The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

I’m finally back to writing articles after a long time. And since it’s Sunday and it’s a bright day outside of the window, I want to restart writing articles with something bright and funny … a satirical post about all the hype around technology that I’ve seen these months.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The headset has some amazing stats in terms of camera and audio capabilities, and it’s definitely a smart headset, but “AR” might not mean what you think it means. In case you’re thrown by that, “assisted reality” is slightly different from “augmented reality” – the “AR” that most of us are used to hearing about.

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2023

According to the company, the device is designed for use by architects, engineers, industrial designers, software and game developers, and various other professions. There are even practical use cases for modern retail spaces, as pictured below. Sony announced a new addition to its growing lineup of Spatial Reality Displays.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Vuzix, a company specializing in wearable augmented reality (AR) technology, recently conducted an experiment in collaboration with OPTAC-X and Kymeta Corporation during which its Vuzix Smart Swim glasses were used to perform a SATCOM-enabled AR scuba dive. military customers, they have been designed and are manufactured in the United States.”

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ARPost

AUGUST 16, 2021

Interestingly, far more people have experienced AR than VR but far more people are familiar with VR as a term. In my experience, typical users don’t talk about “XR technology” in such terms. “XR” XR” can use “X” as a variable that can be filled in with “A” (augmented), “V” (virtual), or “M” (mixed). What Is AR?

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VRScout

APRIL 11, 2022

Participating creators can sell custom objects developed using the Horizon Worlds creator tools in exchange for real-world cash. Creators will be able to sell items at their leisure using the new Commerce tab and gizmo while in Create Mode. “But this will be a really iterative process in terms of building this. .

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Road to VR

MARCH 4, 2024

Meta CTO Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth has now confirmed this report, stating further that not only were Google’s terms too restrictive, but Google is actively planning to fragment the ecosystem with its Android-based XR operating system. We would be thrilled to have them. The price of admission may simply be too high though.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2022

The device can be attached to different types of headgear and used for a variety of occupations. According to designers Hoyeon Shin, Siwook Lee, Seunghyun Hwang, and Jihyun Hong, the device can reduce the eye strain of workers while improving their efficiency in the workplace using a combination of helpful features.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

WMR headsets could have represented a revolution for virtual reality because of their cheap price and ease of use (they didn’t require the installation of any base stations). 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.

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VRScout

MAY 5, 2023

Once your smartphone has been inserted you can then adjust the image clarity using the center and side wheels. In terms of comfort, Jio promises an ergonomic headset designed for extended use. In terms of comfort, Jio promises an ergonomic headset designed for extended use. … Right?

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The company says in the near-term it wants to help those with paralysis and neurological conditions and disorders and “reduce AI risk to humanity in the long term.” April 2021: Neuralink Reveals Monkey Playing ‘Pong’ Using Only Its Brain. Like many of Musk’s startups, Neuralink has some fairly lofty goals.

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VRScout

JUNE 22, 2023

Available now on iOS & Android devices, The Heist of the Century uses Chat-GPT to immerse you in realistic interrogations powered by conversational artificial intelligence (AI). The CrimeTrip app was built using the Unity AR Foundation game engine. Credit: Prologue XR Each suspect is powered by AI based on Chat-GPT.

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VRScout

JANUARY 20, 2022

Released back in 2009, the space Western RPG used a type of nonphotorealistic rendering called “cel shading,” aka “toon shading,” to achieve a comic book-style look unique from that of any other game at the time. Then I installed the VR version of Reshade and used the Borderlandfy2077.fx

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In terms of software, we’ve learned of a number of exciting experiences coming to the device, including Switchback VR , a unique-looking VR rail shooter that takes players on a roller coaster ride through a series of horrifying nightmares. “This is not the only time you’ll see these mannequins.

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VRScout

MAY 27, 2020

Back in March, Wendy Morgan, CEO and co-founder of Shift got a call from a fellow entrepreneur asking if she had thought of using VR to train people working in the pop-up hospitals being set up to deal with the extra influx of coronavirus patients that states were expecting from the pandemic.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Only recently has the term XR become pertinent as the three platforms have begun to conform making each of them less discernible. In this article, we will explore seven XR trends that have been taking shape over the past year to be the top trends in not only 2022, but within the long-term future of AR, VR and MR. Machine Learning.

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ARPost

JULY 28, 2020

The title of this article uses the term “XR technology,” but, what is “XR”? And, it’s even harder to talk about when we don’t all use the same terms in the same ways. In turn, Kadlubsky told me that she first heard the term was from XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) founder Kavya Pearlman. XR’s War of Words.

