XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 23, 2023

The criminals stole Meta Quest, Pico, and HTC VIVE headsets, tablets, smartphones, controllers, and other devices. ITV news report on the burglary at our centre on Xmas day Watch the video here – [link] Make a difference here – [link] Thank you everyone for donating, sharing & supporting us.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The included ‘Playground’ demo shown in the video features a functional shooting range in an underground bunker, littered with magazines to show the multi-object interaction of reloading a gun, along with many other features to highlight the hand animations. This little demo is an attempt to make VR development easier for them.”.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 4, 2021

More info (NYE parties in VRChat) More info (Video streaming of Jean-Michel Jarre’s concert) More info (Animations around the space needle) More info (Editorial on virtual events becoming always more popular). The Tracker is good, but since HTC has never had competition in the field, i t has always been the same since the launch year.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

HP has already started shipping the review units for its Reverb G2 and some content creators like Upload VR and Sebastian AnG2 have already published their unboxing videos. More info (Unboxing video on Upload VR). HTC Vive celebrates the holidays giving 100% rev share to developers. Two interesting videos on the Quest 2.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Based on our recent talk with VP of content, Joel Breton, HTC has plenty of experiences in the works for its Vive VR headset across a wide range of categories. Vive this week announced Vivepaper , an intriguing new VR app developed in partnership with the Chinese-branch of magazine publisher Condé Nast.

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ARVR

JULY 6, 2020

Since around 2010 modern day VR has come out through the companies of Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and the Sony Playstation VR. The ability to create 360 video has been around since around 2016 when users could attach a few GoPro’s together in a rig to capture pictures and video. Don’t forget to give us your ?? !

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A first look at launch content that includes 360° videos from VR Playhouse and Wevr. is rebooting the LIFE brand for a new era, bringing the compelling stories you would expect from the iconic magazine to life in virtual reality. unveiled LIFE VR, a VR and 360° video app available on both iOS and Android devices.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). For example, we invited senior executives from HUAWEI, JBD, HTC, Alibaba, iQIYI, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and so on.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 27, 2018

Reading the various XR magazines, I think that the consumer world is some years behind the enterprise world. Header image by HTC). Virtual Reality can help children to become creative, as Lenqiy is doing in China. BUT, honestly, while I agree with Gartner on the enterprise side, I don’t agree on the consumer side.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In the meanwhile, according to Upload, some stores like US retailer B&H Photo Video and UK retailer Overclockers have started delisting the Oculus Quest , that so appear like it is going to be discontinued pretty soon. HTC CEO Yves Maitre resigns. HTC, you did it again. He was giving a clear direction to the company.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 16, 2023

Currently on sabbatical in the UK, he writes and publishes Gibby’s Guide , a free independent VR digital magazine, launched in 2021. As fans of Gibby’s work, we share a selection of the magazine’s feature articles, this one from the latest issue: Gibby’s Guide V23.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2019

HTC 5G streaming. HTC was at MWC showcasing its new headset Vive Focus Plus together with a 5G network. There was a real 5G network created by HTC where on one side there were some special computers that mocked a rendering farm and on the other side there was a user wearing a Vive Focus Plus. Video from Cathy Hackl).

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2016

A couple years later, they started experimenting with VR and 360 video to tell more impactful stories. That same year, Darg and Mooser were named two of Esquire Magazine’s Americans of the Year. RYOT’s current output is about three videos per week produced for viewing on mobile phones. The acquisition was big news.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Condé Nast China and HTC launch an augmented-VR reading experience. HTC has unveiled Vivepaper , the latest app for the Vive that lets you check out interactive VR from publishers. Graylin, China Regional President of Vive, HTC. “We The post HTC Introduces Vivepaper: A VR Magazine Stand appeared first on VRScout.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 6, 2023

The new solution previously earned a Fast Company 2022 Innovation by Design Award and was recognised as TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022. Coupled with HARMAN spatial audio technologies, the headset also features brightness and background adjustments for optimal video playback. What’s on Offer?

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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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ARVR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It also breaks down findings in the latest episode of ARtillery Briefs (video and takeaways below). We also see HTC continue to lean into the enterprise with Vive PRO, Cosmos, and Focus (and their many variants). Breaking it Down So what did the forecast uncover? Global VR revenue will grow from $4.98 billion in 2019 to $12.19

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 5, 2018

Today I’ve had the occasion to meet HTC China president Alvin Wang Graylin in my city, Turin (Italy). I’ve interviewed him some weeks ago and speaking with him “officially” for a magazine is great, but speaking with him about random topics, without cameras, videos and such is even better.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

So let’s try to rephrase this last paragraph using the same style used by VR Youtubers in the title of their videos to attract more people: THIS EXPLOSIVE WEEK IN VR HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING!!!!! Upload did it again: on December, 2nd, the big XR magazine has streamed a big showcase of many news about VR games. Image by HTC).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 5, 2018

HTC Vive Focus is one of the most famous standalone VR headsets. I have always been intrigued by this device, since the first time I’ve read about its reveal at an HTC event : I don’t know why, maybe because of the azure color that is my favorite, maybe because it looks so informal. It was funny. Upper view of the device.

