The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

More info At SIGGRAPH there was much attention toward VR and AI SIGGRAPH has always been a very relevant event for all of us in the 3D space, and this year VR and AI were among the most relevant technologies showcased there. It’s amazing to see that it is possible to solve many visual problems of current XR headsets via software.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It was not a perfect day because I also had some work-related issues to cope with, but it’s part of life when you are working with cutting-edge technologies I’m curious to know how the holidays are going for you, so answer this post letting me know how life is going for you! But before, let me list the most important XR news of the past week.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Yesterday I discovered that a friend of mine wants to propose as “Vitillo’s law” or “Skarred’s law” the law that every innovative technology we are waiting for is always coming in “5 to 10 years”. As was predictable, after the hype about the M-word started deflating, also the interest of investors in the technology has gone down.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 15, 2023

We plan to continue maintaining the system software with critical bug fixes and security patches until 2024. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who is considered a reliable reporter about Apple, claimed that “a small number of high-profile software developers” have already received the Apple mixed reality headset to start developing content for it.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Recently Valve has published this job listing: We are looking for versatile, self-directed software engineers in computer vision who can help us achieve the next steps in VR with millions of customers world-wide. Powered by NeRF technology, t he application lets you scan an object easily with your phone. Upload VR). Image by HP).

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These technologies are so important and have so much business potential (see the success of OpenAI services) that companies can not stop pursuing them because there is too much money at stake. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. We are going to repeat the same errors, again.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the press release, the companies talk about Google’s role as the one providing the software platform. More info Snap is exploring generative AI At a specific question related to generative AI, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel answered that the company is exploring the technology. Qualcomm seems a very predictable choice, but Google is less.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 4, 2022

When I attended university, ray tracing was described to me as something that was impossible to obtain in real-time, so when NVIDIA finally enabled it in realtime on PC GPUs, it felt like an enormous step forward for technology. This is of course the base technology needed for foveated rendering. And there’s more.

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ARPost

APRIL 29, 2022

The event, dedicated to the company’s staff in Ukraine, was produced across real locations in LA – a departure from the previous two partner summits that were created on stages. Our investments in augmented reality represent our ongoing efforts to build technology that serves humanity and that feels intuitive and familiar to use.”.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

Honestly, from my experience with similar simulators (the one for the HoloLens was great, too), I can tell you that these pieces of software are nice to verify the overall logic of the application, but they can’t give any insight about its UX and usability. It is planned for release in September 2023 on all major VR stores.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 5, 2024

The official communication by LG states that “the fusion of Meta’s diverse core technological elements with LG’s cutting-edge product and quality capabilities promises significant synergies in next-gen XR device development. ”. It would mark the beginning of the race towards AR glasses, which are the next technological paradigm.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

Microsoft has licensed its technology to three third-party companies that can so build devices similar to Kinects. What is great about Kinect is not only the hardware but also its accompanying software, with for instance great ML algorithms for full-body VR. But it seems there is a bit of hope this time.

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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. The technology is not ready, so they need more time than expected to finalize it. Vooiage Technologies. Stephen Robnett.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 24, 2023

On the enterprise side, instead, Snap added AR Mirrors to its ARES technology suite. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. This means that stores can now start to easily implement Snap-powered AR mirrors to let their customers try on the merch of the store.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2022

Anyway, it is more probable that we’ll have some software reveal that hints at Apple’s XR strategy. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. And now here you are the link to donate: Support The Red Cross in Ukraine. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2022

VPS is a technology that implements the AR Cloud and creates a bridge between the real and the virtual world. What is impressive is that using the technology acquired with another startup, which is The 8th Wall, Niantic has also teased that VPS will be available also for WebAR experiences. PSVR 2 is going to have 20+ launch titles.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Learn more Inseye proposes camera-less eye tracking Inseye has just announced its eye-tracking solution which doesn’t use cameras but photosensors and AI software. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. A Kickstarter about this system is coming soon.

