VRScout

MAY 22, 2019

Sorry Google Jump users, but Google has made the decision to shut down their cloud-based video stitching service on June 28 th citing a decline in Jump Assembler users. Anything left on Google’s Cloud Storage will be deleted immediately after Google suspends their service on June 28 th. Google thinks so too.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Baby boomers are thrilled that the fictional Holodeck from Star Trek is now a real and functional immersive technology. What’s even more thrilling for them is the development of holographic technology they all marveled at in the Star Wars series. Obviously, we’re a long way off using this technology for intergalactic communication.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

But did you know that before there was Pokémon GO , Niantic launched a sci-fi-based AR game called Ingress Prime that used OpenStreetMap and Google Maps to create a citywide geocaching game of capture the flag? More importantly, what will this merging of technologies do for AR in general? But what is XM? That’s for you to figure out!

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 15, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announces important AI and XR news at Google I/O This Google I/O has seen immersive realities back to the menu. But to summarize, the most important XR-related tidbits have been: Google confirmed that is still working with Qualcomm and Samsung to build an XR headset.

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AR Insider

MAY 24, 2021

This week, we dive into Snap’s new AR Spectacles, Google I/O takeaways and Digilens’ new reference frames. Starline promises telepresence technology to reimage video conferencing as we’ve never seen. Starline promises telepresence technology to reimage video conferencing as we’ve never seen.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This was certainly the case of Google Glass back in 2012. Many argued that Google Glass was too expensive and sought to meet a non-existing need. Snap also recently launched its Spectacles 3 glasses, which allow users to take photos and videos of their surroundings and later add AR effects within the Snapchat app. Guest Post.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

If you watch the video , you can see me say stupid things about XR… well, more or less as I do every day in my life… Have fun! In a video published on Facebook, he showed himself wearing the headset and let us also see what he was seeing inside , with some footage directly from his point of view. Image by Google).

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2020

With the end of Samsung Gear VR, it seems the South Korean tech giant is also doing away with its VR video apps as well. Samsung XR (ex-Samsung VR) is the company’s VR video hosting platform which featured both premium and user-uploaded content. SEE ALSO Oculus CTO Explains Why "Gear VR's days are numbered".

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Google introduces customizable backgrounds, new animation settings, and realistic reflections. Google Poly editor in-action. Image Credit: Google. Immersive ads running on Google’s Swirl platform. Image Credit: Google. Image Credit: Google. Feature Image Credit: Google.

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VRScout

JUNE 28, 2017

The new video also teases “puppet skinning” for Tilt Brush. When YouTube channel Nat and Friends toured Google VR, we were honestly expecting to see experiments from Google’s Daydream Labs that we’ve already seen. We’ve actually done more than a hundred prototypes,” comments Google software engineer Rob Jagnow in the video.

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Google has added an augmented reality video effect to Duo, its latest video communications app for iOS and Android. Now, when recording a video message, Duo users can touch the "Valentine's Day effect" button to add floating, translucent heart bubbles to their rear or front-facing camera feed. This makes for some.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2018

Google VR becomes Google AR & VR as the company uses its annual I/O event to tease a new wave of augmented technology. Google wasted no time at this years Google I/O Developer Conference , diving head first into some truly jaw dropping projects that are making their way to our devices.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 18, 2024

Recently, Google released an update to its Quest 3 YouTube application, which allows users to stream 8K videos to their Meta Quest 3 – at least in theory. Despite the update, Quest 3 headsets cannot stream up to 8K video, as the device’s quality is capped at 4K.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 23, 2020

XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. It includes embedded video, narrative analysis and top takeaways. The most notable updates came from Google, Apple and Facebook, in order of recency. Let’s dive in… Google .

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ARVR

MARCH 17, 2023

In all the excitement around generative and conversational AI, Google has gotten lots of grief for missing the party. The common refrain is that these technologies are Google killers. However, there’s just one issue with that take: Google is better positioned than anyone for AI. In other words, where can I buy it locally?

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2023

The first huge leak we had this week was a full unboxing video of the device. This time was not some hotel employees finding some random Quest boxes, but a n anonymous guy uploading the unboxing video on Reddit. The video was later republished by “VR Panda” on Twitter.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

The UK attracts some of the best global talent and has a strong culture of entrepreneurship leading it to be viewed as one of Europe’s technology hubs. The growth in VR/AR sector is set to increase following a new deal between the UK Government and the Creative Industries Council (CIC) to invest £33m in immersive technologies Click To Tweet.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 17, 2023

More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Road To VR) More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Upload VR) More info (Roblox on Quest may increase scrutiny on the platform) Other relevant news (Image by WIRED) Mark Lucovsky has left Google Mark Lucovsky has just left Google. More info iVRy makes the PSVR2 work with SteamVR!

