The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. The investment gives Sony a minority stake in Epic that now is evaluated at more than $17B. And Sony for sure wants to have a stake in the metaverse. Top news of the week.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sony has released a set of motion capture (mocap) wearables in time for the holidays, the company announced in a press release. Sony’s Mocopi mocap system uses six coloured tracking devices, which people can wear on their bodies. A photo of Sony’s ‘Mocopi’ device trackers. PHOTO: Sony Corp.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Don’t close your eyes… Reviews for the PlayStation VR2 are beginning to surface and so far Sony’s next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5 is proving to be a winner. In an official gameplay video provided by developer Supermassive Games, we catch a glimpse of the game in action.

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XROM

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sony Corporation announced development of an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays*2 and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D objects and precise pointing.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 20, 2020

Sony is the latest. Today it released new software that lets you hook up your Sony camera to a Windows 10 computer with just a USB cable. Given the spike in Zoom calls driven by the global pandemic, several camera-makers have released apps to help you turn your camera into a webcam. Read more.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 13, 2017

Just like any other VR headset, Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) leaves plenty of room for improvement, and the company’s R&D division has a few ideas on where to take it on both a software and hardware level. You can see it below, the clip starts at around 43:20.

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Anand Tech

JANUARY 26, 2021

Last year in February Sony had launched the Xperia 1 II , as well as teasing a sibling device called the Xperia PRO. Today, almost a whole year later, Sony is ready to finally to launch the Xperia PRO 5G, with availability starting today at a staggering price tag of $2499. Sony Announces Xperia 5 II: 120Hz Full-Fledged Small Phone.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 22, 2021

After days of rumors that Sony is adding a video streaming service to its existing PlayStation Plus, the company confirmed today that it’s testing one such service in Poland. I don’t know about you, but I’m so over new video streaming services. PlayStation Now, Sony’s cloud gaming… Read more.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

360-degree videos are the most accessible means to show the benefits of immersive content, even if you don’t think they’re “real” virtual reality. It’s designed to be an end to end tool that simplifies the process and, via press release, Nokia has announced a content partnership with Sony Pictures. “VR

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As much as Sony would have liked them to, 3D TVs never quite panned out. Sony today announced the launch of beta testing for the latest system software update to the PlayStation 4, 4.50. Tagged with: 3D Blu-rays , PlayStation VR , sony. will let you view 3D Blu-rays in stereoscopic 3D.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Here’s what a 360-degree Snapchat video with augmented reality filters looks like. After gathering inspiration at the 2016 SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference, I went home and stitched together a panoramic video overlayed with Snapchat’s facial tracking filters. Will Snapchat users be able to share 360-degree videos in the future?

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GizModo VR

APRIL 19, 2021

About a month ago, Sony said it planned to shut down the PlayStation Store on some of its older systems later this summer. But today, Sony decided to reverse course and will now continue to support the PS Store on the PS3 and PS Vita for the foreseeable future. Read more.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 29, 2021

Sony confirmed today that it will be closing its PS3, PSP, and Vita stores by the end of the summer, according to The Verge. Previous rumors indicated the PS3 and PSP stores would be permanently shut down on July 2, with the Vita store following on August 27, and now we know that information was indeed true. Read more.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 22, 2021

Sony is allegedly closing its PS3, PlayStation Portable, and PS Vita stores permanently this summer. Speaking to The Gamer , an anonymous source told the publication the PS3 and PSP stores will cease operations on July 2, while the Vita store will close on August 27. No one will be able to purchase games and DLCs from… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2024

But we still learned something new, like the fact that there are 3 possible storage options (from 128GB to 1TB), that it has 16GB RAM, and that it uses the M2 chipset with 10 GPU cores. On the software side, it supports AirPlay , so you can make other people see what you are doing in the headset if you want.

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2017

Among other additions to the console’s base experience, the forthcoming PS4 System Software Update 4.50 will bring improved tracking and 3D Blu-ray playback to Sony’s PlayStation VR headset. In time for the launch of Farpoint and the PSVR Aim controller, the PS4 System Software Update 4.50 Easy Aim Development.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It can power various genres of video games, and people use headsets for fun, fitness , and social interaction. Virtual reality is commonly associated with the gaming industry, as major companies like Meta, HTC, Sony, and others are creating VR-based video games , which typically appeal to a younger audience. Guest Post.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 6, 2022

The global business community is increasingly moving to isolate Russia for the war it's waging in Ukraine, and video games are no exception. Here's a rundown of what we've seen so far from key players in the video game space as efforts to isolate Russia have snowballed in the midst of Ukraine's calls for the industry to take action.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

More info (Quest 3 coming in 2023) More info (New layoffs planned at Meta) Other relevant news (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) New information on PSVR 2 is unveiled Sony Interactive Entertainment is keeping growing the hype for the upcoming launch of the PSVR 2. A Kickstarter about this system is coming soon.

