VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Sony’s next-gen VR headset has finally arrived – here’s what you need to know. The PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2) builds upon its predecessor with features such as headset-based haptic feedback, eye-tracking technology, new-and-improved PS VR2 Sense Controllers, and 3D audio.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Furthermore, when the remastered version of Resident Evil 4 has been announced, Sony stated that some VR-related content will be released for it (but it is not clear what). Thank you for your understanding and support! Top news of the week. PlayStation announces four games for PSVR 2.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For the arts and entertainment landscape, XR has emerged as a particularly valuable solution for connecting with consumers and fans at scale. Extended reality, in the form of AR, VR, and even mixed reality, has opened the door to a new future where arts and entertainment can be accessible anywhere, at any time, with the right technology.

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2023

Last year Sony unveiled Ghostbusters VR Academy , a new location-based VR experience based on the iconic Ghostbusters franchise that lets you to strap on a Proton Pack and battle an army of supernatural creatures alongside your friends. Battle supernatural entities and race against other players in futuristic hovercrafts.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 9, 2023

Major music events such as Tomorrowland, Coachella, and many others have also experimented with VR, mixed reality holographs, and 360-degree videos for attendees. What’s more, new platforms for consuming entertainment are emerging all of the time, providing users with more ways to access entertainment. What is Immersive Filmmaking?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Last Thursday, global technology giant Sony released a patent for an in-game blockchain infrastructure that supports the trading and selling of digital assets. Sony’s blockchain allows participants to purchase in-game items or characters. Sony’s XR Vision. The sophomore device is due in early 2023.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Japanese electronics giant Sony recently bought out Beyond Sports, allowing the former to build massive metaverse content for sporting events. Beyond Sports develops real-world data for 3D animations, and its technologies will seamlessly integrate with Sony’s growing portfolio of immersive solutions.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 4, 2024

This week, Sony officially entered a partnership with GeniusXR and The Alan B. The move enables the project partners to extend digital twin adoption and create new use cases for volumetric capture technology – including the XR content it produces. This partnership with the Alan B. John Wensveen , Ph.D, John Wensveen , Ph.D,

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. More info (Volu official website) More info (The technology behind Volu).

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Like virtually all sectors, the art and entertainment industry has been exposed to significant pressure in recent years. With lockdowns and pandemics changing the way people seek out entertainment and inspiration, companies have been left searching for new ways to engage their audience.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sony has released a set of motion capture (mocap) wearables in time for the holidays, the company announced in a press release. Sony’s Mocopi mocap system uses six coloured tracking devices, which people can wear on their bodies. A photo of Sony’s ‘Mocopi’ device trackers. PHOTO: Sony Corp.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 22, 2023

Virtual Production (VP) technologies are a rising solution for film production professionals. 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.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The technology sounds eerily similar to Sony’s PlayLink , a multiplayer game service for the PlayStation 4 that allows players to engage in a variety of quizzes and immersive games using compatible smartphones and tablets. Feature Image Credit: Sony PlayStation.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife ScARe uses AR technology to immerse you deep in Sony Pictures’ new movie, Ghostbusters: Afterlife , as one of the legendary Ghostbusters. , Created by Impreza r io Entertainment , Ghostbusters: Afterlife ScARe is much more than a simple mobile game. Image Credit: Imprezario Entertainment.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 4, 2022

Japan's Sony and Honda have signed a deal to jointly develop and sell battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs), the two companies announced on Friday. Although Sony and Honda are companies that share many historical and cultural similarities, our areas of technological expertise are very different.

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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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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Sony’s next console VR headset features an “orb” design heavily inspired by the PS5. After months of teasing, Sony has officially unveiled the design of its latest VR headset, the PlayStation VR2. Today, Sony has released the first official images of the headset. Image Credit: Sony.

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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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Peter Graham

DECEMBER 29, 2019

So for this week’s VR Job Hub VRFocus has found vacancies from two of the biggest companies in the VR business, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and HTC. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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ARPost

JULY 15, 2019

Companies examined included production and entertainment companies, clothing companies, food and beverage producers, motor companies, retail outlets, and the US Army. Authors didn’t separate AR and VR technology in the analysis but instead divided XR technology use cases into four groups. Use Case: Foot Traffic.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Yesterday I discovered that a friend of mine wants to propose as “Vitillo’s law” or “Skarred’s law” the law that every innovative technology we are waiting for is always coming in “5 to 10 years”. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony announces price and release date for PSVR 2. News worth a mention.

