The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

If you watch the video , you can see me say stupid things about XR… well, more or less as I do every day in my life… Have fun! In a video published on Facebook, he showed himself wearing the headset and let us also see what he was seeing inside , with some footage directly from his point of view. Image by Google).

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2023

The first huge leak we had this week was a full unboxing video of the device. This time was not some hotel employees finding some random Quest boxes, but a n anonymous guy uploading the unboxing video on Reddit. The video was later republished by “VR Panda” on Twitter.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Google Earth VR , which is available today on PC VR, is a breathtaking way to explore our fascinating planet. With Google unfortunately abandoning many of its VR initiatives, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a version of Google Earth VR with multiplayer, let alone Quest support.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Aside from new tools and features to provide enhanced graphics and performance, Unity stepped in to preview a completely new video player that will make it easier to import and play 4k video and seamlessly-rendered 360 VR videos. The post Unity Reveals New VR Tools and Google Daydream Support appeared first on VRScout.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 6, 2024

Snapchat has introduced new augmented reality (AR) and machine learning (ML) tools for advertising, partner programs, partnerships, and other solutions at 2024 IAB NewFronts. IAB NewFronts is the world’s largest digital content marketplace, giving buyers a unique perspective of the video marketplace.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2018

Google VR becomes Google AR & VR as the company uses its annual I/O event to tease a new wave of augmented technology. Google wasted no time at this years Google I/O Developer Conference , diving head first into some truly jaw dropping projects that are making their way to our devices.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 18, 2024

Recently, Google released an update to its Quest 3 YouTube application, which allows users to stream 8K videos to their Meta Quest 3 – at least in theory. Despite the update, Quest 3 headsets cannot stream up to 8K video, as the device’s quality is capped at 4K.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. Tilt Brush co-creator Patrick Hackett just left Google, too. Digital games closed out 2020 with $12.0B Not a good sign. The headset will have waveguide optics.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Zuck’s genius move before Google I/O I was kinda shocked reading this piece of news, but I was also quite happy because I’m all in for open platforms, and seeing finally Meta breaking the walls of its walled garden is for me a good thing.

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VRScout

AUGUST 19, 2020

Well, it certainly has been an interesting few days for the gaming community. For those who may be out of the loop, last week Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple after the company pulled their megapopular multiplayer game Fortnite from the iOS App Store. We are asking the court to stop this retaliation.

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VRScout

AUGUST 7, 2017

Last month, Google launched their Blocks VR creation tool , enabling anyone to 3D model low polygon objects with no prior modeling experience required. Although it seemed like a simple app on the surface, after diving in, it became immediately apparent the massive potential Blocks can have as a professional VR creation tool.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2024

More info (Meta Quest app has been the most downloaded app) More info (Number of users of VR apps has increased) Other relevant news (Image by Epic Games) Praydog’s UEVR injector has been released! With the success of standalone headsets, all game studios are focused on Quest, and no one is investing any more in high-budget games for PC VR.

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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. A few examples include: Squadpods: Private, secure office space for teams to customize, meet and collaborate with work tools they know and love. Image Credit: HeadOffice.Space.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 31, 2017

HypeVR is developing volumetric video tech which we called “ a glimpse at the future of VR video ,” when we got to see it back in January. Volumetric video is that which contains spatial data and allows users to physically move around inside of it, similar to real-time rendered VR games. Image courtesy HypeVR.

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Upload VR

APRIL 17, 2024

Before Apple even publicly signaled changes to its App Store policies inviting this type of software onto its storefront, a limited-run TestFlight started filling up on Vision Pro for a Game Boy Advance emulator. Nintendo's official site poses the question for us: "But can’t I make a backup copy if I own the video game?"

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Road to VR

APRIL 11, 2019

VR games need to achieve high, stable performance to look good and play comfortably. But there’s a handful of tools and methods that can set you up for success from the start. In nine minutes, this crash course offers up an indie-dev focused overview of optimizing VR games built in Unity for mobile hardware like Oculus Quest.

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Bernard Marr

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The video game industry is a source of constant innovation, with many of its breakthrough technologies being adopted by the business world. The concept of the metaverse is not new to gamers either – persistent, avatar-driven digital environments and even digital currencies have long been accepted as part of mainstream gaming.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It’s been about a week since Google announced it had stopped active development on VR creation suite Tilt Brush (2016) and made the app open source. Check out our simple guide of how (and why) to use SideQuest to download this and a mountain of other games and apps. Stay tuned for more!”

