XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) partnered with Microsoft and Accenture to scale its Global Collaboration Village , a Metaverse space for international business leaders and decision-makers. The WEF Believes in the Metaverse The WEF is building a strong relationship with the emerging Metaverse technology space.

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2018

VR is the future of employee training, and businesses are taking notice. . It’s no secret an increasing number of businesses are turning to virtual and augmented reality for employee training. One of the main reasons companies have doubled-down on their use of this immersive technology is its unarguable cost-effectiveness.

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ARPost

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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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

GIGXR launches AR tool designed for medical training. Key features of HoloPatient Remote according to GIGXR: Remote and/or socially distanced student groups connect with their instructor, who is wearing a Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, using their iOS or Android device.

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JUNE 22, 2020

Aerospace company Boeing is using the headsets to train pilots for their Starliner – a craft developed in partnership with NASA. Boeing is also largely involved in training astronauts, which has always been a challenge. Advancements like this have the potential to transform the way any pilot is trained.”.

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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2023

Last Friday, Microsoft-owned immersive social platform Altspace VR (virtual reality) announced the closure of its service effective March 10, 2023. The decision comes following recent lay offs at Microsoft. The entire division faces an uncertain future following Microsoft laying off 11,000 workers this month.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 15, 2023

With major technology firms like Meta, Google, and Microsoft investing millions into the emerging space, enterprise end-users are already feeling the innovative presence of genAI – and there is more to come. The genAI-based questions allow each training scenario to be unique. Generative AI is here to stay.

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2019

Standalone VR could be a game-changing technology for the medical industry. Two forward-thinking organizations, Karuna Labs and Osso VR, have already begun harnessing the advantages of tetherless VR, employing the Oculus Quest as a new tool in both pain management treatment and surgical training.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2023

Last Friday, Microsoft-owned immersive social platform Altspace VR (virtual reality) announced the closure of its service effective March 10, 2023. The decision comes following recent lay offs at Microsoft. The entire division faces an uncertain future following Microsoft laying off 11,000 workers this month.

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AR Insider

JULY 20, 2021

To provide some context, a sizeable challenge for Medtronic is human error due to ineffective training. This challenge has gained impact over time as the rate of medical device technology accelerates. Training is outpaced by product cycles. Instead, Microsoft HoloLens guides surgeons while they’re using the equipment.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

Microsoft highlights how companies can benefit from Team’s enterprise-ready and proven end-to-end encryption, data loss prevention, and compliance certifications when leveraging the AR service. Microsoft is planning for device-wide general availability in 2024.

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VRScout

AUGUST 28, 2018

From utilities companies to first responders, more industries are adopting rich virtual training experiences for training purposes. use cases for immersive technologies, and companies like Microsoft have partnered with various developers to launch collaborative and remote assistance applications.

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AR Insider

MARCH 22, 2021

O ne of the branches of VR that sees the most attention and investment from enterprises is training. This principle has led to growing investment in VR training in industrial and corporate settings. VR training innovators such as Strivr meanwhile continue to expand into new verticals and use cases. Medical Training.

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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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ARPost

MARCH 17, 2023

Say in a platform like Microsoft Mesh or Varjo Reality Cloud where users are essentially sharing or exchanging surroundings via VR, recreating the real spaces of one user as the virtual space of the other user can greatly aid immersion and realism. To model how sound would behave in that environment.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Perhaps one of the most exciting avenues for the XR revolution, is the educational and training sector. Education has already been identified as a high adoption area for AR, VR, and MR technologies. Let’s take a closer look at the evolving state of XR in education and training. Trends Driving XR for Education and Training.

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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 - Virtual Reality

JUNE 8, 2022

During the Cisco LIVE 2022 conference for digital enterprise solutions next week, Vection Technologies will preview 3D Frame, a plug-in for Webex Meetings that adds immersive Metaverse features. Vection also has a deep product portfolio to help firms and brands going through a digital transformation with extended reality (XR) technologies.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Immersive training solutions have become increasingly popular in recent years. With immersive learning, companies can embed employees in realistic, authentic training scenarios. Studies show that immersive learning experiences can deliver results faster and more cost-effectively than traditional training initiatives.

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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 chances are not everyone in your team will be able to leverage this technology every day. Step 1: Assess Your Use Cases.

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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

MAY 4, 2023

joined Chevron Technology Ventures’ selection of technology corporations working to accelerate innovation in the energy industry. is a firm focusing on immersive training for enterprise end-users. provide enterprise clients with immersive training solutions ready for AR and VR distribution. This Tuesday, Motive.io

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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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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. Events are broken down by subject into either Education, Medical, Simulation, or Training.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

The app uses a combination of AR and AI technology to project life-like 3D holograms over your real-world environment using an iPhone and compatible XR devices. No prior experience with immersive technology is required in order to operate. No prior experience with immersive technology is required in order to operate.

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ARPost

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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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Next week, Microsoft Ignite 2023 will kick off, where the leading computing firm will showcase its latest innovations over a two-day schedule, which covers the firm’s comprehensive product portfolio. Hightens Hololens Use Cases In late October, Microsoft highlighted new features in its Dynamics 365 Guides Version 9.0

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CraneMorley

AUGUST 15, 2023

Back to Blog Page In an era of rapid technological advancement, industries across the spectrum are grappling with the challenge of bridging the skill gap and preparing their workforce for the future. Enter the groundbreaking initiative: the HoloLens-Based Training Library, developed in conjunction between NYSEARCH and CraneMorley.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 5, 2024

The CEO from SynergyXR, Mads Troelsgaard , said: In today’s dynamic digital landscape, transformation is not just about staying relevant; it is about seizing the lead with technology that’s already proven its worth. VC Kvanted led the investment round with assistance from EIFO, Innovester, North-East Ventures and AURA Ventures.

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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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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 12, 2024

The US Space Systems Command (SSC) has renewed its partnership with Microsoft as it builds an augmented reality (AR) space simulation. Moreover, Microsoft Azure will host the environment within its commercial and government clouds, with classified and unclassified entry requirements, depending on the mission’s context.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 23, 2023

Microsoft unveiled fresh, immersive features for its Microsoft Mesh-powered Team platform, it announced at its Build 2023 event on Tuesday. Microsoft’s latest iteration of Avatars for Teams allows attendees also to break the cycle of video fatigue common among remote workers and their colleagues.

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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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