The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The past week has been a pretty interesting one for the tech world: between Microsoft Ignite, Unity Unite, and the OpenAI drama, there has been a lot to follow. I’ll try to summarize all of that, especially for what concerns the announcements related to our XR space.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Stettmeier added: People have realised you can interact via video conferencing. Thomas Dexmier, AVP of Business Development and Enterprise Solutions at HTC VIVE EMEA , also joined AWE 2023 to represent another market-leading company to discuss the uptrend in XR applications across the workplace.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 9, 2023

Image by HTC Vive). but for now, let me just list the most important announcements: HTC announced the Vive XR Elite, a headset that mixes the comfort of the Vive Flow with the usability of the Vive Focus 3. The devices will go to operational and training units. Header image by HTC Vive). Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

Someone has already received it and has already shared on the social media videos of the Air Link in action. On the other side, I’m afraid that for consumers this means also paying more for the VR content they like : if before training a year with FitXR was costing $30, now it will cost $120. IKEA releases IKEA Studio.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 14, 2023

Pico and Microsoft rolled out new headset innovations to supply enterprise and military-grade immersive solutions. from Microsoft highlight the immersive industries continued influence as serious enterprise solutions. This will allow businesses to use MR to improve their operations and training. The G3 from Pico and IVAS 1.2

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I joined BISim in 2009 after seven years of working in engineering positions in video games companies. Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a global software company at the forefront of simulation training solutions for defense and civilian organizations. VBS4 provides a soldier training scenario in VR (Image by BISim).

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. Based on the experiments already conducted, it can be argued that the effectiveness of training using VR is higher than of the classical methods. Efficiency.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 26, 2023

New updates to Microsoft Mesh allows remote workers to add immersive experiences to private previews on the platform. Moreover, the update is part of Microsoft’s push to optimise its products with immersive features to combat modern challenges like Zoom fatigue and dial-in hurdles.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

HTC Vive Wrist Tracker. HTC Vive Wrist Tracker (Image by HTC). HTC has made an announcement at this CES and it has been a pretty cool one. To showcase its functionality, HTC showed some videos of the tracker in use to improve the performances of hands tracking and also with the tracker installed on external props.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Arguably the current leading distributor of AAA horror content, the VR production studio is responsible for some of the most unsettling 360-degree video content available on headsets today. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus. ENTERPRISE & TRAINING. LOCATION-BASED VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Even before the pandemic of 2020, people looked at extended reality (XR) technology as an opportunity to improve digital collaboration, training, and communication. Conventional video conferencing software filled the need for reliable remote communication solutions. Emerging Enterprise Solutions. Emerging Enterprise Solutions.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 9, 2020

Valve has shared more details and gameplay videos about Alyx. This week, we had tons of materials and news coming : First of all, Valve has released 3 new gameplay trailers, plus one long 9-minutes gameplay video made in partnership with the popular magazine IGN. 2 Weeks left to the great day of Half-Life: Alyx.

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XROM

OCTOBER 17, 2021

HTC VIVE announced VIVE Flow, a compact, lightweight immersive glasses device that transports its wearers wherever they want or need to be – anytime, anywhere. Exercising their minds with brain training apps. With VIVE Flow, HTC is taking technology in a new direction, focusing not on what we do, but on how we feel.

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Hypergrid Business

APRIL 30, 2020

(Image courtesy HTC Vive.). Yesterday afternoon, I got a preview of the new HCT Vive Sync virtual meeting platform from HTC Vive, and it’s the best one I’ve seen yet — and I have seen a lot of these platforms. — HTC VIVE (@htcvive) April 30, 2020. Image courtesy HTC Vive.). Look ma, no vomit.

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ARPost

MAY 30, 2020

Events are broken down by subject into either Education, Medical, Simulation, or Training. Keynotes will be given by representatives of Lenovo, Korea Telekom, HTC, VIVE , HP, Microsoft, and others. The free ticket includes live video of all of the talks and discussions, and access to many of the networking elements.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. Based on the experiments already conducted, it can be argued that the effectiveness of training using VR is higher than of the classical methods. Efficiency.