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TechCrunch VR

MAY 15, 2020

billion of that figure was from video game content. As stay at home orders have been enacted on the federal and state levels, people are coping with the ongoing daily horror that is life in 2020 by playing video games. Lots and lots of video games. We need more video games that are social platforms first, games second.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Conventional video conferencing software filled the need for reliable remote communication solutions. Applications like Zoom and Microsoft Teams grew massively following the demand for video conferencing software during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emerging Enterprise Solutions.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To a request for further explanations by Upload, Microsoft answered that the future release of Windows that will remove the software will happen in late 2024. Of course, existing WMR users can still use the devices if they do not upgrade to a version of Windows that does not have the software anymore. And that “ As of Nov.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

360-degree videos can be viewed in a VR headset, you can click and drag the video’s perspective with a mouse, or you can even rotate the view by swiping your touchscreen. It is powered by a 2.5 GHz MediaTek Helio X20 processor, 4GB RAM, 3560 mAh battery, and has a 5.5 inch AMOLED 1080p screen.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 31, 2022

According to Statista , the video gaming section alone ruled the use of VR. VR Induced Software Systems The hardware is currently ruling the VR market, both in terms of usage and revenue. Be it digital media, Blockchain, software, or any other budding technology, without specific content, the survival of the technology becomes tough.

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VRScout

MARCH 11, 2020

COVID-19 claimed yet another victim this morning as E3 event organizers Entertainment Software Association announced the cancellation of this year’s conference due to fears of a potential coronavirus outbreak. . Organizers hope to provide an ‘online experience’ this June.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Bigger changes could come to games through post-launch patches; and there’s big potential yet for native PS5 games made for PSVR, but so far Sony has yet to confirm if developers will be allowed to do so. And no, unfortunately Sony says the new PS5 camera will not work for PSVR. Capturing Videos & Screenshots.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 4, 2022

Then, PSVR Without Parole has reported that Sony has learned from the errors of the PSVR 1, and so it has made the cable of the PSVR 2 detachable. Meta adds video recording settings on Quest, at least for developers. Video that explains this partnership. After many promises, we are seeing the first step in this sense.

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ARPost

JANUARY 19, 2021

They have developed engines for graphics computing, near-eye displays, and other software but nothing that users could put their hands on until the STELLAR. The MR glasses’ compact design is achieved through these and other software developments, as well as EM3’s approach to how consumer AR should work. Expect Them This Summer.

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XROM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mocopi is a motion capture system that will allow creators to perform full body tracking in 3D anywhere by simply attaching the 6 small sensors [link] Sony has launched an interesting product called Mocopi , consisting of six motion-tracking bands worn on your hands, feet, back and head, with a price of 49,500 yen (about $358). or Android 11.

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VRScout

APRIL 18, 2019

Image Credit: Sony. Since VR/AR software is inherently a method, it can be eligible for a utility patent if it meets the aforementioned USPTO requirements. Augmented reality (AR) patents protect technological elements and pieces of data such as video, sound, and mapping technologies that enhance the real-world experience.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 5, 2022

He just filed a report of his that claims that Apple is having delays again with this device (he says “software-related issues”) and so the release of the headset may be postponed to the second half of 2023. Image by Sony). Sony unveils affordable Mocopi tracking system. Sony has just announced a new affordable tracking system.

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GizModo VR

JULY 9, 2021

If you’ve managed to grab a Sony PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , or Xbox Series S , you’ve no doubt spent plenty of time exploring everything that these next-gen consoles have to offer. There is, however, one feature you might not yet be aware of: the option to turn these consoles into beta software testing machines. Read more.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

According to short message in new promo video, Sony is confirming that Borderlands 2 VR is a timed exclusive, giving it at very least a five month minimum on the PSVR platform. ” Image courtesy Sony. ” Image courtesy Sony.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

Motion Capture software, or “Mocap systems”, are particularly valuable for content creators looking to enhance XR experiences with realistic avatars, motion, and gesture controls. Mocap solutions are primarily used for the creation of XR content.

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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2020

The organization that produces E3, the Entertainment Software Association, says it’s exploring options for an “online experience to showcase industry announcements and news in June 2020.” Big players like Oculus, Sony, and HTC have used the event to showcase their latest VR hardware and content.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 7, 2017

The annual video game mega-show typically plays host to some of the industry’s biggest announcements and this year is shaping up to be just as big as ever. There will be plenty of fresh faces at E3 this year but, as usual, most eyes will be locked on one of the show’s most battle-hardened veterans: Sony.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

The rapid growth of software for virtual reality. Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. YouTube videos created specifically for VR. Videos in the 360-degree format are becoming more popular every day.

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