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VRScout

MAY 4, 2017

While not a full VR experience, the 360-degree video still does an impressive job at placing you in the desperate and bleak perspective of the Rebel Alliance. While not ground-breaking, the nearly 2 minute 360 video is a captivating experience with a shocking ending. Battle Test: A Nissan 360-Degree Virtual Reality Experience.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

“Apple has invented the glasses of the future” is probably what journals and magazines will say the day of launch, and all the various HoloLens , Magic Leap , etc… will be forgotten by mainstream media. I also see Oculus finally announcing a wireless accessory for the Rift S.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Intel Labs can now transform a video in a 3D scene. Summarizing, it means that given a video of an environment, it can make you explore it in VR in 3D , letting you see it from all the viewpoints that you want. More info (VirtuosityTech wanting to port old VR games) More info (Gameplay video of Dactyl Nightmare).

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2020

VR magazines have published this week many pieces of advice for new Quest 2 owners. Companies like HTC and Facebook have TOS that allows for the gathering of anonymized data. Lucas Rizzotto has made another awesome video of his. The video is funny, informative, and inspiring, and I highly suggest you watch it. Learn more.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I think that everyone has read at least once “Half-Life 3 confirmed” somewhere on the web in the comments section of some article or video. There are various videos and meme about Valve not being able to create the 3rd episode of anything, and Valve itself loves to play on this. I’m grabbing popcorns.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In an interview with a magazine (quoted by Upload VR), he said the following sentences: One of the things [Steam Deck] represents is the battery-capable, high-performance horsepower that eventually you could use in VR applications as well. HTC released a trailer about his vision for the metaverse.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. In the end, the rumors were correct and HTC launched two headsets at VIVECON: the Vive Pro 2 and the Vive Focus 3 Business Edition. But this device got also some criticism: first of all , HTC has not released new controllers and still sells it with the old Wands.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2018

One of the biggest drawbacks of HTC Vive headsets with regard to Oculus Rift are the controllers: while Oculus Touch is ergonomic and can emulate the hands quite well, Vive has controllers that are quite big and are usable only as wands. Until today. Valve Knuckles v1.3, showcased one year ago (Image by Cloudhead games). Knuckles EV2.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 12, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC is teasing a new headset. HTC is teasing a new piece of hardware again, and this time most probably it will be a VR headset. HTC loves playing with the words, so “get down to business” can be a reference to the fact that it is a “business headset”. Top news of the week. Not much, honestly.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 28, 2022

This week we had a full reveal of the headset, the controller, and the computational unit in a video that reveals all their external details. HTC adds more parental control tools to its headsets. The company is clearly preparing for the launch, and it is sharing always more information week after week.

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ARVR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Some of the most popular VR brands like the HTC Vive and Oculus already offer controllers because they offer users tactile feedback. VR Will Become More Accessible While there are cheap VR headsets like the Google Cardboard, they offer a low level of interactivity and are most suited for watching 360-degree video.

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ARVR

APRIL 28, 2021

3D Models, post it, videos etc need to appear later on during the session or you will need to repeatedly ask people to “wait” leading to some unnecessary “frustration”. Let’s take the simplest example: the participants join from a mix of Quest and HTC Vive. The second problem is that the UI and/or functionalities might not be the same.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Available On: HTC Vive ( Steam ). Reloading is simple, you just lower your weapon and click, you get another magazine from your infinite pile of ammunition. Creating a unique and engaging video game based on a film isn’t an easy task. John Wick Chronicles Details: Official Website. Publisher: Starbreeze Studios.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2020

You probably have heard of well-known models such as the Oculus Go, Oculus Rift, Playstation VR, and HTC VIVE?—?these While watching informational videos and reading material helps with understanding fundamentals of the software and common practices, nothing is more effective than working with the software itself. 5: Have a VR Headset?

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Road to VR

APRIL 27, 2020

Flatscreen videos of the game only show a thin slice of its environments too. That doesn’t mean using motion controllers is exactly effortless at first blush either, but provided you grew up with working hands, reaching forward and grabbing something is probably second nature to you by now. Not so in VR. Image courtesy Valve.

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ARVR

MARCH 9, 2022

As for Virtual Reality (VR), it’s a complete immersion into a virtual world, shutting off the physical world entirely through special VR devices like HTC Vive, Google Cardboard, and Oculus Rift. Another example of AR is Snapchat lenses and Instagram filters. Credit: Unsplash. This is where AR and VR come into play.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This way, Oculus can again start a new battle against HTC, whose Focus heaset will be priced in the range $500-$600 but that at the moment has only one 3 DOF controller. Anyway, Oculus has to keep the hype high, so I guess that it would further detail plans for PC VR and show new videos and photos regarding prototypes and experiments.

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