UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 14, 2017

This year’s VR World Congress (VRWC) event wants to bring some of that money to Europe, however. The show is set to gather a host of industry pioneers to showcase the latest content and talk about strategies, development tips and more. VRWC is a three-day event hosted in the UK city of Bristol.

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TechCrunch VR

APRIL 27, 2022

Zuckerberg said that Horizon is the “centerpiece” of the company’s strategy to develop the metaverse. “I and Europe. Meta’s Oculus VR companion app gained ~2M downloads since Christmas. I recognize it’s expensive to build this. It’s something that’s never been built before,” Zuckerberg said.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We all know very well the VR ecosystem in the US, but many of us from Europe or the US have more difficulties in imagining what happens after you cross the Southern border with Mexico. Sometimes we from Europe or the US don’t realize how is it difficult in other regions to get access to hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2022

Pico launches Neo 3 Link in Europe. More info (Pico Neo 3 Link now available in Europe) More info (Pico Neo 3 Link launched at Laval Virtual). More info (RealityOS trademark) More info (Robert Scoble’s take on Apple’s reveal strategy). Horizon World is releasing in Europ… ah no. Other relevant news. Image by Pico).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 10, 2024

I would say that in the beginning there are more hype cycles combined: in VR we saw the hype for Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus, for the Meta Quest release, and now for the Apple Vision Pro launch. The conflict in Ukraine has created new economic problems in Europe, and inflation has skyrocketed at a certain point.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 11, 2020

Image by Oculus). Facebook is working on a new version of the Oculus Quest. According to a report by Bloomberg, Oculus is working on a new Oculus Quest model, and it has already done prototypes that are lighter and more powerful than the current device. Top news of the week. Mechanical IPD is confirmed.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Oculus and Respawn Entertainment teased it in 2017 at OC4 describing it as an AAA war game. Throughout this year, we got always more info about it: at first the name, then the setting (WWII), then compatible platforms (both Oculus Store and Steam), and finally, this week, even some info on the multiplayer modes. VR is dead. Learn more.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nearly four years after Mark Zuckerberg personally announced Oculus Quest the standalone VR market for consumers may have real competition. Backed by Chinese tech giant Bytedance, the Pico 4 standalone VR system is coming to consumers in Europe, Japan & South Korea next month starting at just €429.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

To make you understand how these features are incredible, Qualcomm has stated that “the [XR2] reference design has 2x the CPU and GPU performance, 4x more video bandwidth, 6x higher resolution and 11x AI improvement compared to our current widely adopted XR platform [the Oculus Quest ]”. Oculus fixes two of the greatest issues of Oculus Link.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 30, 2017

Oculus, too, quietly raised the price of its Rift from £499 to £549 when it launched at domestic retailers. “There are a few opportunities if more money is made available to the games industry potentially through existing schemes like UK Games Fund or whatever the UK replacement of programmes such as Creative Europe might be!”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 18, 2023

According to the VRARA and its Global Executive Director Kris Kolo , Meta’s renewed dive into the business world – following the Quest Pro and other delves during the Oculus era – may be rife with issues. This consumer-focused strategy is designed to make headsets ubiquitous daily, with improved optics and familiarity.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 24, 2021

HTC is a very practical company and doesn’t give you the pleasant unboxing experience typical of Oculus. You can also clearly spot the 4 tracking cameras in positions that are similar to the ones of the Oculus Quest. Most people don’t care but I have a fetish for headsets that have a box designed in an original way.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

” Measures taken in the initiative included consolidation strategies for its real estate to “sublease, early terminate, or abandon” some offices under lease. Regulators have said that Meta aims to create a “campaign to conquer VR” after buying headset maker Oculus in 2014.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

This business strategy of selling to few people for a high price has completely sense , considering that all the device has been conceived to add all the features that could make it compelling mostly for professionals. Oculus Go showcased. The Oculus Go (Image by Oculus). Vive Trackers 2.0 now on sale.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It’s no secret that Microsoft’s mixed reality strategy is centered around its Intelligent Cloud, and the Intelligent Edge; therefore the HoloLens team has worked very closely with Azure to bring it all together in one sleek package. In other words, down with the “walled garden” approach favored by companies such as Apple and Oculus.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Quest Pro costs $1500/€1800 (we have VAT in Europe). The Quest Pro fits very well this strategy since it is a headset made for professionals. Adobe to bring its apps on Quest Pro (Upload VR) All work-related updates of Meta Connect (Oculus blog). All work-related updates of Meta Connect (Oculus blog). Quest For Business.

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VeeR VR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

You can download VeeR VR in your Oculus , Samsung Gear VR , HTC Vive , Windows Mixed Reality , Google Daydream , Steam VR and Lenovo Mirage Solo to watch amazing VR content. You can enter the giveaway by sharing the page on your Facebook and Twitter to win Oculus, Nolo CV1, and many other gifts. SXSW-South by Southwest.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Interviewed just a week before this announcement, Senior Operation Manager Chris and Content Manager Keri confirmed the strategy of popularizing virtual reality in China through widespread dissemination of devices and a user and developer-friendly environment. The Innovation of China’s VR Crown.

