The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. The investment gives Sony a minority stake in Epic that now is evaluated at more than $17B. And Sony for sure wants to have a stake in the metaverse. Top news of the week.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Virtual reality is commonly associated with the gaming industry, as major companies like Meta, HTC, Sony, and others are creating VR-based video games , which typically appeal to a younger audience. Younger people often use VR, but many hardware manufacturers include an age suggestion in product manuals. Seniors (65+). Guest Post.

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XROM

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sony Corporation announced development of an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays*2 and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D objects and precise pointing.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As someone who didn't truly get into VR until 2019, a strong set of exclusives like WipeOut: Omega Collection , Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Blood & Truth kept me invested in Sony's original PSVR, balancing this alongside my Rift S. Software sells hardware, and it's hard to have faith in a platform with no clear roadmap.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 22, 2023

The technology field leverages immersive hardware and software stacks, enabling on-set professionals to project realistic virtual environments as backdrops with immersive visualizations viewable by a human’s and a camera’s eye. Moreover, Sony has a DMPC in Los Angeles to provide VP knowledge in the US.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 13, 2017

Just like any other VR headset, Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) leaves plenty of room for improvement, and the company’s R&D division has a few ideas on where to take it on both a software and hardware level. Mallinson isn’t ruling out hardware upgrades though.

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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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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 10, 2024

Although Carmack acknowledges Meta’s lead on VR gaming, noting how Sony’s recent PSVR 2 headset is not up to the same standard as a Quest Pro. Carmack stated: VR is held back more by software than hardware. This initiative will be a drag on software development at Meta. However, adoption is slow.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

Motion Capture software, or “Mocap systems”, are particularly valuable for content creators looking to enhance XR experiences with realistic avatars, motion, and gesture controls. Mocap solutions are primarily used for the creation of XR content. There are also built-in tools for fine-tuning character movement.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Conventional video conferencing software filled the need for reliable remote communication solutions. Applications like Zoom and Microsoft Teams grew massively following the demand for video conferencing software during the COVID-19 pandemic. VR Hardware Growth. Currently, VR is past its foundational and exploratory stages.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 28, 2022

Tencent Holdings is set to build an extended reality (XR) unit, its immersive wing tasked with developing hardware and software for future metaverse solutions, Reuters reported last week, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

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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. A Kickstarter about this system is coming soon.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 2, 2024

It appears that Meta is trying to compete with Apple’s approach to its hardware ecosystem. Carmack stated: VR is held back more by software than hardware. This initiative will be a drag on software development at Meta. This initiative will be a drag on software development at Meta. Unquestionably.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 23, 2024

The intention appears straightforward, directly aiming at Apple’s approach to its hardware ecosystem. In the PC era, the open model won out; you can do many more things, install mods, more diversity of hardware and software, and more. Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Inc.,

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). I said that the winner of the 2016 match has been HTC, but actually, the real winner of the tethered headset market at that time has been Sony , with the PSVR headset exploiting the existing Playstation 4 userbase to sell more devices than the others.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. More Widespread Use of VR for Location-Based Entertainment According to Vindevogel, VR technology will continue to evolve and become more widely adopted.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As we head into the next generation of XR hardware, here are some of the big developments and releases coming out of the industry. But at last, we are seeing a shift from dedicated platform-specific hardware to agnostic all-in-one devices that makes sense for all involved. Where Is XR Heading? Guest Post

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Tech Trends VR

JULY 31, 2019

His prototype sparked the interest of ID Software game developer John Carmack who announced that his company’s upcoming game Doom 3 BFG Edition would support the emerging product. Gaming continues to be the main driver in VR software sales with sales of around $1.2

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 5, 2022

Some of the very first mainstream examples of augmented and virtual reality were delivered directly to the entertainment world, and many were met with significant levels of demand. Niantic even developed a software development package specifically for creating games in AR. Trends Driving XR in Gaming.

