The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2021

Image by Sony). Sony officially states it is going to launch the PSVR 2. PlayStation VR has been the most successful headset until now (if we exclude the crappy mobile viewers), but now it is pretty dated and people were wondering what Sony was going to do. Some people started to think that Sony could have abandoned VR.

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XROM

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sony Corporation announced development of an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays*2 and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D objects and precise pointing.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 19, 2023

The emerging solution space uses immersive technology to create realistic environments for actors to perform in, saving time and money on production. That’s why the Virtual Production Toolset [Sony’s virtual set planning system] with the virtual Venice camera is a great tool to have access to.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sony has released a set of motion capture (mocap) wearables in time for the holidays, the company announced in a press release. Sony’s Mocopi mocap system uses six coloured tracking devices, which people can wear on their bodies. A photo of Sony’s ‘Mocopi’ device trackers. PHOTO: Sony Corp.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Don’t close your eyes… Reviews for the PlayStation VR2 are beginning to surface and so far Sony’s next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5 is proving to be a winner. Switchback VR makes interesting use of the PS VR’s eye-tracking technology to immerse you in a horrifying VR experience where every blink matters.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. The investment gives Sony a minority stake in Epic that now is evaluated at more than $17B. And Sony for sure wants to have a stake in the metaverse. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2021

I had the great pleasure to interview SVP of VR at Sony Pictures Jake Zim on his experience with developing, producing, and launching VR games inspired by Sony Pictures’ movies Spider-Man , Jumanji , Groundhog Day , and most recently, Zombieland. Here at Sony Pictures, we publish VR games and experiences across all platforms.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As someone who didn't truly get into VR until 2019, a strong set of exclusives like WipeOut: Omega Collection , Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Blood & Truth kept me invested in Sony's original PSVR, balancing this alongside my Rift S. Software sells hardware, and it's hard to have faith in a platform with no clear roadmap.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

With CES around the corner, the AR/VR/MR marketplace is already rumbling just days into the new year, with many significant developments in the immersive solutions space. This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. and 256GB devices cost $269.99.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Since its inception in the industry a couple of years ago, immersive tech quickly found an appropriate home in real estate and architecture, and proved itself to be one of the most valuable tools to communicate a property design. Here are some of the most intriguing ways immersive technology is changing how architects work and function.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Many industry innovators are leveraging immersive technology to replace or enhance filmmaking techniques, such as backdrops and shooting within moving vehicles. Virtual production hardware enables on-set staff to leverage immersive solutions, such as high-quality LED walls or volumes, to create realistic environments for actors to perform.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 26, 2023

The metaverse is dead, and we have killed it , says XR Today’s Demond Cureton, who, this week, expressed concern over the way popular media is covering the immersive space. Apple appears to be very close to announcing an immersive product, with the leading computing firm prompting AR/VR/MR outlets to cover the event.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It creates an immersive experience for listeners by providing spatial context to the audio source. Immersive environments use 360-degree spaces where users can enjoy 3D content from all directions. People listening to passing cars, conversations, and other location-based applications can leverage immersive spatial audio.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 9, 2023

CES 2023 allows XR firms to express the benefit of enterprise-grade immersive solutions for various vertical markets like healthcare, tourism, training, and education. The CES 2023 showroom hosts many immersive firms, related prototypes, and market-ready XR devices. CES 2023: Lightweight Hardware for a New Immersive Generation.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

The rapid growth of software for virtual reality. Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. VR technologies allow the user to fully immerse themselves in the world created by computer technology, and that is its main advantage.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

That is, there will be an option that will let all the avatars abandon che classical videocall format and meet inside a virtual space (something like Altspace VR) for a more immersive experience. Sony patents a new kind of foveated rendering. In any case, it’s good that the competition is ramping up in the space….

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ARPost

AUGUST 10, 2022

The legislation establishes “immersive technology,” a fundamental area of national technological development. XRA Lobbied for the CHIPS Act to Include Immersive Technology. It fought for immersive technology to be part in the CHIPS Act. This includes headset makers, software developers, and parts and accessories vendors.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Sony may launch it in 1Q23, depending on the development schedule of PS VR2 game titles. A tweet by XR analyst Brad Lynch revealed Sony’s manufacturing partnership, also reporting that the Goertek is producing parts for Meta’s Project Cambria, Apple’s upcoming XR headset, and Pico devices. units shipments in 2H22.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 18, 2022

Microsoft, vis-à-vis Xbox, has lagged far behind competitors Sony and Meta, both of which have developed their own VR gaming ecosystems and platform-exclusive hardware. But yeah, we’re gonna stay as a company right now in the consumer space focused on software, and I think that’s a good bet.”.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The significance of immersive technology is ever-growing in a world more reliant on hybrid and remote working environments. Conventional video conferencing software filled the need for reliable remote communication solutions. With its increased demand, enterprise-grade immersive solutions will increase in sophistication and usability.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

