GizModo VR

JANUARY 31, 2022

Sony is acquiring Bungie for a reported $3.6 billion in the latest move of what has been a string of blockbuster purchases within the gaming industry. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mine was planned to ship today, so I guess that tomorrow I will do an unboxing video! I think that for a small startup that is shipping its first product, it may make a lot of sense: for a company of that size, it is better to handle a smaller group of high-paying customers than doing the opposite.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Leveraging its Igloo Core Engine (ICE), the company has curated a host of content in its viewing spaces, including building information modelling (BIM), metaverse worlds, 360-degree video, game engine demos, and many others. People can also view YouTube 360 videos, Google Street View, as well as the enterprise’s bespoke 360 web browser.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Metaverse Tech Will Be Built and Used by a More Diverse Group of People John Payne, CEO of Croquet , believes that metaverse technologies will be built and utilized by more diverse groups. We’re already seeing key metaverse players coming together in the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

If you want to watch it, it’s a very interesting 2-hour-long video and you can find it here [link] together with a summary of the key points he said. Image by Khronos Group). These may be upcoming features or possible features Oculus is experimenting with a selected group of beta testers. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 31, 2023

More info Sony Mocopi seems to be good for full-body VR Thrillseeker, the superstar VR Youtuber, is experimenting with Mocopi, the lightweight full-body VR kit by Sony. The purpose of the group is of course the one of fighting the duopoly of Apple Maps/Google Maps. If you may be interested, have a look at the links here below.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

Unity has already sent an email to all of us to say that the distribution of the Beta will start next month (July) and will be gradual starting from a small group of developers. According to the creators of Hubris, Sony is working on solving the issue , but he said nothing about when this update will be released.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

In a Youtube video, he revealed some juicy details, like: The cost of the glasses is $499 + prescription lenses; They are connected to the iPhone, that does all the heavy lifting; They were planned for a “one more thing” announcement for Q4 2020- Q1 2021 , and for release one year later. (Image by Techgenyz). We’ll see…. Other relevant news.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 24, 2023

It read that Apple designed the device jointly with Sony Group Corp, which will feature high-resolution displays and augmented reality (AR) full-colour passthrough. Sony recently unveiled plans to debut its PlayStation VR (PSVR) 2 in early 2023. The headset will incorporate FaceTime for video chatting and conferencing.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the enormous influence in the XR industry, VRTUOLUO has set up dozens of industry communities (such as the Industry Executives Association, VR Game Developers Community, VR Education Community, Financing and Investment Community, Offline Entertainment Group, etc.) We have video live streaming or VR live streaming for each summit.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

More info (Lynx R1 Launch post on Road To VR) More info (Lynx R1 Launch post on Upload VR) More info (Some more info on its special lenses) More info (Launch keynote) More info (Video that explains this kind of lenses) More info (Feedback on this kind of lenses) More info (Stan Larroque talking about the success of the sales). Let’s hope so.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Recapping the top stories covered on the VRScout Report , a weekly live video show and podcast discussing the best in VR, hosted by Malia Probst. Made from high-res satellite imagery, aerial photography, and Street View data, Google Earth VR is surprisingly meditative when alone and fun when with a group. …and more.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

HP has fixed many of the visual problems of the headse t, and Microsoft has just released a patch on Windows 10 that aims at solving many visual issues of all WMR headsets (like Chromatic aberration). But honestly, I expected a bit more … it’s a bit weird that Microsoft hasn’t solved its biggest pain point yet. Image by Neos).

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The startup is pretty new, in fact, and its owner group is Megadodo, another unknown company that is working on an MMO game about which is difficult to find any information. With a lot of sadness, I’m here watching the photos and the videos of WCVRI , the big Chinese conference about VR that is held every year in Nanchang.

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GizModo VR

MAY 10, 2021

If you were hoping it’d get easier to snag a PlayStation 5 , Sony’s got some bad news for you. In a call with analysts, Sony warned that they likely won’t be able to meet PS5 demand and restock stores through 2022. Read more.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Focused on harnessing immersive technologies to deliver groundbreaking VR, AR, Animation, DOOH, VFX and 360 degree video projects for some of the world’s largest brands including Sony, BBC, Red Bull, Microsoft and Lexus. Daniel Efergan – Group Creative Director of Digital, Aardman Animations.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2017

PlayStation looks to an arcade rollout, Shazam goes augmented, AMD wants to go wireless, HTC Viveport’s new subscription service, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… You can enjoy the full audio recording below: IT’S NOW WAY EASIER TO COMBINE 360 VIDEO AND ANIMATION.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 17, 2021

Sony’s PlayStation 5 is the fastest-selling gaming console in U.S. history in both unit and dollar sales, according to retail analyst firm The NPD Group. So if you’ve been struggling to get your hands on one since its release last November, scalpers may not be entirely to blame. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This is a pretty extreme pivot, and it is causing internal turmoil inside all the Meta group: the company is suggesting many people from Facebook and Instagram join Reality Labs instead , or it is promoting people working on social media to have also metaverse roles. Sony acquires Bungie and thinks about Capcom.

