Road to VR

APRIL 29, 2020

In Facebook’s Q1 2020 earnings call today, the company overviewed its latest financial situation and noted that Oculus products were a major contributor to $297 million in non-advertising revenue. Wehner specifically noted that the increase was “driven primarily by the sales of Oculus products.”

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This week, we look at Apple’s moves across the spatial spectrum, Magic Leap 2, And Oculus Quest game sales among other items. The technology replaces products in streaming media that has already been produced. It is coming soon to the Oculus store. Over 60 titles on the Oculus platform surpass $1M in revenue.

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MAY 18, 2022

Extended reality promises a new way for business leaders in the retail landscape to connect colleagues and reach their audience like never before. Tools like virtual, augmented, and mixed reality could help to recreate some of the meaningful experiences we’re used to seeing with in-person retail interactions. Meta Oculus.

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ARPost

APRIL 7, 2021

Through VR technology, we can produce fantastic simulations that explain, explore, and define the hazards without actually exposing people to any risk. Education is another very prominent proprietor of VR technology. VR-Aided Retail Shopping (Shop Retail at Home). Take a construction site as an example.

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ARPost

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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Road to VR

JANUARY 10, 2019

Connectivity company DisplayLink is showing a reference design for a 60GHz Oculus Rift wireless adapter at CES 2019. The unit pairs DisplayLink’s compression technology with Intel’s 60GHz WiGig tech, enabling enough bandwidth for a pretty compelling wireless experience on the Vive that’s unmatched by WiFi solutions.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Aiming to connect established technology leaders with those just embarking on their extended reality (XR) journey through high-quality content and networking, VRX 2019 will see over 80 speakers from across more than 10 industry verticals take to the stage. Kyle Daughtry, Immersive Technology Design Lead, ExxonMobil. 44 (0)207 375 7567.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The company launched a successful pilot program with 400 employees using the Oculus Go. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do,” said Hari Gopalkrishnan, Head of Retail, Preferred, Small Business, and Wealth Management Technology at Bank of America. “We

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ARPost

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As co-owner of a small VR company, I find myself quite often obliged to disappoint people that think the metaverse and immersive technologies are cheap. This is an annoying topic for those of us who work with and on immersive technologies. In this second part, I will very briefly explain the great obstacle of costs.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Oculus Connect 7—now referred to as Facebook Connect —is just around the corner and rumors surrounding the annual developer conference are swirling! Here are our official predictions for Facebook Connect: NEW OCULUS HARDWARE. Just recently Walmart posted a listing for a device called the Oculus Point Reyes for $399.99

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Refract Technologies’ easy-to-use full-body tracking system can be used for VR, gaming, and animation. Singapore-based technology company Refract is working to bring motion capture to everyone, regardless of your experience with technology. Image Credit: Refract Technologies. Image Credit: Refract Technologies.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This next-generation wearable could have a major impact on VR & AR technology. According to Mecum, the technology needs to work “out of the box” and feature a minimal learning curve. First with mobile devices and smartwatches, and now through the metaverse using AR, VR, and XR technology. Image Credit: Motorola.

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VRScout

MARCH 29, 2020

So how does VR play into this then, when the assumption is it either requires us to be hardwired into a gaming PC or safely contained within the strict four walls of our Oculus Quest guardian boundaries? The participant slides on an Oculus Quest to find themselves inside a real time Roman Colosseum before taking the leap of faith.

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The Ghost Howls

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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ARPost

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With so much great XR technology out there, it’s easy to think of it around the holidays. Either way, there’s something here for every XR technology fan. Either way, there’s something here for every XR technology fan. The Oculus Quest completely changed the game when it comes to VR headsets.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2021

NVIDIA’s CloudXR technology is designed to provide real-time XR cloud streaming, which aims to remove the need for local high-end PC rendering hardware. Although it’s been two years since the company first publicly demoed the technology , Nvidia appears to be making good headway. ” The post NVIDIA CloudXR 3.0

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2017

The popular fashion retailer debuts a VR waterslide exhibit at flagship store in London. When it comes to recognizing the branding and promotional possibilities virtual reality can provide, British multinational retailer Topshop is no novice. Now it looks like that little taste of VR was enough to get them hooked.

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VRScout

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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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Featuring real-world case studies and insights from HTC Vive , Oculus Rift , Intel , Nvidia and more, the XR Industry Insight Report takes a comprehensive dive into the XR landscape of today and seeks to distil what the future holds for this young but blossoming industry. in the VR for enterprise segment. working on AR/MR.

