XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Microsoft recently released information regarding its recent Q2 2024 earnings call. Regarding Mcrosoft’s recent performance, Amy Hood, the EVP and CFO at Microsoft , noted: This quarter, revenue was $62 billion, up 18% and 16% in constant currency. The call hits all the expected notes, such as genAI. So not all is lost.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. Advancements in Hardware and Wearables Spatial computing solutions rely on a combination of intuitive hardware and powerful software. It’s not just wearable hardware that’s evolving, either.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 11, 2017

In a keynote today Microsoft is revealing a long-awaited missing piece of its Windows mixed reality platform – motion controllers. According to Microsoft, the controllers would be shown on stage at its keynote but wouldn’t be available for hands-on demos at its Build developer conference this week.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

How can the right combination of hardware and software instantly transport us into a new world? Using a combination of hardware and software, VR solutions replace our real-world view with a computer-generated alternative. Now, innovators have transformed virtual reality experiences with low-latency software and upgraded hardware.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. Advancements in Hardware and Wearables Spatial computing solutions rely on a combination of intuitive hardware and powerful software. It’s not just wearable hardware that’s evolving, either.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. Last year, Microsoft also shut down its long-standing Metaverse platform Altspace VR, transferring some of its development team to its Mesh platform.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When you think about “haptics,” particularly in the sense of extended reality , you probably think about hardware and wearables that let you interact with and feel your environment. Haptics require hardware but they also require software. However, many haptics experiences require hardware and software to work.

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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 27, 2023

Today, there are numerous brands producing lightweight, ergonomic, and infinitely powerful wearable solutions for VR users. So, where should business buyers start their search for the ultimate headset? HP In recent years, the computer and software company HP has also begun branching out into the virtual reality landscape.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

Software Compatibility VR headsets can’t do much without access to the right software. Others, like Varjo, even provide software solutions that can help you stream content faster through the cloud. The premium lightweight wearable has a 3-point precision fit headset and active cooling capabilities.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is otherwise challenging in that AR glasses design is a game of tradeoffs between UX and wearability. Software & Silicon So how does AR2 clock in? AR2 is also 40 percent thinner and lighter than XR2 and can achieve 45 percent less in-device wiring, which means more wearable AR designs. It’s a very different chip.

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ARPost

MARCH 23, 2021

The one-day marathon event drew together a number of the usual suspects, including Varjo, Lenovo, and Microsoft, all of whom hosted keynotes. See Also: EWTS Shines a Light on Enterprise XR and Wearables. Enterprises are creating a new reality of work,” Microsoft Canada’s Azure Mixed Reality Lead Sean Graglia said in a later keynote. “MR

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The tech giant has certainly seen some success in this era, producing some of the most affordable and popular devices for gaming and entertainment. This offering could be the key to helping the tech giant preserve its market share, as innovators like Apple , Microsoft, and Magic Leap all increase their focus in the business world.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

That consists of several revenue subsegments including consumer, enterprise, hardware, software and various combinations of these factors. It’s subdivided by spending on enterprise-deployed AR headsets and software, as well as B2B enabling tech. The latter includes things like AR authoring and experience-creation software.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding VR include the following: it always causes motion sickness and virtual reality is solely applicable to games. Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Today, there are numerous brands producing lightweight, ergonomic, and infinitely powerful wearable solutions for VR users. So, where should business buyers start their search for the ultimate headset? Developed in collaboration with other leading XR companies like Microsoft, the HP headset is compatible with a range of platforms.

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ARPost

APRIL 20, 2023

That includes the experiences that come out of those partnerships, as well as the hardware and software updates that drive them. Users who access the app with Verizon +Play will also be getting new options for games and puzzles in calls with Snapchat’s connected lenses.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 29, 2024

Moreover, the size of a solution also affects timescale considerations; if a company is adopting a small piece of XR software, onboarding processes and security considerations may not overwhelm managers or IT teams. On the other hand, many other demographics grew up with gaming and high-quality 3D connectivity.

