The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These are the improvements it applied: Changes in prices will start with the next Unity 2023 LTS, so existing applications will not be affected, at least while the use previous Unity versions Unity Personal will still be free (now up to 200K of revenues) and applications made with it will be subject to no fee at all.

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MARCH 14, 2025

The new capability was announced at Meta Connect 2024 in September as coming this year. For Unity, developers access the cameras through Unity's WebCamTexture API, which is how they already access phone, tablet, and PC cameras and webcams in the engine. Now it's here, as an experimental release for Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Unity plans to introduce a new 'Runtime Fee' next year and charging developers based on how many installs they reach. Effective from January 1, 2024, Unity confirms any games running the Unity Engine - comprised of Unity Editor and Unity Runtime - will incur this new charge based on revenue in the last 12 months and lifetime installs.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The device is a pair of advanced haptic gloves that will be available for pre-order until November 30, 2024, at €3,900. The XR revolution is coming, with new AR/VR/MR solutions debuting throughout 2024. Following the pre-order window, WEART will sell the TouchDIVER Pro package for €4,900.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Haptics Studio and SDK leverage Unity and Unreal RT3D engines for creating AR/VR/MR content; Meta’s tools allow developers to integrate haptic experiences into Quest applications. What is Haptics Studio by Meta? Notably, the studio is future-proofed for upcoming Quest devices and legacy ones.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

In fact, in 2024, the company captured more than 70% of the VR/AR market share. Although countless other companies are working on developing robust app markets for headsets (Google even announced its own Android XR system in 2024), Meta still has the most variety to offer. But what makes Metas ecosystem a great choice for businesses?

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Instinctively Real Media

AUGUST 12, 2024

Instinctively Real Media recap of SIGGRAPH 2024 conference, set the stage for an impressive array of technological advancements, highlighting the future of digital interaction, creativity, and artificial intelligence. The hot topic was the technology underpinned by generative AI and ways in which it could or will advance our future.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

The company’s sensor and tracking technology comes in the form of the “OctoXR” Unity game engine. Realistic, intuitive, and immersive interactions are at the core of SpectreXR’s thesis. This low-code plugin enables users to create realistic, physics-based hand interactions for applications.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 22, 2023

Following a mainstream steer away from the Metaverse by some towards genAI – the latter may be gaining the most focus currently – but roadmaps are already in place by firms such as Microsoft to develop the industrial Metaverse by 2024. However, genAI is not just applicable to an immersive product vendor.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Meanwhile, the immersive industry is coming closer to a potential paradigm shift in 2024, as big technology brands plan to make a mark on the emerging sector. Currently, Unity is the most widely-used gaming engine used to create VR/AR/MR experiences for individual developers and enterprises.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Currently, the XR market is expected to accelerate towards a value of around $300 billion by 2024 alone, and it isn’t just consumers and gamers who are set to benefit. Companies can use engines from companies like Unity to recreate digital “twins” of products, buildings, and other items, combined with information from various data sources.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 29, 2024

Here are some top augmented reality workshop options you can explore in 2024. However, it can help to have foundational knowledge of: AR development tools: Understanding how platforms like Unity, Unreal Engine, and similar solutions work can be helpful when learning about augmented reality. What is an Augmented Reality Workshop?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 16, 2024

During Google I/O 2024, a developer-focused product showcase, the firm unveiled new Geospatial Creator AR tools to boost location-based immersive experiences this week. Google, HP to Boost Project Starline The news comes hot off the heels of Google’s recent partnership with HP to distribute its Starline product by 2024.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2022

Then we have a new report from The Verge that says that the upcoming Apple visor is coming with an M2 chip (we knew that); Kuo saying that Apple will release its visor in January 2023 (we knew that); Apple AR glasses (not the headset, but the glasses) have now entered the design development stage and should release in 2024 (again, we knew).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 5, 2024

We could watch the Euro 2024 football matches. You shouldn’t be anxious about it: no one knows about everything. At XRCC we had every day for lunch and dinner an ethnic buffet that seemed coming from the Hilton Hotel. We had free soft drinks all the time. We had the table soccer and the table tennis. I felt spoiled.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Meta dominates the AR/VR market, with reports suggesting the company was responsible for around 70% of AR/VR headset shipments at the end of 2024. Finally, think about the platforms support for open development standards and tools, like Unity and Unreal Engine so you can create your own custom apps.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

billion by 2024, a five-year CAGR increase of 54%. Google also offers ARCore , a developer tool for Android, iOS, Unreal, and Unity which help integrate AR elements into the real environment. One-year price performance for GOOG and GOOGL as of 2/3/20 Scan this QR code with your phone to see something awesome!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 4, 2024

Announced on June 18th, 2024, the Meta Quest Lifestyle App Accelerator is a program that offers seed-stage grant funding to developers who want to build an app for the Quest ecosystem. That’s part of why the company introduced its new “ open ecosystem strategy ” in 2024, making the Meta Horizon operating system available to all users.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 18, 2023

