The Ghost Howls

JULY 9, 2022

The Digital Markets Act is a law that the European Parliament and Commission are discussing since 2020 and has the purpose of limiting the excessive power of the major tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta. on the consequences of DMA over Apple (article in Italian, shared by Francesco Ronchi).

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

The sale is going on between Friday, November 24th at 12:00am ET ( your time here ) through Monday, November 27th at 11:59pm PT ( your time here ), and will be offered online and in all retail locations where Vive is sold in North America, meaning you can pop down to Fry’s, the Microsoft Store, or Micro Center and get the deal too.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A report from Insider states that Microsoft may have canceled its plans for HoloLens 3. There is instead a rumored partnership with Samsung , where Samsung would actually build a new XR device and Microsoft offer the platform on top of which the headset may run. Two articles on the M-word. Some updates on Meta products.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In this article we’ve pulled together a concise look at the best VR headsets currently available, and a few you might want to keep your eyes on. See this article for the specs your PC needs to handle VR headsets. Fortunately a free and official plugin from Microsoft also makes it compatible with SteamVR content.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

The news of the week is that Meta is poaching talents from all the other companies : in particular, it has been able to “steal” 100 employees from the HoloLens team in Microsoft. Some weeks ago, I have published an article about VR and its “kids issue”. I think it’s an amazing article, and I advise every one of you to give it a look.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Computer processors across Amazon Web Services recently hummed into gear to create 30 simulations of what Earth could look like by the middle of this century. But this effort on Amazon’s servers represents one of the first attempts to do modeling on the cloud and could… Read more. Normally, climate models run on supercomputers.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 3, 2018

In my review of Amazon Sumerian I said multiple times that in other game engines, like Unity, it is not possible to create a WebVR experience. Well, just some days after that article, I’ve been proved wrong. Yesterday, I was reading an article on VentureBeat about the importance of WebXR. Thanks Mozilla for this hack.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

For Amazon , it’s selling us stuff. And for Microsoft , it’s enterprise productivity. We’ve examined evidence from each of the Big 5 in individual articles, a report , and a chapter in Charlie Fink’s book Convergence. Amazon meanwhile wants to be the commerce layer.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

All the big tech players — Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon — are in the game as well. Companies like Ikea, Target, and Amazon have already used ARKit, mostly for placing virtual furniture in a room to see if it fits. Microsoft’s tagline: “Work smarter with mixed reality.”). These don’t even have a display.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2020

A worker wearing HoloLens 2 (Image by Microsoft). I was reading my predictions for 2019 to prepare myself for this article, and to my surprise, I found it incredibly actual. It has not changed that much from when I wrote that article at the beginning of 2019. This shows how the technology is just slowly improving.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Why Facebook and Amazon have joined the race to bring computing to your face. — Facebook and Amazon each discussed computer glasses at launch events this week. Facebook and Amazon executives were 850 miles apart on Wednesday.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 16, 2019

According to an article on Forbes of some months ago, if you have a VR game, the best strategy at the moment is selling it for an upfront cost : there are not enough customers to make revenue models based on advertisements or IAPs to work. Maquette by Microsoft). For some articles, I got lots of compliments, for others only insults.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While the first version was an all-in-one with diffractive waveguides like Microsoft HoloLens, the new one is an all-in-two light device that connects to your smartphone and uses birdbath optics. The article is very detailed, and if you are a nerd like me, I’m sure you will love it. What a weird decision…). Other relevant news.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 5, 2022

Amazon really, really wants you to think it’s trying on climate. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

And it is even more important because it shows Apple’s commitment towards XR : notwithstanding all the articles mocking the sales of Vision Pro, Apple is modifying its flagship hardware to create content for its XR glasses. This is a huge sign of commitment towards mixed reality. A Creator Platform for next-gen to ‘Socialize.’

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

More info (Huawei VR glasses WeChat article) More info (Huawei VR glasses launch trailer) More info (Article on Huawei VR glasses) More info (Article on Huawei VR glasses). Amazon announces Echo Frames smartglasses. I recommend you watching the photos of the article linked below to see what I’m talking about!

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

An article from a professional of the XR4Work community highlights how it is not only possible to work 40–50 weeks in VR, but it also gives many advantages , like the possibility of having an unlimited virtual screen and of staying deeply focused on your work. Microsoft is going to release a database of synthetic faces.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 24, 2021

Bloomberg was first to report that Biden has plans this Wednesday to meet with the CEO’s from Apple, Microsoft and Amazon to… Read more. After over a year where the U.S. faced slews of cyberattacks hitting hospitals , banks , and just about everything else , President Joe Biden is turning to tech’s top players for some advice.