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VRScout

AUGUST 15, 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. HTC VIVE STEPS OUT SOLO. Remember, HTC Vive is a collaboration between HTC, the Taiwanese hardware manufacturer, and Valve, the American video game developer and publisher.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Immersive experiences are common in the consumer space, particularly in the world of video gaming , but have become rapidly adopted by enterprises. Meta’s Horizon Workrooms , NVIDIA’s Omniverse, ENGAGE XR, Autodesk, Arthur , Varjo’s Teleport , HTC VIVE’s VIVERSE, and many others aim to provide this to workers.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Microsoft is working to improve the distribution of its latest devices: HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. More info (Unboxing video on Upload VR). HTC Vive celebrates the holidays giving 100% rev share to developers.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

As the Meta Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, HTC VIVE XR Elite, Pico 4 Enterprise, Lenovo VRX, and, most recently, the Varjo XR-4 walk the extended reality (XR) runway, a gradual but measurable uptick in renewed consumer interest in all things immersive builds momentum. billion USD uptick.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Companies like Varjo, Magic Leap, Meta Platforms, Pico Interactive, Lenovo, and HTC VIVE have entered the industrial XR space to create solutions tailored to professionals with complex requirements. Powerful Training and Guidance Manufacturing firms also support numerous employees working with complex machinery.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Meta’s Oculus team have already partnered with leading companies like Sony Music to give fans an immersive way to explore music videos and unique content. Although Microsoft hasn’t shown much of an investment in the entertainment and arts sector as of yet, it has a lot of potential to offer with the HoloLens ecosystem.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

The enterprise-optimised platform performs seamlessly on many AR/VR/MR devices from headset vendors such as HTC VIVE, Meta, and Microsoft, allowing firms to leverage XR for a range of use cases, including remote guidance, training, and repair solutions. trade shows and fairs), and employee onboarding.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC is probably going to announce Vive Flow. With a surprise move, HTC Vive has started teasing the launch of a new product. The company has set up a virtual event on the platform ENGAGE (of which HTC is an investor) for October, 14th 2021 at 8 am PDT. Send me hugs while I’m still human!

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 14, 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. NASA TRAINS ASTRONAUTS WITH VR. This is not NASA’s first foray into mixed reality – they also have a partnership with the Microsoft Hololens for support on the ISS as well.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. According to him, the technology can be used for training and delivering first-hand experiences to learners.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 17, 2019

It has not been something that has happened on the E3 stage, but virtually with a one-hour video stream, but it has been great the same. Image by HTC). Finally, HTC is ready to give us all the info on the Vive Cosmos. More info More info (Cosmos confirmed for Q3) More info (All the info teased by HTC on Cosmos).

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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. The rise of enterprise.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Conversely, airlines can train the next generation of pilots with cutting-edge flight simulation solutions for rapid upskilling. According to some of the latest initiatives, here is how the commercial aviation industry is employing AR, VR, and MR solutions: Commercial Aviation Training. Remote Guidance for Inspections.

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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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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2017

It’s interesting to note that although Nintendo did not directly develop this virtual version of the 2005 arcade classic Mario Kart GP , it is an official remake and has Nintendo’s blessing… but the experience will be using the HTC Vive and not Nintendo hardware (will the Nintendo Switch soon be the first VR-compatible hardware from Nintendo???).

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 31, 2023

To mark the shift towards a positive end of 2023, following a shaky start to the year, AWE brought together firms such as Meta, Lenovo, and HTC VIVE to highlight the forecasted industry upturn. Sahni also highlighted how new workplace applications are coming to Quest 3, including Microsoft Mesh, Windows 365, and Adobe High Five.

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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. The VR route is instead being pursued by HTC (with its VEC event happening soon) and IEEE.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Companies worldwide are developing an increasing number of use cases for XR, with many achieving success in immersive training, research and development (R&D), virtual collaboration, entertainment, and remote guidance, among others. According to figures, companies invested roughly $4.1

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Microsoft). After the news went viral, Microsoft has clarified that it was just “a translation bug” and that Xbox is not adding VR support at the moment. Volu lets you take volumetric videos with your smartphone. Vive Facial Tracker works also with non-HTC headsets. News worth a mention. The mystery continues….

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 7, 2021

Just to make you understand how much money this could mean, my reader Sir Gamedev has sent me a link where one of the previous Xbox executives has revealed that the initial undercost sales of the first Xbox units cost Microsoft between $5B and $7B. More info (HTC Vive Pro 2 review) More info (HTC Vive Pro 2 review?—?cached

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