Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Microsoft’s latest acquisition shows how combining pedagogy and technology can dramatically improve learning outcomes. Research recently conducted by the company – “ The class of 2030 and life-ready learning: The technology imperative ” – concluded that student-centric approaches will be critical to achieving this.

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Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

More companies are planning to invest in the new frontier that is the metaverse, but cybersecurity threats are a top concern, according to a study released today by cybersecurity company Tenable. (Image courtesy Riki32 via Pixabay.). And other companies are jumping on the metaverse bandwagon.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

Last month, we got to know that (according to a rumor) Samsung is working together with Microsoft on new AR glasses, most probably powered by a Qualcomm chipset. A study conducted by HTC Vive together with a Chinese university shows that Virtual Reality has much more addictive potential (+44%) than traditional flat gaming. Learn more.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Dr Howe Zhu from the University of Technology Sydney recently published a research paper in the PLOS ONE journal, which studies the outcomes of acoustic touch technology across 14 participants, some with low vision. Nreal, Microsoft Support Blind Children with AR XR is still very much emerging, and healthcare research is still immature.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 12, 2021

For instance, in the box I’ve found a cleaning cloth for an Oculus device… and I don’t think it actually comes with a Microsoft HoloLens! So, Microsoft has made whatever it could to make the limited FOV more acceptable and we have to appreciate that. The headset is very light and balanced (Image by Microsoft).

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 25, 2024

Most lawyers will be only too familiar with this type of work, and probably willing to let a machine do it! According to the LexisNexis study, lawyers themselves believe that the top use case will be research (65 percent), followed by drafting documents (56 percent), document analysis (44 percent) and writing emails (35 percent).

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VRScout

AUGUST 28, 2018

use cases for immersive technologies, and companies like Microsoft have partnered with various developers to launch collaborative and remote assistance applications. Tech like virtual, augmented and mixed reality, leverage cognitive embodiment to reinforce learning. There is a growing plethora of Industry 4.0

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Bernard Marr

JUNE 5, 2023

This chatbot has redefined the standards of artificial intelligence, proving that machines can indeed “learn” the complexities of human language and interaction. In January, Microsoft expanded its long-term partnership with Open AI and announced a multibillion-dollar investment to accelerate AI breakthroughs worldwide.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

LEARNING 1. Receiving Workplace Experience Read more: [link] Mixed Reality Classroom The Mixed Reality Classroom Microsoft has created an ‘Immersive Classroom’ that teaches students about all sorts of emerging and exponential technologies such as VR/AR, AI and 3D Printing. LEARNING 1. Enlarging Real-Life Experience 3.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Microsoft has created an ‘Immersive Classroom’ that teaches students about all sorts of emerging and exponential technologies such as VR/AR, AI and 3D Printing. Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room, according to a recent study.

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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. However, metaverse technologies can be expensive.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Accenture, a pioneering technology innovator, is one of the organizations leading the charge for new and transformative solutions, with extensive research, development, and partnerships. Over the last couple of years, Accenture has conducted various studies into the potential of the metaverse.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2022

One of the biggest endorsements for XR in the last years has been the $22B contract that Microsoft signed with the US Army to provide a modified version of HoloLens 2 glasses that should “improve the lethality” of troops. Learn more. The US Army confirms IVAS deployment for 2022. Some XR fun. Funny link.

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VRScout

AUGUST 17, 2017

At this year’s Imagine Cup , Microsoft hosted dozens of student teams from across the world. Like all this year’s Imagine Cup projects, Surgical Assistant was deployed on Azure , but it additionally based its computer diagnosis and decision-making algorithms on Azure Machine Learning Studio.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 18, 2023

Now, as we look ahead to the next iteration of the future of work, immersive platforms and the metaverse are becoming increasingly intriguing. Technology giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Varjo are already investing in the idea of “metawork” , introducing new platforms and toolkits intended to connect employees in a universal digital environment.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 20, 2020

Microsoft has released the news that it is increasing the availability of HoloLens 2 and that tens of thousands of units have been shipped to date. Basically, projects that give value to the device and to Microsoft in general. HoloLens 2 is expanding its availability. News worth a mention. Image by Valve, modified by me).

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I’ve studied at important universities like UC Berkeley, and I’ve worked on many technical projects (for work or personal interest) in electronics, optics, brain-machine interface , natural language processing, etc…. But we were motivated, so we started studying the problem. What lessons have you learned during these years?

