Road to VR

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Launched right on the heels of the Oculus Go earlier this summer, the Lenovo Mirage Solo, the company’s standalone Daydream headset, is currently selling for an $80 discount off the original $400 price tag on Amazon US. The post Lenovo Mirage Solo on Sale for $320 at Amazon US appeared first on Road to VR. Photo by Road to VR.

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Next Reality AR

JULY 2, 2018

Voice-activated digital assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google currently have the upper hand for home automation integrations, but a new augmented reality mobile app promises to give homeowners and renters visual control over their connected appliances.

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VRScout

AUGUST 8, 2020

Having a single controller makes learning how to interact with the world much easier. For example, he talks about how VR can place you into situations that are impossible to do recreate in a traditional classroom, such as standing next to a jaguar in the Amazon rainforest or being inside a leaf and witnessing the stages of photosynthesis. .

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VRScout

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Available in stores today and coinciding with the release of Google’s Pixel 2 phone, Daydream View is an improvement—but you’re probably not going to notice until you actually put it on. In addition to a new top head strap, Google also changed up the materials. It’s not the outer materials where Daydream View really shines though.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What if I told you that smart devices such as your iPhone and Google Assistant aren’t just listening to you, but persuading and manipulating your actions as well? For example, say you hop on Google at 4 in the morning and begin searching for more information on the early signs of cardiac arrest.

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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. . The listing ( find it here ) is for a brand new Magic Leap 1, including the headset’s hip-worn compute unit and single controller.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Looking at the cached page on Google of its Quest 3 listing, it is possible to see that they have written all the specs on their website. Considering the leaks on Amazon and MediaMarkt, the device will probably be available starting from October, 10th, 2023. This is a very needed upgrade. What surprises?

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Slashgear

JUNE 2, 2022

Sonos Voice Control promises what Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant cannot: local processing of voice commands for privacy as you speak to your speakers.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 22, 2020

To make a similar experience all available on the Web, CrowsNest has used the powerful XR engine Amazon Sumerian , which provides out of the box intelligent avatars, support for AR and VR, and communication APIs (the ones used by Alexa). Amazon China is a partner of the project and really believes in it.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The solution allows IT specialists to “easily control and manage their entire RealWear device fleet from one easy-to-use interface.” For example, Magic Leap has had a partnership with Google Cloud for the past year now. Likewise, AutoDesk offers its XR cloud services through a partnership with Amazon. Parents and Partners.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Google is meanwhile motivated toward wearables to maintain direct touchpoints to consumers. This was the same strategy that drove Google’s investments in the Android OS years ago. Just like with mobile devices, Google can position itself closer to users as a “Trojan horse” for search. Trojan Horse.

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Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Amazon’s a good place to get your VR experience going. Here’s a list of the ten most popular options currently available on Amazon. The Oculus Rift S is the number one seller in computer-powered VR headsets on Amazon. Buy on Amazon for $399. or used for $366 on Amazon. With an average score of 4.4

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VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2021

At the time of this writing, Meta’s standalone VR headset is one of the most sought-after gifts on Amazon. The Oculus companion app is also topping the charts on the App Store and Google Play, which means more people than ever are diving into VR for the first time.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 21, 2025

Honestly, I wasnt expecting a Vision Pro headset until next year, but Apple is probably launching a new device to take measures against the upcoming release of Googles Project Moohan. If Apple manages to make it also slightly cheaper, that would be bingo. Competition is proving again to be very good for us XR users.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2020

Google / Daydream. Google Cardboard (all versions). Most USB cables are a bit short to work with a VR headset, but they can be combined with an extender; we have had success with these options on Amazon: Anker 10ft USB 3.0 Can I Mix and Match Controllers? No, Half-Life: Alyx can only be played with VR controllers.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Past attempts have been unsuccessful, such as Google Glass, due to reluctance and concerns over ethical issues such as privacy and security of AR glasses. Fast-forward a few years from the failing Google Glass, and now it turns out the popularity of smart-glasses has increased again, thanks to numerous new developments.

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AR Insider

MARCH 30, 2021

Google is meanwhile motivated toward wearables to maintain direct touchpoints to users. This was the same strategy that drove Google’s Android OS years ago. Just like with mobile devices, Google can position itself closer to users as a “Trojan horse” for search. Who’s Waging the Wearables Wars? Part V: Apple. Trojan Horse.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

So while hordes of dedicated tech enthusiasts and aggressive parents are busy shoving each other into walls trying to snag discounted Google Home devices, why not take advantage of the incredible savings being offered on this years hottest virtual reality gear, all from the comfort of your own home? PS VR BUNDLES GALORE!

