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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AR Insider

JUNE 21, 2021

This week, we look at Snap’s latest lens craze, Niantic’s next AR gaming title, new XR funding and more Facebook/Oculus acquisitions. Oculus buys it’s fifth VR content company, Downpour Interactive, maker of “Population One,” the “Fortnite” of VR. MMO-like ‘A Township Tale’ Coming to Oculus Quest on July 15th.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

While this past year may have seemed like a quiet one when compared to the more exciting releases featured in 2017 and 2016, these past 12 months have been crucial in the development of the immersive entertainment sector. If 2018 is remembered for anything, it’ll be for the multiple high-quality animated VR films released throughout the year.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. Their Oculus app allows real-time collaboration without ever leaving your home. Venture capital investment in augmented reality and virtual reality hit $4.1

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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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VRWorld

MAY 11, 2016

Graffiti Simulator launches next week on Steam and takes the level of creativity we saw in Google’s Tilt Brush to a whole another level. By using HTC Vive and Steam VR, players can create amazing graffiti that you can save and share through social media and manufacturers own website.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Technologies like VR are being used widely to make games distinctive and entertaining so that both avid and casual gamers can enjoy their favorite games irrespective of time and place.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

Image by Oculus). The other bombshell news is that Resident Evil 4 is coming to the Oculus Quest 2. On April, 21st, Oculus will host its first Gaming Showcase , with news on ‘Lone Echo II’, ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’, and many other titles. Google is hiring waveguide developers for AR. Top news of the week.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Realworld is based on the Microsoft version of Google Earth. The supermarket will anchor AREA15’s retail and entertainment complex in Las Vegas. Baby Hands is in Oculus Labs for the Quest. Recent advances in technology have renewed interest in space, and given humanity hope in the midst of a pandemic. A mirrorworld.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In 2006, I attended a launch event in San Francisco for Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D. It let you essentially fly around a city, sort of like Google Earth but in three dimensions. In fairness, Google Earth offers 3D features. And Google Earth VR , lets users fly around cities in strikingly immersive ways.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 25, 2017

It allows for some truly amazing experiences, but by its nature it has to be appointment-only entertainment. Microsoft’s HoloLens, for example, can place virtual screens on physical walls that stay where you leave them as you walk around your living room or turn your head. with our natural environments.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 3, 2017

Microsoft’s Windows Holographic VR headsets are going to run the gamut of specs like input, field of view, and resolution. Lenovo’s headset looks very similar to the white device here seen at Microsoft’s announcement last year. Lenovo’s offering sounds like it might sit somewhere in the middle.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We’ve seen Facebook acquire Oculus then amplify its internal R&D and product innovation. As an early Oculus investor, he breaks down his observations and advice with Jason McDowall on the latest episode of the AR Show (listen or subscribe below). See past and future episodes here or subscribe.

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ARPost

JULY 16, 2019

This year, new standalone headsets from Oculus and Vive debuted. The conference will have topics on games, entertainment, healthcare, and more. As a result, companies like Apple, Google, Magic Leap, Microsoft, Oculus, and others will be in attendance with experiences.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

Perfectly located at the intersection of tech and entertainment, there’s no better place like LA, which has rapidly become the center of the VR content industry. Katie Kelly, Head of Engagement, AltspaceVR / Microsoft. On Thursday, VRLA revealed their full line-up of keynote speakers.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 8, 2022

What’s more, the company is also responsible for one of the most powerful and affordable VR headsets available – the Oculus Quest. Microsoft already stands as one of the biggest gaming companies in the world, thanks to the development of the Xbox ecosystem.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The report suggests that premium headset shipments like Google Daydream will see more growth over light mobile headsets. Google Daydream will sell the most premium headsets in 2017, getting 6.8M devices into the hands of users. North America will be the fastest growing market as it reach $403M this year.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 FB) Facebook is the owners of Oculus Quest , the current gold standard when it comes to VR headsets.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 14, 2022

With innovative 3D and augmented reality advertising opportunities, as well as powerful VR experiences through Oculus, Meta can guide brands through a multitude of XR environments. The affordability of Oculus headsets even makes this technology more accessible to a wider range of smaller companies.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). The shape of the controllers is slightly different than the one of the Oculus Touch, though, and there is a ring that surrounds the wrist of the user. There is also “finger-tracking” a la Valve Index , but just for the thumb, index, and middle finger (so, it is more a la Oculus Touch).

