The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

New leaks on Amazon and MediaMarkt have revealed that probably the headset will be available starting from October, 10th, 2023. The project is carried on by Microsoft which was given the monster contract of $22B to create this device by modifying its HoloLens glasses. Hope you enjoy!

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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. The old Reverb was already a great headset, with a 2K per eye resolution that was above all the other headsets on the market (with the exception of Pimax, of course).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2021

All the 3 major VR runtimes (Oculus, SteamVR, Microsoft) are now compatible with OpenXR , and this means that on the runtime layer on PC, now OpenXR has been fully integrated. This means that if you develop an experience using OpenXR, you can run it on Oculus, SteamVR, and Microsoft runtimes with no modification.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 1, 2019

More info (Best Black Friday deals) More info (Cyber Monday VR deals) More info (Sales on Oculus Quest games) More info (Other sales on Oculus Quest games) More info (Rift S discounted on Amazon?—?affiliate affiliate link) More info (Quest on Amazon? affiliate link) More info (Quest on Amazon?—?affiliate affiliate link).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 19, 2024

But it’s still reasonably impressive: Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Resolution 1832×1920 per eye RAM 12GB Storage 256GB Battery 2-3 hours Weight 1.59 The Meta Quest Pro has numerous optional accessories from Amazon, the Meta online store, and other vendors. You also get 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 26, 2021

Johnson has worked at Microsoft and Qualcomm before, and she is a very respected executive. Yes, it will be hard against Microsoft, which is well poised in the field, but the market is so new and growing that there is the place for more than one single company. Amazon is opening its AR Beauty Salon. I’m here waiting for them.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

The devices that will be based on this reference design will have amazing specifications like: 2K x 2K display resolution per each eye ; Have up to 7 cameras used simultaneously, including the ones for tracking, mixed reality and eye-tracking; High-quality passthrough augmented reality with high resolution and framerate.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. Increased interest in spatial computing is leading to the development of more advanced sensors for hand/eye tracking and IoT connectivity. With a projected value of $544.6

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. Increased interest in spatial computing is leading to the development of more advanced sensors for hand/eye tracking and IoT connectivity. With a projected value of $544.6

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

AWS, Proto to Debut Hologram Avatar At AWS re:Invent 2024, long-time Amazon Web Services partner Proto will unveil the next evolution of its AI-powered immersive hologram technology. This collaboration enables Proto to utilize features from Amazon Bedrock, including Anthropic’s Claude, which facilitates dynamic conversations.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

Or better, I can imagine who can be the names and they are all the big monoliths: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon , etc… Only companies of this size could afford selling a good headset under cost and at the same time attract enough developers to publish VR games on their own new stores. OpenXR will finally be implemented.

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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. This is the first device that integrates EEG, EMG, EDA, PPG, and eye-tracking into a single headset.” What a weird decision…).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 11, 2023

Multiple tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Apple , and others have trimmed their expenses due to recession woes and slower-than-expected sales. This has included the Meta Quest Pro, hand and eye tracking, and a Meta Quest Gaming Showcase in the spring this year.

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AR Insider

MAY 6, 2020

8th Wall recently partnered with Amazon Sumerian on a WebAR ad experience where, with just a click of a banner ad, an AR experience placed a 3D Spiderman into your space for you to interact with directly in your mobile browser. Volumetric capture can also create volumetric video that can be used in VR and AR experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Microsoft has officially stated that Minecraft Earth , that has been in beta for Android and iOS in carefully selected worldwide locations in the past months, is now ready for its launch. Amazon announces Echo Frames smartglasses. It seems that also the Pimax 5K+ in some conditions can now run at 120Hz. The time is coming!

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Well, with this new chip, headsets will: Have a resolution of 3K per eye ; Have up to 7 cameras used simultaneously (12 in total for the device). Thanks to a flash sale, that put it at the ridiculous price of $150, the Go has sold more than all other devices, and has even been #3 most sold device on all Amazon videogames category.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When it's gone, Meta will no longer offer a headset with eye tracking or face tracking. 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.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

According to reports, the upcoming Samsung XR headset will feature a microOLED display, eight tracking cameras, a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor, voice commands, eye tracking, and hand tracking. At the event, AWS collaborated with Proto Holograms to showcase a new system powered by Amazon Bedrock.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 16, 2019

When I needed a Vive OG last year to play around with eye tracking , I bought a used one. Here on my blog I am experimenting with different income sources (Patreon, Adsense, Amazon Affiliate, Sponsored Posts, etc…). Maquette by Microsoft). Try to spare money whenever you can.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 7, 2023

For instance, headsets like the new Apple Vision Pro allow users to interact more effectively using eye-tracking sensors with a scalable content interface. For instance: Microsoft: A pioneer in metaverse spatial computing and XR technologies, Microsoft is one of the market leaders aligning the XR and spatial technology spaces.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Optic ID Iris-based biometric authentication OS VisionOS Audio Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, a 6-mic array with directional beamforming Battery 2 hours of general use or 2.5 and Wi-Fi 6 Input Hands, eyes, voice, keyboards, trackpads, and game controllers IPD 51-75mm Weight 21.2-22.9 Plus, the eye tracking is insanely good.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 2, 2023

This is due to several “false starts” with Google Glass , Microsoft HoloLens2, and Magic Leap, although the companies remain potential customers. With DeepOptics, Lumus integrated eye-tracking with transparent, liquid crystal displays that “rotate the molecules in real-time.”

