XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 15, 2023

To date, Microsoft HoloLens 2 continues to receive rave reviews for its stunning performance and versatility. Microsoft later announced the HoloLens 2 at the 2019 Mobile World Congress (MWC) with several upgrades. Compared to the first version, Microsoft has upgraded the display resolution from 1280×720 to 2048×1080.

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Road to VR

JULY 12, 2022

The headset’s starting price makes it clear that Magic Leap is positioning its latest headset as an alternative to Microsoft’s HoloLens 2; the $3,300 base price of Magic Leap 2 undercuts Microsoft’s offering by $200. 4k at 30fps or 1,920 x 1,080 at 60fps video. 4x Eye-tracking Cameras. Resolution.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The goal was to make a single, thin cable the norm for connecting VR headsets to PCs, instead of having multiple connectors (USB, video, and sometimes additional power) at the PC-end of the cable. SEE ALSO OpenXR Now Certifying Headset & App Compliance, Adds Extensions for Hand-tracking & Eye-tracking.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

AUGUST 18, 2023

Firms like Microsoft and PICO are refining their pre-existing MR offerings to cement their legacy in the device race. PICO Optimises MR and Hand-Tracking Features This week, PICO introduced an OS version 5.7 Therefore, MR headsets unify AR/VR/MR applications without forcing a user to own multiple pieces of hardware.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Smart Vision Glass has various technical specifications which allow wearers to stream high-quality video content on virtual screens up to 120-inches in size. Additionally, Nreal increased its product portfolio’s hand and eye-tracking abilities.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

JANUARY 31, 2024

Moreover, throughout the three-day event, other XR speakers from firms such as Digilens, Sony, General Motors, MicroOLED, Microsoft, and EndeavorXR will present expert insight into the XR and display market. Zinn Labs Debuts AI-ready Eye-Tracking System at SPIE.AR|VR|MR VR|MR 2024 There are many vendors at SPIE.AR|VR|MR

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Remote working and video conferencing tools are increasing in popularity thanks to services such as Zoom, BlueJeans, and Microsoft Teams. To enhance 2D communications, Glue gives clients tools, including 3D object handling, third-party video conferencing tools, and immersive environments. The Result.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

Meta has even improved the accuracy of eye tracking on Quest Pro , and some people are speculating that it may be to battle the eye-tracking capabilities of the Vision Pro. The Prime 3 combines the high-fidelity finger tracking typical of Manus gloves with per-finger vibrational feedback for added immersion in VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 3, 2024

The Vision Pro will then digitise this video/image into a Persona Avatar. Leading workplace applications on the Apple Vision Pro include SynergyXR, JigSpace, Omniplan, Zoom, Microsoft 365, and Teams. Users can edit their persona with additional accessories like glasses for further customisation.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 15, 2022

Now, we’re rapidly accelerating towards a point where XR could one day be as mainstream as video conferencing, or messaging apps. With eye and hand tracking, it’s possible to immerse users in extended reality experiences like never before, unlocking more convenient interactions. Step 1: Choose Your XR Path.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

There is no face or eye tracking. In the meanwhile, Microsoft is working on a 1.1 More info Microsoft adds Mesh features to Teams At the annual Build event, Microsoft has not announced any stellar XR- or metaverse-related news. But still, there have been some interesting announcements about Microsoft Mesh.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Although now that Microsoft’s new and improved HoloLens 2 is in the mix, Spatial CEO Anand Agarawala and CPO Jinha Lee took the stage today at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) HoloLens 2 unveiling to show off what’s next for the platform.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Epic Games today released a new video featuring a demo for HoloLens 2 that aims to show off just what sort of graphics can be achieved on Microsoft’s latest standalone AR headset. The post Epic’s HoloLens 2 Demo ‘Apollo 11: Mission AR’ Showcases Impressive PC-quality Graphics appeared first on Road to VR.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

It was really interesting to see Microsoft pivot towards enterprise with the HoloLens and I think it was absolutely the right move for them to make Click To Tweet. For starters, they’re based in Oregon as opposed to Silicon Valley.

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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. Emerging Enterprise Solutions.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 18, 2024

During the GTC keynote, Jensen showed a promotional video highlighting how the firm’s hardware manufacturing partner, Wiston, uses the Omniverse platform and Vision Pro hardware to visualise factory floor digital twins. On the other hand, Vision Pro users can also leverage hybrid rendering routes. ounces, which justifies its price.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Apple’s eye tracking is really nice,” he admitted. He said Apple won the mobile era with a closed model, but said Microsoft one the PC era with an open model. “In this next era, Meta is going to be the open model, and I really want to make sure that the open model wins out again.”

