ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

According to him, the technology can be used for training and delivering first-hand experiences to learners. We’re already seeing key metaverse players coming together in the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft. These collaborations are also a result of the need to create an open and interoperable metaverse.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

A white paper published by Microsoft found that test scores among students using immersive technologies improved by as much as 22 percent , with the effect maintained over a period of weeks, including increased performance on skills-based tasks and gains in knowledge, abstract reasoning, and critical thinking.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

A white paper published by Microsoft found that test scores among students using immersive technologies improved by as much as 22 percent , with the effect maintained over a period of weeks, including increased performance on skills-based tasks and gains in knowledge, abstract reasoning, and critical thinking.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 3, 2023

From Zoom to Microsoft, both platforms and others are helping to facilitate a better-connected world. Moreover, digital transformation trends highlight how 75 percent of WEF’s surveyed companies wish to adopt emerging technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and AI in the next five years.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 5, 2023

Now, with CoPilot taking shape thanks to a partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI and other firms are helping to define the future of work with AI. “This allows them to develop the right muscle memory to train with real-world content, rather than viewing VR content incorrectly,” said Wyatt.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Apple , Google , Facebook and Microsoft are all on that list. In our consumer AR survey with Thrive Analytics , 67 percent of users reported monthly or greater frequency and 78 percent reported high or very high satisfaction. Training Wheels. ” This embodies training wheels perhaps more than anything above.

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AR Insider

MAY 27, 2020

An MIT study about embracing digital technology reports that 63 percent of surveyed managers said the pace of technological change in their workplaces is too slow, primarily due to a “lack of urgency.” Companies can no longer fulfill service contracts, in-person training can no longer take place, on-site sales demos and events are canceled.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 10, 2021

And I would find it an understandable choice: Vive has always been incredibly successful among companies and it would have a sense for it to thrive in the B2B niche until it becomes strong enough to exit and try to compete with much bigger companies like Facebook, Microsoft, or Valve. They [Microsoft] did this same s**t with HoloLens.”.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 7, 2018

Virtual, augmented and mixed reality are changing everything from training to marketing and storytelling. According to this survey , the average Brit checks their smartphone over 10,000 times per year. That’s definitely what we are building today with HoloLens” , says Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Sahni also highlighted how new workplace applications are coming to Quest 3, including Microsoft Mesh, Windows 365, and Adobe High Five. Meanwhile, IT admins want more flexibility over the end-user experience and training customers who wish to use shared device mode. However, Meta is planning to debut the service later this year.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 11, 2023

Their dedication to empowering industries such as medical, manufacturing, remote guidance, and training has led to expansive partnerships with global firms. A recent survey by @Vuzix highlights that 49% of surgeons are acknowledging the integral role of AR in enhancing efficiency and precision during surgeries.

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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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ARVR

AUGUST 12, 2021

I host or co-host several events on the same VR platform, AltspaceVR , owned by Microsoft. Facebook is another tech giant, like Microsoft, with its own platform?—? as a student at a training session in ENGAGE on a world hopping tour in Horizon, brainstorming with a colleague participating in a meditation and discussion in Hubs.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

New Steam hardware survey highlights that the number of VR headsets has grown again, and now according to Road To VR there are 1.6M I’m also adding a bonus video that shows you that you can use Microsoft Maquette to create immersive movie storyboards in an easy way. The good news for Valve don’t end here. Great post.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 2, 2019

We had a nice big bump at the beginning of the year with Microsoft. Do they want you to train them? Microsoft, in January paid us a sum of money so that they could distribute half of our content for free through their store. Steve: You’re asking this question; as we speak, I am pulling up our survey results.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 2, 2019

We had a nice big bump at the beginning of the year with Microsoft. Do they want you to train them? Microsoft, in January paid us a sum of money so that they could distribute half of our content for free through their store. Steve: You’re asking this question; as we speak, I am pulling up our survey results.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 2, 2019

We had a nice big bump at the beginning of the year with Microsoft. Do they want you to train them? Microsoft, in January paid us a sum of money so that they could distribute half of our content for free through their store. Steve: You're asking this question; as we speak, I am pulling up our survey results. And so we do.

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ARVR

MARCH 5, 2021

Furthermore, my involvement is primarily confined to one particular social VR platform, AltspaceVR, owned by Microsoft, making most of my experience the product of a niche within a niche within a niche. Microsoft has been very active in this area for years and their video on the history of flight simulation is a good introduction.

