XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Efforts to construct and expand the Metaverse were sparked by Meta Platform’s major pivot in October, which saw Microsoft, NVIDIA, HTC VIVE, Qualcomm, Google, Varjo, and dozens of other tech giants enter the race for prime positioning to build the virtual and connected world. Decentraland. Immersive Media.

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ARPost

MARCH 17, 2023

Right now, a conversation in any of those spaces recreated in a virtual environment probably sounds about the same. Designers can include environmental sound like water or wind or a crackling fire as they often do for games, but the sonic profile of the environment itself is difficult to replicate.

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VRScout

MARCH 5, 2018

Whole experiences are built around immersing the eyes in headsets to explore virtual environments. Now it appears that Microsoft is working on a cane controller that could someday allow visually impaired people to explore new worlds. This VR cane is opening new worlds for the visually impaired.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As demand for metaverse environments continues to grow, the presence of Meta in the construction space is sure to evolve. Perhaps the go-to solution for mixed reality innovation in the construction space, Microsoft provides businesses with a unique opportunity to combine real and virtual landscapes.

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2020

That was challenging to do in physical environments. Doing it in virtual environments helped us to expedite training and medicine delivery to patients,” said Baran. Telepresence is another use case that Novartis is exploring through their partnership with Microsoft, using the Microsoft HoloLens.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Blending VR and AI in the New World For example, the travel, tourism, and healthcare sectors have leveraged AI virtual assistants to guide people in virtual environments. Dubai’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) began including virtual and real assistants on its metaverse healthcare portal.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Researchers at Microsoft have developed a device they call the “canetroller”, a haptic VR controller that works with the HTC Vive headset and tracker to help people with visual impairments navigate virtual environments. Object location went smoother in the indoor environment.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2022

For almost four decades now, it has been delivering enterprise learning, business applications, and outsourcing services to large multinational corporations, including Microsoft, McDonald’s, Maersk, and Toshiba. CGS is a global provider of robust solutions that help enterprises develop a solid foundation for future growth.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 5, 2024

In the past, creating a true “mixed reality” experience was complex, meaning virtual reality devices and smart glasses consumed a larger portion of the XR market. However, countless vendors, from Microsoft to Meta, Varjo, and even Apple, have shown just how valuable mixed reality solutions can be.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

This is a simple keyboard that allows you to create documents using tools such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. To see just how effective TapID could be in a virtual environment, the research team recruited 18 participants to test their wristband technology. Image Credit: ETH Sensing, Interaction & Perception Lab.

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ARPost

MARCH 12, 2021

The exciting news is that we have started a new tech cycle, with the combination of augmented reality , virtual reality , and artificial intelligence. Many leading technology companies such as Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions into developing these technologies. The Beginnings of a New Tech Cycle.

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last Friday , AltspaceVR announced that will be shutting down its virtual environment in March. AltspaceVR was a consumer-focused immersive space that could be accessed either via the desktop or through a virtual reality headset. In an SEC filing last Wednesday , Microsoft said it will lay off 10,000 employees.

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CraneMorley

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Back to Blog Page In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Mediview stands at the forefront of innovation, leveraging Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality technology to redefine patient care and medical training. This marriage of the physical and digital realms has ushered in a new era of patient care and medical education.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 18, 2023

It was not Microsoft’s one, but a professional simulator for pilots. It was interesting that the SDK could not only track his hand but also segment it to show it inside the virtual application. People at Vrgineers made me try their headset with a flight simulator software.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In recent years, Microsoft has begun making a name for itself as perhaps the most significant innovator in the mixed reality space. The company offers not just a powerful development environment in the form of Microsoft Mesh, but also one of the most immersive “MR” headsets on the market, with the HoloLens 2.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Following its debut, Igloo Vision began rolling the product out to end users, including Microsoft, Nike, and AtkinsRéalis. This platform uses Microsoft Teams for calls and Microsoft Office apps such as PowerPoint, Miro, Alleo, and Power BI. The first showcase of the Igloo Core Engine solution was at last year’s ISE event.

