The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2019

Yesterday, I have dressed as a fortune teller and I have given you my predictions for augmented reality in 2019. Now, it is the turn of virtual reality. Let me do some speculations… Virtual Reality in 2018. This has been the year of the disbelief in virtual reality. How has VR performed in 2018?

Virtual Reality 323

Virtual Reality Oculus China Samsung 323

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

This week in XR hasn’t had any explosive news, but it was interesting nonetheless: in particular we had cool info on AR glasses, with some news from Kura, Lynx, and Samsung. Samsung AR glasses concept has been leaked. Popular Twitter leaker WalkingCat has leaked two trailer videos about two AR glasses by Samsung.

Samsung 454

Samsung AR Augmented Reality Eye Tracking 454

The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by VRTUOLUO) A leak shows a prototype of the Samsung XR headset We finally have a leak of the Samsung headset that makes us see something about it. The report talks about Samsung wanting to target the $1000–2000 range, which in my opinion risks being neither expensive nor affordable.

Samsung 277

Samsung Machine Learning Australia Eye Tracking 277

Upload VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Samsung filed a trademark for 'Samsung Glasses' in the UK. It was filed by Samsung Electronics on August 21, and officially approved and registered on November 10. Samsung’s Google-Powered Headset Set To Launch Late 2024 Samsung’s Google-powered XR headset is set to launch, in very limited quantities, in late 2024.

Samsung 108

Samsung Google AR Hardware 108

VRScout

JUNE 30, 2016

For the first time, the Olympic Games will be available to watch in virtual reality. Only Samsung Galaxy smartphones compatible with Gear VR will be able to access the VR content section of the NBC Sports app. And in May, Samsung created an immersive film documenting the road to Rio with a few Olympic hopefuls.

Virtual Reality 161

Virtual Reality Samsung America Filming 161

Road to VR

MAY 19, 2018

NextVR , the VR video streaming platform the brings live events to headset users, is introducing the 2017-2018 season NBA MVP highlight reel on the NextVR app. The NextVR app is available on Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, PlayStation VR, and Windows “Mixed Reality” VR headsets. Image courtesy NextVR.

Virtual Reality 190

Virtual Reality Samsung Google Video 190

EON Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

EON Reality hosted an exciting Mixed Reality partner event, based on future tech with Centro Computer and in collaboration with HP, Microsoft, and Samsung, including a full tour around EON Reality’s immersive showroom and AVR Platform demonstration. Roberto Vicenzi, Vice President , Centro Computer.

Samsung 113

Samsung Microsoft Training Eye Tracking 113

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This month, Samsung continued its recent history of leaking details on an upcoming XR wearable when it filed for a “Samsung Glasses” trademark in the UK. Reports suggest that Samsung plans to unveil a new device at its Unpack event next year, with initial production quantities expected to be around 30,000 units.

Samsung 93

Samsung Government Wearables Augmented Reality 93

VRScout

AUGUST 31, 2016

Dance is a natural fit for a virtual reality setting, as it is theatric by nature, and movement does well to keep and guide viewer attention, something that is a current challenge within the VR content creation space. The post The World’s First Ballet Virtual Reality Premiere appeared first on VRScout.

Virtual Reality 186

Virtual Reality Samsung Immersion Technology 186

Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Samsung, in partnership with Qualcomm and Google, has announced plans to develop a new extended reality product. XR is a term that encompasses virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality technologies. I myself switched from Apple to Samsung in 2015 specifically for Samsung’s Gear VR headset.

Samsung 107

Samsung Google Microsoft Spain 107

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 26, 2016

What many have spent the last 12 months calling the “year of virtual reality” is about to come to an end. ” However, as far as virtual reality is concerned, things have been going quite well. In 2016, virtual reality officially arrived. It is a holiday after all.

Virtual Reality 196

Virtual Reality Samsung Sony Industry 196

Road to VR

MAY 30, 2018

Oculus Venues , the social app that allows ‘thousands of users’ to watch live events en masse in VR, is now available on Oculus Go and Gear VR starting today. The company has also published a full list of upcoming live events (below). You can download Oculus Venues here for Gear VR and and Oculus Go.