360-degree videos are the most accessible means to show the benefits of immersive content, even if you don’t think they’re “real” virtual reality. It’s designed to be an end to end tool that simplifies the process and, via press release, Nokia has announced a content partnership with Sony Pictures. “VR

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2023

Despite its dominance (or perhaps because of it), Meta has continued to make very good hardware while struggling deeply with its software. Sony’s PSVR1, meanwhile, has largely lost any remaining relevance since the announcement of the upcoming PSVR 2. On the Horizon for 2023.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 18, 2022

VR creates immersive, simulated experiences for users by placing them in a digital environment. Virtual reality is commonly associated with the gaming industry, as major companies like Meta, HTC, Sony, and others are creating VR-based video games , which typically appeal to a younger audience. As it evolves, more use cases will emerge.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This Sunday marks the three-year anniversary of PlayStation VR, Sony’s console-based answer to at-home VR entertainment. In celebration of this milestone, Sony is launching a handful of new titles on the PS4-powered headset, as well as a huge sale on over 70 PS VR-compatible experiences. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

Additionally, Microsoft is offering rival publishers Sony, Nintendo, and Nvidia a 10-year agreement to keep Call of Duty on each firm’s respective storefront to calm concerns. ” More on Microsoft’s Immersive Journey Microsoft is also working on other enterprise-facing immersive solutions.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Sony makes some of the coolest VR accessories of any company out there. Their wand-style hand-tracking controllers “Playstation Move” and gun-adapting “aim controller” make game play more natural and more immersive, while the PlayStation Camera aims to reinvent the ways in which we experience movement in VR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 20, 2016

Sony’s virtual reality gaming and experience compilation PlayStation VR Worlds is a virtual reality taster selection of sorts from Sony’s London Studio, designed to show off just what their forthcoming PlayStation 4 powered VR headset is capable of. Frank He goes hands on with two of the newer experiences. Separate cost is.

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ARPost

MARCH 20, 2023

With key developments in VR technology, hardware, and software driving the market forward, VR game revenues are projected to increase sixfold in five years , from $0.5 Or it could be the excitement about new headsets coming from Sony, Apple, Pico, and HTC that is keeping potential buyers on the sidelines. billion in 2019 to $3.2

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ARPost

JANUARY 19, 2021

While a virtual screen may not seem as thrilling or immersive as the more futuristic view of AR and MR gaming that many of us may have, think about it for a moment. They have developed engines for graphics computing, near-eye displays, and other software but nothing that users could put their hands on until the STELLAR.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2024

But we still learned something new, like the fact that there are 3 possible storage options (from 128GB to 1TB), that it has 16GB RAM, and that it uses the M2 chipset with 10 GPU cores. On the software side, it supports AirPlay , so you can make other people see what you are doing in the headset if you want. There is even Microsoft Word!

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

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. Finally, text-to-speech (TTS) software produces translated speech. They may embed accelerators into a solution and divide hardware components to speed up specific software functions.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 29, 2023

Immersive experiences are having a transformative impact on everything from collaboration and communication to productivity and efficiency in businesses. However, that doesn’t mean the value of XR in the gaming space has reduced. Here are just some of the top vendors in XR focusing in the gaming landscape.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Apple, Sony, Microsoft, and countless other vendors in the technology space are now investing heavily on the concept of “spatial audio”. These innovators are discovering how important a multi-sensory experience can be when building immersive interactions for users. Multi-Sensory Immersion.

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VRScout

JULY 28, 2020

According to the CTA, CES 2020 drew in an incredible 171,268 attendees as well as 4,419 exhibitors, including high-profile companies such as Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony just to name a few. “I would say that’s the furthest out that we would see in terms of consumer confidence.”

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

But before digging into the news, let me invite you all to the latest work that we of VRrOOm have developed: a new social XR immersive music experience from the French legendary composer Jean-Michel Jarre! Meta is well-known for having performed some key acquisitions related to hardware, but also to software (e.g. Image by Sony).

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

More info (Quest 3 coming in 2023) More info (New layoffs planned at Meta) Other relevant news (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) New information on PSVR 2 is unveiled Sony Interactive Entertainment is keeping growing the hype for the upcoming launch of the PSVR 2. A Kickstarter about this system is coming soon.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2019

I can say that this week we had no disruptive news about XR hardware or software , and most news that I’ve read on the most popular VR magazines have been about content, mostly games. Sony has acquired Insomniac Games. Sony has acquired Insomniac Games , one of the most talented game studios among the ones focused on Virtual Reality.

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