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OCTOBER 9, 2016

A new report from market analysis group Juniper Research states that VR hardware will be worth $50 billion by 2021. By hardware, Juniper means VR headsets, peripherals, and 360 cameras. To give you an idea of how much growth that would be, Juniper projects VR hardware revenues to hit $5 billion this year.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Tobii will continue to develop and supply new eye-tracking hardware and algorithms as part of its plans, which hopefully means it will be creating some of those solutions. Google also recently purchased Eyefluence, suggesting we could see eye-tracking in headsets powered by Google in the years to come.

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AR Insider

JULY 19, 2021

This week, we look at Looking Glass’ latest hardware, New avatars at Rec Room and lots of new funding. Let’s dive in… Genvid Raises $113M to Build Out Massive Interactive Live Games , Taps Ex-Netflix Content Exec Cindy Holland as Adviser. Resolution Games Closes $25M Investment. W elcome back to Spatial Beats.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Everything from hardware to experiences to people, the XR world is recognized, and Inbar is the master of ceremonies. The company has since teased hardware and a collaboration with Microsoft Mesh , so their AWE appearance could mean anything. Unity is “just a game engine” like XR is “just a game.” Panel Discussions.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As I said a few months ago , we are in the middle of a paradigm change: the cycle that started with the Quest is arriving at an end, and a new cycle driven by new technologies (mixed reality headsets) and new players (Apple, Google) is starting. This information shows us that Apple is playing a long-term game. To do exactly what?

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2022

Since the hardware is almost ready, the company is now ramping up the development of the actual rOS (Reality OS) operating system, for the launch that may happen in 2023. Google launches “Immersive Stream for AR”. Chinese giant Baidu (The Google of China) has announced its XiRang platform aimed at building the metaverse.

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ARPost

MAY 12, 2022

Also, the founder and managing partner of AR funding group Super Ventures , Inbar’s talks are always full of insight, passion, and a few laughs. The talk is going to focus on the collection of biometric data from XR hardware and how companies, policymakers, and others can work together for the responsible collection and use of this material.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Looking at the cached page on Google of its Quest 3 listing, it is possible to see that they have written all the specs on their website. We often complain about the potato quality of Quest games, and I want to see how big will be the jump in visuals with this headset. Top view of Quest 2 (left) and Quest 3 (right). What surprises?

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2017

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, who left the company back in March, has backed a crowdfunding campaign for Revive—a hack which allows HTC Vive owners to play games from the Oculus platform—to the tune of $2,000 per month to support its continued development.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

They’re just not ready to fork over the dough for a pricey gaming PC or they don’t have a compatible mobile device that makes snatching up a Samsung Gear VR or Google Daydream View an easy purchase decision. There are large swaths of consumers sitting on the sidelines waiting to jump into VR.

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ARPost

JULY 16, 2020

Winners from the past three events include Oculus Rift and Quest, Google Tilt Brush, HTC VIVE Pro, and the Vader Immortal series. VRChat , the group bringing the VR Awards online, is a free-to-play virtual world currently in early access on Steam , Oculus , and VIVEPORT. YouTube news, games, and product reviews channel ThrillSeeker.

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ARPost

MARCH 12, 2021

Many leading technology companies such as Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions into developing these technologies. AR, VR, and AI have already been introduced to the market, but we are very early in the evolution of the hardware and infrastructure that will lead to mass adoption.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

The Quest 2 is a great gaming machine offered at a ridiculous price, and it has totally crushed the competition. Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. The rise of smartphones has led to a change in the leader in the browser field.

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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.) Why and how has it started?

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2021

Honor to all the other countries, some of them probably deserved more than us, but I think Italy won because we were a true team, a group of people that supported each other for a goal they craved to reach. DLCs and IAPs are two new ways that indie developers that are on App Lab can use to monetize their games.

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AllThingsVR

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Former PlayStation VP, Google, And Activision Staffers Join CastAR CastAR’s consumer release might seem a ways off, but the company today announced yet more key hires that will help it get there. Using controllers, users can play games with worlds springing up from the mat.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

Heydari, Lead Recruiter for Technical Operations at Google; and Arnie Sen Senior Director of Hardware at Activision, have all joined the augmented reality company. Dille joins the company as Chief Marketing Officer, and arrives after a stint at mobile advertising technology group, Tapjoy.

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2021

People have been collaborating remotely in games like The Sims and Second Life for almost 20 years and most recently with Fortnite and Roblox among others. Image Credit: HeadOffice.Space. While other platforms exist, they are not all designed for the way that people actually collaborate and work.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2023

There’s a much younger group coming into the industry […] the way they think and the way they operate is very different,” said Armes. This approach allows limited hardware to provide minimal input to the digital twin. That’s where the game engine starts.” That’s easier, it’s more usable, it’s more agile,” said Sachs.