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2017

” 2016 saw the arrival of 3 major consumer virtual reality headsets, the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR. Samsung confirmed at CES in January that its Oculus engineered Samsung Gear VR headset had passed an install base figure of 5 Million and more recently Google affirmed that it had shipped over 10 Million Cardboard viewers.

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VRScout

JANUARY 25, 2018

It may be hard to believe but its been four years since Samsung and Oculus first announced their smartphone-powered Gear VR headset. Samsung and Facebook/Oculus are on a mission: to bring the full-internet experience inside of your virtual reality headset. There’s a reason that Microsoft spent $2.5 VR is no exception.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 10, 2016

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: In this Episode 30 of the VRScout Report, we talk all things Oculus Connect 3 (OC3), getting insights and takeaways from: Max Cohen, VP of Mobile at Oculus; Raj Rao of uSens; Ela Darling of Cam4; Tahdg Kelly of VReal; and Ashley Pinnick of California Rex.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. We’ll examine some of the major trends and findings of the report, and look at it in the context of the larger policy and standards movement in XR. About the “Thinking Ahead About XR” Report.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2017

Teaming up with Oculus and ESL, Intel declared the world’s first virtual reality eSports league — with a prize pool of $200K. One big name that was notably missing from the VR news at E3 was Microsoft—who, contrary to many predictions, did not announce anything VR-related for Xbox. BRAND NAME GAMES COME TO VR: E3 HIGHLIGHTS.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

HP has fixed many of the visual problems of the headse t, and Microsoft has just released a patch on Windows 10 that aims at solving many visual issues of all WMR headsets (like Chromatic aberration). But honestly, I expected a bit more … it’s a bit weird that Microsoft hasn’t solved its biggest pain point yet. Other relevant news.

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Peter Graham

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Much of our daily lives revolve around the internet, whether it’s for your job sending emails or communicating long-distance, doing some shopping for new clothes or consuming vast amounts of entertainment via streaming apps. So it would make sense that with the growth of virtual reality (VR) developers would have embraced the web more.

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Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

Industry-leading companies sponsoring this year’s expo include Intel, Dell, Qualcomm, VIVEPORT, Microsoft, Neurogaming and OptiTrack, as well as a full lineup of innovative companies shaping the future of immersive tech. Katie Kelly, Head of Engagement, AltspaceVR / Microsoft.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: In this weekly VRScout Report, Google Earth in VR is a rush, Facebook analyzes your face w/ augmented reality, GE uses AR to talk to machines, the funding wrap-up, cure lazy eye with VR, and more…. GOOGLE EARTH IN VR IS A RUSH. GE USES AR TO TALK TO MACHINES IN MICROSOFT PARTNERSHIP.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

This has been the week of the OC6, but, believe it or not, I have been able to find some other interesting news that don’t regard Oculus. Image by Oculus). Oculus bets on Oculus Quest at OC6. Well, the top news of the week is, of course, the Oculus Connect 6. Do you want to read them? Top news of the week.

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VRWorld

JUNE 8, 2016

Case in point is Microsoft’s HoloLens, where a development kit will set you back for $3000. Next iteration of Google Android OS will feature Daydream UI and we feel it might be the main feature of upcoming Android. Apple or Google, it doesn’t matter as being platform agnostic is all that counts.”

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VRScout

AUGUST 17, 2016

Project Alloy stands alone among the current lineup of technologies available because it isn’t tethered to a desktop computer like HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, nor does it use a smartphone like Google Cardboard, Gear VR or Google Daydream.

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VRScout

AUGUST 17, 2016

Project Alloy stands alone among the current lineup of technologies available because it isn’t tethered to a desktop computer like HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, nor does it use a smartphone like Google Cardboard, Gear VR or Google Daydream.

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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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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I have to say that this “leak” comes in a very timely fashion , by chance exactly at the moment when Facebook was building the hype for Oculus Quest 2 Pro , convincing so some people to wait for Valve’s moves before buying the new Oculus headset. Microsoft is going to release a database of synthetic faces.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). We all know that Microsoft too is waiting before introducing VR for the Xbox because the VR market is too little for them, and Sony seems to follow a similar strategy, not investing too much until next year. Oculus Quest introduces multi-tasking in Runtime v30. Other relevant news.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 24, 2020

Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Snap and Qualcomm are all making significant investments.” ” As just one example, Facebook has increased its annual R&D spend by $10 billion between 2014, when it bought Oculus, to the present. Google learned this the hard way with Google Glass.

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