XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Efforts to construct and expand the Metaverse were sparked by Meta Platform’s major pivot in October, which saw Microsoft, NVIDIA, HTC VIVE, Qualcomm, Google, Varjo, and dozens of other tech giants enter the race for prime positioning to build the virtual and connected world.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 14, 2017

The show is set to gather a host of industry pioneers to showcase the latest content and talk about strategies, development tips and more. The wider VRWC show, meanwhile, runs from 11th – 14th and sees speakers from Microsoft, Google, and Oculus Story Studio. VRWC is a three-day event hosted in the UK city of Bristol.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Google Daydream Systems/ Headsets. Assorted Microsoft Systems/ Accessories/ Controllers. This tip was passed on to us by Antony Vitillo of VR publication Skarred Ghost. Key Items Include: Large Quantities of 27” Apple Thunderbolt Displays. Large Quantities of Dell Monitors. Samsung Odyssey Systems/ Headsets. Wacom 21” Tablets.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 7, 2022

Not everyone is split into either Windows or macOS camps—for some people, using both of these operating systems is part of their computing experience. If you’re a long-term user of one of these platforms and about to start to get acquainted with the other one too, you might need a little bit of help along the way, and… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Microsoft announces Mesh, an XR collaboration platform. Alex Kipman promised us a Microsoft Ignite conference with an amazing level of immersion , and he kept his word. But since Microsoft owns one of those studios (and using it costs around $100K/day if I remember well!), You are all fantastic! Here you are my flower for you!

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Past attempts have been unsuccessful, such as Google Glass, due to reluctance and concerns over ethical issues such as privacy and security of AR glasses. Fast-forward a few years from the failing Google Glass, and now it turns out the popularity of smart-glasses has increased again, thanks to numerous new developments.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 2, 2023

BlueJeans has remained a longstanding partner of immersive solutions providers like Microsoft, Vuzix, Magic Leap, Mootup, and Google Glass Enterprise. Widely used across XR devices such as Microsoft’s HoloLens 2, Microsoft Teams has recently launched real-time 3D (RT3D) avatars to boost meeting attendee engagement.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

And these experiments about wireless headsets make us think that Valve is investigating the possibility of making the Index wireless (or even better, standalone), a feature that many users have asked for. (Thanks Ilja Z for the tip!). Image by Microsoft). Google halves its revenues on the Play Store. News worth a mention.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 16, 2020

And while this is anyway a good result for a startup (developing an AR headsets means spending billions in R&D), targeting the consumer market has been a suicide move , that let Microsoft get full control of the profitable enterprise market. More info (Camera Path and Google Drive backup) More info (Sketchfab exporting).

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AR Insider

JANUARY 24, 2020

Imagine knowing the answer to the question on the tip of your brain the moment you touch your phone. Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Snap and Qualcomm are all making significant investments.” Google learned this the hard way with Google Glass. Then there’s Magic Leap.

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Ryan Schultz

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Yesterday, Google announced that their generative AI tool, called Google Bard, had been renamed to Gemini, and was now finally available in Canada ( The Globe and Mail newspaper provides some background on why there was a delay ). The cost of both these generative AI services is approximately the same, at US$20 per month.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

On the server-side, it is being integrated with Microsoft Azure, and it is also coming in the future for Google Cloud and Tencent Cloud. Google is hiring waveguide developers for AR. Protocol’s journalist Janko Roettgers has spotted that now Google is hiring many figures in the waveguide field.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

It was announcements and product launches galore with news coming from key players like Oculus, Sony, Microsoft and Google dominating the headlines almost every week. While VR hasn’t gone mainstream yet, we are nearing a tipping point and retail experts agree. So what’s next? and many places worldwide. and Canada.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Viveport is improving a lot, and now HTC is also launching the Vive XR Suite , which will be distributed thanks to the support of a strong network of partners like HP, NVIDIA, Baidu (the Chinese Google), and Accenture. Tips & Tricks for the Quest 2! Facebook and Microsoft publish two interesting research projects for VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 11, 2020

I hope that a future rumor clarifies a bit more what is Facebook’s strategy. (Thanks Alessio Palumbo for the tip!). This startup just exited from stealth mode, is like Google Maps but for the interior of shopping centers, offices, and other closed environments. I am very excited by this news, but at the same time, I’m very confused.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Let’s see how Apple and Google will answer. Thanks Leywes for the tip). Google Glass 2 is now available for direct purchase. If you are in an industrial environment where a smartglass can improve the productivity of your company, you may be interested in knowing that now Google Glass 2 is available for direct purchases for $999.