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VRScout

MARCH 1, 2023

The device can even convert existing 2D content into 3D experiences using an advanced neural network and deep-learning algorithms. The Dual 16MP rear camera can be used to shoot 3D video while the Dual 8MP front camera can be used for 3D video calls. Revealed during Mobile World Congress 2023, the 12.4-inch

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ARPost

JANUARY 14, 2020

Augmented reality is a form of technology that enhances the real-world environment around us with computer-generated images and information, creating a hybrid scenario which can add to all manner of experiences, including learning. See Also: Can Augmented Reality Shorten the Learning Curve? AR is pushing the limits of learning to new levels.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2023

However, the term doesn’t, or hasn’t, necessarily meant what it sounds like and the actual technology has so far had only limited usefulness for spatial computing. While that version certainly continues to have its practical applications, it’s not exactly what most readers will have in mind when they encounter the term.

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ARPost

AUGUST 5, 2022

The explosion in XR technology and applications in the last few years means that there are a lot of new terms gaining prevalence. The name can even help us understand the idea, to some degree, if we use it as an analogy – though it doesn’t always fit. It may even be used in a video game. It can be hard to keep up.

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Road to VR

APRIL 22, 2024

“All of these devices will benefit from our long-term collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., “All of these devices will benefit from our long-term collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., ” There’s plenty of room for speculation at this point since the announcement is so sparse with details. .

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ARPost

MARCH 4, 2021

But, do people use them? The report, titled “ The Shopping Filter: Marketers are using augmented reality to reinvent the digital store ,” collects the results of six polls conducted by Google Shopping Technology and Ipsos in September of 2020. Since the pandemic began, daily life for many of us has shifted to home,” reads the report.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2022

This is why our ears perked up when hearing the most recent example: “ captions for the real world ,” which Google used at its I/O conference to describe visual search. It uses computer vision to identify and contextualize real-world items you point your phone at. AR is used internally, in analyst calls, and at trade shows?—?after

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Road to VR

MAY 18, 2023

eMagin, the US-based developer and manufacturer of OLED microdisplays for AR/VR headsets, announced a merger agreement with Samsung Display, a subsidiary of the Korean tech giant. Moreover, our customers will benefit from resulting improvements to our production capabilities in terms of yield, efficiency, and quality control.”

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Take a look at the gameplay teaser below: As a beta, QuestCraft still requires some love in terms of multiplayer. Take a look at the gameplay teaser below: As a beta, QuestCraft still requires some love in terms of multiplayer. Here’s a quick explainer on how (and why) to use SideQuest.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 19, 2023

What are the benefits of using their hardware and architecture? On the technical side, the Pico 4 has slightly better resolution than the Quest 2, but they’re otherwise closely comparable in terms of device capabilities and platform functionality. A large library of applications exists on Quest 2, for which this is a prospect.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This can impact long-term performance and motivation as they lose interest in classes due to difficulties with subject material. This costs them much less than more widely-used gaming engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine. Every day humans are getting smarter. This is set to change in 50 years now. Immersive Limitless Learning.

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Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2024

Notably, the deal on Walmart includes $50 digital credit to use on games and apps. Meta is once again reducing the price of Quest 2, this time bringing the 128GB version of its 2020-era standalone VR headset to just $200. That could suggest we’re not getting a restock, or price change from its $300 MSRP.

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Road to VR

MARCH 14, 2024

Well, it’s going to help us understand why certain design decisions in Synapse are so effective. Embodiment is a term I use to describe the feeling of being physically present within a VR experience. And now your reasonable response is, “but don’t we already use the word immersion for that?” Certainly not.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The documents, which reveal a significant portion of Microsoft’s long-term plans for the Xbox brand, show the company is still skeptical of XR but not discounting it in the long run. ” Given the context of the document, however, it doesn’t seem that Xbox is specifically referring to XR when using the word “immersive.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 8, 2023

Most notably, Meta’s close relation to the term and its at-times poor standing with the technology media space may have led Apple to distance itself from the term. As stated, the visionOS SDK supports multi-user AR/VR/MR experiences, and the device supports immersive communications for enterprise use cases.

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ARVR

AUGUST 10, 2022

TL;DR The term Metaverse refers to an app or website, that allows people to interact with each other through the use of the internet and Extended Reality (XR) technology. Mixed Reality Mixed Reality (MR) is the use of smart glasses or headsets, to overlay digital graphics that mapped onto what the user sees in the real world.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 16, 2024

Every industry, every vertical, every country is exploring XR and finding real use cases where they can benefit. I’m biased, but I think the most unexpected use case for XR in 2023 was VIVE Focus 3, making VR possible on the International Space Station. VR headsets are at the heart of XR and spatial computing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

VR Therapies’ physical fitness program looks to assist elderly individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s, and other long-term health conditions. Peleszok noted that VR exercise provides new benefits for senior living groups in terms of physical activity, growth, and providing local opportunities.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The app continued on after the group’s closure, but with seemingly few long term plans for the app, Facebook has decided to spin it out by handing ownership over to its original creator. That VR film was made possible by an internal tool that allowed artists to use VR headsets and controllers to draw and animated in 3D.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg got a chance to try out Apple Vision Pro, which although seven times more expensive than the company’s Quest 3 mixed reality headset, is arguably its biggest competitor right now—at least in terms of mental real estate it’s taking up. “Quest [3], I think, is just a lot more comfortable.

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