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Khronos Group Would Welcome Input From Microsoft On OpenXR Standard

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During GDC 2017, Khronos Group unveiled OpenXR as the name for their VR/AR API standard that’s currently being developed. Now that the name is out in the wild, the next step is to work with current working group members over the next 12-18 months on the specifications of the standard. ” Will Microsoft Join The Effort?

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Google, Sony And Oculus Unite To Establish VR Industry Standards

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Google, Sony, Oculus, Samsung, Acer and HTC have combined their efforts in order to create a healthy and equal industry for virtual reality hardware and software to develop and expand. Working groups will be organized around important topics for the industry, enabling us to produce relevant research and guidance.

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Microsoft Joins OpenXR, Becoming a Decisive Backer in the Open, Royalty-free VR/AR Standard

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Khronos Group , the consortium behind the OpenXR project which aims to standardize the way applications communicate with AR and VR headsets, just added Microsoft to its ranks. Among its count of members, the OpenXR working group consisted of nearly every major player in the industry except Microsoft until now.

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Spatial Beats: Apple VR, Google Poly & LBVR Hangs On

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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. We are waiting and hoping and praying a white knight swoops in to rescue Poly like Microsoft rescued AltspaceVR in the VR winter of 2018. Not a good sign. What’s Next After Zoom?

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Big XR News from Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and OpenXR

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Big vendor news this week, Admist start-ups and fresh ideas; this week, big names like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Apple took the headlines due to each firm’s optimisation of its XR product portfolio. Meta has not yet confirmed 8K streaming on its Quest portfolio.

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How Augmented Reality (AR) is Reshaping the Food Service Industry

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© Poly by Google Augmented reality (AR ) technology is a unique tool empowering restaurants, delivery services, and other vendors in the food service industry. Visualize Menu Items The food service industry can leverage AR by offering consumers a menu that comes to life when scanned with their smartphones. © abadllah saad.

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XRDC Interviews AR and VR Industry Experts in Healthcare Report

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The Healthcare Industry, VR, and AR. The interviewees discuss how they bring AR and VR tech into the healthcare industry. The wireless consumer and enterprise VR headsets are now available and are a major breakthrough product for all industries. See Also: Virtual Reality in Senior Care Communities: What Are the Benefits?