VRScout

APRIL 24, 2023

Founded in 2018 by Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, the company announced in May that it had secured $100 million in investment from Microsoft, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, Volvo, and LG, bringing Humane’s total funding to $230 million. Patrick Gates, the company’s chief technology officer, is a former Apple senior director.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In 2019, the demand growth for augmented reality and virtual reality engineers skyrocketed 1400% from the previous year, surpassing the demand for blockchain engineers (the most in-demand skill in 2018). After emerging from stealth in 2018, Spatial has been making news for its holographic enabled meeting platform.

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2022

As first reported by GMW3 , Magic Leap appears to be flushing excess stock of the 2018-era AR headset via the Amazon-owned online retailer Woot. . Launched in 2018, Magic Leap straddled an uneasy rift between enterprise and prosumers with ML 1 (known then as ‘ML One’). Image courtesy Magic Leapgic leap.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

New rumors on Apple and Meta devices. I know it may sound weird to you, but we have new rumors on Apple headsets and also about the future Meta Project Cambria and Quest 3. Regarding Apple, the super-reliable analysts have stated that the headset may feature three displays because just two are for losers. Other relevant news.

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Road to VR

JULY 14, 2020

Mainly noted for its work in acoustic components, the Weifang, China-based company reportedly played a role in the creation the optical, structural and hardware design of Microsoft’s Mixed Reality headsets. SEE ALSO Report: Apple Starts Preliminary Production on "semitransparent" AR Lenses.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

CEO Mike Cadoux says 2018 has been a great year for AR, with Snapchat and Facebook enabling developers like them to push content on their platforms. Looking into 2019, with Apple and Google starting to support Web based AR experiences, I believe we will see more useful AR experiences from brands soon. Image Credit: Kabaq.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

CEO Mike Cadoux says 2018 has been a great year for AR, with Snapchat and Facebook enabling developers like them to push content on their platforms. Looking into 2019, with Apple and Google starting to support Web based AR experiences, I believe we will see more useful AR experiences from brands soon.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

Well, if the rumor becomes reality, this would mean that all next Apple devices will have both front and back depth cameras, for high-precision Augmented Reality and 3D reconstruction. Well played Apple. In 2018, this was mindblowing. Microsoft releases Azure Remote Rendering. supports VR. 3D artists rejoice!

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

As with every big event, I’m writing a post to try to summarize the most important news that have come out from the GDC 2018 … so that if you have lost something, you just need to read this post to get in par with the rest of the world. — Benjamin Lang (@benz145) March 23, 2018. So, are you ready? Let’s start!

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2023

Then the wish to compete with Apple may not become a reality: when the Vision Pro was announced, Samsung didn’t expect such cool features from it, so it delayed the announcement of the headset to have the time to increase its capabilities. More info Is Apple working on the Vision Pro since 2007?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 15, 2018

” It has taken place in LA in October, 9-10th 2018 and has been attended by various believers, innovators, developers and journalists. — The Digital Acid (@thedigitalacid) October 11, 2018. This is for instance something that Microsoft lacks completely. PixelStrikeInc brace yourself…the memes are coming.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors.

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Road to VR

APRIL 25, 2024

Apple vs. Microsoft. Apple vs. Google. This puts Meta in an entirely new position as a platform holder, as it now seems the company is trying to beat Google at its own game. And you know what, it just might win. It’s a tale as old as time.

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Road to VR

MARCH 1, 2019

Funkatronic Labs produced the popular VR real-time strategy game Cosmic Trip (2017) as well as the undeniably cute (and difficult) VR game Starbear: Taxi (2018). SEE ALSO Microsoft Significantly Misrepresented HoloLens 2's Field of View at Reveal. Entertainment. The prolific VR film studio Felix & Paul also got in. Enterprise.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 11, 2021

The first developer version was released in late 2018 to mixed reviews. 350 million came in at the last minute to allow a new CEO, Peggy Johnson, from Microsoft, to focus on enterprise business. Integrated Visual Augmentation System is using the Microsoft HoloLens to give soldiers an augmented view of the battlefield.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain Mozilla announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring the Firefox Reality web browser to the recently revealed Microsoft HoloLens 2. Image courtesy Mozilla.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 13, 2019

” Whatever form Magic Leap 2 takes, one thing is for certain: the company is taking a clear step back from its ambitions as a consumer device, and meanwhile locking down street cred as a business-friendly device provider, putting it in closer competition with Microsoft’s HoloLens platform.

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ARVR

JANUARY 29, 2021

© Apple, Inc. While Apple fans have long been waiting for Apple to launch its own augmented and virtual reality ( AR/VR ) wearables, and despite many competitors already presenting market-ready AR glasses and VR headsets , there are still more questions than answers around what Apple’s AR/VR first product will look like.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 9, 2017

They aim to bring the awards back in 2018, skipping the 2017 season “in order to assess the changing landscape of immersive technology and entertainment,” according to a prepared statement. The move to 2018 by the Proto Awards comes when the emerging mixed reality industry is in a transitional period.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2020

HoloLens 2 AR glasses (Image by Microsoft). The Solos Smart Glasses were first introduced at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. The operating system is based on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and most apps from your car transfer over nicely into the display. What Are AR Glasses? Solos Smart Glasses.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

— JJ Castillo (@JJCastilloVR) September 6, 2018. ” At this point, it’s clear multiplayer AR is still in its (very) early infancy, with Apple updating their ARKit software only recently to include multiuser AR at its core. .”