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GizModo VR

JUNE 6, 2022

An Australian Court announced Monday that Google will need to pay $515,000 for refusing to remove two YouTube videos about John Barilaro, the former New South Wales state deputy premier. Despite those damages being a small drop in the bucket for Google and its owner Alphabet, it may be a canary in a coal mine for how… Read more.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2022

AR technology isn’t helping just human patients. Vet CT, a veterinary technology (“VetTech”) based out of Cambridge, United Kingdom, has partnered with the Pennard Vet Clinic on a trial program demonstrating the practical use-cases of AR technology in the veterinary office. Image Credit: VetCT.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 12, 2023

Meanwhile, major technology firms Google and T-Mobile contributed further to the XR landscape with some significant project partnerships. KSA is investing $1 billion in metaverse-related projects as it seeks to become a global technology hub. Metaverse to Contribute 2.8% trillion in global GDP by 2031. trillion (in 2015 U.S.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 1, 2022

I get annoyed by all the jokes people make about Google killing things willy-nilly. Google’s latest assassination target is Duo, which is now being combined with Meet into one video-calling app. I think that’s because I’m so deep into the ecosystem that these kinds of changes usually directly affect me.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 13, 2021

Google announced back in February it was adding new video-editing tools to its Photos app, but those updates appeared only on iOS devices first. Now, according to Android Police , Google is rolling out the same tools to Android users. Read more.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

The rapid development of technology could not but affect the educational process. Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. Visibility.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 29, 2023

AI is, without question, a powerful force within the technology industry. While the world is getting used to general-purpose AI in various forms, the XR industry already understands the technology and how to utilise it to optimise immersive solutions. What is Google’s Project Starline?

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Zuck’s genius move before Google I/O I was kinda shocked reading this piece of news, but I was also quite happy because I’m all in for open platforms, and seeing finally Meta breaking the walls of its walled garden is for me a good thing. And with the operating system comes also Meta’s store.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 11, 2024

This week, reports revealed that Google is laying off a significant portion of its 1P AR hardware team, casting doubts upon its in-house XR product portfolio. In a statement, Google announced: A few hundred roles are being eliminated in DSPA, with the majority of impacts on the 1P AR Hardware team.

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Upload VR

APRIL 23, 2024

They're first-person camera glasses that let you capture hands-free first-person photos and videos, take phone calls, listen to music, or livestream your view to Instagram. First-Person View Sharing In Video Calls Ray-Ban Meta glasses have been able to livestream your view to Instagram since launching.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 22, 2023

We see evidence of augmented experiences on social media through 360-degree photos and videos. With this technology, we can all create and enjoy more immersive experiences. 2023: Enter Google ARCore Google’s convenient and easy-to-access ARSDK facilitates the development of WebAR experiences for cross-platform delivery.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I’m super-late with this newsletter because we of New Technology Walkers are working on some cool stuff for our game HitMotion: Reloaded! Image by Google). Google is reportedly working on an AR operating system. Now we have finally an official confirmation of the fact that Google is working on an AR device. Tilt Brush).

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Mashable VR

MAY 11, 2022

Remember Google Glass? The controversial wearable tech product ultimately failed , but it looks like Google is ready to give a version of it another try. At Google I/O 2022 on May 11, Google gave viewers a peak at its new AR glasses. This was the only glimpse Google provided of its AR glasses.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In this guide, we’ll discuss the details of augmented reality development in 2022, including the choice of technologies and the development flow. The camera uses the patterns on the actual book as a reference to display the AR content, a technology that is often used today on Snapchat and Instagram. This is how location-based AR works.

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ARVR

APRIL 13, 2022

We’re talking buy buttons on everything from YouTube videos to Instagram Stories. Point your phone at a jacket a friend is wearing using Google Lens or Snap Scan , then buy it right on the spot. This is the theme of our AR and Shopping Collide series, continuing here with Google. Shoppability is the new black. Elsewhere?—?and

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Slashgear

JUNE 6, 2022

Amid the Apple excitement, Google announced its June Feature Drop for Pixel smartphones, revealing new features and a collaboration with teenage engineering.

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VRScout

APRIL 3, 2023

The popular VR golf game GOLF+ is adding AI caddies powered by the same technology behind ChatGPT. Seemingly magical programs such as ChatGPT and Midjourney are already changing the way we work today and the technology shows no signs of slowing down. This includes GolfScope Inc., The implications here are incredible.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Remote collaboration has been one of the biggest promises of immersive technology as it relates to work but employers seem to be more excited than employees. While immersive tech gained some traction during this period, video conferencing remains the standard alternative to in-person meetings. One potential reason: surveillance fears.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 21, 2023

After months of tinkering and testing, Project Iris, Google’s latest AR innovation, appears to be another “Google Glass Failure.” For years, Google has been toying with the idea of becoming a real competitor in the extended reality market. But for all its innovation and resources, Google’s AR ideas never really seem to pan out.

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