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It has slowly seeped into our daily lives through cute social media filters and immersive games. See Also: Google Swirl Redefines Advertising With Its 3D Ad Format. Powered by artificial intelligence and cutting-edge video technology, it enables brands of all sizes to create new interactive experiences for their audiences.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 6, 2021

Earlier this summer, Google shut down yet another virtual reality app , the 3D objects library called Poly. Google Expeditions also had five virtual tours of major league baseball stadiums and a tour of the International Space Station. Another major Google virtual reality app is the 3D painting tool Tilt Brush.

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ARPost

JULY 13, 2022

If you’ve played any video games at all – particularly open-world RPGs – you know that getting NPCs right can be hard. So, if we’re going to have a metaverse for games, shopping, business, etc., Gelfenbeyn was a co-founder of API.AI, which was purchased by Google and now exists as Dialogflow.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Intellivision Amico: remixing retro gaming and AR. Legendary video game hardware manufacturer Intellivision is making a grand return this year with the Intellivision Amico, a brand new console that promises to combine the nostalgia of late-70s gaming with modern technology.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are and will be games for PCs, consoles, mobile devices, VR, and AR. And then there are the “tools” with which all of the above will have to be created, modeled, written, and programmed. Unity (Nasdaq: U) for 3D Modeling and Animation Tools. Roblox (Nasdaq: RBLX) for Decentralized Gaming Creation.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 19, 2023

More info Other relevant news (Image by Upload) Upload VR Summer Showcase brought news about many games As usual, Upload VR had its Summer Showcase, in which it announced many pieces of news about many VR games. More games are experimenting with Gorilla-Tag-like movement mechanics , and 2.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 22, 2017

Not every application demands the experience that more complex applications and games require to make and developers of these more accessible platforms understand that those not well versed in VR creation could benefit from a streamlined way to make their own content.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 2, 2017

Between Google’s Tilt Brush and Blocks and Oculus’ Medium and Quill you might not think there’s much room for more creative experiences within VR. When you jump into Gravity Sketch you’ll be greeted with a simple stroke tool not too dissimilar from the ones in Tilt Brush and Quill.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That could be wayfinding with Google Live View , or visual search with Google Lens. As you can tell from the above examples, Google will have a key stake in this “Internet of Places.” continuing here with Epic Games. It’s become a runaway train in the gaming and VR worlds. But it’s not alone. ExpiCulture?

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TechCrunch VR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Step forward Cosmos Video , which has a virtual venues platform that allows people to work, hang out and socialize together. Cosmos allows users to create virtual venues by combining game mechanics with video chat. You choose an avatar, then meet up with their colleagues or friends inside a browser-based game.

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VRScout

APRIL 15, 2021

“One interesting VR trend is how quickly it’s growing beyond just games. ” This new service will feature three types of subscriptions depending on the game or app: Free app with a paid subscription: The app is free to download but requires a paid subscription in order to access all available content.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2018

You can experience the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in entirely new ways. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games is getting a big technology boost when it opens on February 9th in Pyeongchang, South Korea. 18 of them being live-streamed, while the remaining 12 will be broadcast the very next day through video-on-demand.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 7, 2020

XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. It includes embedded video, narrative analysis and top takeaways. A R continues to demonstrate its strength as a product visualization tool. Gaming continues to lead the pack for the third year in a row, followed by Social AR.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Previous events were all about hardware announcements, games announcements, long talks about mindblowing R&D projects. They used videos with fake CGI effects to convey the concept of what we will be able to do in the metaverse. A frame of one of the videos shown by Zuck.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 8, 2022

XR has rapidly emerged as one of the most powerful new trends in the gaming landscape. Attracting players all over the world to a new kind of immersive experience, XR allows game developers to connect with users on a different level. Already the, virtual reality in gaming market is expected to grow to a value of $53.44

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ARPost

JULY 25, 2022

XR glasses are set to take off as the popularity of portable gaming grows. In the case of VITURE , gaming is the primary focus of VITURE One. A 5G/WIFI connection lets users stream movies or play games from anywhere, at any time. VITURE One is compatible with a USB-C device with video output and power supply.

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ARPost

AUGUST 25, 2020

Especially with a host of low-cost VR devices such as the Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear headset, it’s already speculated that marketers will take advantage of this new messaging channel. Moreover, this tool offers a long-term return-on-investment with the right strategy, exceeding the initial cost. Product Demonstrators.

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Cats and VR

JANUARY 21, 2017

Artists around the world have been able to create amazing works in Tilt Brush and then capture video to share their creations. Google has recently announced the release of the open source Tilt Brush Toolkit, a tool that allows Tilt Brush creators to export their creations into Unity, and animate them.

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Mashable VR

MAY 11, 2022

Google announced what felt like a million things across a two-hour keynote to begin its annual I/O developer conference. Instead of dancing around it, let's jump right into all the biggest things Google showed off. Credit: Google. Google didn't spend much time talking about Android 13's specific perks for phones, though.

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