VRScout

MARCH 16, 2019

Referencing emails sent to Oculus developers by Facebook, it’s been suggested that the Rift S will make an official appearance at this year’s Game Developer Conference in San Francisco, alongside the Oculus Go and upcoming Oculus Quest headsets. Oculus Quest / Image Credit: Oculus.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2019

Oculus’ whirlwind Kickstarter success led many to believe that established entertainment companies such as Sony, Microsoft, or even tech giant Google might look to buy the company, but Facebook’s decisive choice wasn’t something anyone could have predicted. Image Credit: Benjamin Formaker-Olivas.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Luna—no, not the surprisingly delicious protein bars— is Amazon’s upcoming foray into the world of cloud gaming. Some of us probably rolled our eyes at the announcement and thought, “Ugh, why does Amazon need to have its greedy little paws in everything?”

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AR Insider

MARCH 11, 2020

After examining Amazon and Microsoft , it’s time to zero in on Google. ’ Google’s motivations for wearables are similar to Apple, Amazon and Microsoft: to protect and future-proof its core business. So widening the funnel for bringing people into search is the name of the game. Highly Motivated.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

With no need for external sensors and a pair of tracked motion controllers already in the box, the only thing you need to get up and running is a computer capable of playing its games and apps. You can find this deal through official online retailers such as Oculus.com , Amazon , Best Buy , and NewEgg. Photo by Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

the GPU power of the previous model , and the comparison of the various games in their before vs. after versions is impressive. Finally with this chipset, games don’t appear just as flat colors anymore, but some real-time lighting becomes possible. Meta has also revealed that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is coming to Quest in December.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Visual augmented reality became mainstream with Pokemon Go (2016) and Snapchat filters, but its use cases are now moving beyond gaming and entertainment. Extended reality in visual solutions is making the headlines.

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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 7, 2019

As first reported by Variety , Rift is out of stock all over the Internet including US online retailers New Egg, Best Buy, Microsoft Store, Micro Center, as well as several European retail partners including Media Markt, Curry’s, and Game. We don’t comment on future products, but are excited about the year ahead.”.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Affected companies include Meta Platforms, Amazon, and the global cryptocurrency community. Multinational XR firms like Lenovo, ByteDance’s Pico Interactive, HTC VIVE, Varjo, and Microsoft are leading the charge for immersive transformations. According to IDC data, VR headset shipments are expected to increase 42.88

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The total revenues on the Quest Store alone had been $1B since its foundation in 2019, and this shows that many people are enjoying Quest games. This is good news also for the developers: 120 titles on Quest store have made more than $1M , and 8 even more than $20M, proving once more that some studios can make a living out of VR games.

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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

JULY 9, 2022

It can be a game-changer for the whole digital world, so I thought it was worth sharing my thoughts about what it could mean for XR. This means that it wouldn’t be possible to use the data of your Oculus Quest games and your Facebook account together, because they are two different services. Digital Markets Act.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

What other devices are so cheap, have the best games, a continuous stream of updates? I remember many people laughing at me when we of New Technology Walkers released a fitness game for the Vive Focus Plus ( HitMotion: Reloaded ) because they said it was a big and overpriced headset. Image by Epic Games). Other relevant news.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On day two, Pico’s Elaine Wong will also sit on a panel discussion, “This is How We Play: The Role of Gaming in the Metaverse.” Microsoft, Google, the XRA – and That’s Just One Talk. Other big companies include HTC Vive , HaptX , Niantic , and Amazon. So Much More to See at AWE EU 2022.

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JULY 2, 2018

Using the Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR compatibility layer, users can then play VR games on Steam that were originally designed for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Windows also hosts WMR-only games on the Microsoft Store. Participation in the survey is optional. Image courtesy Valve.

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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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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With big game launches and more VR headsets on that market than ever, 2020 is shaping up to be a huge year for VR, and an excellent time for first-timers to jump in. PC VR is where you’ll find the highest quality visuals and the most ambitious VR games like Half-Life: Alyx. The Best PC VR Headsets in 2020. Image courtesy Valve.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

Minecraft Earth was a game that had the potential of competing with Pokemon Go, but its shutdown has been announced some weeks ago because the lockdown has hurt its launch and adoption. Didn’t work (Image by Microsoft). AR will be implemented in everything that can be able to connect a brand to a person at home. Sounded good.

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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. 75% off Select Vive Games at Viveport. 50% off Select Vive Games at Viveport. Save on VR Games at Steam’s 2017 Autumn Sale.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Amazon and Microsoft launched wearables lines in the past quarter and smaller players like Bose and Snap are planting seeds for a wearables-heavy future. Google meanwhile acquired Fitbit to accelerate its lingering WearOS platform with some hardware in the game. The situation is similar with Microsoft. Follow the Money .

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2020

We called it the “first great standalone VR headset” in our review , thanks to a reasonable $400 price point, full 6DOF tracking (which allows it to play games functionally on par with high-end VR headsets) and no PC required. And if you happen to have a gaming PC anyway, Quest also doubles as a PC VR headset.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. Venture capital investment in augmented reality and virtual reality hit $4.1 See Also: New Guidelines for Developers: XR Software Should Be Accessible for Users With Disabilities.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Xbox Game Pass. Amazon Prime. If there’s one thing we could do without next year besides, well (gestures at everything), it’s subscription services. Adobe Creative Suite. Apple Arcade. CBS All Access. Even our shoes aren’t safe from monthly payments. Kind of… Read more.

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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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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Now at a discount, Viveport subscription brings together a specially curated collection of apps and games. 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. Shop on Amazon. Sold on Samsung and Amazon.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2020

With the game just two weeks away, we continue to see questions crop up about which VR headsets are supported by Half-Life: Alyx. So here’s the complete list of VR headsets compatible with the game, and we’ll also explain what you need to play Half-Life: Alyx on Oculus Quest, minimum PC specifications for the game, and 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. Amazon and Tesla could be two outsider of the XR ecosystem instead.

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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. To Infinity and Beyond AR Glasses.

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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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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

24, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only $1,499.99 Released late last year, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is available for just $1,499.99 at Amazon after a 17% discount. Released late last year, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is available for just $1,499.99 at Amazon after a 17% discount.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

For Amazon , it’s selling us stuff. And for Microsoft , it’s enterprise productivity. Amazon meanwhile wants to be the commerce layer. As we examined earlier this week, Amazon is trying to gain ground from failing market a device (Fire Phone) in early stages of the smartphone era. See the full talk below.

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AR Insider

MAY 21, 2021

That could be wayfinding with Google Live View , geospatial gaming experiences from Niantic, or location-specific social AR experiences like Snap’s Local Lenses. Meanwhile, Microsoft Mesh is the enterprise productivity “layer” that will have geo-anchored content for various industrial and corporate use cases.

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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. Beat Games). Many great XR games are controlled by Meta. Dad creates a VR game using the drawings of his autistic child.

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AR Insider

APRIL 8, 2020

After examining Amazon , Microsoft , and Google , it’s time to zero in on Bose. These are leading indicators of core use cases as logical and unexpected categories take form — everything from gaming to navigation. Comrade is a spy-novel/ espionage game where you follow audio instructions, tracked through the sensor bundle.

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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 - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

The gaming landscape stands as one of the most versatile and compelling areas for the development of extended reality technology. For years now, gaming companies have been experimenting with XR as a way of strengthening connections with their target audience, and unlocking new experiences. Tender Claws and Google ARCore.

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