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ARVR

MAY 11, 2022

Long Tail And the list goes on…Amazon is making a few subtle but notable geo-local AR moves, while Microsoft Mesh is an enterprise version of much of the above. See the full briefs episode below, and the report it’s based on here … The author of this article owns stock in NexTech AR Solutions.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Amazon – NASDAQ: AMZN – VR Content & Game Engine. Microsoft – NASDAQ: MSFT – VR operating system, VR platform, VR headset. Amazon – NASDAQ: AMZN – VR content. This article is not and should not be considered as advice or as a recommendation regarding investing in any security or any investment activity.

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Bernard Marr

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Microsoft, which is reported to have laid off around 10,000 employees, practically simultaneously announced that it plans to invest $10 billion in OpenAI, the creators of the viral application ChatGPT. Together, four of the biggest tech companies – Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft – have cut 50,000 jobs.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This article features the latest episode of The AR Show. Boland and McDowall run through each of these players — Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft — to compare and contrast their AR ambitions. See past and future episodes here or subscribe. Collectively, where does this all point?

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft has released more specifications for its upcoming XBOX Series X, and from these data is clearly possible to see that it will be compatible with VR headsets. This reinforces my belief that Microsoft in 2021–2022 will add VR support to it , to fight the PSVR when the market will be riper.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Some recent acquisitions include AltspaceVR (Microsoft), and Escher (Niantic). Authors’ opinions are their own. Find out more details, dynamics and submission guidelines here. . Who Will Own the Metaverse? by Marko Balabanovic.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 21, 2022

Microsoft’s turning its back on its scientifically suspect and ethically dubious emotion recognition technology. For now, at least. Read more.

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AR Insider

JULY 31, 2019

This article examines the latest episode of The AR Show. Boland and McDowall run through each of these players — Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft — to compare and contrast their AR ambitions. Header Image Credit: Microsoft. See past and future episode coverage here.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In this article I’ll describe the 6 most important AR trends to watch in 2020. Big names such as Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google are rapidly developing the technology, making it accessible to many industries. Have a look at this article for more use cases: 5 examples of AR in e-business. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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ARVR

JUNE 30, 2020

Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Creating remote MR productions Even ahead of California’s enactment of its mirror legislation, tech giants Apple and Microsoft declared their support for the GDPR and similar legislation in the U.S. Data management will only become more complex, and transparency even more important.

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VRWorld

APRIL 30, 2017

While other major tech companies like Google , Facebook and Microsoft have raced into the VR/AR markets, Apple has been biding its time.” ” The post Top 10 Articles appeared first on VR World. .” Sky is the limit but AR is now here, NASA sightings in Apple. link] a-hire/. They also bring along some electric signals.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 17, 2023

With partners like Unity, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Intel, the GDC event showcases some of the latest technologies in the XR world from the biggest businesses. This year, the expo will have some fantastic speakers from companies like Accenture , Netflix , Microsoft , and Ubisoft.

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Bernard Marr

JULY 1, 2024

In this article I’ll look at the ways we can understand how AI can help us automate routine and mundane tasks, enhance our productivity and prepare for the uncertainties that life can throw at us. For example: Text-Based Apps like ChatGPT or Google Gemini – As mentioned, they can help with any tasks that involve writing.

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ARVR

APRIL 5, 2021

Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Amazon is motivated for similar reasons?—?a Going down the list, Microsoft is motivated to drive and future proof its core product: enterprise productivity. Key questions include, what did we learn in the past year? What are projections for the coming year? And where does spatial computing?—?and

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TechCrunch VR

JULY 27, 2019

Through a partnership with Microsoft the foundation is offering a share of a $750,00 pool of cash and the option of technical support from Microsoft, including mentoring in mixed-reality technologies and access to the company’s suite of mixed reality technologies. . Exploring the Gallery Through Voice – Alley Interactive.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For full context and details, click the articles linked. New Amazon Prime Video App With Downloads Amazon launched an all-new Prime Video Quest app that supports passthrough and downloads. Meta says this will be possible thanks to a partnership with Microsoft. But never fear!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

It’s Chinese Single Day and I wish the best to all the single people that are reading this article: I hope you are all on Taobao or Aliexpress buying super-discounted items! Microsoft ships HoloLens 2, nReal gets ready to do the same with its glasses. After a long wait, finally Microsoft is shipping its HoloLens 2 headset.

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 27, 2023

Or e-tailers like Amazon may make revenue from e-commerce while also acting as a marketplace where other sellers can offer their goods in exchange for a cut of the profits. This can describe the giants such as Amazon and Alibaba that sell products directly to consumers themselves but also operate as marketplaces.

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Bernard Marr

APRIL 17, 2023

This means that a business might have service agreements in place with, for example, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. This didn’t happen – largely due to the emergence of different standards between different cloud service providers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and so on).

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