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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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Earlier today, Mark Zuckerberg met with LG CEO William Cho and the president of LG's Home Entertainment division Park Hyoung-sei at LG's headquarters in Seoul to finalize the details of the partnership. Samsung handled the hardware for Gear VR, Oculus Go was manufactured by Xiaomi, and Oculus Rift S was co-designed and manufactured by Lenovo.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 16, 2024

The firm plans to debut the Light device in May 2024 and the Super headset in Q4 this year, just as other major vendors like LG and Samsung are looking to enter the headset market. Samsung is also poised to make a splash in the market soon. Many headsets that were previously available to them have now been discontinued.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Discovery and Google today announced the launch of a new 38-episode VR video series called Discovery TRVLR, a product of both Discovery and Google’s internal VR teams. The post Discovery and Google Announce VR Travel Series ‘Discovery TRVLR’, First of 38 Episodes to Arrive in November appeared first on Road to VR.

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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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JANUARY 8, 2024

The new device features 4K OLED microdisplays and is on the way from Sony Corporation rather than Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony plans to collaborate with developers of a variety of 3D production software, including in the entertainment and industrial design fields," the company's announcement explains.

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Cats and VR

MAY 28, 2016

Samsung Electronics announced the Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition in collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment. The Injustice: Gods Among Us game is available as a free download on Google Play. We are excited to partner with Warner Bros. Cats And VR.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Google Earth VR. presented Google Earth VR with the Century Award for VR in service of environmental enrichment. Google Earth VR turns much of the world into a digital playground that you can fly or teleport around in immersive 3D space. Longtime Hollywood environmental activist, Ed Begley Jr. Ghostbusters . Dear Angelica.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 11, 2021

Apple has Siri, Amazon has Alexa, and Google has its Assistant. Even Samsung has Bixby, which for whatever reason it’s still very much committed to. It doesn’t seem that far off, then, that Sonos, the company behind a popular line of connected premium speakers and other home entertainment accessories, would create a… Read more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 12, 2024

Google Axes Hundreds of AR Hardware Jobs Recent reports suggest that Google is downsizing a significant part of its 1P AR hardware team, which raises doubts about the future of its in-house XR product portfolio. Its revolutionary and magical user interface will redefine how we connect, create, and explore.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2023

Samsung Revenue Drops This week, Samsung also revealed its Q2 earnings. billion, its total revenue fell by 22 percent to $47 billion, and Samsung’s operating income dropped to $527 million, a decrease of 95 percent. The decline is due to various factors, one of which is a decrease in shipments of Samsung smartphones.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2024

Since 2022, Disney worked on various XR initiatives to help build start-ups and to assist with the firm’s own R&D into Disney-branded XR entertainment services. If the past repeats itself, we may find out at the end of the year.

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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2018

To compliment the theatrical film release of Distorted on June 22nd, Minds Eye Entertainment and SkyVR have partnered to produce Distorted Reality , a scripted, live-action cinematic VR distributed through OneTouchVR on Google Daydream, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift, and iOS. Image Credit: Minds Eye Entertainment.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2021

Unlike existing enterprise-focused headsets like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 , the Pro 3e smart glasses are designed for use by consumers as a PC gaming and entertainment device. NuGaming’s Pro 3e uses a USB-C plug so you can connect your glasses to the Samsung S20 and other mobile devices. Image Credit: NuEyes.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Hammersmith, London-based company has also partnered with some of the world’s biggest tech and media firms, including Apple, National Geographic, Google, Sony, Meta Platforms, Sky, IMAX, Intel, and many others. million views on Meta Quest TV—an astounding new level of engagement in the XR entertainment space.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Warner Bros and DC Entertainment are stepping up promotion for the upcoming superhero film with a few Justice League VR experiences of their own. The first taste of the VR experience is already available for Google Cardboard as part of a promotional demo in partnership with Gillette. No word yet on official pricing.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

More info (Quest 3 coming in 2023) More info (New layoffs planned at Meta) Other relevant news (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) New information on PSVR 2 is unveiled Sony Interactive Entertainment is keeping growing the hype for the upcoming launch of the PSVR 2. But now some data about it is starting to be found.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 4, 2024

The chipset also helps boost consumer and enterprise-grade XR use cases on headsets and smartglasses by leveraging partnerships with Samsung, Google, Tobii, and Goertek to provide visual clarity for gaming and productivity applications. Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2: What’s New? Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2: What’s New?