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Slashgear

MARCH 2, 2022

Thermacell created a full yard installation smart mosquito repellant system that works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, ready to roll in 2022.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

At the same time, Facebook could have an approach similar to the one that Google has with Android: theoretically you can use an Android phone without a Google account, but good luck in doing it : since my phone is Chinese, I don’t have Google services and I can assure you that it is a true pain in the a**. Image by Google).

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The puck of the Nimo runs on top of a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR 2 (Gen 1) and it is used both as a computation unit and as a controller. More info Google may still be working at Project Iris Some months ago a rumor claimed that Google had stopped working on Project Iris, its project devoted to the creation of augmented reality glasses.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 16, 2022

About this time last year, the company hosted a Pepsi-led event focused on innovation that brought over 300 representatives from Google, Adobe, IBM, Salesforce, Amazon, and others into the platform for the first time. The avatar is controlled by standard WASD controls on a computer or by touch on a mobile device.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Shop on Amazon. Bundles with Touch controllers will be just $350 at Best Buy from Nov. Google Daydream View Sale. Google’s Daydream View VR headset is expected to get a discount on Black Friday as well. Be on the look out at Google or Verizon. Sold on Samsung and Amazon. Oculus Rift Discount.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Meta's CTO says Google declined a request to bring its Play Store to Quest. They may have to do some light modification depending on how they want the control scheme to work, but maybe not even necessarily that much of that. We would love for Google to bring their Play Store of apps to VR. They just have to ship the APK to us.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 5, 2025

Learn more Open Brush announced multiplayer support Open Brush, the open-source version of Google Tilt Brush, now offers what was one of the most requested features: Multiplayer collaborative painting. I have helped Georgy in fixing some issues with his Quest version, so I really hope this experience goes well for him!

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It was after I tried Tilt Brush that I saw the possibilities of what 6DOF controllers could bring,” said Vermeulen, adding , “It brought a sense of depth and spatial awareness in a way that didn’t exist before.”. Having that type of control in a virtual environment opened up so many possibilities for Vermeulen.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

As a long-time AR enthusiast, and one of the first to have tried Google Glass in Italy, I have to admit that I will consider AR mainstream only when it will be on glasses that we will wear all day , when we’ll live in a completely shared mixed reality world (the AR Cloud). Some will also feature tracked controllers.

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Road to VR

MARCH 31, 2018

You can pre-order Lenovo Mirage Solo on Amazon for $400 with a release date of May 6th. Controller: single 3DoF Daydream controller. Wireless Daydream Motion Controller. Pre-orders are now live for both the VR headset and Lenovo’s VR180 camera. Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh ( 2.5 hours of general use). Travel Adapter.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 21, 2022

SAVE $30: As of June 21, Prime members can grab an Amazon Luna controller for $39.99. You can do just that ahead of Amazon Prime Day. At the time of writing, Amazon Prime members could score $30 off an Amazon Luna controller. SEE ALSO: Google Stadia is just for early adopters now, but it has so much promise.

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Hypergrid Business

JULY 11, 2017

Amazon is going all out today with deals on virtual reality products, running the whole gamut of headset options, computers, and accessories. For extra bang for your buck, make your purchase through the Amazon Smile program for OSgrid , and half a percent will be donated to OpenSim’s biggest non-profit grid and testing ground.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Google’s ARCore technology was used for the augmented reality overlays, the Google Cloud Vision AI API for object detection, as well as early access to some of Google’s cutting-edge Human Sensing Technology that could detect emotional expressions of the participants.

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VRScout

MAY 20, 2019

If you’re not familiar with Reach Robotics line-up of kid-friendly robots, MekaMon are programmable machines which players can control via a smart device to battle digital opponents—both real and AI—in an augmented space; adding an additional layer of visual excitement to the conventional playtime experience.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Facebook already had full control of my Oculus and Facebook accounts, so it had already my XR data. That’s why Avi Bar-Zeev in a tweet on this topic talked about “the illusion of control” of our data : actually, Facebook already had it all. Zuckerberg wrote in a letter some years ago that he wants full control of the XR platform.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

For $600, you’ll get the Vive system (headset, basestations, controllers, etc.), a Deluxe Audio Strap, Google Tilt Brush , a redemption code for  Fallout 4 VR ($60 value), and a free trial to Viveport Subscription. Check out our review here. photo courtesy HTC. Check out the deal here for more info during the sale.

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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. Google’s approach was significantly lighter and simpler than what’s come since.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The sale starts online on November 19th through Lenovo.com , although we expect to see the deal carried across official retail partners Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The package also includes a single 3DOF controller which only tracks the rotation. SEE ALSO Target to Discount All PSVR Bundles by $100 on Black Friday.

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Road to VR

JULY 14, 2017

I personally don’t believe that you disregard the role content in how it helps cultivate a feeling of presence, but I acknowledge that it’s a difficult thing to study in controlled academic research environment.

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