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The tech industry is looking to replace the smartphone — and everybody is waiting to see what Apple comes up with. I n 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone. Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had been selling them for years. But Apple’s not the only company working on these products.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Their first MR project used Google Tango and the Microsoft HoloLens to bring a rare digital tank from their game to a real-life exhibit at the Tank Museum at Bovington , UK. Apple ARKit, Google ARCore and Facebook Camera Effects could deliver more than 900 million installed base by the end of this year, jumping to nearly 3.5

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 14, 2023

Pico and Microsoft rolled out new headset innovations to supply enterprise and military-grade immersive solutions. from Microsoft highlight the immersive industries continued influence as serious enterprise solutions. Meanwhile, headset enthusiasts are awaiting Apple’s debut in the headset market. IVAS version 1.2

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 2, 2018

The Brazilian-born inventor gets recognition for his groundbreaking work with the Microsoft Hololens. based inventor Alex Kipman as a finalist for the European Inventor Award 2018. The European Patent Office (EPO) announced that it has nominated U.S.-based billion in 2016.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

According to CBINSIGHTS , tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) have all been acquiring AI startups aggressively in the last decade. Apple leads when compared with other giants in terms of acquisitions made. billion in 2018 and is expected to reach approximately US$814.7

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 1, 2018

A survey by the Harvard Business Review and Microsoft shows that most companies are embracing immersive tech as a key part of their strategy. 68 percent of respondents in a recent Microsoft survey expressed confidence that mixed reality would play an important role in achieving their companies’ strategic goals Click To Tweet.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 19, 2017

The talent comes from the likes of Microsoft and Nokia. The comparison is apples to apples, taken through the same sense with the same SLR. After some feedback and further development, the final headset is supposed to come to market by the end of 2018. Below is a comparison. It’s a world of difference,” said Konttori.

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Upload VR

MAY 30, 2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai also joined the Magic Leap board at the time, but he stepped down in 2018, ostensibly due to his schedule being too busy. Samsung is also building a headset with Google powering the software, but Samsung's device is expected to be a VR-style headset with passthrough cameras like Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2020

This represents a 64 percent increase over the number of patents granted to the company in 2018 however, which consequently bumped the company up the rankings by an astounding 22 places. 2018 Grants. Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC. 2019 Grants. Rank Change. International Business Machines Corp. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.

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Hypergrid Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

(Image courtesy Microsoft.) Remember those mixed reality combat goggles that Microsoft was building for the Army that made soldiers nauseous? ( Microsoft got its hands slapped and had to go back to the drawing board after reports came out last year that its new AR goggles were making soldiers literally sick to their stomachs.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 25, 2019

The excitement and expectations that consumed 2016 and 2017 were followed by a bad hangover in 2018 and 2019. There are lots of signals that AR’s 2018-2019 hangover has hit its high point, and that the sector is beginning to recover. Apple , Google , Facebook and Microsoft are all on that list. Training Wheels.

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Tech Trends VR

JULY 10, 2018

But as a pet owner the most fascinating experience they showed off was EasyAnatomy, an award-winning 3D canine anatomy study & reference app with Apple ARKit Augmented Reality functionality. VRScout (@VRScout) June 20, 2018. This article was originally published on VRScout. Ever Wonder What The Inside Of A Dog Looks Like?

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VRScout

AUGUST 10, 2018

Texas’ business incentives have attracted the attention of IBM, Motorola, Apple, and Indeed. After scoring a partnership with Microsoft, they’ve talked at length about relocating to San Francisco. Premiering at Fantastic Arcade in 2017, they had even larger draws at SXSW and RTX 2018. This year was a perfect example of that.

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VRScout

MARCH 6, 2017

In the fall of 2016, Microsoft announced a partnership with a handful of hardware manufacturers to make developer headsets implementing the inside-out tracking technology seen on the HoloLens. DOES APPLE HAVE 1000+ ENGINEERS WORKING ON AR IN ISRAEL? HIGH-END VIRTUAL REALITY JUST GOT MORE AFFORDABLE. GE POWER USES VR TO CUT DESIGN TIME.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Apple’s AR Glasses are Hiding in Plain Sight. With all the phone and watch and TV and game and chip and other chip news coming out of Apple’s big event, it was easy to forget the company’s longest-running background process: an augmented-reality wearable. by Peter Rubin, WIRED. PHOTOGRAPH: CARSTEN KOALL/GETTY IMAGES.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A new report from The Information however alleges that the company has seen sluggish sales of its Magic Leap One AR headset, something that reportedly only sold 6,000 units in the first six months following its August 2018 launch. SEE ALSO Apple AR Headset FOV, Codename, and Stereoscopic Rendering Mode Reportedly Found in iOS 13.1.

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