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2023

Apple has a tendency to undervalue gaming initially, though perhaps reluctantly, eventually acknowledges its importance. Image courtesy Apple Considering just how much time and effort Apple has spent talking about AR, you may be surprised to find out Vision Pro can actually play VR games.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

billion from heavy hitters like Google Ventures and the Alibaba Research group. According to Abrovitz, the headset will also “know” when you get up to grab a snack and can either pause the game action or conjure a new screen in the kitchen for you. This is not an application for watching NBA games live.

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ARPost

MAY 18, 2022

The activities are embedded videos, JavaScript games, and other experiences, all accessible within Virbela. “We Explore Group Therapy in XRHealth. The platform’s first non-physical therapy application was a group therapy room that can hold ten participants and a clinician moderator. Tend to Mind and Body With VZfit.

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ARPost

JULY 16, 2019

XRDC interviewed 5 innovators in art, science, game development and design, education, and R&D. Consequently, AI is improving as well, which makes it easier for developers and studios to make games and applications that benefit different fields. The conference will have topics on games, entertainment, healthcare, and more.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This year’s 70+ person judging panel included academic professors and researchers as well as representatives from Google, HTC, HP, Deloitte, NVIDIA, Apache, and others. Carmack is a computer programmer best known for his work on the Quake , Doom , and Wolfenstein video games. VR Hardware of the Year. VR Game of the Year.

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ARPost

MAY 14, 2020

The Finalists for Best Consumer App Are: Five Nights At Fredy’s AR Special Delivery – the augmented reality version of the viral jump-scare game. Exozet – a company providing remote VR training for groups like Siemens. ARcade Sports – a multiplayer online game that moves so fast it needs 5G.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

These companies make components and enterprise hardware that’s usually a cut above available consumer models. I got to get my hands on some of their hardware at last year’s expo and left feeling enlightened. Trying them out can be a glimpse into the future. Also, Tilt Five will be returning.

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ARVR

JUNE 27, 2022

Metaverse and virtual reality sells beyond gaming and technology markets if it solves problems. We’re getting better on hardware and high quality content, but how do we actually distribute the fabulous 360 degrees pieces? Hardware ?—?you It will not sell if it creates them. Photo: Meridian Treehouse. Content ?—?that’s

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ARPost

AUGUST 26, 2020

Currently dominant 4G allows for things like gaming and streaming video. Think trying to open a Google Doc in OneDrive, only that document is an autonomous vehicle, or a piece of manufacturing equipment, or medical information. That’s part of the goal of a group called the 5G Open Innovation Lab.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Augmented reality glasses group CastAR is looking to build up its profile ahead of launch next year, and today it’s got another big hire to share. 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

JUNE 14, 2021

I’m very tired because yesterday I was ironing out bugs on HitMotion: Reloaded together with the game designer Max until 3.40 A piece of completely unexpected news was Facebook’s acquisition of BigBox VR, the development studio behind Population One, one of the most popular VR games of the moment. This is impossible without Guardian.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The piece of news that made people hope for a close release is the recent radio certification that Valve has obtained in Korea for its new unknown hardware device. This headset should feature pancake lenses, mixed reality capabilities, and micro-LED displays by Raxium , a startup owned by Google.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For now, the best gift that I can give to you is telling you what have been the best pieces of news of the week in XR… Top news of the week (Image by Upload) Upload had its usual cool gaming showcase Upload , with the sponsorship of Perp Games, has just had its usual Winter Gaming Showcase. Great job, Upload friends!

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

Major Firms Enter the XR Market During a launch event at MWC 2024, Samsung showcased a new XR headset developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. Additionally, as Samsung and Google have partnered with Qualcomm, it is reasonable to assume that the device will use the Qualcomm XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, which supports AI-ready wearables.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The Oculus Quest completely changed the game when it comes to VR headsets. XR isn’t just about the hardware. Getting the tech-fan in your life a gift that expresses that can be more thoughtful than any hardware. The New Collar Network is a group looking to ready the world for a higher-tech workforce. Epson Moverio.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today, Miroma Group’s digital development sub-division, Miroma Project Factory (MPF), officially partnered with the augmented reality (AR) social media firm Snap Inc. The program helps Snap distribute high-quality branded immersive content on Snapchat and its AR hardware ambitions. Is Snap a Good Investment for Brands?

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2019

Army late last year to bring the company’s AR hardware platform to the battlefield. We might not know what [the battlefield] looks like, but we can predict and take Google images and implement that into the IVAS. Microsoft won a decisive $480 million defense contract with the U.S. It’s a huge boost to rehearsal.”.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 29, 2024

Meta Quest for Business service allows companies to use a framework of XR hardware, software, and management tools to help enterprise end-users get started with the firm’s immersive portfolio. million from app revenue, which could become a valuable source of income and services for Meta’s XR hardware ecosystem.

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