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AIXR

APRIL 1, 2022

With secrets spilled and tips revealed, Alex Makes VR is an essential listen for storytellers and curious VR enthusiasts alike. She takes listeners behind the curtain of an award-winning VR storytelling career (TEDx, CannesXR, The Drum 50 under 30, Women of the Future Awards). Field of View. Between Realities.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Google Cardboard. from Google. Google Daydream View. from Google. COMPATIBILITY: The Google Daydream View is only compatible with these devices: Pixel, Pixel 2, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, LG V30, Moto Z, Moto Z 2 , ZenFone AR, Mate 9 Pro, Axon 7. Photo from Microsoft. from Microsoft.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 25, 2021

According to The Verge, the top executives from Facebook are working on a rebrand of the company, most probably to create a parent company that owns all the various businesses controlled by Facebook … something similar to what Google made when it created Alphabet. Snap and Google Partner to Bring “Quick Tap to Snap” to Pixel 6.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

We all know that Microsoft too is waiting before introducing VR for the Xbox because the VR market is too little for them, and Sony seems to follow a similar strategy, not investing too much until next year. The bad news is that tracking seems devoted to external modules like Nolo… (Thanks David @spatialpixels for the tip!).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

After all, not only does it have its own dedicated entertainment apps , but it works with solutions like Zoom and Microsoft 365 apps too. There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that this headset will be ideal for both entertainment and business use cases. Here are some of the oddest ways we’ve seen people using the Vision Pro so far.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I tried contacting Canon, and if I get more info, I will let you know! (Thanks Davy Demeyer for the tip!). Thanks Rob Cole for the tip!). Google drops support for Daydream. With a communication that has surprised no one, Google has dropped support for the Daydream platform, which won’t be supported in the upcoming Android 11.

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AR Insider

JULY 15, 2021

FWIW, Google had also partnered with Luxottica but never shipped a more fashionable version of Glass.]. The tipping point for mental privacy comes when we can start typing with FB’s technology and then realize what we just accidentally typed our innermost thoughts. I worked at Microsoft from 2008-2012. More from AR Insider….

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Youtuber Brad Lynch of the channel “Sadly It’s Bradley” has discovered, thanks to “a tip”, some references to a device codenamed “Deckard” inside some SteamVR firmware files. iOS 15 finally brings AR navigation instructions to Apple Maps , in a way similar to the one that Google is already offering. Other relevant news. Image by IGN).

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Digitalnauts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The most famous example being Microsoft Hololens. . Viral new solutions include Snap’s new AR glasses prototype and Google Glass Explorer Edition. . Source: Microsoft “What is Mixed Reality” [link]. SMART GLASSES. If you’re a Marvel fan, these are the closest you can get to Tony Stark’s advanced and innovative glasses.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

After that, I headed for China to pursue my dream and headed marketing and strategy for the release of the Microsoft A.I. But perhaps we will come back to it since there are many innovations appearing in AR such as those seen in the new Google Pixel 3. product Cortana in China. What does PanguVR do?

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Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

“This year will be a tipping point for disruptive technology’s role in society,” the report said. And a Google engineer was fired last summer because he became convinced that Google’s version of the technology, LaMDa, had become self-aware.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2021

Furthermore, the comparison with Microsoft doesn’t hold well: Microsoft was a software company that just didn’t have high standards, so it made products with many bugs. More info (Use Google Translate). Thanks Ilja Zegars for the tip!). Learn more (Use Google Translate). A new ID Software VR game is arriving.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Besides that, it is also hiring key figures to make this AR dream a reality : the operating system project will be supervised by Mark Lucovsky, a former Microsoft engineer who co-developed Windows NT. That sounds amazing, and in fact it is, given that the reviews are pretty positive.

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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. Image by Microsoft). What about yours?

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2020

Today I host a guest post by Ryan, Senior Writer at AR/VR Tips , an online company that showcases the latest augmented reality apps and virtual reality products. HoloLens 2 AR glasses (Image by Microsoft). If you know about any other AR glasses for sports, comment down at the bottom of this guide so that we can take a look.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If OpenAI wanted to slow down to have time to understand the consequences of this new type of AI, Microsoft would already ready be to hire all the talents of OpenAI and carry on AI developments by itself. Now Microsoft is discontinuing them , putting another nail in the coffin of the HoloLens. Thanks to Davy Demeyer for the tip!)

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

This is why companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Meta are exploring similar technologies. For others, they might be a way of selling ads, Dr. Bautista said. […] In 2018, Intel shut down the Vaunt project, before selling many of its patents to North, the start-up acquired by Google. Microsoft Maquette gets discontinued.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There is also a good example of a part of the day of a person in the metaverse. (Thanks to Will Burns for the tip). This move resembles the one that Google had with TiltBrush: instead of killing the program, it is returning it back to the community, and this is for sure a good decision. Some XR experiences have won Emmy Awards.

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AR Insider

MAY 6, 2020

While not swapping anything out, Google is attempting to make the world an ad through its visual search app–Google Lens. Microsoft Capture Studio is offering such services scanning celebrities and performers for entertainment and education purposes. Just imagine a world where Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant have bodies.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 30, 2020

The same day of the launch of Half-Life: Alyx, Hewlett-Packard has announced its new virtual reality headset, the Reverb G2 , made in collaboration with Microsoft and Valve. Valve could provide some audio-visual improvements, while Microsoft its WMR platform, with inside-out tracking of controllers. thanks Alessio for the tip!).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

The news of the week is that Meta is poaching talents from all the other companies : in particular, it has been able to “steal” 100 employees from the HoloLens team in Microsoft. Thanks VR Fitness Mag for the tip). The most bullish of them is, of course, Meta. Many great XR games are controlled by Meta.

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