Digital Trends

JANUARY 1, 2021

The video game industry had its biggest year ever in 2020. Here are four bold predictions about what could be next.

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ARPost

APRIL 13, 2020

That means that we have special access to the speakers from the XR technology industry. In case you don’t know how, it’s the biggest game and app design platform out there. Unity for games, videos, and apps today is like what WordPress was for the websites seven years ago. It’s one of Unity’s most powerful industry tools.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 25, 2018

Since the HoloLens was first released almost three years ago, Microsoft has steadily been building partnerships and demonstrating an array of industry use cases across manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, education and many others. This tends to make it well suited for onsite industrial applications. billion in 2016.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. The first time I tried the HoloLens I knew I was experiencing the first generation of a game-changing technology. So, here’s the full low-down on Microsoft’s newest immersive device: It’s all about the Cloud. Spatial Anchors.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We are eagerly waiting to see what the scheduled release of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later this year will do to AR/VR gaming! While we wait, we compiled a list of the most exciting video games that feature different use cases of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) as key plot devices.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 13, 2018

The most obviously useful functionality of these devices is the ability to do video calls on a “you see what I see” basis. When I tried Microsoft Remote Assist with the HoloLens back in May at Microsoft Build I was able to “repair” a complex electrical panel in a matter of minutes. efficiencies.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

Today, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which provides the “ building blocks ” for its Metaverse. Microsoft first announced its acquisition in 2022.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Augmented reality has become a trend-setting technology in many industries. AR has risen as an essential technology for the hospitality industry recently because it allows it to improve the physical environments and experiences and hence the sales. Examples of Augmented Reality in the Hospitality Industry. Guest Post.

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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. While virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) applications are just beginning to be used in industry, gamers have been using headsets to enter fully immersive worlds for years.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 21, 2023

After announcing that it would close up shop in 2017 , Microsoft intervened and the company came under the tech giant’s wing. Now, Microsoft is sunsetting AltspaceVR’s virtual reality platform, a web of immersive social spaces that invited people to hang out with friends or colleagues as 3D avatars.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Microsoft recently released information regarding its recent Q2 2024 earnings call. However, interestingly, despite an increased push towards developing XR solutions since mid-2023, Microsft did not mention its MR/spatial applications, HoloLens 2, or its industrial metaverse roadmap. The call hits all the expected notes, such as genAI.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 16, 2023

European Union (EU) regulators have backed the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard acquisition, the European Commission revealed on Monday. If successful, the deal has set a precedent for Microsoft to become the largest gaming buyout in history. With our clearance #Activition Blizzard’s games will also be available on cloud.

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ARPost

JULY 31, 2020

However, California-based Pinot Noir specialist, Siduri , is taking a different approach with their educational WebAR experience made with Rock Paper Reality and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology and hosted by 8th Wall. Volumetric video for the experience was captured using Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The ecosystem of digital game development is all about using the latest technologies to attract and engage gamers all over the world. Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Some VR Gaming Market Trends Which Determine Its Consistent Growth.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 6, 2022

The global business community is increasingly moving to isolate Russia for the war it's waging in Ukraine, and video games are no exception. Here's a rundown of what we've seen so far from key players in the video game space as efforts to isolate Russia have snowballed in the midst of Ukraine's calls for the industry to take action.

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TechCrunch VR

MAY 15, 2020

New numbers from NPD confirm what we’ve known for a while: The first quarter of 2020 was a very good one for gaming companies. billion of that figure was from video game content. Lots and lots of video games. According to NPD's Q1 2020 Games Market Dynamics: U.S. reached a record $10.86 Also, turnips.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are and will be games for PCs, consoles, mobile devices, VR, and AR. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) for AltspaceVR. Microsoft again, because some time ago they bought AltspaceVR , a VR social platform that was on the verge of bankruptcy. Roblox (Nasdaq: RBLX) for Decentralized Gaming Creation. Infrastructure.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The commercial aviation industry has earned a crucial ally in its operations. According to some of the latest initiatives, here is how the commercial aviation industry is employing AR, VR, and MR solutions: Commercial Aviation Training. Which Commercial Aviation Firms Offer XR Solutions?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Earlier in the month, IGS 2023 lit up the stage in Orlando, showcasing the industry at large, and AWE EU 2023 followed up at the end of October with a bang. 2024 promises to bring a new breed of life to the growing industry based on the successes in Q4 of 2023. But it is easy to overlook that business use.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Along with the efforts of multinational firms, leadership has begun rallying enthusiasts and seasoned professionals in the sector to discuss the future of the immersive tech industry. Guests speaking at the event included Alexander Karim, Metaverse Lead at Microsoft UK , and Sean M Tracey, Chief Technology Officer of KadVR.