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Eye-tracking startup Eyefluence, which raises $14 million this month, is acquired about a year later by Google. A series of announcements from Amazon, Crytek, Epic Games and Unity Technologies showcase an evolution among their respective game engines into VR world creation toolsets. December 2015. March 2016. November 2016.

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EON Reality

JUNE 18, 2019

The breakfast tech panel discussed everything from eye-tracking in VR and biosensor or haptic inputs to predictive analytics within AR applications. — the EON Reality team also had the privilege of chairing a panel that included Ed Andersen, KPMG’s Head of Development in Manchester.

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VRWorld

APRIL 30, 2017

“ HTC Vive ecosystem expands with eye tracking. link] 7invensun-eye-tracker-for- vive/. “A Chinese startup known as 7invensun (pronounced seven-in-ven-sun) is announcing it will be releasing a new eye tracking module for the Vive next month. link] a-hire/.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A piece of very interesting news about this headset, which has been reported by few people, is that the Chinese company 7Invensun has already developed an eye-tracking module for it, making Vive Flow even more interesting for enterprise uses. Amazon Glow is a video projector for kids. Other relevant news. Image by Magic Leap).

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sometimes VR without a headset can be cool too More info (U2 concert in the dome / 1) More info (U2 concert in the dome / 2) More info (U2 concert in the dome / 3) Microsoft launches Mesh For Enterprise In Beta After many years of working on it, finally, Microsoft has finally released a preview of Microsoft Mesh dedicated to the enterprise sector.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 13, 2019

Amazon Prime has a series coming up called Good Omens, which is about angels and devils among us in the days before the apocalypse. Charlie: Yeah it’s it’s a series on Amazon. But I think the companies that Microsoft included in the survey were those large companies that have innovation offices. Alan: Amazing.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 13, 2019

Amazon Prime has a series coming up called Good Omens, which is about angels and devils among us in the days before the apocalypse. Charlie: Yeah it’s it’s a series on Amazon. But I think the companies that Microsoft included in the survey were those large companies that have innovation offices. Alan: Amazing.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 11, 2019

I think there’s an inherent risk of collecting eye tracking data, and positional head tracking data, and more data about individuals. So if you look at the investments done by Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Facebook and a bunch of other, Lenovo, Valve[?].

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 11, 2019

I think there’s an inherent risk of collecting eye tracking data, and positional head tracking data, and more data about individuals. So if you look at the investments done by Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Facebook and a bunch of other, Lenovo, Valve[?].

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

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. HoloLens 2 is an amazing device, with a decent FOV, eye tracking, and hands tracking, that for sure will make many companies happy. Image from Amazon).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2021

During the Chinese counterpart of the event, the V2EC, Vive has also announced two other interesting pieces of news: The 7Invensun Droolon F2, an eye-tracking add-on for the Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3, coming soon for $299. PSVR2 may feature 4K display and eye tracking. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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XR for Business Podcast

MARCH 31, 2020

We tested things with eye tracking for a variety of reasons. So you can actually use Amazon, Alexa to help you with stuff. You've got Microsoft -- who's invested billions of dollars in Hololens 2 -- and they're even struggling with some color banding issues. We tested wristbands. We tested scrolling on smartwatches.

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XR for Business Podcast

MARCH 31, 2020

We tested things with eye tracking for a variety of reasons. So you can actually use Amazon, Alexa to help you with stuff. You've got Microsoft -- who's invested billions of dollars in Hololens 2 -- and they're even struggling with some color banding issues. We tested wristbands. We tested scrolling on smartwatches.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 5, 2019

We've been approached by some of the bigger headset manufacturers -- Microsoft, Hololens and Magic Leap -- to build exclusively for them. The distribution needs to be standardized, so that when I push one app, it can be used in Microsoft; it can be used in HTC VIVE; it can be used with an Oculus." Who owns the eye tracking data?

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 5, 2019

We've been approached by some of the bigger headset manufacturers -- Microsoft, Hololens and Magic Leap -- to build exclusively for them. The distribution needs to be standardized, so that when I push one app, it can be used in Microsoft; it can be used in HTC VIVE; it can be used with an Oculus." Who owns the eye tracking data?

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