AR software development kit (SDK) providers like Apple, Xreal, Niantic, 8 th Wall, Unreal, and Unity give developers the tools to make and distribute custom AR content that naturally drives retention and engagement with new interactive experiences to “wow” potential buyers. Although, this is quickly changing.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

These representatives of the best of both PC and mobile VR are bound to have a few answers, as will the makers on Unreal Engine 4. State Of Unreal: Epic Games’ Opening Session. Room 2024, West Hall. Liz Mercuri (Unity). What can be done to simplify VR development now that there are so many headsets out there?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2024

From new features to new customer focuses, this week, like many in 2024, will prove vital in laying down the foundation for XR in the future. It may expand upon this YouTube update during Connect 2024 – the company’s yearly showcase event – with the direct support of 8K hardware streaming.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Teams with a mix of talent: at least one member with a technical background and experience in development tools like Unity or Unreal Engine. Applications are open now until October 15, 2024. Not the right fit? Don't worry, they're focusing on early-stage companies and specific application types this time around.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Moreover, Microsoft is resparking its stake in an Industrial Metaverse, with plans to debut products in 2024. So, it appears the Metaverse may get its second wave of enterprise-based interest as the new year arrives.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Additionally, Varjo offers an ecosystem of over 100 third-party PC applications and 3D engines, including the popular RT3D engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity, ready for various workflow demands. However, with many other firms debuting enterprise-grade MR headsets in 2024, Varjo will see increased competition.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 29, 2024

Will the Apple Vision Pro Debut in China Apple’s CEO and spatial computing champion, Tim Cook , confirmed that the recently released Apple Vision Pro would land in China in 2024. million units in 2024. He also noted that Unreal and Unity will “try to catch up because the industrial segments are very important for them.”

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the design and engineering sector, particularly in automobile, architecture, and construction, 53% of businesses use AR for virtual product design and engineering, facilitated by 3D engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. In 2024, we expect better device utilization and a faster time to deploy from pilot to global scale.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In its latest post, he stated that Meta plans to make the Quest 3 live as a medium-tier headset while releasing a new cheaper version of it in 2024 as the affordable option for the mass market. Because of these problems and the delays, a cheaper version of the Vision Pro, which was expected for 2025, may have been canceled.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The drama about Unity’s new pricing models has set the whole game development community on fire, while we had an unexpected leak about the Pico 5 and some updates on the Apple Vision Pro. In the case of Unity Personal, the thresholds are 200,000 downloads and 200,000 in revenues, and the fee is $0.20 per install. And this $0.2

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 3, 2023

More info (Meta Quest+ gaming service) More info (Cross-buy available for Meta Quest+ games) Unity announces AI tools when Valve stops AI games This week has been an emotional rollercoaster for games (VR and not) made with the support of artificial intelligence. Muse looks a lot like ChatGPT integrated inside Unity.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 1, 2024

RecRoom without kids For us developers, there will be a dedicated Unity SDK at launch , with the Unreal one following a few months later. One of my sources tried this feature in a prototype porting of Rec Room and said that it is like playing it in single-player mode, it feels as silent as a library.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Software-wise, we use Unity, Vuforia, and OpenCV. We developing for the Aryzon AR headset inside Unity… knowledge of 3D programming is important for working in this kind of companies (click the image to enlarge it). Although we use Unity in-house for development, we don’t require it specifically.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Pimax 12K (Image by Pimax) Regarding the 12K headset, this was still some way off, with a 12K demo planned for Q3 of 2023, a roadshow in Q4, and a presentation at CES in January 2024. There is now a good chance we could see something towards the end of this year, with a potential release to consumers in 2024.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Moreover, during the session, Stettmeier showcased its touted ThinkReality VRX enterprise headset, which comes with leading features such as 6 DoF, full-colour MR passthrough, OpenXR SDK, and Unity/Unreal engine support. 2024 is looking to be a massive year for the industry. What’s Next for the XR Industry?

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2024

pic.twitter.com/kUHclfxGge — Bilawal Sidhu (@bilawalsidhu) December 12, 2024 Give a look at this very interesting demo featuring Android XR Privacy implications As a technologist, I’m amazed by the idea of having an always-on assistant who can support me in every task. You need the latest Unity 6 to develop this new platform.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This has been a pretty interesting week for me, having spoken at XR Safety Week and Stereopsia, and having published two cool articles about creating innovative SteamVR controllers and using Application SpaceWarp in Unity to almost double the framerate of your application. Top news of the week.

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Instinctively Real Media

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Newsletter 2024: As we wrap up an exciting year, Instinctively Real Media is thrilled to share highlights from company-side launches, client product launches, industry events, collaborations and the cutting-edge developments weve been a part of.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 1, 2025

Plus, most development tools for creating AR apps, like Unity and Unreal, support smartphone and tablet operating systems. For instance, in MWC 2024, the XPANCEO team generated hype with a selection of smart contact lenses, some of which had unique extended reality capabilities. There are about 7.21

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