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MAY 7, 2017

Side-Kick VR launched the virtual reality game Now You See Me: Back to Macau on the Samsung Gear VR. The title will also be on Google Cardboard later this month and on Daydream soon. It’s based on the Now You See Me film franchise from Lionsgate, which was closely involved with the creation of the game. Image Credit: Side-Kick VR.

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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The National Football League is one of the biggest, most ubiquitous brands in the entire world of sports entertainment. But bringing things even closer to viewers is always the goal and that’s exactly what the NFL aims to do in its latest partnership with Google.

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VRWorld

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Google (who else) is working rapidly on transforming the way we experience the everyday stuff – like watching movies or browsing the web. At Google’s I/O developer conference in May, the company announced that it was working on a VR version of Chrome (Chrome 61) that could work in Daydream.

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VRScout

JULY 19, 2017

Many passengers may find a better option with mobile VR headsets like the Samsung Gear VR or Google Daydream View. Samsung Internet lets you browse the internet and work inside powerful web-based apps like Gmail or social media. The headset can also make for excellent offline entertainment.

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GizModo VR

MAY 5, 2022

With Apple , Google , Samsung , and Microsoft signing on, it feels like the devices we’re buying actually belong to us. The right to repair movement has taken off in recent years. But despite the big names signing on, there are still a few caveats to consider—like whether you have the necessary tools to perform phone and… Read more.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2018

Built in close collaboration with Google, the app’s artificial intelligent characters guide you through the foundations of over 33 different languages via an assortment of entertaining visuals and 3D models that are sure to keep you captivated until the school bell rings.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2017

Samsung keeps us on our virtual toes, your phone’s packaging is VR headset, YouTube gets 360° help from Daydream, AR helps you make stuff better & faster, the investment & funding wrap-up, and more… You can enjoy the full audio recording below: SAMSUNG KEEPS US ON OUR VIRTUAL TOES. …and a few more.

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Road to VR

APRIL 1, 2017

It’s called ‘Break a Leg’ and it puts you in the top hat of an “improvised magician” as he strives to entertain his audience. The latest Gear VR headset will have its own dedicated motion controller, as announced at this year’s MWC and detailed at last week’s Samsung ‘Unpacked’ event.

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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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VRScout

DECEMBER 14, 2017

is now available for free on mobile VR platforms including Daydream , Samsung Gear VR and Cardboard for IOS & Android. Once again Baobab has set the bar high with a well-made VR film that checks just about every box you can think of when it comes to quality VR entertainment.

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Road to VR

JULY 28, 2017

” “We are creating original content for VR fans that significantly extends the entertainment portfolio at NextVR,” says David Cole, NextVR CEO. We’ve identified key areas that appeal with our fans that augment our sports and entertainment slate,” Cole tells Road to VR. You become part of the investigation.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

The collective includes Google, HTC Vive, Acer Starbreeze, Oculus, Samsung, and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Tagged with: acer , Collective , google , htc vive , industry , oculus , samsung , sony , virtual reality. Still, there’s nothing stopping the GVRA from growing and adding more companies to the group.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Speakers from leading companies including Oculus, Intel, Ford, HTC, Paramount, Google, Epic Games, Walmart, Qualcomm and many more, will be present at the event. The event takes place at the San Francisco Marriot Marquis this week on December 7th and 8th. Check out all the latest VRX details here.

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MAY 30, 2017

While Google Cardboard, Daydream, and the Samsung Gear VR lead the charge for accessible virtual reality headsets and experiences, augmented reality hasn’t had its full day in the sunshine. Due to the nature of AR, the Aryzon’s cardboard structure is a bit more complex than Google Cardboard.

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Slashgear

JUNE 17, 2017

360-degree and virtual reality video may be the hottest new trend in entertainment, but it turns out most people can’t really be bothered to move their head. The growth in popularity of affordable VR systems, like Samsung’s Gear VR and Google’s Daydream, has made viewing 360-degree content more straightforward.

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VRScout

AUGUST 13, 2017

Colaianni says “Our mission of being an inclusive awards body for the immersive sector spans far beyond just entertainment.” Along with categories that you would expect, such as gaming and entertainment, I was excited to see a category for VR education and training. Google – Daydream View. Samsung – Gear VR.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2017

Mario Kart comes to VR, E3’s VR news, Intel’s new VR eSports league AND wireless VR solution, Samsung buys their way into social, the investment & funding wrapup, and more…. SAMSUNG BUYS A SOCIAL VR CARD. Based in New York, a startup called VRB (pronounced “verb”) has been acquired by Samsung.

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