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MARCH 9, 2021

Microsoft Ignite was a three-day conference that took place virtually on YouTube, Microsoft.com, and in Altspace from March 2-4. Surprisingly, there was little at the conference directly related to HoloLens , Microsoft’s mixed reality headset. As the world recovers, it will require much more from technology.”. Satya Nadella. “The

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MAY 29, 2019

Though I would love to let my birthday piggyback on that accomplishment, credit actually goes to Facebook-owned Oculus, which launched its Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S headsets on that day. Having participated in a VR tournament using this cutting-edge headset, I can honestly say that Oculus’ hard work is apparent.

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JULY 12, 2021

In terms of compatibility, the platform is cross-compatible with nearly every major VR & AR device, including the HTC Vive, Oculus Quest 2, Microsoft HoloLens 2, as well as AR-enabled iOS and Android devices; it’s never been easier to take your friends’ money! Image Credit: XR Casino. “XR

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MARCH 9, 2021

Microsoft Ignite was a three-day conference that took place virtually on YouTube, Microsoft.com, and in Altspace from March 2-4. Surprisingly, there was little at the conference directly related to HoloLens , Microsoft’s mixed reality headset. As the world recovers, it will require much more from technology.”. Satya Nadella. “The

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MAY 11, 2017

In a keynote today Microsoft is revealing a long-awaited missing piece of its Windows mixed reality platform – motion controllers. According to Microsoft, the controllers would be shown on stage at its keynote but wouldn’t be available for hands-on demos at its Build developer conference this week.

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JUNE 26, 2023

During their Connect 2022 event, the two companies announced the Windows integration into these headsets along with added support from Microsoft Intune and Azure Active Directory. Now, a new public preview is introducing Azure Remote Rendering (ARR) technology to the Quest family […]

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MARCH 2, 2021

The rapid development of technology could not but affect the educational process. Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. Visibility.

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APRIL 28, 2017

One of Microsoft’s newest leaders in mixed reality, Mark Bolas, took the stage for a few minutes at Acer’s press conference this week and put into human terms the company’s goals with the technology. Now he is helping define the company’s strategy and vision moving forward into the new medium.

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MAY 31, 2017

Microsoft’s planned roll out of a whole suite of VR headsets continues with the revelation of designs from Dell and ASUS. No extra USB ports or wall-mounting needed to use the Microsoft-powered headsets. That said, all the Microsoft headsets we’ve heard about use LCD displays instead of OLED as used by the Rift and Vive.

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JUNE 13, 2022

Last Thursday, Microsoft debuted version three of its Mixed Reality (MR) toolkit (MRTK3) for use in Unity Technologies’ real-time 3D (RT3D) animation engine. The technology partnership accelerates the development of MR content on the open-source development hub to deliver cross-platform immersive experiences.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Not only is the company’s just-launched cloud streaming service headed by Jason Rubin, a former Oculus executive, but VR cloud streaming is being talked about at the highest levels of the company. As our beta progresses and cloud technology scales, we’ll increase the variety of game genres.

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JANUARY 29, 2017

The technology world is always a game of rivals. For every Nintendo there is a Sega and for every Apple there is a Microsoft. There are a handful of major players already cutting their teeth in VR including Google, Sony and Samsung; but the two titans sitting at the top of the heap are Oculus and HTC. Oculus/Apple .

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MAY 26, 2016

Microsoft may be preparing a new, much more powerful version of their Xbox One games console codenamed ‘Scorpio’ to power the Oculus Rift some reports are suggesting. It’s also claimed MS are pursuing a partnership with Oculus to supply headsets to go with the new console, said to be released in 2017.

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MAY 7, 2017

Now, let’s consider the key takeaways related to AR, VR and 360 ° content and review how they will influence the mass market adoption of those immersive technologies. However, as always, the mere fact that they are talking about it will help make the technology easier to grasp for ordinary people. Augmented Reality.

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APRIL 28, 2023

The Reality Labs division develops and manufactures Meta’s VR headsets, such as the Oculus Quest 2. The division also develops AR and VR technologies like the Quest Pro headset. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said he believes the metaverse is the next central computing platform and has invested heavily in developing the technology.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Headsets such as the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have made PC the go-to platform for a majority of AAA VR developers. Microsoft’s Xbox, on the other hand, has remained continuously skeptical of VR technology and its place within modern entertainment. Image Credit: Microsoft Xbox.

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JULY 16, 2021

From maintenance work to physics experiments, XR technology is playing a major role in the operations of the Expedition 65 crew. But how exactly is VR & AR technology being used by the astronauts operating within the multinational low orbit space station? Working inside the U.S. Image Credit: NASA.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

The company offers access to one of the most affordable and flexible VR headsets on the market in the form of the Oculus Quest, allowing all businesses, large or small to explore virtual reality. Additionally, Microsoft Mesh also integrates with Microsoft Teams for collaboration. Magic Leap.