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AR Insider

APRIL 5, 2021

Army’s mega-contract with Microsoft for combat-ready Hololenses. Microsoft’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) design will enable battlefield IoT, combining drones, full 360 battlespace awareness, target acquisition, identification of friendlies, night vision and thermal imaging into a single heads up display.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Although Microsoft hasn’t shown much of an investment in the entertainment and arts sector as of yet, it has a lot of potential to offer with the HoloLens ecosystem. Microsoft’s technology could easily be the basis behind a number of mixed-reality and unique event experiences in the entertainment world going forward.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

See Also: The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into Think how Microsoft revolutionized personal computers, or how Apple changed the mobile phone market forever. We’re on the cusp of another life-changing piece of technology and the race is on.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With the debut of Vision Pro and spatial computing hitting the mainstream, audiences could reasonably assume that firms with established XR projects and products, such as Microsoft or Snap, would re-establish their investments in XR. Profoundly suggesting that Microsoft is dropping support for the product.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With the debut of Vision Pro and spatial computing hitting the mainstream, audiences could reasonably assume that firms with established XR projects and products, such as Microsoft or Snap, would re-establish their investments in XR. Profoundly suggesting that Microsoft is dropping support for the two products.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 17, 2023

GDC (Game Developers Conference) March 20-24, San Francisco The Game Developers Conference is definitely a worthwhile event to attend for content creators and entertainment brands, but anyone with a love of XR can get involved. Here are some top options worth adding to the calendar this year.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 14, 2024

Alongside access to a range of tools and frameworks, developers can leverage the Meta Horizon Store (previously the Meta Quest Store), which means software developers will have an easy way to bring their apps to more users worldwide. ASUS’s Republic of Gamers is using the system to design a new performance gaming headset.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2021

It’s a good read , full of interesting anecdotes, like when it is written that Beat Saber became the testbench for the tracking of the Quest controllers , or that Asgard’s Wrath, in the beginning, was a tower defense game. It’s nice to see how Facebook is updating the Quest software constantly. Snap is finally adding AR to its glasses.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

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. Additionally, the company has introduced a VIVE Business+ system that optimizes fleet hardware and software deployment.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 21, 2023

The supply chain enhancements allow RealWear to spearhead sustainability goals while scaling the distribution of its leading assisted reality wearable solution. The move marks RealWear’s transition from an XR solutions provider to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) leader for managing fleets of immersive headsets.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

February is already an eventful month for Meta; following its Q2 report last month, the immersive technology firm announced the closure of Crayta and Echo VR while exploring augmented reality (AR) wearable goals. Horizon is less focused on gaming. Good morning Echo Units. Here is the annual update for our amazing community.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

He has a very interesting working story, having worked for great companies like Microsoft and Fast Company. Next year, the new Quest will help in getting there, but it will be Apple that will really disrupt the market, because it will come up with cool wearable glasses. They control all their ecosystem : software, hardware, chips.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

An older, but interesting example of marker-based AR is the PlayStation 3 Wonderbook, a gaming ‘peripheral’ that allows players to view a spell book on their screen. For example, Maybelline, L’Oréal and other companies have the option for users to virtually try on cosmetic products using their front-facing camera and web AR software.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In addition to our existing and ever-growing library of inflight content such as movies and games, Beond will showcase stunning resort destinations and activities in the Maldives. We are working now with partners in the Maldives to prepare truly amazing footage. Its realityOS integrates with Apple’s ecosystem.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Moreover, Immersed is debuting its Visor product at a lower price than the Vision Pro, perhaps creating a wild card in XR competition alongside significant players such as Meta, Microsoft, HTC, Lenovo, Xreal, and Varjo. Prophecy Market Insights notes how the “Photogrammetry Software Market” acquired approximately $1.2

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 21, 2023

The supply chain enhancements allow RealWear to spearhead sustainability goals while scaling the distribution of its leading assisted reality wearable solution. The move marks RealWear’s transition from an XR solutions provider to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) leader for managing fleets of immersive headsets.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 13, 2022

Countless companies have built powerful games and training environments within Unity, specifically designed to work within the extended reality landscape. Thanks to the flexibility of the Varjo headsets, you can also rest assured your device is likely to work with a range of software options.

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ARVR

JULY 9, 2020

Augmented Reality Definition Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital content (graphics, text, audio, and video) on real-world images using mobile devices, PCs, or glasses, which have an integrated camera and specialized software (Papagiannis, 2017). 2000s : First outdoor mobile AR game ARQuake. Jaimini and M.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

HTC advertises it as a headset for relaxation and productivity because it wants to position it as a different product than a gaming machine like Oculus Quest 2. In this Techtober we can’t spend a week without having new announcements of XR headsets, accessories, or software. Lone Echo 2 is one of the best games of 2021, but….

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