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Digitalnauts

MARCH 23, 2022

We met a lot of new companies from all over the globe, UK, Europe, Asia and the US, that we think might link to new projects in the near future. Paper Birds” an interactive VR story from Oculus (best story). GoliathVR and their schizophrenia experience (best interactive experience on Oculus Quest 2).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

I expect the smartglasses from Facebook, first of all, to be Facebook-branded (so, goodbye Oculus), to be very stylish (remember that Luxottica is the leading company for glasses and sunglasses), and to be able to connect to the smartphone without a tether. while we have seen the complicated life of Oculus hands-on booths at Best Buy.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 14, 2020

Thanks Oculus for having given us the Link functionality. the USB cable for Oculus Link) and the (rechargeable) batteries for the controllers. Scrum’s strategies, like having a standup every morning help a lot in being coordinated. It is still a bit buggy, but very useful in these times.

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Cats and VR

JUNE 1, 2017

In addition, AWE is announcing AWEx, its strategy to partner with passionate experts and influencers around the world to further the growing worldwide demand for AR- and VR-centric events. Europe and China to explore local candidates including Mexico City, Lisbon, Adelaide, Rome, Dubai and Tel Aviv.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2023

I think this news is very interesting because we finally see an entrant in the XR space also from India , after so many headsets manufactured in the US, Europe, and China. At CES, it continued with this strategy, and it announced a few new games coming for the headset. Shipping should happen in August of this year (2023).

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XROM

JULY 18, 2021

Has been at the forefront when it comes to XR, earlier he was VP, Platform Strategy & Dev Community at #HTC and is currently working at Facebook Reality labs. As a customer-focused product strategist, he oversees platform strategies that unify the product category for emerging technologies. 16- Vinay Narayan. 17- Helen Situ.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This acquisition signs a new course for Facebook strategy in XR: after having just partnered with external studios for the development of its top-notch exclusive titles (e.g. The report also highlights that one of the regions where VR may grow more in 2019–2023 is Western Europe. Other relevant news. Image by Valve).

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XR for Business Podcast

MARCH 17, 2020

And we actually tried to tackle this problem with the help of major headset manufacturers – Oculus, HTC, Leap Motion, Intel — and they supported us to create VR/AR labs around the world. They just try to create their own businesses based on their maybe previous experiences, their previous business strategies.

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XR for Business Podcast

MARCH 17, 2020

And we actually tried to tackle this problem with the help of major headset manufacturers – Oculus, HTC, Leap Motion, Intel — and they supported us to create VR/AR labs around the world. They just try to create their own businesses based on their maybe previous experiences, their previous business strategies.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 28, 2020

It was in the context, we were chatting -- watercooler moment -- chatting about how we could make some noise about untethered VR, particularly around the Oculus Quest. We've been working with Ford in Europe for a handful of years now. And alongside Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the WPP [Group] PR and strategy agencies.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 28, 2020

It was in the context, we were chatting -- watercooler moment -- chatting about how we could make some noise about untethered VR, particularly around the Oculus Quest. We've been working with Ford in Europe for a handful of years now. And alongside Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the WPP [Group] PR and strategy agencies.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Managing partner Teppei Tsutsui drops by to share some of his investing strategies. We have about 40 million under management and we invest in primarily in North America, but also in Asia and Europe, too. And they’ve been doing great, especially the turning point for the company was the Oculus Go and Oculus Quest.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Managing partner Teppei Tsutsui drops by to share some of his investing strategies. We have about 40 million under management and we invest in primarily in North America, but also in Asia and Europe, too. And they’ve been doing great, especially the turning point for the company was the Oculus Go and Oculus Quest.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 31, 2018

He has joined Rony Abovitz at Magic Leap and now he’s there, trying to build the MagicVerse as the SVP of Creative Strategy of the Florida company. We went to Europe and found some amazing locations for the movie. That movie has an interesting combination of 3D, 2.5D and 2D mixed together.

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XR for Business Podcast

MARCH 17, 2020

And we actually tried to tackle this problem with the help of major headset manufacturers - Oculus, HTC, Leap Motion, Intel -- and they supported us to create VR/AR labs around the world. They just try to create their own businesses based on their maybe previous experiences, their previous business strategies.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 28, 2020

It was in the context, we were chatting -- watercooler moment -- chatting about how we could make some noise about untethered VR, particularly around the Oculus Quest. We've been working with Ford in Europe for a handful of years now. And alongside Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the WPP [Group] PR and strategy agencies.

Technology 60

Technology Guinea 360 Video Tools 60

XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Managing partner Teppei Tsutsui drops by to share some of his investing strategies. We have about 40 million under management and we invest in primarily in North America, but also in Asia and Europe, too. And they’ve been doing great, especially the turning point for the company was the Oculus Go and Oculus Quest.

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XR for Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

He'd also chaired the Independent Digital Strategy Group for eight years there. The one thing obviously that is already clearly missing from this mix, is the word Oculus. For those that are outside of the Middle East region, just for context, Oculus has next to no presence in the Middle East at all. The Rift never launched here.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2020

We connect them all in an agnostic way, and try to make sure that these folks are set up in the right way for success, that they have a strategy for achieving success and then for taking success and moving it into what I would call scale deployment. I work in Europe. ” This is– well, at least not in the US and Europe.

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