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

TPCAST , the company known for creating a wireless adapter for HTC Vive, announced that they’ll be delivering a device that supports the Oculus Rift by the end of the year. TPCast maintains their “Wireless Adapter for Oculus Rift” is slated to arrive “by the end of Q4 2017.”

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space. That is if every company implemented OpenXR, a program built for the Oculus should work with SteamVR as well. Image by Oculus).

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MAY 25, 2020

Considering the release date (and the technology that will be available in 2021), the price tag, and the sensors, this looks like a smartglass. Image by Oculus). Oculus Quest becomes 1 year old, and Facebook makes many announcements. The Oculus Quest is now one year old. Happy birthday, Oculus Quest!

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The funding round was led by Europe’s most active proptech VC, Pi Labs, with participation from Silicon Valley-based commerce experts Sugar Capital and deep tech specialists 7Percent Ventures – one of the first backers of Oculus VR – alongside several notable angel investors.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

What I will discuss here are the investment possibilities of these new technologies. Let me give you just a few very well-known examples: Meta bought Oculus VR for 2 billion dollars when there was still only a prototype headset. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) for AR Headsets. And in my opinion, the possibilities are many.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

As we move further towards engaging with a completely virtual online world, tech giants such as Meta and Microsoft continue to lead the way. After acquiring Oculus in 2014, Meta is planning to change the digital world as we know it, developing digital avatars that can connect work, communication, and entertainment. ” Microsoft.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

” That might really be the case, as several innovations for example in the fields of displays, processors, batteries, sensors, miniaturization, and manufacturing technology will still have to be mastered before metaverse becomes a seamless part of our everyday lives in a way similar to our use of mobile phones and Internet.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

Immersive technology continues its push towards mainstream appeal. If 2016 was the birth of modern VR/AR technology, than 2018 was its elementary school graduation. Released without warning this past May during Facebook’s annual F8 conference, the Oculus Go brings convenient, comfortable VR to the masses. LOCATION-BASED VR.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In recent years, we’ve discovered just how powerful technology can be in delivering information to those who need it most. XR has the potential to be one of the most disruptive new technologies in the educational space. Meta (Oculus). What’s more, educators have been able to reduce average operating costs by 10%.

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JUNE 13, 2017

It was Microsoft that dropped the ball the hardest. This time last year Microsoft was telling us that the console, then codenamed Project Scorpio, would be capable of high-fidelity VR. Couldn’t we have had at least something in the way of new Oculus and Vive Studios games? Tagged with: e3 Facebook Twitter Reddit More.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2017

As usual, Microsoft is firing first with its press conference this E3, but it’s doing so even earlier than anticipated. This E3 is shaping up to be the biggest batle between Sony and Microsoft since 2013, the year where each had to convince gamers to buy a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One respectively. pic.twitter.com/EWilMOb47s.

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JULY 5, 2017

While I am an enthusiast for VR and all associated technologies, one major issue that’s really breaking my immersion into different VR environments is – resolution. More sharp eyed readers of this post can see the pixel grid on both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift headsets, and this is where Varjo hopes to make the difference.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Google, Sony, Oculus, Samsung, Acer and HTC have combined their efforts in order to create a healthy and equal industry for virtual reality hardware and software to develop and expand. We will also host and participate in international discussions on important topics in VR to shape the public discussion on the technology.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft’s play for command of next generation personal computing can be seen today with the announcement of a series of Windows-powered VR headsets starting at $300. This is not the case with the headsets on the way from Microsoft’s partners. An example of the Windows Holographic user interface.

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JANUARY 19, 2020

Oculus Go price cut down to $150. Facebook has permanently cut down the price of the Oculus Go to $150 , the same price that made it sell incredibly well on Amazon during the Cyber Monday. More info (Oculus Go price cut) More info (Xiaomi laying off the team dedicated to Go). Microsoft admits display problems on HoloLens 2.

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APRIL 11, 2023

AR and VR are two of the most promising technologies of the modern era. However, these technologies have taken a long time to reach their full potential. Virtual Try-On Technology Virtual try-on technology to see how products look on shoppers like on the Sephora Snapchat page. A case in point is Gucci.

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JULY 1, 2020

The company’s original Reverb headset is well known to industry users, but is less popular among casual users than models by companies like VIVE and Oculus. And, with interest in XR technology at an all-time high, this might be the perfect time to launch a game-changing headset. You’ve Heard That Name Before. Why We Love It Already.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey left Facebook in 2017 to found his own defense technology company, Anduril Industries. SEE ALSO Microsoft Wins $480M Defense Contract to Provide U.S. The post Oculus Founder’s Defense Company Could Make Software for Battlefield-ready AR Headsets appeared first on Road to VR.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator releases VR patch. Microsoft Flight Simulator is now compatible with VR headsets : not only the HP Reverb G2 as initially teased but all the headsets that are compatible with OpenXR , so basically all the most famous devices. Top news of the week. Image by HP). Other relevant news.

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