The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

Image by Google). Google performs interesting AR news at I/O conference. At Google I/O, no executive of the company has talked about the M-word, but they have anyway showed interesting AR updates, which will be relevant for our future M-world. Another cool announcement has been the one of Immersive View for Google Maps.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 24, 2022

Image by Google). Project Iris is the codename of Google’s AR glasses. According to a report on The Verge, Google is working on AR glasses. The operating system should be Android, but it seems that Google is also building an operating system specific for XR. Linkintosh is the tool Mac VR devs were looking for.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

A new cycle of XR The Apple Vision Pro launch has been a disruptive moment for our industry (Image by Apple) As I said in a popular post a few months ago , I think we have entered a new cycle for immersive realities. Especially Apple and Google, which are the dominant players in the smartphone industry, are both launching headsets this year.

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VRScout

AUGUST 8, 2020

Looking at the future of immersive education in a post COVID-19 world. These updates will also address concerns regarding cybersecurity & student safety, give instructors the tools for remote class management, and offer a plethora of instructional resources. One of the biggest is how do you keep student information safe?

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2021

We looked at daily schedules in the Squad Pods, sketched on the whiteboards in the Immersion Rooms, looked at a 3D model around a holographic table in the R&D Lab, attended a virtual meditation class in the Wellness Center, toured the Studio Room, jammed out on the Main Stage, walked on the moon and more. .

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 31, 2020

Facebook Connect is coming September, 16th Oculus de facto rebranded as Facebook Reality Labs. Oculus is de facto no more. This week, Facebook has finally announced the date of the Oculus Connect 7, which is September, 16th. But it won’t be called Oculus Connect 7, but Facebook Connect. Top news of the week.

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Road to VR

JULY 6, 2017

Google wants to make it easier for VR/AR app developers to create 3D objects with its new app revealed today called Blocks, a program designed to let you build assets for the immersive mediums from within the VR headset itself. image courtesy Google. image courtesy Google. image courtesy Google.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2017

Oculus has always been a major supporter of the virtual reality community. Now the Facebook subsidiary is focusing on making virtual reality more accessible than ever by bringing their Oculus Rift headsets to public libraries across California all for the low cost of $0.00.

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Road to VR

APRIL 11, 2019

Optimization is no easy task, especially with the limited resources of mobile hardware like the Snapdragon 835 processor in the Oculus Quest. But there’s a handful of tools and methods that can set you up for success from the start. SEE ALSO Oculus CTO: Quest is 'In the Neighborhood of Xbox 360 / PS3 Processing Power'.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2022

It lacks all Oculus Exclusive titles like Beat Saber and Population One, but its store is becoming anyway interesting. And the fact that in the same week it announced both the Pico Neo 3 Link for VR and Effect Studio for AR, shows that Bytedance wants really to compete with Meta in all possible fields in immersive realities.

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VRScout

APRIL 14, 2020

XR experiences in general, have proven themselves to be an amazing tool for everything from workforce training and digital marketing to product visualization, entertainment, and immersive online education. You’ll even find Chicken Waffle themselves on XR Swim!

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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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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Google Earth VR. presented Google Earth VR with the Century Award for VR in service of environmental enrichment. Google Earth VR turns much of the world into a digital playground that you can fly or teleport around in immersive 3D space. Longtime Hollywood environmental activist, Ed Begley Jr. Ghostbusters . Invisible .

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 9, 2022

Not only is Meta a leading pioneer in the creation of the “Metaverse” – the embodied internet environment where the future of work may take place, but they’re also the company responsible for tools like “Workplace” from Meta. Meta is also the company behind Oculus, one of the more accessible and affordable VR headsets on the market.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2019

Back in April 2015, Oculus was a long way away from its current position as one of VR’s most influential organizations. The company had only recently been acquired by Facebook and was still in the process of prepping the Oculus Rift for its 2016 launch. One of these hoaxes was ThinkGeek’s ‘ VR Sensory Immersion Generator.’.

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VRScout

MARCH 30, 2020

Whereas some apps, such as Immersed , Glue , and Spatial , offer those with VR headsets the chance to coordinate within virtual co-working environments, SPACES allows VR users to connect with those out-of-headset using a handful of popular video messaging apps. So I wrote a better tool.” ” (Image Credit: SPACES).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 2, 2022

With countless apps and headsets available to choose from, today’s brands can easily equip their teams with the tools they need to create and innovate anywhere in the world. These sensational tools can bridge the gaps between hybrid workers, and even accelerate time to market for new projects. BlueJeans for Workplace. ImmersedVR.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2017

Now, let’s consider the key takeaways related to AR, VR and 360 ° content and review how they will influence the mass market adoption of those immersive technologies. Rachel Franklin, Head of Social VR, came on stage to announced Facebook’s first social VR app, Facebook Spaces , available now in beta on Oculus Rift. Augmented Reality.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 17, 2020

The Oculus Quest 2 is the device of the moment. Oculus Quest 2 Video Review. Oculus Quest 2 Video Review. If you want to watch a video review of the Oculus Quest 2 instead of reading my post, you can do it here! Opening an Oculus’s box is always an experience before the experience for the user.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 29, 2024