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ARPost

MAY 18, 2022

In fact, the last time that ARPost covered Spatial was taking a look at their immersive gallery raising funds to support Ukraine through NFT sales. First, the software allows the clinician complete control over the experience, and second, the hardware allows quantifying outcomes. Tend to Mind and Body With VZfit.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 30, 2023

A few years ago, Apple bought Fabric Software, a Canadian company whose engine let developers automatically create environments and objects using procedural generation. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

I think it’s too early for an AR glass made by Samsung, while instead these two technologies (smartglasses or MR headset) are already quite mature and would follow the trends of this year. It is official news instead that Pico is partnering with Qualcomm on “XR hardware, software, developer tools, and technology road maps”.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Among other things, I have written a fantastic post about the VR concerts worth millions of dollars that Pico is doing in China ; I have been interviewed in a podcast by Moonbase ; and this Saturday I will be close to Turin (Italy) speaking at a science and technology festival about my work in immersive concerts. Some news on content.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Thanks to Snapdragon AR2 , the glasses are very slick , and thanks to Niantic software, they offer many possible multiplayer interactions. Black Friday is getting close , and it’s time for some amazing deals on XR hardware and software! Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 12, 2022

TikTok—the short video app that serves you everything from strange crate-based challenges to faked videos of the war in Ukraine — is quickly becoming a cash cow, according to a new report. Read more.

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The restrictions, announced on Friday, came as the sun set on the second day of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Russia has announced it’s taking action to partially block access to Facebook within the country, accusing the U.S. social media firm of “censoring” state media. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 8, 2023

More info (Quest 3 approved by FCC) More info (Touch Plus approved by FCC) More info (Pico Neo 3 Link approved by FCC) Meta shows interesting prototypes at SIGGRAPH Meta loves to show off some of its R&D work to the community , even if it is related to technologies that may never see the light. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It can work together with P2’s TWS earbuds, which come with active noise-cancellation technology. Besides that, DPVR also offers a customization service, so bundles of more than 100 headsets can be customized with the desired color, packaging, and logo , with customizations also allowed on the software side. RIP Cute friend.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Virtual Desktop Guy Godin commented on the news saying that he is not worried much by Steam Link, since his software offers many more functionalities , and it also works with the Meta PC runtime games (e.g. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Lone Echo).

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 4, 2023

According to the latest rumors, all this technology in a single package is very hard to manufacture, and Apple is having problems with the production line. Because all the technology in the world is useless if it has no purpose. But anyway, tomorrow will mark a watershed moment for our beloved XR technology.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 6, 2023

It is a next-gen tablet device that utilizes artificial intelligence and lightfield technology to immerse the users in a variety of 3D experiences. More info Meta releases deep dive on WebXR WebXR is a very promising technology, but it has never really took off over the years. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 10, 2022

Meta is keeping its update pace of the Oculus Quest software very high. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. And now here you are the link to donate: Support The Red Cross in Ukraine. Meta is working on Quest social home and better Air Link. Header image by Epic Games).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 3, 2023

The shutdown of its main XR hardware project makes us all think that Google will try to do in XR what it is already doing with smartphones: become the software platform that many hardware OEMs use. The report claims that it could be resurrected if needed because some teams working on it have not been disbanded.

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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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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2023

More info (First hardware leak about Apple headset) More info (New software leak about RealityOS) News worth a mention (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft Teams to integrate 3D avatars Microsoft is finally integrating Microsoft Teams with Microsoft Mesh , as it was promised some time ago. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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Road to VR

APRIL 13, 2017

VR First , the global initiative to seed academic institutions with VR/AR hardware and software, today announced that it’s nearly doubling the number of its VR labs in universities and science parks across the globe by the end of 2017. We invite all industry technology providers and stakeholders to join us in this meaningful program.”.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Instead of showing people how the “metaverse” is now with very rough images (that easily become memes) or how it may be in the future with some fluffy videos, Zuck has used the best technologies from the Meta R&D department: Meta’s Codec Avatars. This is a huge problem for Meta, which subsidizes hardware with software sales.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 10, 2023

As a software developer, this makes me wonder what is the real business value of releasing an XR app on the Vision Pro: a market of 150K units is breadcrumbs, is more than 10 times smaller than the one of PCVR, so it is almost impossible for a studio that develops an XR experience for the Vision Pro to be profitable.

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