The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Image by HTC). HTC launches Vive Flow headset for relaxation, priced at $499. After endless teasings and leaks, in the end, HTC has finally unveiled its headset: called Vive Flow, it is a lightweight device for media consumption. Image by Magic Leap).
AR Insider
OCTOBER 18, 2021
New names and old ones round out this week in XR with big funding for Magic Leap, and Sky Mavis,… Continue reading → Spatial Beats: Magic Leap, Microsoft & HTC. The post Spatial Beats: Magic Leap, Microsoft & HTC appeared first on AR Insider.
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The Ghost Howls
APRIL 26, 2021
Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap 2 is coming in Q1 2022. Even if most of this roundup will be about Oculus, I have decided to put another brand on top of it and it is Magic Leap. Image by HTC Vive).
AR Insider
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
This week, we look at Apple’s moves across the spatial spectrum, Magic Leap 2, And Oculus Quest game sales among other items. Magic Leap’s next headset to ship in Q4 2021. W elcome back to Spatial Beats.
The Ghost Howls
MARCH 16, 2020
Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap is on sale. A report on Bloomberg informed us all that Magic Leap is exploring a sale of the company. Also because the brand “Magic Leap” is not as shiny as before , when we were all expecting great things from it.
Next Reality AR
AUGUST 7, 2018
With the official launch of Magic Leap One expected by the end of summer (translation: days from now), Magic Leap's hype machine just took a big hit with the sudden loss of a key marketing executive. Magic Leap confirmed the departure of Jeff Gattis, vice president of product marketing, to Recode and cited "personal reasons" regarding the reason for his sudden departure. Gattis's resume includes stints at HTC, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and TiVo.
Road to VR
MARCH 20, 2018
Vive Pro date and price, Magic Leap announcements, Nvidia’s real-time ray-tracing, and Budget Cuts resurfaces. Image courtesy HTC. HTC have finally revealed the price and release date of the anticipated Vive Pro , opening preorders globally at Vive.com and other retailers. Magic Leap announcements. image courtesy Magic Leap. Magic Leap has launched the SDK for the device’s Lumin OS , with support for Unity and Unreal engines.
UploadVR Between Realities podcast
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Update: We received the following statement from Magic Leap about the departure: “Andy Fouche will no longer serve as VP of Public Relations for Magic Leap, Inc. As we sprint full steam ahead toward the launch of Magic Leap One, we are excited to have Brenda Freeman on board as our Chief Marketing Officer. A LinkedIn profile for Fouché lists him formerly in the Magic Leap position. Mixed Reality andy fouche departure Magic Leap PR
Road to VR
MARCH 20, 2023
HTC today announced a new Vive Tracker accessory which is the first in the industry to use inside-out tracking, meaning it doesn’t require any external beacons. Details are slim right now; HTC hasn’t announced the price or battery life, and the release date is far off in Q3 2023.
The Ghost Howls
APRIL 27, 2020
Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap pivots to enterprise, lays off 1,000 employes. With a long post on Magic Leap’s blog, in the end Rony Abovitz has admitted that the company is not going that well, and has announced a new course, that should eventually lead to Magic Leap 2.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
So many green pigs, so little time… Rovio and Resolution Games’ fully immersive version of their popular Angry Birds franchise is now available on the HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift. However, I’m a bit spoiled, having recently had a demo of the Magic Leap version of Angry Birds , and I have to say that you really haven’t experienced an exploding bird until they’ve slingshot across your office in full holographic Mixed Reality glory.
ARPost
JUNE 3, 2022
AWE day two started off with back-to-back keynotes from mixed reality display maker Magic Leap and AR commerce solution Avataar. A Look at the Magic Leap 2. Magic Leap 2. What Magic Leap 2 does is demonstrate Moore’s Law,” Ficklin told ARPost.
The Ghost Howls
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap may be in trouble, but its CEO remains confident. It seems that soon it will release a refresh of the Magic Leap One , but we have to see if this will be enough. HTC won’t announce anything big at CES.
Road to VR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Numerous acquisitions and hires point to a company who recognises mobile technology, such as its iPhone, is now reaching or indeed past its zenith in commercial potential, and (much like former mobile giant HTC has) needs to find another route to remaining relevant in the space in the future. Macrumors reported yesterday that the company have recruited two new team member, Zeyu Li from Magic Leap and Yury Petrov from Oculus.
The Ghost Howls
JANUARY 2, 2019
Magic Leap. Me, wearing a Magic Leap One. The most important news has been for sure the launch of the Magic Leap One. You may hate or love Magic Leap, but the fact that it has released a product is for sure a great news for all the ecosystem : if after all those investments, that startup failed, it would have had a ripple effect on all the ecosystem, making investors lose trust in augmented reality. Rear view of the Magic Leap One.
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Even if you put aside its decidedly bug-eyed appearance, the leaked HTC Vive Flow is a baffling headset. By all accounts, it’s supposed to be a standalone consumer VR device that’s made for activities like meditating and streaming media.
Tech Trends VR
MARCH 11, 2019
So many green pigs that must be got, yet so little time… Rovio and Resolution Games have brought out a fully immersive version of their popular Angry Birds franchise for the HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift. However, I’m a bit spoiled, having recently had a demo of the Magic Leap version of Angry Birds , and I have to say that you really haven’t experienced an exploding bird until they’ve slingshot across your office in full holographic Mixed Reality glory.
VRWorld
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Way in October, Magic Leap , the still-in-stealth-mode company developing an augmented-reality headset, announced that it has raised $502 million in Series D equity funding , led by Singapore investment firm Temasek Holdings. This came as a confirmation of a last week when Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz cryptically promised “ fun and cool stuff ” from this secretive augmented reality startup.