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ARVR

JANUARY 18, 2022

Meta corporations and Microsoft almost simultaneously announced work on unified virtual worlds, and the focus on the “internet of the future” even led to the renaming of Facebook (but only the companies, social networks left their familiar name). During the pandemic, Epic Games hosted a rock concert within their online game Fortnite.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I’m Chen, General Manager and Chief Editor of VRTUOLUO , also a senior media expert who has dug and studied deeply the XR industry since 2014. VRTUOLUO is the largest Chinese media platform focusing on the XR industry and provides a one-stop service for entrepreneurs. Why and how has it started?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 4, 2017

Few video game industry icons are as well-known as Peter Molyneux. He’s the mind behind the entire “God game” genre for the most part, having released the very first Populous all the way back in 1989 for the Amiga. I worry about it being oversold to consumers before we as an industry are ready.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

More info Other relevant news (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft discontinues Kinect for Azure Microsoft has decided to discontinue its latest iteration of the Kinect sensor, dubbed Kinect For Azure DK. Microsoft will stop selling its Kinect For Azure sensor in October 2023, or until the supplies last. This seems good.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The following subcategories are considered part of the metaverse: Virtual reality; Augmented reality; NFT; Crypto; Blockchain; Gaming platforms (this is far-fetched, but it is true that the whole 3D modeling part is based on the gaming industry, as well as much of the interaction programming). Not only the headsets.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Whether through a video game console, mobile phone, or standalone headset, it is incredibly easy to access thousands of unique, mind-blowing experiences. Facebook and Microsoft are two that are publicly giving it a go. There are hundreds, if not more, of VR games that span sports, role-playing, first-person shooter, and more.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JUNE 20, 2022

Timberland, Epic Games Build Fortnite Metaverse. Epic Games, a top-tier platform for creating real-time 3D (RT3D) content, struck a partnership with sportswear brand Timberland and XR content agency CONCEPTKICKS to develop a Metaverse space to promote prototypes for the shoemaker’s product lineup.

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Digital Trends

JUNE 22, 2020

Microsoft is readying for the real boss battle in the video game industry.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Brad Lynch) Bloomberg got a preview of the Quest 3 Last week I predicted that Meta could have given us a glimpse of the Quest 3 during the Gaming Showcase on June, 1st, so that to create attention around its device before the announcement of the Apple headset.

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ARPost

JUNE 2, 2020

Microsoft HoloLens on the Frontlines. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has led a project , introducing Microsoft HoloLens to medical professionals in high-risk London hospitals. HoloLens sends a live video feed of the doctor treating COVID-19 patients to clinicians in another room. So, how is MR empowering medical workers?

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The Game Awards 2016 is building towards its third year, scheduled for December 1st at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Spiritual successor to the ten-year run of the Spike Video Game Awards, The Game Awards is considered the biggest annual award event for the video game industry, and 2016 promises to be bigger than ever.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2021

In 2014, Google Glass launched–to much fanfare, and nascent jokes online–quickly followed by the original Microsoft HoloLens. See Also: 5 Industries Which Could Benefit From Augmented Reality Post COVID. But from there…it waned. With Isolation Came Innovation. This all changed when the pandemic struck.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This week thousands of people descended on Barcelona, Spain for Mobile World Congress where Microsoft has already unveiled the HoloLens 2 , the next generation of Microsoft mixed reality. It features a larger field-of-view, more comfort, and industry leading value right out of the box.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 29, 2021

continuing here with Epic Games. Project Anywhere Epic Games has signaled its commitment to a real-world metaverse with the AR launch of Project Anywhere. In partnership with Nvidia, Microsoft, and Cesium, it offers a real-time 3D creation engine for producing immersive mapping and digital twins of real-world locations.

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VRScout

JANUARY 31, 2018

A Microsoft-endorsed hard hat solution lets construction workers use holograms on site. Industrial collaboration tools are one of the fastest-developing areas for the Microsoft HoloLens, with many companies such as Object Theory looking for ways to diversify and broaden the market for Mixed Reality.

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VRScout

JULY 21, 2019

The device provides wearers with a top-down sonar view of the oceans seabed, as well as critical information, such as messages from operators above water, photographs, and AR video. You achieve it by becoming the collaborator of choice with academia, federal labs, and industry using innovative and creative partnerships.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 12, 2021

With Halo Infinite , 343 Industries and Microsoft want the sixth major entry in the l ong-running shooter franchise to feel like a soft reboot of the series, particularly in regards to the relationship between the Master Chief and his AI buddy Cortana. After her supposed death at the end of Halo 4, and Halo 5 setting… Read more.

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