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AR Insider

APRIL 13, 2021

This traces back to Facebook’s Oculus acquisition in early 2014 that kicked off the current wave of excitement….including That excitement culminated in 2016 after the Oculus acquisition had time to set off a chain reaction of startup activity, tech-giant investment, and VC inflows for the “next computing platform.” First Steps.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Nova retails for $5,000 per pair, though there is a discount for bulk orders of ten or more gloves. This last step is necessary for users using Nova paired with an HTC or Oculus headset, though the gloves work out-of-the-box with the Pico Neo series. Immersive technology promises immersion.

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ARPost

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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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Technology can make people feel disconnected. She’s always felt profoundly connected to immersive technology from the start, seeing it as a tool for empathy, spirituality and storytelling. We’re leveraging technology to bring people together. Don’t forget the gift shop, too. It’s really powerful,” says Lee.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

XR studio Groove Jones recently published a study on social AR technology. “Social AR” usually refers to AR technology and experiences that can be shared or experienced by multiple users at once. Consumers care about social augmented reality technology because it’s fun and useful. Who Offers These Experiences?

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It’s no secret that Walmart, the biggest retailer in the world, is actively embracing the full potential of AR and VR to keep them ahead of their competition. based employee using an Oculus Go through STRIVR ’s VR training program. based employee using an Oculus Go through STRIVR ’s VR training program.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

And the majority of the technology that has been created in this space has been focused on the development of hardware and content for spaces such as gaming and entertainment, ignoring the range of possibilities available in retail,” Finnegan explained. VR’ is an industry buzzword right now.

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Road to VR

JULY 30, 2019

Addressing shareholders during Facebook’s Q2 2019 earnings call last week, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that unit sales of Oculus Quest are exceeding the available supply of the headset. This quarter, we shipped Oculus Quest, our first all-in-one headset with no wires and full freedom of movement. Image courtesy Oculus.

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AR Insider

JUNE 21, 2021

This week, we look at Snap’s latest lens craze, Niantic’s next AR gaming title, new XR funding and more Facebook/Oculus acquisitions. Oculus buys it’s fifth VR content company, Downpour Interactive, maker of “Population One,” the “Fortnite” of VR. MMO-like ‘A Township Tale’ Coming to Oculus Quest on July 15th.

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VRScout

JANUARY 4, 2019

You can also watch Crow: The Legend in a traditional 2D format on YouTube in case you don’t own an Oculus Rift, Oculus Go or Gear VR. By merging the physical world with digital objects, you have a technology that could serve as a brilliant marketing tool for retailers, organizations and ad agencies.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2020

Perhaps it wanders to highly visible applications in gaming, film, art, and retail. Oculus Rift powered the virtual experience. VR is a young, emerging technology. What comes to mind when you think of virtual reality ? But with VR poised to be disruptive, most, if not all, industries will be reshaped by it.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I’ve been working in technology and multimedia for the past 25 years , doing everything from graphic design, sound production and editing, music production, video, illustration, printing, coding, and everything in between. I mean, besides the Oculus Quest 2, there’s hardly anything to get locally. I live to create and create to live.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The event, hosted by AIXR, aims to recognize outstanding achievements in VR technology. Their site also posts educational and informative articles relating to the world of MR, AR, and VR technology. The VR Awards recognize innovations in VR technology through twelve categories. The Oculus Rift S was also nominated for the award.

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Road to VR

MARCH 1, 2017

In an aggressive move to that’ll help lower the bar of entry still further for VR, Oculus have announced sizeable permanent price drops for both the Oculus Rift headset and Oculus Touch controllers, both now cut by $100 each. SEE ALSO Oculus Touch Review: Reach into Rift. ’ announcement.

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Road to VR

APRIL 27, 2017

Going live on March 31st, VRgluv’s website revealed their haptic gloves , compatible with both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift hardware, said to be comfortable, functional, and affordable (despite looking rather clunky). VRgluv Kickstarter.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Oculus Rift users also grew only 0.3 percent have the Oculus Rift. And 20 percent voiced newfound interest in VR after learning a bit more about the technology, but still said they didn’t plan to buy one. “Like many new technologies, it seems that VR has more fans than experts,” the Nielsen report says.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 28, 2017

In the middle of August 2012 I wrote my first article about Oculus. I’d previously seen some expensive VR installations, like those used by Disney , but my view inside the Oculus Rift — and the interviews I conducted with researchers at Stanford and USC — convinced me VR had a good chance of actually going mainstream.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Rumors hint to Oculus discontinuing the current Quest and selling the new one at $299 and $399. The Facebook Connect is close and we all expect that during that conference Oculus is finally going to announce the new Oculus Quest. Facebook is temporarily suspending the sale of Oculus Quest devices in Germany.

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