Road to VR

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Here’s the MSRP of each of the Windows VR headsets with controllers included: Acer Windows Mixed Reality – $400. Image courtesy Microsoft. In the case of that first group of headsets, the best Windows Mixed Reality Black Friday 2018 deal is the Acer Windows Mixed Reality headset for $180 at Amazon (a 55% discount).

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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.” Likewise, AutoDesk offers its XR cloud services through a partnership with Amazon. A similar relationship exists between Azure and Microsoft’s MR hardware. Your Forecast: Cloudy.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Brand new units, including the headset’s hip-worn compute unit and single controller, were being liquidated for the barn burner deal of $550 via Amazon subsidiary Woot. While no longer sold by Magic Leap, the company was selling ML 1 up until mid-2022.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Things to love about Index are its excellent tracking performance, wide field of view, quality controllers, and range of ergonomic adjustments that make it easy to dial in a comfortable and clear fit. Controllers. Valve Index controllers. Controllers. Index is one of the only headsets that offers an eye-relief adjustment.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The new controller, the Touch Plus, seems also to track very well, and has the interesting feature that they have better tracking performances than Quest 2 ones around the torso of the player. This new model has new cool styles and features improved battery life, all for $269.99.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 18, 2023

In December, Ammaar Reshi created and sold a children’s book that he wrote using Chat GPT and physically published via Amazon Kindle Publishing in an exceedingly short time period. Where does Microsoft Fit into the Mix? On the broader picture, Microsoft officially announced that it integrated Chat GPT in its Azure OpenAI Service.

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Road to VR

JULY 2, 2018

Windows also hosts WMR-only games on the Microsoft Store. SEE ALSO Watch Windows VR Controllers Stand up to 'Beat Saber's' Hardest Song. At the time of this writing, a new HP VR headset and a pair of motion controllers can be had for as little as $200 on Amazon , or $250 lower than its MSRP. Image courtesy Valve.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

More info (Quest v55 performance boost) More info (Quest Pro getting better eye tracking) More info (The new taskbar capabilities of the Quest runtime) Hexa brings 3D visualization to Amazon pages Amazon has partnered with the startup Hexa to add 3D capabilities to its store pages.

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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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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Amazon is motivated for similar reasons — a direct consumer touchpoint as a Trojan horse for its core business, which of course is eCommerce. Going down the list, Microsoft is motivated to drive and future proof its core product: enterprise productivity. Then there’s Facebook, where wearables support AR glasses ambitions.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2017

Announced at Bethesda’s standalone event at E3 last year, then later used as a way to build hype for Microsoft’s forthcoming Project Scorpio console (just yesterday christened Xbox One X), Fallout 4 VR is in the face of it the answer to many VR gamer’s desires. and will be available in Q4 of this year.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2020

Image courtesy Microsoft. 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. You’ll need a USB 3.0

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AR Insider

MARCH 30, 2021

Amazon is motivated for similar reasons — a direct consumer touchpoint as a Trojan horse for its core business, which of course is eCommerce. Going down the list, Microsoft is motivated to drive and future proof its core product: enterprise productivity. Then there’s Facebook, where wearables support AR glasses ambitions.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Microsoft ‘Mixed Reality’ Headset Discounts. Microsoft’s Windows “Mixed Reality” headsets are now on sale for up to $100, bringing the cheapest among them to just $300. Only available in Microsoft retail and online stores in the US and Canada, the sale goes on until 11:59 PM PST on November 27, 2017. Shop on Amazon.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Sans any sales, the HTC Vive MSRP is $600, which includes the base system (headset with standard strap, two base stations, two controllers, cables), and usually a smaller game, like Tilt Brush. Before we dig into Vive deals, it’s important to set a reference point so that we can understand what constitutes a good deal.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

For $600, you’ll get the Vive system (headset, basestations, controllers, etc.), The company is also putting up to 75% off Vive Studios titles, including games like Virtual Sports, Arcade Saga, Remembering Pearl Harbor, Front Defense, Jams Studio, Amazon Odyssey and True Scale. Check out our review here. photo courtesy HTC.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

