The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2023

The hype is now all about AI, and that’s why Mark has said that the company is now heavily investing in artificial intelligence. My time at SXSW has been great, but now it’s time to be back to the usual routine. Another reason is that the metaverse hype has slowed down , so there is less enthusiasm for what Meta is working on.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Let me tell you everything about this massive news and also analyze with you why this has been a very good idea. Let me tell you everything about this massive news and also analyze with you why this has been a very good idea.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Venice VR Expanded is being held both at Venice Lido and in VR, with a world in VRChat built by VRrOOm that recreates the exact atmosphere of Venice and lets you appreciate little VR teaser experiences built by creators. This week came with two great pieces of news for me. Top news of the week. Image by Venice VR).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 17, 2023

The journal has been able to access some internal statistics by Meta, and especially three points are relevant: Across its lifetime up to October 2022, Beat Saber has generated over $255 million in revenues and was played monthly by 1.47 This hasn’t been the most interesting week ever for XR, because we had no big news.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2023

Because of the bad economic conditions, the less digital post-pandemic world, and all the other problems we at this point know too well, Microsoft had to perform massive layoffs. Welcome to another roundup of AR/VR news of the week! 10,000 employees will lose their job before March : this is a human tragedy on its own.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On Quest 3, our recommendations will be slightly different, taking into account upgraded visuals, mixed reality experiences, better performance and featuring some newer releases that shine on the new headset. If you're still keen for more after finishing the game, then you can also take a look at the sequel, Another's Fisherman's Tale.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Google owns the best search engine (Google), all the data of the outdoor part of the world (Google Maps), the most used mobile operating system (Android), an AR framework (ARCore), and is strategically acquiring some startups that may be useful for building future AR glasses (North). Top news of the week. Image by Google). Image by Google).

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The interesting (and scary) thing about the Meta AI chatbot is that it will be integrated all over Meta systems. The keynote of Meta Connect 2023 finished a few instants ago, and if you follow me on social media, you know that I’ve not been enthusiastic about it, to say the least.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

But to us, Defy Distance represents that presence you feel so viscerally when you’re connecting in VR, no matter where you are in the physical world. It’s since when I launched my blog that I always dreamed of interviewing someone from Oculus , and finally today this dream has come true. How have you started working in the VR field?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2019

The expectations had been over-inflated by analysts over the year and this has created a lot of problems: when CCP games has abandoned VR, a spokesperson said that they expected the market to be 2 or 3 times bigger than what it actually turned out to be. Now, it is the turn of virtual reality. How has VR performed in 2018?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Virtual Virtual Reality (VVR) is a narrative-driven comedy-adventure game about VR and AI with over 50 unique virtual reality environments to explore. From this genius idea comes the name of the game, since you are in a virtual reality in virtual reality. Virtual Virtual Reality trailer.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Looking for mixed reality games and apps on Quest 3? Here are some of the best mixed reality experiences we recommend checking out right now on Quest 3. Quest 3 launched earlier this month with a big marketing focus on mixed reality, thanks to the headset's improved passthrough image, depth sensor and slightly improved room/spatial awareness.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

“Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual!” is one of the most awaited VR games of 2021. If you, like me, were a fan of LucasArts’ point-and-click adventures and are excited for this game, then I’m sure you will love this article, because here you will discover a lot of interesting info about the game! The future, present, and the past of VR.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Before we wrap-up the decade, let’s take a look at some of the most impactful VR releases of 2019. With that out of the way, let’s take a look at this year’s best of the best… of the best. From asymmetrical party games to epic sci-fi RPGs, 2019 was one hell of a year for VR gaming. Image Credit: ILMxLAB.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 20, 2022

Much more exciting for fans of VR gaming is the substance of Meta's reveals, which are poised to deliver some blockbuster experiences for Quest users before the year is over. Hard to believe it's been a whole year since the last big early look at upcoming virtual reality games from the company formerly known as Facebook. Ghostbusters VR.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 6, 2019

This week in XR has not been that intense, but I think we needed some rest after the big news of the OC6 … don’t you agree? Top news of the week. Image by HTC). Vive Cosmos has just had a not-so-great launch. According to some reviewers, the two “Touch” controllers of the Cosmos last only 2–3 hours , then you have to swap batteries.

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VR Geeks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It is designed for players to experience a variety of different worlds through the use of supernatural powers. There’s no better time than now to find a cause to get up and move, which is perhaps why renowned AR/VR company Within released Supernatural, an at-home VR exercise program (2020). Developer: Within. Date: April 23rd, 2020.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week I’ve anyway found the time to enjoy the artistic piece Finding Pandora X and to work on organizing my session at the Virtual Reality Day (more on this later on in this newsletter). I’ll keep doing whatever I can for the VR community! And now here you are the best XR news of the week to keep you informed…. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The big news of the week is that the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the most important world fair about smartphones, has just been canceled. On this special day, let’s all talk about AR and VR! Top news of the week. Image by Valve Corporation). Half-Life Alyx is going to launch on March, 23rd. I’m hyped, and you? Image by MWC).