EnterpriseWear
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Magic Leap finally dropped to mixed reviews and BrainXchange published its Definitive Guide to Adopting Wearables, AR and VR in Enterprise. The pilot, which used an iPad and HTC Vive powered by Marxent’s 3D Cloud Service, showed that VR increases average order value by 60%. After years of secrecy and hype, Magic Leap finally released its first developer kit in August for $2,295.
XR for Business Podcast
JANUARY 6, 2020
Until recently, Brian Kane has been highlighting more experiential demos - like one that puts a porthole to the ocean in your living room - to highlight the power of the Magic Leap, and of spatial computing in general. But ahead of his visit to CES, Brian drops in to tell our listeners how Magic Leap is ready to leap into the world of enterprise. Magic Leap is one of these Magic Leap devices, you put it on, and your whole world is spatial computing.
TechCrunch VR
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Today, HTC has revealed their latest consumer-focused headset, the $499 Vive Flow. HTC is embracing several hardware features designed around miniaturization that we haven’t seen in other headsets. Image credit: HTC. Image credit: HTC.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
HTC released a video showing off its vision of the metaverse, a reflection of what the company thinks virtual spaces will look like in the near future. HTC’s most recent concept video isn’t at fault for shooting for the stars. News htc vive metaverse vive vive sync viverse
The Ghost Howls
MARCH 15, 2021
Image by Road To VR, from HTC images). HTC launches Vive Tracker 3.0 HTC was not teasing a new standalone headset, but a new Vive Tracker. Yes, the 30% price increase is not appreciated, but, well, we know HTC. Header image by HTC Vive).
Road to VR
MARCH 21, 2018
We go hands-on with Budget Cuts, Google presents ARCore and Maps API-enabled apps, Squanch Games’ Daydream exclusive title announced, and Magic Leap talks about developing games for a spatial computing platform. Developer Neat Corporation has resurfaced with stealth action game Budget Cuts , due for release on May 16th for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Magic Leap talk on games and AI. Image courtesy Magic Leap.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 26, 2020
A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. Since HTC has always made announcements during the CES, I think it will be announced in January. HTC launches Vive XR Suite.
The Ghost Howls
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
You will be able to finally buy it in Europe and North America for $599, from the dedicated page on the HTC website. HTC Vive Focus Specs. The Vive Focus is HTC’s standalone headset , the one that the Taiwanese/Chinese company wants to use to start making virtual reality widespread. HTC Vive Focus price will start from $599. The Vive Focus device, with its two available colors (Image by HTC Vive). Oculus vs HTC, the eternal VR battle.
Peter Graham
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Headsets already planned for include PlayStation VR, Oculus, HTC Vive, Gear VR and even Magic Leap. News HTC Vive Magic Leap Oculus Rift PlayStation VR Samsung Gear VR Social Media Uhive
ARPost
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Magic Leap 2 Magic Leap jumped the starting gun and played their cards early. The Magic Leap 2 was released in September last year with an entry price point of $3,299.
The Ghost Howls
APRIL 19, 2021
On the client side, the system will become compatible with iOS devices, and a Magic Leap client has also been developed. HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. HTC is keeping rising the hype for its new upcoming headset.
The Ghost Howls
MARCH 7, 2018
Thanks to my magical encounter with Mr. Alvin Wang Graylin , I’ve been very lucky t o be able to try the new Vive Pro for some minutes and I’m here to describe you my first impressions with the latest device made by the Chinese virtual reality company. He’s ready to answer with his HTC super powers. And I still remember that you have done boxing, so I agree with you in any case… HTC Vive Pro first impressions. HTC Vive 1.0 vs HTC Vive Pro.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
OCTOBER 5, 2022
HTC VIVE. HTC Vive stands out as one of the market leaders among companies creating XR solutions specifically for the enterprise and business landscape. Magic Leap. Extended Reality has taken the world by storm, influencing workflows throughout virtually every industry.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Magic Leap. Magic Leap has quickly emerged as one of the major market leaders in the Augmented Reality hardware environment. Magic Leap also benefits from a robust open platform, where retail and ecommerce innovators can develop applications with open-standard software.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
HTC VIVE. One of the most popular companies in the virtual reality space today, HTC VIVE specialises in delivering high-quality immersive experiences to enterprises and everyday users alike. Magic Leap.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
JUNE 9, 2022
Magic Leap. Though the Magic Leap start-up might have struggled to find its footing when it first launched several years ago, the company has since repositioned itself as an Enterprise solution for XR, to great success. HTC Vive.
Road to VR
JULY 16, 2016
Just announced at a Star Wars “Meet ILMxLab” panel at the Star Wars Celebration expo in London, Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine will be released for the HTC Vive on Steam for free on Monday 18 July. Now, ILMxLabs have revealed at their own panel at the Star Wars Celebration event in London that the title will be made free to HTC Vive owners on Monday July 18.
The Ghost Howls
JUNE 23, 2019
HTC has revealed the design of the Vive Cosmos. HTC has finally unveiled some information on the Vive Cosmos. What is interesting is that a removable faceplate means that HTC may release a whole set of different faceplates for different purposes and this would make the Cosmos very powerful (especially if the specs of this faceplate will be made public, so hackers can mod the Cosmos as they want). HTC has immediately answered that 899$ is a too high estimate of the price.
VRWorld
JULY 14, 2016
With the introduction of Google Cardboard and the Daydream VR platform, Oculus and HTC discrete VR headsets and GearVR headsets for even smartphones like the Samsung’s Galaxy S7, the first tentative steps towards virtual reality gaming are being taken. Virtual Reality Gaming isn’t coming, it’s already here.
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