Oculus 216

Oculus Kansas City Los Angeles Milwaukee 216

The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2018

When in 2015 I had my first Samsung Gear VR, I was amazed: finally, I could enjoy high-quality tether-less virtual reality. And it was great also because it was portable : some evenings, I took it with me and let my friend try high-quality virtual reality. DJ Koh speaking at an event (Image by Lowyat.net).

Samsung 180

Samsung Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Oculus 180

VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

However, it finally looks as though we’ll be getting a new look at a fresh batch of candidates soon, as it’s being reported that Samsung will be showcasing four of its best ongoing virtual and augmented reality projects at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week. VuildUs: Virtual home design with extreme accuracy.

Samsung 302

Samsung Las Vegas AR Augmented Reality 302

VRScout

MARCH 29, 2017

One of Samsung’s biggest annual events, Samsung Unpacked , took place earlier today in NYC where live attendees and online spectators saw the debut of Samsung’s latest mobile effort, the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Samsung Gear 360 Camera 2.0. With a brand new voice-activated AI, 5.8-inch inch and 6.2-inch

Samsung 150

Samsung Controllers Virtual Reality Hardware 150

Road to VR

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Announced at the Samsung Developer conference last week, the 360 Round is the company’s new camera for creating and streaming 4K 3D content. One-step stitching and control software, provided by Samsung, allows for 3D 360 livestreaming up to a claimed 4,096 × 2,048 at 30 FPS per eye. Image courtesy Samsung.

Samsung 260

Samsung 360 Video Video Filming 260

The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2020

Plus, if you are in Karlsruhe, I’ll be attending the LEARNTEC event and I’ll be there on Thursday morning… if you’re there, we can meet! That said, let’s have a look at this interesting week in AR and VR. Image by Samsung, taken from Upload VR). Samsung may launch a next-gen Samsung Odyssey.

Samsung 425

Samsung Survey Unity Oculus 425

The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As you for sure know, this Saturday I have been one of the hosts of the Virtual Reality Day organized by Bob Fine. Me and Mister President Graylin on the stage of the Virtual Reality Day. I personally also hope for new devices from Pico, Samsung, and other vendors next year.

HTC 544

HTC Virtual Reality Oculus Strategy 544

XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 16, 2024

Late last week, at its 2024 Frontier event online showcase, Pimax debuted two VR headsets that continue its legacy of creating ultra-high spec specialist XR devices. Samsung is also poised to make a splash in the market soon. The headsets come packed with incredibly competitive specs but at a higher point.

Eye Tracking 185

Eye Tracking Samsung Apple United States 185

Cats and VR

JUNE 29, 2016

Toronto-based VR Agency MetaVRse has launched as Canada’s first full-service Virtual Reality agency. MetaVRse offers a wide range of experiential marketing and event production, content production and consulting services to brands interested in harnessing the incredible power of virtual and augmented reality technologies.

Virtual Reality 100

Virtual Reality Canada 360 Video Austin 100

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

It’s certainly a first for there to be VR guests, and for it to be a proper marriage and for it to be recorded in this way,” says Shervington, alluding to the way that guests will not only be able to share into the live event through VR, but also continue to revisit it afterwards.

Virtual Reality 222

Virtual Reality San Francisco Filming Examples 222

VRScout

DECEMBER 6, 2016

VICELAND and Samsung are bringing us to the center of the Syrian war with their new documentary, titled The White Helmets , a part of a new project for the Beyond the Frame series. The documentary debuted on Samsung VR December 2nd, providing an unprecedented look at how VR is shifting the way journalists are bringing viewers into the story.

Samsung 150

Samsung 360 Video New York Immersion 150

Road to VR

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Last week images of the Samsung Odyssey Windows VR headset leaked online, and although they seemed plenty legit, a new leak from Microsoft’s own website confirms the existence of the device and offers new details of this premium headset. Pack Leading Specs. So what makes it premium compared to the other Windows VR headsets?

Samsung 255

Samsung Austria Microsoft Hardware 255

Road to VR

MAY 25, 2016

AltspaceVR has today announced FrontRow, a new feature of the social VR platform which opens the door for mass-attended events in virtual reality. The company says the tech could feasibly allow anywhere from 40 to 40,000 people to watch a performance like Watts’ simultaneously in virtual reality.