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Upload VR

AUGUST 18, 2023

New VR studio and label Creature promises to help developers with a $1 million Indie VR Fund provided by SideQuest. The just-announced studio is composed of some highly experienced VR developers led by Doug North Cook. Devs will not be required to release their software on SideQuest, according to the company, though it might be encouraged.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

I find this pretty funny. In all this panorama, Apple has confirmed having bought NextVR , and we have no idea why they have acquired a VR streaming company. Returning to the glasses rumor, take it with a box full of salt. So let me stop talking and let’s dig into them immediately! Top news of the week. Image by Techgenyz).

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Today I finally review for you the Pico Neo 3 Link! I had a lot of delays in writing this article (sorry Pico, sorry VR community), but I promise you that it will be deep and detailed… as you like the posts on my website. Pico Neo 3 Link Video Review. If you prefer reading instead, well, go on! Pico Neo 3 Link. Side view of Pico 4 controllers.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2022

For the first time, the company has had a year-over-year loss in a financial quarter. I hope you are having a good summer! Before starting with the XR news of the week, let me propose to you an interesting opportunity. Participating in the raffle is easy: Step-1: Register for NVIDIA GTC using this link: [link]. Step-3: Attend GTC sessions.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 4, 2019

The Valve Index is for sure the big surprise for virtual reality in this 2019. After having only been behind the curtains for what concerns creating Virtual Reality headsets, Valve has finally decided to create its own device , and as you may imagine, it is a very special one. What is the Valve Index? The Valve Index (Image by Valve).

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Robert Scoble

JANUARY 11, 2022

” Why? So many people have been polarized by that design, which shows the power and danger of taking such an approach. I’ve been fortunate to have been invited into people’s homes all over the world. I’ve been fortunate to have been invited into people’s homes all over the world.

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ARVR

AUGUST 12, 2021

Breathtaking virtual realities now exist, as isolated universes with little or no access to each other or to the outside world. What is the ontological status of a multi-player game like Beat Saber , compared to Facebook’s Horizon , which lets people be creators, not simply players in a pre-set activity? ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 16, 2020

Another week closed at home, sending big hugs to all of you VR enthusiasts of the world. Many countries are locking down because of the coronavirus, so I hope you all stay safe, healthy and will be able to keep in touch with the people you love. The good news of the week is that I’ve been selected as one of the speakers at AWE USA 2020 !

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 23, 2018

It has been a long and interesting ride, where I tried cool innovative virtual reality hardware and I met awesome people. It has been really tiresome, but I loved it. This is the summary of this last day, that has been full of surprises. (If If you haven’t read the summaries of the other days, you can find them here , here and here ).

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2019

But before starting, just a fast thing: at the end of this week, I’m going to attend Stereopsia to take part to an interesting panel about “XR in social interaction”, so if you will be in Bruxelles, just let me know, and hopefully we will be able to meet! Why am I so excited? Top news of the week. Photo by Nic Henry/CNET).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Why This List? Now you might be thinking “who are you and why should I think your suggestions for the best Vision Pro apps are any good?” Now you might be thinking “who are you and why should I think your suggestions for the best Vision Pro apps are any good?” So let me tell you why you can trust me.

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SpringboardVR

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

See why the VR Community is going crazy for Pistol Whip! Over-the-top visuals, solid mechanics, and a stellar soundtrack by Kannibalen Records make Pistol Whip a cinematic symphony of violence and rhythm. Jump in FOR FREE on November 7th and live out as many John and Jane Wick fantasies as your heart desires!

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

Take a sit, and read this super-interesting article written by Rob (who I thank a lot for this gift he is making to all of us). Rob Cole is back. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Image provided by Rob Cole). Introduction. Image by Pimax, provided by Rob Cole).

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Robert Scoble

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

What is Dolby Atmos and why am I so excited by it (enough to make playlists that have tens of thousands of songs on them, all in Atmos, and to talk with the music industry frequently)? The #1 app on Meta’s (formerly known as Facebook) VR headset, the Quest 2, is Beat Saber. Photo by Robert Scoble. It virtualizes speakers.

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Road to VR

MAY 12, 2020

There’s no better moment than now to find a reason to get up and moving, which is probably why acclaimed AR/VR studio Within launched its at-home VR fitness app Supernatural (2020). Is it worth the monthly $19 subscription price though? Is it worth the monthly $19 subscription price though? Supernatural Details: Developer: Within.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

That’s why VR Vision Inc helps companies produce XR training modules, so trainees can make mistakes in a safe, controlled environment. Lorne is a serial entrepreneur that has built several businesses over the last 15 years. COO Lorne Fade drops by to talk about it. COO Lorne Fade drops by to talk about it.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

That’s why VR Vision Inc helps companies produce XR training modules, so trainees can make mistakes in a safe, controlled environment. Lorne is a serial entrepreneur that has built several businesses over the last 15 years. COO Lorne Fade drops by to talk about it. COO Lorne Fade drops by to talk about it.

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 18, 2019

When you’ve been a journalist on the XR technology beat for 20 years, like VentureBeat’s lead writer Dean Takahashi has, you develop a hunch or two about the direction the industry might go. To learn more, you can visit games beat dot com or venture beat dot com. Alan picks Dean’s brain for a few such scoops.

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