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ARPost

APRIL 29, 2021

There are two premium price tiers with additional affordances, but there is also a free model with an easy sign-in using a Microsoft, Google, or Apple account or with a private email. TechSee and Vuzix (and Microsoft). Incidentally, Vuzix also supports Teams, Microsoft’s remote conferencing platform. Microsoft Mesh.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 26, 2024

Microsoft launched its highly-anticipated Mesh for Teams immersive VR meeting platform for business end-users. The service is available now and can be accessed through desktop or Meta Quest headsets, offering users immersive virtual meeting rooms and customizable avatars for several valuable use cases.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 14, 2022

billion meeting minutes in Microsoft Teams alone in one day. . Companies like High Fidelity and Microsoft are already working on environments that make this possible. . Is Virtual Reality the Perfect Alternative to Bussiness Travel? . The company has seen a record of 2.7 However, opportunities are evolving. .

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Our customers can become best-run businesses by taking advantage of all mixed reality has to offer, from more effective training teams in virtual environments to driving operational efficiencies by augmenting digital twin information directly to physical equipment.”.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Partnering with Microsoft , HP built the xRServices offering to provide users worldwide with instant access to immersive troubleshooting tools, remote assistance, and rapid onboarding experiences. The offering revolves around a convenient app on the Microsoft store for the HoloLens 2 Mixed Reality headset.

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CraneMorley

JANUARY 23, 2024

Back to Blog Page In today’s rapidly advancing world of mixed reality, Microsoft’s HoloLens and Azure are driving innovation and transforming industries. HoloLens: Blurring Realities for Aviation Microsoft’s HoloLens is a mixed reality headset that seamlessly blends the physical and digital realms.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 13, 2023

.” The AA to Deliver Next-Generation Training The AA’s internal team worked with ARuVR to design a bespoke training service which mixes XR, in-person classroom settings, and live remote video feed to lead learners through virtual learning scenarios.

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 14, 2023

One exciting application of generative AI was in the field of virtual reality. Generative AI can be used to create unique and immersive virtual environments, from realistic landscapes to fantastical worlds. And as he notes, “I still work with Microsoft some so I am following this very closely.”

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Bigscreen , the social VR app which lets users connect in a virtual environment while retaining the ability to use (and share) their own PC desktop content, now supports Microsoft’s ‘Windows Mixed Reality’ VR headsets. The app continues to be free, as it has been since launch.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Five potential use cases are: Remote Collaboration Immersive remote collaboration allows teams to work together in a virtual environment or on RT3D digital assets such as a digital twin. While potential use cases are proving success via clients and partners, others are still getting footing as a serious business IT implementation.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 19, 2023

Blending VR and AI in the New World For example, the travel, tourism, and healthcare sectors have leveraged AI virtual assistants to guide people in virtual environments. Dubai’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) began including virtual and real assistants on its metaverse healthcare portal.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

However, there are various levels of immersion offered by virtual reality. However, with these types of VR, you only interact with the virtual environment on a fundamental level. These are basically hardware components that allow users to take action and do things in a virtual environment.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 17, 2023

Extended Reality offers teams the ability to create new safe, and immersive training environments for employees, enhance collaboration, and improve collaboration on a global scale. Digital twins and immersive environments built with Holo-Light are accessible through the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

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. Virtual Reality may affect the own perception of gender. Image by HP).

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Announced nearly a year and a half ago, Oculus and Microsoft are finally making good on their promise to stream Xbox One games into a virtual theater on the Rift. SEE ALSO Microsoft Says New Surface Studio is VR Ready(ish). Like the original Xbox One to Windows 10 streaming, it’s a feature that no one really asked for.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With XR technologies, we can connect remote learners in a virtual environment designed to recreate a physical classroom, or allow them to traverse environments they couldn’t access in-person. Students can work and learn together in virtual environments as though they were there in person.

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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. Generative AI is here to stay.

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Bernard Marr

JUNE 1, 2023

These possibilities could range from virtual real estate to immersive events, concerts, and travel experiences. To be successful in the metaverse, businesses need to understand the unique characteristics of virtual environments and create experiences that are tailored to them.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

The Taiwanese manufacturer made the sales expansion announcement Thursday, adding to the list of retailers like Microsoft and GameStop retailers, as well as online outlets like Micro Center and Newegg. With more than more than 500 VR experiences now available on Steam to get your hands on, there should be plenty of content to select from.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Today at the Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Engineering Community event in Shenzhen, China, the company announced that VR/AR (mixed reality) headsets from top manufacturers are due to hit the market in 2017. Microsoft’s HoloLens of course will also be in the mix.

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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. In the coming years, we may see a pendulum swing back to virtual events.

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