credit: Apple “Apple Vision Pro redefines what’s possible on a computing platform.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The technical document also outlines that it could be tracked optically from the headset—again, very Oculus-like implementation here. Image courtesy Sony Interactive Entertainment, WIPO.

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Upload VR

APRIL 16, 2023

The new WSJ report cites internal documents from Meta dated around October 2022, confirming that Beat Saber generated $255 million in lifetime sales by October 2022. With changes in store, it will be worth keeping these figures in mind as buyers adopt a new generation of VR hardware. Quest reportedly recorded 6.37

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Voices of VR Podcast never misses an opportunity to document the ongoing history of the XR space. Kent Bye, the creator of the Voices of VR Podcast , has consistently documented the real-time history of the XR landscape with more than 1,300 episodes to date.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 22, 2018

While the documents don’t specifically name Quest, a diagram shows what appears to be the signature silhouette of the headset, and model number (MH-B) aligns nicely with the company’s prior headset, Oculus Go (MH-A). Products utilizing radio, WiFi, infrared, etc. need certification before they can be distributed for sale.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 31, 2022

One of the biggest obstacles in the way of VR growth is its dependency on hardware. However, web engineers are trying to accommodate VR in mobile apps by making use of the advanced hardware of smart devices. VR Induced Software Systems The hardware is currently ruling the VR market, both in terms of usage and revenue.

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2021

By employing a unique combination of haptic technology and hardware-agnostic software, Fundamental Surgery is able to deliver a genuine sense of touch when performing key surgical actions, interacting with specific medical tools, and operating on different tissue variants.

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Upload VR

JULY 22, 2022

Documents in an FCC filing provide a glimpse of a Pico 4 standalone VR headset as well as Pico 4 Pro with added face and eye tracking. First spotted by Protocol’s Janko Roettgers , the documents provide what may our first look at the successor to the Pico Neo 3 Link we just recently reviewed as “a decent Quest 2 alternative.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 19, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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ARPost

APRIL 30, 2020

That means a hardware-agnostic platform open to a more diverse range of both users and developers. Simplified Documentation and More SDKs. However, a lot of the talk involved making their available SDKs and documentation easier to find and approach. “ We are always listening to our developers,” said Walia.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Dufour developed the treadmill as part of a hackathon, documenting his efforts in a four-part video series on YouTube. When you’re not using the device, you can fold it up like an oversized taco for easy transportation and storage. The Taco VR platform uses gears to connect the stationary base plate to the platform.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

The document released by Valve also serves as an outline of Valve’s technologies and history. “This is a multi-generational product line,” the document states about Steam Deck. “Valve will support Steam Deck and SteamOS well into the foreseeable future.

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Road to VR

JULY 28, 2021

The standard has been in development since April 2017 and is supported by virtually every major hardware, platform, and engine company in the VR industry, including key AR players. ” According to Oculus, that means only its OpenXR SDK will receive “full support” (like QA testing, bug fixes, and up-to-date documentation).

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Road to VR

MAY 19, 2018

WinFuture maintains the developers were busy prototyping the hardware design, and that “there are still several stages of hardware development to go through.” ” Image courtesy Google.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As the rise of XR hardware continues, the tech space gives consumer and enterprise end-users an avenue to explore spatial computing. While widespread consumer adoption is still far away, many AR hardware and software firms are leading the pack in spreading the technology worldwide. What Smart Glasses are Available Today?

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VRScout

MARCH 15, 2017

The filing confirms that the new version of the Gear 360 camera will have the model number SM-R210 and according to a diagram, likely accidentally published in the document, looks to be getting a new design and more compact form factor.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 19, 2021

Oculus For Developers has some documentation for Designing accessible VR. Talking about the hardware, instead, what are your remarks regarding the accessibility of current headsets and controllers? Much of the existing hardware is not accessible for numerous reasons including the grip of controllers and weight of some headsets.

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Ryan Schultz

JULY 18, 2022

Anyway, because I bought (or rather, the University bought for me) the Oculus Rift before Meta/Facebook changed the rules two years ago, and insisted that all Oculus/Meta VR hardware users had to set up accounts on the Facebook social network in order to use their devices. Hence my plan to replace my work Rift with a Vive Pro 2.).

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2023

This approach allows limited hardware to provide minimal input to the digital twin. The problem is that not everything is a document,” said Sachs. We’re trying to upgrade the web so everything, instead of being a web page is a web agent, […] instead of a document, everything is a process.”

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Mashable VR

JUNE 30, 2022

Snapping a shadowy photo is hardly the most effective way of sending critical work documents, financial information, or schoolwork. With iScanner, you can turn your iPhone into a fully-featured, powerful, and fast document scanner. No hardware necessary. And yet, it’s become the norm since the death of the scanner.

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Upload VR

JUNE 21, 2023

"Next month, Apple will open developer labs in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo to provide developers with hands-on experience to test their apps on Apple Vision Pro hardware and get support from Apple engineers," Apple says. Apple has even released Reality Composer Pro, essentially its own engine editor.

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Road to VR

JULY 14, 2018

Aside from the publicly available documentation , Magic Leap, like many companies, has submitted a Confidentiality Request to keep the following FCC documents out of the public eye: Internal device photos. Certification by the FCC marks one step closer to the launch of consumer electronics product. Image courtesy FCC. User manual.

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