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Microsoft has created an ‘Immersive Classroom’ that teaches students about all sorts of emerging and exponential technologies such as VR/AR, AI and 3D Printing. Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room, according to a recent study.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Talking about visuals, the display resolution is 1800 × 1920 per eye, which is even less than the one of the Quest 2, but here there are two displays, one per each eye , so there are fewer “wasted pixels” Plus the lenses are not Fresnel ones, but pancake lenses studied to give you a bigger eye box. Partnership with Microsoft.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Mr. Mike Powell, he is the head of the Microsoft Garage and the author of “Age of Smart Information,” a new book about how artificial intelligence and spatial computing will transform the way we communicate forever. You know, that will unlock education and training and learning at a whole different level.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Mr. Mike Powell, he is the head of the Microsoft Garage and the author of “Age of Smart Information,” a new book about how artificial intelligence and spatial computing will transform the way we communicate forever. You know, that will unlock education and training and learning at a whole different level.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 9, 2022

Learn more. The latest news about the chip shortage issue is that now we lack chips for chips-making machines. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Thanks to this solution, it is also possible to play Fortnite on Android and Apple phones. Outstanding move! Enjoy HoverBlade.

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Bernard Marr

APRIL 2, 2024

Public trust in AI is shifting in a direction contrary to what companies like Google, OpenAI and Microsoft are hoping for, as suggested by a recent survey based on Edelman data. The study suggests that trust in companies building and selling AI tools dropped to 53%, compared to 61% five years ago.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 7, 2021

But what I have learned in the past is that a headset must be tried and numbers never tell the full story, so I hope I can try this to tell you how good it is. A decent budget for Microsoft and Facebook… but something impossible for companies like HTC or Magic Leap (do you remember when we all thought that $2.5B Learn more.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

On the other side, this is massive for Apple, that mixing the data of Apple Maps together with all these point clouds detected by the rear cameras when in use, will be able to create an AR Cloud ecosystem probably even before Facebook, Microsoft, and Google. Microsoft releases Azure Remote Rendering. Learn more. Learn more.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 17, 2017

Already, this blended approach is being embraced by industry players like Microsoft. “We Full Sail’s workshop is packed with 3D printers, laser cutters, and milling machines. Students learn everything from basic carpentry and spray-painting to how to make their own circuit boards.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 1, 2023

Recently, the WEF team shared insights from a McKinsey study, highlighting the prediction that many younger consumers in Generation X, Z and the Millennial landscape will spend around 5 hours per day in metaverse environments. Already, this vision has captured the attention of some of the world’s marketing leading XR brands.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2021

The new VR headset enhances everything from resolution and field of view to tracking and input ; It will connect to PS5 with a single cord to simplify setup and improve ease-of-use while enabling a high-fidelity visual experience; It will feature controllers carefully studied for VR. Microsoft Ignite will be in VR. Learn more.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

(Image by Microsoft). According to Reuters, Microsoft’s executive vice president Harry Shum took the stage at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai and said that the HoloLens 2 will be released sometime in September of this year. VR is an empathy machine, but this is not always the case.

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Bernard Marr

APRIL 2, 2024

Potentially dangerous AI applications have been designated “unacceptable” and will be illegal except for government, law enforcement and scientific study under specific conditions. There are also exemptions for scientific study. The act says “AI should be a human-centric technology.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 25, 2023

Studies show that many VR and “metaverse” platforms record info that could be used to identify a person, even if their data is de-identified on-device. The startup’s experimenting with machine learning as well, focusing on the tech’s ability to create visuals and 360-degree videos for product demos.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 5, 2023

Studies have even shown that learners in XR can complete their training up to 4 times faster than other students, and are more likely to retain the knowledge they gain. Users can leverage learning sessions through a VR headset, phone, tablet, or browser. The challenge for most buyers is in finding the right XR solution.

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CraneMorley

JANUARY 3, 2019

2019 looks like the year that virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality go mainstream as learning and on the job performance tools. Are you ready to put XR to work in your learning and performance strategy? AR is useful right now for discovery learning as a self-paced tool or a force multiplier in a workshop.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Paul Doherty : I’m still learning about this level of experience or level of engagement that we’re involved with in my industry, which is that we have this equal level of detail for our models. They’re going to meld those two things together so that there’s a live work, play, and learning environment.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 21, 2019

Further studies will tell us how to mix all the senses in a believable way. In the article, he details how it is easy learning how to use SparkAR and the community is great. Microsoft has showcased a great holographic translating technology. This is mind-blowing. Doom VFR at 9.40$, Skyrim VR at 18.80$, Space Junkies at 6.29$!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 27, 2022

Under the hood of any quality virtual, augmented, or mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD) is a hand and eye tracking platform designed to run a human-computer interface (HCI) capable of seamlessly joining man with machine and delivering seamless immersive experiences. Ben Cathcart, Product Marketing Manager at Varjo Technologies.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 19, 2019

Jacki and Taylor from Axon Park; if you want to learn more, visit axonpark.com. So those two areas were very early in setting the pace for virtual reality as a learning mechanism. Alan: It's really incredible to learn how long they've been working on this technology. Taylor and Jacki, welcome to the show. Thanks for having us.

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