The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2020

Image by Samsung, taken from Upload VR). Samsung may launch a next-gen Samsung Odyssey. A recent filing at the Chinese IP offices makes us speculate on a new PC VR headset in the works by Samsung. That said, let’s have a look at this interesting week in AR and VR. Top news of the week. Support these weekly roundups.

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JULY 28, 2023

The Reality Labs division’s revenue plummeted by $3.7 The firm expects losses to “increase meaningfully year-over-year due to ongoing product development efforts in augmented reality/virtual reality and investments to further scale our ecosystem.” The final announcement of the week from Meta.

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EON Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

EON Reality hosted an exciting Mixed Reality partner event, based on future tech with Centro Computer and in collaboration with HP, Microsoft, and Samsung, including a full tour around EON Reality’s immersive showroom and AVR Platform demonstration. Roberto Vicenzi, Vice President , Centro Computer.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

Out-of-Home entertainment, and Immersive Technology industry specialist Kevin Williams reports in his latest Virtual Arena column on the further growth in recognition that virtual reality VR is receiving from the Enterprise sector. Redbox VR has also partnered with the leading providers of VR based educational content.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 20, 2017

Weekly Funding Roundup: Samsung Acquires VRB for $5.5M, Academy Xi Raises $2.25M, Osso VR Raises $2M 1) Samsung has been bullish on virtual reality hardware, hoping that its early moves in headsets and devices to shoot content will give it a stronger position in the space as (and if !) Sources tell us that it paid $5.5

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 4, 2018

A French company is creating beautiful educational space simulations in VR. It was produced by Orbital Views, a Virtual Reality studio based in Paris, France, with a strong emphasis on research, science and education. Overview was awarded “Best Education Experience” at this year’s GDC Click To Tweet.

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Hypergrid Business

JUNE 19, 2016

Unimersiv has launched a new virtual reality platform for educational experiences, joining Google Expeditions, Nearpod VR, and Fieldscapes VR. It is currently available for the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR, with support for other mobile-based...

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 21, 2016

As virtual reality grows, visual experiences tailored toward the technology’s unique level of immersion become more and more commonplace. 360-degree videos are being used for product promotion, education, live events, and more in an effort to give a more involved perspective compared to our usual rectangular videos.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 21, 2016

As virtual reality grows, visual experiences tailored toward the technology’s unique level of immersion become more and more commonplace. 360-degree videos are being used for product promotion, education, live events, and more in an effort to give a more involved perspective compared to our usual rectangular videos.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The multinational automobile manufacturer has already been responsible for Battle Test: A Nissan 360-Degree Virtual Reality Experience for the Samsung Gear VR as well as Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay for the HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR. Nissan can’t seem to get enough of Star Wars or immersive technology this year.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Companies are increasingly using immersive technologies like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to take advantage of this. Samsung VR sets take diners on virtual reality trips that complement the dish they are served. The VR game is engaging and fun, and it educates customers as well.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 6, 2021

Earlier this summer, Google shut down yet another virtual reality app , the 3D objects library called Poly. Poly was Poly was first launched back in 2017 as a platform where users could visit, browse and download any of thousands of 3D objects in a virtual reality environment. ” The end of Cardboard?

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VRScout

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some of the biggest names in the business are teaming up to secure the future of virtual reality. Google, Sony, Oculus, Samsung, Acer and HTC have combined their efforts in order to create a healthy and equal industry for virtual reality hardware and software to develop and expand.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As part of their commitment to mixing new media with conventional education while simultaneously making the 12 year old me insanely jealous, Play Lab’s If I Ride VR workshop uses virtual reality technology to give kids the opportunity to explore artwork they create themselves. Now this is where things get really interesting.

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VRScout

JULY 31, 2018

A French company is using VR to create the next generation of educational space simulators. It was produced by Orbital Views , a virtual reality studio based in Paris, France, with a strong emphasis on research, science and education. It has since been shown at festivals such as Cannes.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

FACEBOOK KEEPS PUSHING THE VIRTUAL ENVELOPE. Starting with its $2B acquisition of Oculus in the spring of 2014, Facebook has continued to build out its virtual reality strategy in a big way. Speaking of education and VR… the U.S. Department of Education just announced a $680K prize for new VR/AR experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 21, 2020

So, here you are how I envision this 2020 in virtual reality! (I’ll PlayStation VR selling more than 5 million units until now has proven that console players like virtual reality. Too many people still don’t understand the potential of virtual reality. Me wearing the Oculus Quest. The reasons?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

More info Ubisoft to work on the sequel of Assassin’s Creed VR The most confusing news of the week comes from Insider Gaming, which reports that Ubisoft is already working on the sequel of Assassin’s Creed Nexus , which is the virtual reality game of the Assassin’s Creed saga. But now some data about it is starting to be found.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 8, 2016