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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2020

The organization that produces E3, the Entertainment Software Association, says it’s exploring options for an “online experience to showcase industry announcements and news in June 2020.” Big players like Oculus, Sony, and HTC have used the event to showcase their latest VR hardware and content.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 29, 2023

These days, there’s plenty of evidence proving that extended reality is far more than just a novelty for the gaming and entertainment world. In fact, gaming remains one the most powerful areas for XR investment. So, which companies are leading the way to the future of immersive gaming?

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Valve is building hardware for virtual reality, and it’s taking cues from one of the console industry’s brightest minds. Miyamoto, creator of the Mario and Zelda franchises, has repeatedly worked on hardware and software in conjunction with one another to ensure that the company’s games and systems take full advantage of their capabilities.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony Interactive Entertainment has l et many famous journalists and influencers (like Mike Virtual Reality Oasis) try the new headset in dedicated sessions where they could play four upcoming games: Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil Village, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners?

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AR Insider

MARCH 29, 2021

— Nanome raised $3 million for its VR software that helps visualize molecular-structures for scientific research. — SPREE Interactive raised an undisclosed sum in the millions of dollars for its free-roam VR entertainment platform. . — Interplay raised $18 million for its enterprise VR training play. and around we go.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The studio was opened by Disney Infinity developers Avalanche Software back in September. Eat Sleep Play itself was formed almost a decade ago, and was comprised of members of Incognito Entertainment, the studio behind PlayStation 2-era Twisted Metal games and Warhawk.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2021

I had the great pleasure to interview SVP of VR at Sony Pictures Jake Zim on his experience with developing, producing, and launching VR games inspired by Sony Pictures’ movies Spider-Man , Jumanji , Groundhog Day , and most recently, Zombieland. Here at Sony Pictures, we publish VR games and experiences across all platforms.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Some of the world’s top institutions featured across the XR medical, defence, education, and entertainment sectors debuted and highlighted their latest immersive solutions. XR Today spoke to Nancy Farrow, Executive Director of Global HoloAnatomy & HoloNeuroAnatomy Software Suite at Case Western Reserve University.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2023

Pooya Koosha, Oorbit’s Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder , said that his company had been building hardware, software, and networking layers for the Metaverse for over ten years. Our goal is for users to have access to boundless streams of entertaining content through the devices they already own.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Oculus has a few deals on both hardware and software for new and existing customers alike. As for software, there’s plenty for both Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest to choose from, including bundle deals and individual sales. So VRFocus thought to make things a little easier let’s find all the deals and list them here.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 8, 2017

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is in Los Angeles, CA next week and it’s always one of the largest events of the year for gamers, giving giants of the industry including Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo the chance to show off the latest hardware and games to drive the next generation of consumer interest.

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Plenty of companies are interested in the possible use cases of augmented reality (AR), from entertainment to education and retail. Our hardware development teams evaluate all kinds of new technologies available thus far and consult with our software developers. We are constantly researching and developing.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2022

It also shows that at the moment the idea of subsidizing the cost of the hardware with the software sold in the store is not working, so probably the Quest ecosystem is less healthy than we initially thought. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony releases some details about PSVR 2 runtime. Upload VR).

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Peter Graham

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now over, and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) put on a good show with discounts on PlayStation VR and PlayStation 4 hardware. VRFocus will continue its coverage of PlayStation VR, whether that’s the latest deals or new announcements on hardware and software.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 13, 2017

Gaming is likely to be the bridge to that change — the content that offers a reason to buy it and helps put immersive hardware in millions of homes. For many in 2016, the hardware that delivers the most immersive experiences was too expensive and the software too shallow for many to justify the purchase just yet.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Data Monitoring ‘At Scale’ Eye-tracking was not readily scalable, the report found, due to headsets requiring specialised software and hardware integrations. Other data sets such as biometrics, including breathing, pupil dilation, heart rates, and others, also lacked deeper empirical evidence, it stated.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for SNAP as of 2/3/20 Sony Corp. SNE) Sony is the owner of the PlayStation console and, PlayStation VR , its accompanying VR headset. Snap’s Lens Studio allows creators to unleash their creativity and create interactive AR experiences, while business can advertise with unique Lens Ads.

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