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

If you want to watch it, it’s a very interesting 2-hour-long video and you can find it here [link] together with a summary of the key points he said. Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using holocake [lens], using multi-view eye tracking, using reverse passthrough, with hardware components that exsist. While some pundits felt let down by an underused consumer Metaverse, the firm is now joining enterprise solutions provider giants such as Microsoft and AWS to provide business-ready XR solutions.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Optic ID Iris-based biometric authentication OS VisionOS Audio Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, a 6-mic array with directional beamforming Battery 2 hours of general use or 2.5 hours of video Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6 Input Hands, eyes, voice, keyboards, trackpads, and game controllers IPD 51-75mm Weight 21.2-22.9

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Microsoft is working to improve the distribution of its latest devices: HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. More info (Unboxing video on Upload VR). Two interesting videos on the Quest 2. Other relevant news.

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AR Insider

MAY 3, 2021

The new Looking Glass Portrait allows users to use their phone to take Portrait mode photos, videos, or 3D models and then display them as a hologram. The new holographic displays will ship with a number of standalone demos on them, including one from Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

In a Youtube video, he revealed some juicy details, like: The cost of the glasses is $499 + prescription lenses; They are connected to the iPhone, that does all the heavy lifting; They were planned for a “one more thing” announcement for Q4 2020- Q1 2021 , and for release one year later. (Image by Techgenyz). We’ll see…. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The tiny dots that you see are the LEDs for eye tracking The FOV was larger than usual (e.g. In the second half of this video, you can see the blob I am talking about. In real life is much cooler than in this video Audio There are onboard speakers on the device and I confirm they work. The lenses of the device.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2021

During the Chinese counterpart of the event, the V2EC, Vive has also announced two other interesting pieces of news: The 7Invensun Droolon F2, an eye-tracking add-on for the Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3, coming soon for $299. PSVR2 may feature 4K display and eye tracking. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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AR Insider

JULY 15, 2021

But it’s not like video chat, which is also imperfect. Machine learning algorithms for avatars will use tracking data from our eyes, mouths, and bodies. Expect to see some fusion of Portal and VR with video and avatars mixed. Instagram-ready) cameras, and possibly eye-tracking too. 2024+: More BCI.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 10, 2021

Dubbed Pico Neo 3 Pro, the headset is going to cost $699, and its Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye variant, featuring eye-tracking by Tobii, is going to cost $899. They [Microsoft] did this same s**t with HoloLens.”. In this video, you will discover his girlfriend, Max Noir, but also his inflatable doll.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2019

Frontal view of the device (Image by Microsoft). The biggest news of the MWC for what concerns XR has been for sure the announcement of the HoloLens 2 by Microsoft. Image by Microsoft). Together with the HoloLens 2, Microsoft has also announced a new version of the Kinect, called Kinect Azure. Video from Cathy Hackl).

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

According to reports, the upcoming Samsung XR headset will feature a microOLED display, eight tracking cameras, a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor, voice commands, eye tracking, and hand tracking. Users can also interact with immersive video calls, social media, and gaming applications.

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VRScout

APRIL 18, 2019

Microsoft HoloLens 2 patent. Augmented reality (AR) patents protect technological elements and pieces of data such as video, sound, and mapping technologies that enhance the real-world experience. Microsoft, Intel, and Sony are the three strongest VR and AR-related patent owners. WHAT IS A PATENT?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The headset has a very nice design and features these specifications: Standalone 6DOF headset 1600×1600 resolution per eye 90Hz refresh rate 90° FOV RGB AR passthrough Innovative lenses that make the headset more compact Integrated audio Controller-free hand-tracking Eye-tracking 6GB of RAM 128GB of storage WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0,

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 19, 2024

One particularly impressive thing about the Quest Pro’s performance is the integrated eye-tracking capabilities, which allow for foveated rendering. This ensures you can make the most of your battery life and processing power, as it renders the pixels in front of your eyes with more detail.

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Upload VR

JULY 12, 2022

Given recent restructuring in the division of Microsoft that delivered HoloLens 2 and reports suggesting that long-term efforts to build AR glasses at places like Meta are “ yielding late and they’re yielding expensive,” we’re curious to see how far Magic Leap is able to take its technology in the next couple years.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 27, 2020

It is clear that it is not a Quest 2, since it doesn’t feature mind-blowing features like big FOV or eye-tracking or full-fingers controllers, so it is something like a Quest S. Its 1,600 × 1,600 LCD display per-eye, together with eye tracking and 5G make me dream of great experimentations, especially in the enterprise sector.

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Road to VR

JUNE 15, 2020

HoloLens 2 has been available to Microsoft business partners and developers since last year, however anyone else interested in the augmented reality headset would have to jump through a few hoops first to get their hands on the device. Now Microsoft has opened sales of HoloLens 2 to anyone with the cash on hand. Audio and speech.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JULY 26, 2023

Despite this, Latta praised the headset’s features like its field of view (FoV), controller-less hand tracking, eye and gaze tracking, and 3D video recording capabilities. ” Eye Tracking and the New Movigoer Experience Ware added that, at a recent screening of his VR short film , there were guests of all ages.

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