XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Between ups and downs, the industry and its leading firms fought through a crashing technology market introduced in 2023, where many XR firms and other related digital solutions providers suffered greatly due to a lack of capital and investments. Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro gain Microsoft 365 Office tools.

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ARPost

MAY 29, 2020

The third day of AWE 2020 may go down in history as the most wholesome day in the history of XR technology. There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. Ethics and Inclusion in XR Technology. Ethics and Inclusion in XR Technology. See Also: XR Technology Conference AWE Goes Live.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 6, 2019

There is $750,000 in funding on offer by the Knight Foundation for ideas that demonstrate the ability of immersive technologies such as VR and AR to strengthen audience engagement Click To Tweet. We strongly believe that immersive technology can enhance the ability for richer experiences, deeper storytelling, and broader engagement.”.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 4, 2022

Today during Qualcomm’s CES 2022 press conference, the company announced a partnership with fellow tech-giant Microsoft which will involve “designing custom AR chips and integrating software platforms.” Qualcomm Technologies’ core XR strategy has always been delivering the most cutting-edge.

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Slashgear

JUNE 22, 2022

A version of Microsoft Edge used for testing new features has revealed three upcoming built-in tools heading to the relatively new internet browser.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

As the technology developed, such targets were no longer necessary for many experiences. Specifically, we talked about 8th Wall’s recently launched tool for creating Web-XR experiences from curved rather than flat targets, available now. 8th Wall specializes in creating tools for both kinds of experiences.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Once considered a novel tool for entertainment, XR has now emerged as a potential must-have for the future workplace. While XR has potential for everything from enhanced training opportunities to amazing customer service, one of the most powerful areas for this technology is collaboration. 1. Strengthen Team Relationships.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies. Sensor-based apps detect objects with the help of localization technologies such as GPS, RFID, or Wi-Fi. How Augmented Reality Works.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Microsoft lands $479M contract to put the MR headsets into the hands of soldiers in active combat zones. Army thanks to a huge $479 million contract between the legendary military branch and Microsoft. Unfortunately, the device never caught on the way Microsoft had hoped for with roughly 50,000 initial sales worldwide.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 11, 2024

Glartek’s services empower frontline workers with innovative tools for training and remote collaboration use cases. Luís Murcho, the COO of Glartek , added: We are very excited about the Apple Vision Pro and what its release represents for the wider spatial computing and mixed reality technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees and shuts down its mixed reality projects This is seriously a bad period for the tech industry in general, and of course also for mixed reality. For sure, not having Microsoft backing it will slow down a lot of its development.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 7, 2022

Several factors have accelerated the adoption of XR technology in the corporate landscape. Companies have discovered the value of immersive tools for training, customer service, and productivity. The question is, how do you choose the right XR collaboration tools for your team? Step 3: Consider Integrations and Existing Tools.

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ARPost

APRIL 13, 2020

While missing the social aspect is regrettable, the meat of the XR technology event is hearing people talk, and that can be done from anywhere. That means that we have special access to the speakers from the XR technology industry. Their footprint in the XR technology world specifically is pretty huge as well. Unity Reflect.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. The first time I tried the HoloLens I knew I was experiencing the first generation of a game-changing technology. So, here’s the full low-down on Microsoft’s newest immersive device: It’s all about the Cloud. Spatial Anchors.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The ongoing Microsoft Ignite 2022 event is showcasing many of the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant’s prolific solutions from 12 to 14 October. Microsoft’s technologies provide the company with major solutions to develop customer insights on the internet of things (IoT) and mixed reality (MR), among others.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The companies CEO & President stand by their decision to license HoloLens technology to the US military. The letter, entitled HoloLens For Good, Not War , clarifies the workers refusal to participate in the development of technology designed specifically for “warfare and oppression.”. “We

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Toyota expands the use of AR technology within its design and production departments. So, it would make sense that Toyota would look at any process or technology to explore new ways to better themselves as a company. Using the Microsoft HoloLens, an employee could complete the same task on their own in just about two hours.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 3, 2024

Microsoft spent the second half of 2023 championing what it coined as the industrial Metaverse, specifically an umbrella of multi-user XR services covering enterprise use cases such as collaboration, design procedures, and employee training. Will the loss of Windows Mixed Reality lead to a lull in XR products from the firm?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What is Microsoft Mesh , and what can it do to transform the future of immersive collaboration? For some time now, Microsoft Mesh has promised companies an opportunity to build unique mixed and extended reality experiences for the future of work. So, what is Microsoft Mesh exactly, and what can it do? What is Microsoft Mesh?