Virtual Reality 110

Virtual Reality Latency Samsung Groups 110

Cats and VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), will unveil a groundbreaking destination marketing program, Vegas: Alter Your Reality (VAYR), at the world's premier modern and contemporary art event during Miami Art Week, Dec. In addition, the brand plans to announce the campaign's future event presence in early 2018.

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Miami Virtual Reality Brazil 100

XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Additionally, the documentary series comes just a month after Meta debuted its Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset at the Connect Event in late September. For Atlantic Productions, its venture into virtual reality (VR) filmmaking has gained over 3.2

Head Mounted Display 240

Head Mounted Display Filming Immersion Virtual Reality 240

The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Two days ago I was reading an interesting editorial about PSVR 2 by Scott Hayden, and my mind started wandering about the current moment of virtual reality, the stasis we live in, and our expectations for the upcoming headset. Google and Samsung Prototype of the Samsung XR headset. Long story short: things are not good.

Apple 420

Apple Samsung Eye Tracking Google 420

The Ghost Howls

MAY 14, 2023

Last week, Google delivered its most important event of the year, the Google I/O. Let me briefly tell you what have been in my opinion the 5 top pieces of XR news to keep an eye on from this event. During its keynote, the CEO Sundar Pichai announced many new products of the company.

Google 460

Google Las Vegas San Jose Samsung 460

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation—which runs theme park properties across the americas—and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. recently launched a renewed collaboration on new rides at two Six Flags theme parks which place users on real roller coasters while using a VR headset to add virtual visuals.

Samsung 156

Samsung Los Angeles North America America 156

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

Virtual Reality 100

Virtual Reality Entertainment Samsung Sony 100

Tech Trends VR

JULY 31, 2019

Is Virtual Reality a growing market segment or a flash in the pan? For the first time since the early 1990s, virtual reality headsets had sparked the interest of gamers Click To Tweet. For the first time since the early 1990s, virtual reality headsets had sparked the interest of gamers.

Head Mounted Display 244

Head Mounted Display Virtual Reality Software Trends 244

Cats and VR

DECEMBER 7, 2016

SLIVER.tv, a next-generation eSports 360º virtual reality entertainment platform, is officially launching its VR Live Cast and Live Replay platform for tournament and league operators to live stream top eSports titles, including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends and Dota2 in full 360 Virtual Reality.

Virtual Reality 100

Virtual Reality Oakland 360 Video New York 100

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The two greatest quests being undertaken in the virtual reality scene today are these: the quest to find the perfect head strap settings so that your headset balances perfectly on your head (some say it’s impossible but I for one remain hopeful), and the quest to create the VR industry’s first, true killer application.

Samsung 100

Samsung San Francisco Conference Virtual Reality 100

VRWorld

JULY 1, 2016

The opening event will be broadcast in Full HD, 8K “Super-Hi Vision” and Virtual Reality (i.e. ” Back in 2014, International Olympic Committee was asked by their technology partners to broadcast a wider selection of events in higher resolution, or 4K / Ultra HD technology. . Sadly, no word about the 4K.

Virtual Reality 58

Virtual Reality Samsung Brazil Japan 58

Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2017

Hugo Barra [image courtesy NDTV Gadgets 360] Before his time at Xiaomi, Brazillian entrepreneur Barra was also VP of Android product management, often taking to the stage at major events to introduce new versions of the mobile operating system and the company’s flagship phones.

Virtual Reality 100

Virtual Reality Oculus Augmented Reality Google 100

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 21, 2016

As virtual reality grows, visual experiences tailored toward the technology’s unique level of immersion become more and more commonplace. 360-degree videos are being used for product promotion, education, live events, and more in an effort to give a more involved perspective compared to our usual rectangular videos.

Samsung 100

Samsung Dallas Austin New York 100

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 21, 2016

As virtual reality grows, visual experiences tailored toward the technology’s unique level of immersion become more and more commonplace. 360-degree videos are being used for product promotion, education, live events, and more in an effort to give a more involved perspective compared to our usual rectangular videos.

Samsung 100

Samsung Dallas Austin New York 100