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2024

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

Thus, participants will be able to interact with each other and with the innovative devices and technologies on display. A large adoption rate for augmented and virtual reality in 2020 has broadened the audience and age groups interested in the latest technologies. Mikey Trujillo – Project Manager at Marvel Entertainment, LLC.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Work together with friends to rid Ginza Sony Park of a ghostly threat. Beginning this weekend in Tokyo, Japan, Ginza Sony Park will be hosting Ghostbusters In The Park , a massive live event celebrating the historic 35th anniversary of Ghostbusters. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony. “Be Feature Image Credit: Sony.

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Upload VR

MARCH 14, 2023

Sony believes there’s a “good chance” PSVR 2 can outsell its predecessor, according to its Chief Financial Officer. Following a high-profile launch late last month, Sony hasn’t released PSVR 2 sales figures yet but it’s already talking up favorable comparisons to the original headset.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Under its new studio, the collaboration with Sony will debut in the virtual world ‘Nostalgia1999,’ which features concepts from a Japanese six-tatami room from July of the same year. Fans can view the messy Otaku character with Sony’s world-renowned anime shows. ／ Let’s watch 90’s anime together on VRChat!

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Already, we’ve seen entertainment companies in the sports sector, such as the Fox Corporation, investing in extended reality tools and virtual platforms. Sony Japanese electronic leaders Sony purchased the Beyond Sports brand in 2022, to assist in taking their sports gaming experiences to the next level.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Using stereoscopic 180-degree cinematography, Atlantic Productions will leverage Meta’s extended reality (XR) technologies for the award-winning series Galapagos with Sir David Attenborough, legendary British Biologist, Documentarian, Historian, and Broadcaster. A Quill production still from Galapagos with David Attenborough.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 4, 2024

First Contact Entertainment, developers behind the tactical team shooter franchise Firewall , is shuttering the studio, citing the “lack of support for VR within the industry.” We are a team of fearless innovators willing to push new technologies to its limits.

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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. Children can use VR to play age-appropriate, fun, entertaining or educational games. How Children, Adults, and Seniors Benefit From VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 8, 2024

However, this did allow companies throughout the ecosystem to further hone their experiences with mixed reality, artificial intelligence, and display technologies to prepare for a better 2024. This reflected the situation in many other markets, and AR/VR was not immune to them. Although Reality Labs suffered a loss of $4.65

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Image Credit: The VOID, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. Utilizing new technology and more illusion design, Jumanji: Reverse the Curse is a true adventure that travelers will want to experience over and over again.”. “As Feature Image Credit: The VOID, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, Calif.;

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Recent technological advancements have pushed the envelope of what modern technologies are capable of. Furthermore, these innovations have greatly changed the way users interact with such technologies. Unfortunately, such beliefs stem from a misunderstanding of the technology and how it works. until 2028.

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VRScout

MARCH 26, 2018

Sony unleashes VR music video with projection mapping technology at SXSW. Film, television, video games, art, music, comedy, technology, politics, every influential aspect of our lives all colliding together for nine days of pure cultural ecstasy. Image Credit: Sony.

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Cats and VR

AUGUST 26, 2017

SLIVER.tv, the leading esports 360º virtual reality entertainment platform, announced the close of a $9.8 million to date, the Series A round was also participated by SLIVER.tv’s existing seed investors, including DCM, Sierra Ventures, The VR Fund, Samsung Next Fund and Sony Innovation Fund. With total funding of $17.5

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In absence of an actual headset, users can swipe across their touchscreens and get a feel of how the open-ended perspective can benefit entertainment, news reporting, and even security. Nokia, a huge information technology company founded in 1865, has developed their own tool for 360-degree filming: The Nokia OZO.

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Mashable VR

MAY 4, 2022

Start off with the Sony X80J 65-inch 4K TV on sale for $698 at Walmart, which as of May 4 is 30% off its original price. If you have the itch to finally upgrade your home entertainment setup, start with a good TV. While it's an entry-level TV, the Sony X80J offers plenty of performance. Credit: Sony.

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