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Microsoft announces Mesh, an XR collaboration platform. Alex Kipman promised us a Microsoft Ignite conference with an amazing level of immersion , and he kept his word. But since Microsoft owns one of those studios (and using it costs around $100K/day if I remember well!), It is not an app, but a tool to build apps.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 16, 2023

Microsoft is updating its popular Teams work communications application to include real-time 3D (RT3D) digital human avatars this May. However, following the closure of its Metaverse service AltSpace VR Microsoft is doubling down on immersive content for its leading workplace application.

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AR Insider

MARCH 8, 2021

This week, we look at takeaways from Microsoft Ignite, Space X, Pokemon Go and VR training from Bank of America. The company is going all in on Mixed Reality, to paraphrase its chief executive Satya Nadella, who used Microsoft’s AltspaceVR platform for his keynote. W elcome back to Spatial Beats. Psychic VR Lab raises $8.5M

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ARPost

MAY 30, 2020

Even though our focus this week has been on AWE , we can’t forget that another huge XR technology conference is taking place next week. The three-day XR technology online conference has over 165 registered speakers. See Also: Face Filters Come to WebAR With New 8th Wall Tool. Notable Speakers and Panelists.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 15, 2023

Spatial is leveraging existing popular RT3D content creation tools to become the go-to Metaverse content creation hub. By introducing Unity RT3D content development tools, Spaital invites its community to build the service. Since the tools are so accessible and the distribution platforms methods are so accessible.

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VRScout

JANUARY 18, 2023

Is immersive technology the future of interactive sports training? PuttView X is an upcoming app for Microsoft’s HoloLens headset that uses augmented reality (AR) technology to project valuable putt information directly onto golf courses. This includes everything from setup lines to green contour.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 24, 2022

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard for $68.7B. The biggest news of the week has been the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft for $68.7B. With it, Microsoft acquires many popular games like Overwatch, Starcraft, Call of Duty, and even Candy Crush. Other relevant news.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This week, reports from BussinessInsider highlighted how Microsoft is closing down Project Airsim, an AI ambition tied to the firm’s Industrial Metaverse roadmap. As part of the closure, Microsoft is also laying off the project’s employees as it plans to discontinue the Azure AI-based service by December 15 2023.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This month, Microsoft successfully completed an MR hardware trial period with the US Army, allowing the firm to continue innovating the Hololens product while leveraging a massive military contract which currently sits as a $22 billion investment for the US Army. development processes.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This past weekend delivered an unexpected end-of-year shake-up in the emerging technology space. OpenAI announced that Sam Altman would step down from his position of CEO following a significant partnership in mid-2023 with Microsoft to leverage genAI technology for innovative workplace digital solutions.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. Even if Meta still doesn’t admit that its headsets are used by a lot of small kids (these measures are marketed as tools parents can use with teenagers), these measures are targeted also at them.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 3, 2024

integrates the booming technology to extract and automate data for automatically creating training templates. Bruno Duarte, the CEO at Glartek, added: We are so excited to be expanding our digital solution and adding maturity to our technology. Notably, following the genAI trend, Glartek 2.0

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces is taking collaboration to a new level. Powered by Microsoft Mesh , the new XR experience is now in preview, allowing users to discover the era of “metaverse work.” What is Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces? Any user can transform a virtual meeting into a fully 3D experience with just one click.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 25, 2021

Microsoft says the cybercriminals behind the SolarWinds attack compromised a Microsoft customer service agent’s device to launch hacking attempts against its customers. Read more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For years, Microsoft Mesh for Teams has promised companies an opportunity to create richer, more immersive collaborative experiences. Since then, however, access to Microsoft Mesh for Teams has remained relatively limited until now. Here’s your guide to using Microsoft Mesh for Teams. What is Microsoft Mesh for Teams?

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VRScout

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Earlier this week, Microsoft founder Bill Gates took to his official blog GatesNotes to lend his thoughts on a variety of hop button topics from climate change and misinformation to COVID-19 and remote coworking. ” “Most people don’t own these tools yet, which will slow adoption somewhat. Feature Image Credit: Bill Gates.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At the Ignite 2023 event on Wednesday, Microsoft announced a series of new features for its Dynamics 365 Field Service solution. The transformative tool allows businesses to receive enhanced services, operations, and customer experiences (CX). Currently, it is operating in private preview via the Microsoft HoloLens 2.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 20, 2023

Snap Inc wrapped up its Partner Summit (SPS 2023) on Wednesday, revealing several strategic augmented reality (AR) technologies to boost adoption for enterprises. The new tool allows retailers to power their websites with Snap’s class-leading AR solutions to boost brand loyalty, engagement, and sales.

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