In a recent report from the New York Times, Meta revealed new AI features for its smart glasses product – that Meta developed using Ray Ban frames – following the firm’s promise of broader virtual assistant tools for the product range at last year’s Connect event. Meta will enforce these changes today, on March 29th.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 23, 2020

More info (How to pre-load Half-Life: Alyx) More info (Leaked review of Half-Life: Alyx) More info (Suggestions on how to stream the game) More info (Valve Index on top of Steam charts) More info (Oculus Rift S soldout) More info (Vive Cosmos Elite gives Alyx for free) More info (Vive Cosmos Elite review) More info (Gabe Newell talks BCI).

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Road to VR

APRIL 24, 2018

Oculus Go is an upcoming standalone VR headset and controller that offers the same content library and a similar experience to Gear VR, but in a dedicated unit rather than a ‘headset shell’ accessory for a smartphone. What is Oculus Go? Want to know what it’s like to use Oculus Go? What Are the Oculus Go Specs?

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ARPost

MAY 5, 2021

Accessibility in terms of cost and learning curve were recurring themes, as were immersion, and data and security. Headsets as a Learning Tool. However, security, as well as the benefits of long-term immersion, were questioned by other speakers. “We AR, “Immersive Spaces,” and WebXR.

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VRScout

JANUARY 17, 2021

.” Now, 15 days into 2021, Arrigo tweeted out a press release stating that the company will be shutting down Wave on the Steam and the Oculus Store in order to protect the future of the company. To make things more difficult, Wave built all of their user tools via Google Poly , which will soon be shutting down.

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VRScout

APRIL 22, 2019

Immersive experiences that highlight the importance of environmental protection. Thankfully, immersive technology—such as VR—has proven to be the ideal tool for educating the public on environmental issues and spread awareness through immersive projects designed to envoke a sense of empathy with the user.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

He stressed many times how he wants to empower creators, and how he wants to provide free tools for content creators and cheap hardware for the users. Zuck’s announcement has been reported everywhere, and this has been a very powerful endorsement for immersive technologies. Oculus brands disappears. I updated this image for you.

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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. The Oculus Rift S headset. About the VR Awards.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Much of the report was dedicated to identifying issues that potential policies for immerse worlds could touch on. About the “Thinking Ahead About XR” Report. Identifying Policy Issues. Economic Issues. “If

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These paid tools currently let you use non-PC VR headsets on PC, including on SteamVR. Virtual Desktop is available on Quest, Pico, and Vive XR Elite, while iVRy is available for Quest, Pico, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR, Google Daydream, iPhone and Android smartphones, and the original PlayStation VR.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Immersive technology continues its push towards mainstream appeal. While this past year may have seemed like a quiet one when compared to the more exciting releases featured in 2017 and 2016, these past 12 months have been crucial in the development of the immersive entertainment sector. LOCATION-BASED VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 15, 2021

Wave, the virtual venue & virtual event production company formerly known as TheWaveVR, has moved away from virtual reality over the last two years in favor of distributing its virtual performances to a broader audience through non-immersive media channels. Image courtesy Wave. We are still a relatively small startup.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 12, 2019

The time for my Oculus Quest review has come. The Quest has a nice packaging , as all Oculus products. I really love opening Oculus products , since usually they are packaged really well, and the Quest is no exception. Oculus Quest box content (Image by Oculus). Front view of the Oculus Quest.

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Road to VR

JUNE 19, 2018

Launched initially on Daydream in early 2017, and now available on Gear VR, Oculus Go, and Oculus Rift, Virtual Virtual Reality’s smart interaction design gives players freedom and control which—combined with a narrative tying it all together—makes Virtual Virtual Reality one of the most immersive mobile VR games to date.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 5, 2024

It is not the first time Meta partnered with an external company for a new device and in most cases this choice paid off: both the Gear VR (Samsung) and the Oculus Go (Xiaomi) were pretty good products. But will it be enough now to beat Apple? I see that at Cupertino they are making good use of the technology acquired together with NextVR.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

These days, most folks have experienced virtual reality in some shape or form: it could be a Google cardboard, VR kiosk at a local mall, or an at-home VR headset from HTC or Oculus. One of the primary advantages of VR vs. a 3D visual experience is that virtual reality immerses the user beyond perception. Sponsored content.

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InstaVR

MAY 1, 2019

Oculus Quest and Rift S, Including. Easily Create and Distribute Immersive 3D Applications to the Oculus Platforms without Coding. After publishing to the Oculus Rift S or Quest with a single-click from InstaVR, users can be transported in their headsets to immersive digital environments. About InstaVR Inc.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

Here’s a look at a handful of companies building remote collaboration VR tools and platforms for a range of use-cases. Glue is a modern collaboration platform that takes advantage of recent advances in immersive 3D graphics, virtual reality, and cloud computing. Team Collaboration & Presentation. MeetingRoom. NVIDIA Holodeck.

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