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Robert Scoble

MAY 15, 2021

A new kind of noise cancelling, built on array microphones (early version of this is just arriving in the new iMacs) and a new kind of video and audio sharing network, so that we will be able to have all sorts of new “walkie talking like” features. In front of you will be two 8K Sony chips, I hear. Why am I so confident?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Instead of showing people how the “metaverse” is now with very rough images (that easily become memes) or how it may be in the future with some fluffy videos, Zuck has used the best technologies from the Meta R&D department: Meta’s Codec Avatars. So this version is still meant to take photos, videos, and have phone calls.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But have you tried staying indoors to cuss profusely at video games you're bad at together? Don't worry if one partner has less experience playing video games. From our Best Video Games to Play with the Family roundup] Price : $24.99 Credit: Supermassive Games / Sony Entertainment. Is it multiplayer? Until Dawn.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

Additionally, engineers train Deep Learning algorithms to accurately detect markers in live video data. This means that the wireless noise-canceling headphones from Sony not only let users stream music but also handle calls and get information on demand. Examples of Augmented Reality in Action. Top 3 Types of AR-Enabled Hearables.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 15, 2020

Image by Sony, from Road To VR). Sony announces PS5, it supports PSVR. With an online livestream of around 1 hour, Sony has finally unveiled the design of the PlayStation 5. But Sony has confirmed that while we wait for it, the PS5 will be able to work with the current PSVR device. Image from Khronos Group).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

Maybe he/she had tried just a cardboard somewhen or just watched some Youtube videos about someone playing VR. I can now see videos about VR also in meme websites like 9GAG, and this shows that VR has started entering mainstream consideration, but it is still far away from being the main topic of discussion. PlayStation believes in VR.

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Robert Scoble

OCTOBER 4, 2019

It isn’t alone, we know of many companies that are spending billions on same, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Sony, Magic Leap, Huawei, and others. You can see this in today’s AR products (and despite what Microsoft or Magic Leap call their devices, they really are augmented reality devices that you wear on your face).

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VeeR VR

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The authenticity of NPC is always a problem to generate the real-world experience in the video games. Minecraft is a 2009 sandbox video game created by Swedish game developer Markus Persson and later developed by Mojang. Developer(s) : Mojang, Microsoft Studios , Sony Computer Entertainment. Minecraft In 360º VR.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2019

From the vantage of the early 90s and the first web pages, not even science fiction authors predicted Instagram influencers, a US president tweeting policy or 300 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute – so we can only make some early guesses! Some recent acquisitions include AltspaceVR (Microsoft), and Escher (Niantic).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 5, 2022

According to the London-based firm, innovations such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), new technologies, and improved immersive experiences were “driving a lot of interest and excitement” for the Metaverse market and enterprise capabilities compared to video game development.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The New York Times distributes more than 1 million Google Cardboard phone VR viewers to subscribers with the launch of The Displaced , a 360-degree video project focusing on children driven from their homes by war. Presidential election season, a bombshell article connects Oculus co-founder, Palmer Luckey, to a crude political meme group.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 provided hints of where Facebook, HTC, Sony, Google, and more will take their headsets in the near future, but where does the industry’s best and brightest think we’ll end up this time next year? 1) I believe the virtual reality market will continue to have steady sales reaching over 2 million HMD’s between Sony, HTC and Oculus.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2023

[link] Pimax Play updates Over the course of several months, my Crystal received a number of software updates, after undergoing testing by the Pimax Crystal Beta testers (a group of early adopters). Ours come from our design from a supplier that also makes lenses for photography camera brands such as Leica, Olympus, Nikon, and Sony.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 26, 2023

XR Awards Winners Announced The XR Awards 2023, alongside an esteemed group of industry expert judges, revealed this year’s winners across 16 categories that showcase the best and brightest the space has to offer. New updates to Microsoft Mesh allows remote workers to add immersive experiences to private previews on the platform.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 10, 2023

Although, with more recent commercial headsets like the Meta Quest Pro and Sony’s PSVR 2, the technology is finding a home in affordable immersive products. The defining feature for this generation of headsets is video pass-through. So one could say that hand tracking is now a standard feature of VR devices.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 3, 2023

Although, with more recent commercial headsets like the Meta Quest Pro and Sony’s PSVR 2, the technology is finding a home in affordable immersive products. The defining feature for this generation of headsets is video pass-through. So one could say that hand tracking is now a standard feature of VR devices.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The GFR Fund is one such investor group, and this one in particular has cultivated an impressive portfolio of XR up-and-comers. Alan: VR Park is this crazy– it’s like a video arcade that got carried away. I’ve known them for quite a while and they’re more of a distribution platform for VR videos and content.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The GFR Fund is one such investor group, and this one in particular has cultivated an impressive portfolio of XR up-and-comers. Alan: VR Park is this crazy– it’s like a video arcade that got carried away. I’ve known them for quite a while and they’re more of a distribution platform for VR videos and content.

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