As more headsets, software, and companies enter the virtual reality industry, more collaborations between different entities will take place. Multiple major companies are joining forces to create the GVRA or Global Virtual Reality Association. We’ll update on the GVRA’s movements as they’re made evident.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Kicking off December 5th at 5PM PT (8PM ET) as part of Cline’s ongoing virtual book tour, the live Q&A session will see Bigscreen CEO & Founder Darshan Shankar sitting down with the best-selling author in VR to discuss the details surrounding the long-awaited sequel. “In

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VRPlayin

AUGUST 28, 2018

Samsung in Korea, for instance, has the l argest credit card company and a top of the line medical center ( 3x hospitals + research center). But in recent years through the trend has been shifting, with more and more people opening new enterprises and among these some impressive startups, including virtual reality.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the enormous influence in the XR industry, VRTUOLUO has set up dozens of industry communities (such as the Industry Executives Association, VR Game Developers Community, VR Education Community, Financing and Investment Community, Offline Entertainment Group, etc.) and covered more than 80% of the XR pioneers as communities members.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Those of us who are old enough to have seen the rise of virtual reality in the ‘90s and then the fall and then another rise in mid 2000 and then another fall, know that the present hype about virtual reality may not be sustainable. Samsung follows with another mobile headset (Gear VR). But is it permanent?

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VRScout

AUGUST 13, 2017

Also announced was the judging panel that includes virtual reality experts such as Josh Naylor of Unity Technologies, Jenn Duong of Shiift, and CEO of Spiral Media Megan Gaiser. Along with categories that you would expect, such as gaming and entertainment, I was excited to see a category for VR education and training.

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VeeR VR

APRIL 10, 2018

Virtual reality is on the cusp of explosive growth. At VeeR we have rounded up the best minds you should be following in the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality space today. With over 600 episodes featuring interviews with the pioneering game developers, enthusiasts, and technologists driving virtual reality.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 21, 2022

The devices are set to train, work, collaborate remotely, and enhance classroom interactions for its users across sectors, including education, healthcare, and many others, HTC VIVE explained. HTC VIVE announced on Tuesday it will expand the availability of its VIVE Flow compact VR goggles with a novel Business Edition version.

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VRPlayin

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Basically this is what happened to me in Japan, luck would have it though that I already owned a Samsung Galaxy S8 and was reasonably happy with it, despite having my mind blown by the Galaxy S9 that the pop-up space was promoting. But one thing VR does to the new Samsung flagship phone is provide Added Value to the device.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

He provided me with a lot of cultural context, which includes support from the highest levels of Chinese Government to invest in companies working on emerging technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence. There were a flood of Chinese companies at CES showing VR headsets, peripherals, and 360 cameras.

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 18, 2018

A new BBC Virtual Reality experience takes you back to Berlin in 1943, at the height of the WW2 blitz. The authenticity of the audio and the nobility of the characters involved, combined with virtual reality means audiences can now relive with past with an intensity not previously possible,” says Peter Rippon, BBC Archive Editor.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 23, 2017

Altair Digital have announced that they are to bring the wonder of the solar system as historically experienced via your local Planetarium to virtual reality with Fulldome Cinema. The company currently specialises in portable domed projection systems, so this certainly feels like a logical step for the company.

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EON Reality

MARCH 28, 2019

EON Experience Fest 2019 brought with it exciting news and updates from across the Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) industry. Thursday maintained the high-level momentum with featured the likes of Microsoft, Samsung, University of Bologna (UNIBO), HP, and Festo Didactic. Dan Lejerskar , Founder of EON Reality.

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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2018

Sharing my passion for the natural world is something I have done for many years through different technologies, from the days of the black-and-white TV to colour, HD, 3D, 4K and now the virtual reality,” said Attenborough.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

One of the park’s existing coasters, Kong, was being converted into an immersive virtual reality experience using a large number of Samsung Gear VR headsets. Samsung Gear VR headsets with a modified head strap. Posters like this educate first time riders about VR.

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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2016

Nestlé brand Cailler Chocolate , a 200-year-old Swiss brand, is taking the innovative approach of introducing the chocolate through pop-up retail store activations in airports and shopping malls featuring Samsung’s Gear VR headsets. Nestlé is doing this via sampling, ingredient education, and virtual reality.

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VRScout

MAY 27, 2018

During an interview with VRScout, he said, “We brought up the topic of baptism in VR, and took some time to really think about it and discuss it, and came up with the conclusion that yes, we can do baptism in virtual reality.” The idea of virtual churches isn’t new.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 7, 2018

The authenticity of the audio and the nobility of the characters involved, combined with virtual reality means audiences can now relive with past with an intensity not previously possible,” says Peter Rippon, BBC Archive Editor. It will also soon be available to watch in 360 on Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR and Google Daydream.

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VRScout

AUGUST 11, 2016

Now there’s a new interactive education platform for Samsung Gear VR that teaches individuals and corporate employees to become better communicators. Virtual reality holds the potential to revolutionize how we share information and how we learn,” said Olga Peshé, COO of Cerevrum. “VR’s

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