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EnterpriseWear

AUGUST 1, 2018

More recently, the use of wearable augmented and virtual reality devices by airport and airline technicians to train, perform maintenance, and receive remote support has gained traction. That year, SITA worked with Helsinki Airport to explore visualizing airport operations with the Microsoft HoloLens.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These are huge numbers for VR: if you look at the most recent SteamVR survey, you get that Oculus headsets are now at 67% of the whole PCVR market. A report from Insider states that Microsoft may have canceled its plans for HoloLens 3. The game is very intense and offers great training without you having to pay a subscription.

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Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

 A single unified metaverse is more of an idea than a reality, but that’s not stopping tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Google from pouring big money into it. Only 48 percent of survey respondents are very confident in their organizations’ ability to curb cyber threats in the metaverse.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 22, 2020

When you buy a headset like Oculus Quest, it is meant for consumer usage, and theoretically speaking, you can’t use for commercial purposes (exhibitions, training applications, VR cinemas, etc…). Customers don’t have to go through the Oculus Home interface, look for sideloaded apps menu to launch the training app.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

One of the things that was demoed there, there was a presentation from Microsoft about the new Hololens 2. Training in VR is one of the big applications and opportunities, and that’s where a lot of investment is happening. When they enlisted VR training as part of their training, they did two teams with two teams without.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

One of the things that was demoed there, there was a presentation from Microsoft about the new Hololens 2. Training in VR is one of the big applications and opportunities, and that’s where a lot of investment is happening. When they enlisted VR training as part of their training, they did two teams with two teams without.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 26, 2023

Moreover, thanks to famed video conferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, companies remained robust and productive amidst a remote workforce culture shift. The technology is poised to enhance every single aspect, from recruiting and onboarding to benefits selection and training.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

One of the things that was demoed there, there was a presentation from Microsoft about the new Hololens 2. I've seen hundreds of articles -- maybe thousands of articles, now -- on how VR is being used -- VR and AR, really -- for everything from anatomy training, right through to CT visualization, and then surgical assist.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Many of today’s companies have jumped to a different hype train, focusing on generative AI and LLMs. While initial digital twins were intended for basic plant operations, such as increased automation or training, twins in the metaverse will accomplish more. However, the industrial metaverse will take these digital twins to a new level.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

I think we’ve seen the Go has seen some early success, with companies like Walmart announcing that they were buying a lot of them to train employees for things like customer service. But I’ve seen some talk of doing things like airline flight crews being able to train flight attendants, training through those sorts of headsets.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

I think we’ve seen the Go has seen some early success, with companies like Walmart announcing that they were buying a lot of them to train employees for things like customer service. But I’ve seen some talk of doing things like airline flight crews being able to train flight attendants, training through those sorts of headsets.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2024

Notably, though, the results could have something to do with the people surveyed. Not only is it better for everyday work (I’ll talk more about this below), but it also features apps for things like surgical training. There’s no limit to experimenting with things like Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Slack at the same time.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Let’s take a quick survey: 5G + Bitcoin. Telemedicine, virtual training environments for business and more will be the result. Image courtesy Microsoft. I’m not even joking. 5G + Biotech. 5G + Autonomous Vehicles. 5G + Automation. The user experience will be amazing with a reduced lag time.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 19, 2019

I think we've seen the Go has seen some early success, with companies like Walmart announcing that they were buying a lot of them to train employees for things like customer service. But I've seen some talk of doing things like airline flight crews being able to train flight attendants, training through those sorts of headsets.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 13, 2019

Charlie: VR has a lot of fantastic applications in training and simulation. You can have that in your warehouse, and whenever you’re training a new worker, you have them spend a few hours on the simulator. But the success seems to be, right now, limited to both medical applications and training applications. Alan: Sure.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 13, 2019

Charlie: VR has a lot of fantastic applications in training and simulation. You can have that in your warehouse, and whenever you’re training a new worker, you have them spend a few hours on the simulator. But the success seems to be, right now, limited to both medical applications and training applications. Alan: Sure.

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EnterpriseWear

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Read on for best practice advice, pilot lessons, and steps to nailing a pilot : In a May 2017 survey of companies exploring digital manufacturing strategies, 84% of respondents said they had been stuck in pilot mode for over a year , while less than 30% were beginning to scale (McKinsey & Co.) Overly complex use case.

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EnterpriseWear

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Read on for best practice advice, pilot lessons, and steps to nailing a pilot : In a May 2017 survey of companies exploring digital manufacturing strategies, 84% of respondents said they had been stuck in pilot mode for over a year , while less than 30% were beginning to scale (McKinsey & Co.) Overly complex use case.

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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. More info (Academic survey about the metaverse) More info (AR vs VR). Meta acquires AI.Reverie.

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