Didn’t work (Image by Microsoft). Of course, Microsoft and Amazon are observing the situation: in my opinion, Microsoft will wait a bit , considering its focus on AR enterprise with HoloLens, while Amazon could improve its already existing offering of glasses connected with Alexa. Sounded good.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Zuck noticed that it is slowly losing control of the current technology platform and it is trying to switch to the new one, to dominate it even more. A report from Insider states that Microsoft may have canceled its plans for HoloLens 3. The previous one went great on Amazon, and I’m sure this will be a great read, too.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Many major tech organizations such as Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are currently working on different types of smart glasses or headsets which are more affordable and widely available to consumers, which will eventually change how we view and interact with the world around us. Infotainment Trends.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Amazon has a game streaming service. Starting at $6 a month with early access, the new service—dubbed Luna+—will have Twitch integration, a special channel just for Ubisoft games, and an optional controller that connects directly to the cloud. It’s been rumored for years now and it’s finally here. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

He has a very interesting working story, having worked for great companies like Microsoft and Fast Company. We all know that this thought has not aged well, and that Microsoft has failed completely entering the phone market, with billions of loss because of that. They control all their ecosystem : software, hardware, chips.

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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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Hypergrid Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Controllers: Two wireless hand-held controllers. Buy on Amazon or directly from Oculus. Tracking: External stations enable full-space tracking, plus per-finger tracking on the wireless controllers. Controllers: Two wireless handheld controllers. Controllers: HTC Vive and Vive Pro wireless controller.

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

If you’ve ever wished your Echo device was a control panel, well, good news: Amazon’s Lab126 hardware division is purportedly designing a wall-mounted Echo that can control your smart home and media, as well as host video chats. Read more.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2022

Now that there is a way to play big, AAA first-person shooters and story-driven RPGs with the help of cloud services like Amazon Luna and Microsoft Game Pass, it’s time to… Read more. Not even the best smartphone is a replacement for a full-blown console, but it can become a capable gaming machine with the right accessory.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, with 2024 shaping up to be a monumental year for XR, with Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Apple all putting major stakes and investments into the space, what companies do today could greatly influence the future of work. The firm is rolling out the features starting in early December this year for free.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 31, 2024

Apple has said significant companies like Microsoft and Disney will be producing apps for the system, but there isn’t much information about these apps on Apple’s site so far. Apple also works with Microsoft on solutions like Teams for the Apple Vision Pro.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Console gamers have their dedicated PS4 and Xbox One controllers — both of which are excellent and extremely high-quality. If you have a Gear VR then you’ll need a good bluetooth controller to play many of the best games. As long as it can mimic an Xbox controller, you should be fine.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 1, 2019

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. — Amazon’s approach is to get a lightweight product out now, while Facebook is promising advanced technology in a few years. Microsoft (enterprise) 4.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 30, 2020

The same day of the launch of Half-Life: Alyx, Hewlett-Packard has announced its new virtual reality headset, the Reverb G2 , made in collaboration with Microsoft and Valve. We can speculate that this will be an enterprise headset costing at least $600, evolving the Reverb fixing the problem with controllers and improving the audio.

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Road to VR

APRIL 30, 2019

retail partners include Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Microsoft, and will be available for purchase both online and in stores. Rift S will be available for demo at Microsoft stores for a limited time, starting on May 21st. Touch Controllers : Wireless, optically tracked with the on-board ‘Insight’ tracking solution.

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ARPost

MARCH 24, 2020

When many casual users think of extended reality, they think about big glasses and funny controllers. On a small scale, that means the orientation of a headset or the location of a controller. Amazon has a system, Microsoft has a system, Magic Leap has a system. Spatial Computing: Locations as Inputs.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Meta Quest Pro has numerous optional accessories from Amazon, the Meta online store, and other vendors. This price includes Meta’s more advanced “Touch Plus” controllers, eliminating the tracking rings from the Quest 2 versions. When the Quest Pro was first launched, it had a price tag of around $1,499.

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ARPost

MAY 3, 2021

If you want to emulate the likes of Google, Amazon, and Facebook, or more correctly, avoid being kicked out of business by them, it is imperative you at least consider the use cases of AR that fit into and can improve your business model. Manufacturing and quality control.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Top news of the week (Image by Meta) There are new leaks on Meta Quest 3S This week we had new leaks on Quest 3S, including many images of the headset and its controllers and some leaked information on the Quest documentation website. 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

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. Notice that this means that you CAN NOT use your SteamVR/Oculus/whatever player controller prefab. Well, just some days after that article, I’ve been proved wrong.

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GizModo VR

MAY 5, 2022

login to access your email or Amazon accounts. Three of the world’s biggest tech companies are promoting the idea that you won’t need to keep entering in your password anymore, in which case you’ll no longer have to remember different variations of your regular “Kingkong05jacksonsbestfilm69!” Read more.

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