The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

WebXR is the standard to provide augmented and virtual reality experiences on the web. Apple is putting more attention to its lab in Taiwan (TSMC is in Taiwan), where it is conducting more R&D activities, including the work on a parallel technology, that is micro-LED displays. Epic Games presents MetaHuman Creator.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 16, 2020

Otherwise, now the situation is more or less like before, with the exception of some places where there are still some Oculus devices in stock (for instance in Japan and Taiwan). This week they have added two new amazing features to their XR-1 mixed-reality headset: chroma-keying and marker tracking. Who knows….

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The company has already released their SDK which allows developers to integrate FOVE support for projects built-in Unity, Unreal Engine, and CryEngine. The company, now headquartered in San Francisco, will be showcasing the final version of the headset during the Virtual Reality Developers Conference (VRDC) this week in San Francisco.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 29, 2019

Or because he’s been the first person attaching a Leap Motion to an Oculus DK1 with some duct tape, envisioning how hand tracking could be vital for virtual reality. 90% of the worldwide electronics are produced in the big area that goes from Shenzhen to Taiwan and Hong Kong. Assembling an AR glass is not an easy task.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Although not meant to be an exhaustive list, here are the top 10 recent investments and funding events in the virtual reality and augmented reality space as we approach the close of Q3. In light of the company’s existing relationship with Adult Swim, perhaps we can look forward to Aqua Teen Hunger Force in virtual reality?

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 24, 2021

Research is being done to evaluate the use of virtual reality also to treat chronic pain. You can now touch a virtual cat with full haptics. Thanks to this, you can so touch a virtual cat in a very realistic way. Epic Games has sued Nreal because its name is too close to “Unreal”, which is its trademark.

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