Road to VR

MAY 23, 2017

Following a recent Christmas break where he says he studied a robot vacuum cleaner, tested all available voice-input devices for the home (such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home smart speakers), and watched every Black Mirror episode, it was voice control that excited Sony’s head of Magic Lab the most.

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2020

Artec 3D bridges the gap between the Milky Way and the metaverse with instant 3D capture and machine learning algorithms. Think of “Ashely O”, the Black Mirror Episode wherein Ashely O – cast as Miley Cyrus – is uploaded to an Amazon Echo. Image Credit: Artec 3D.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

This is great news for the customers of the Quest 2, but it poses some doubts about the retro compatibility of the Quest ecosystem that Zuck promised at OC6: if the Quest 2 is much more powerful than the Quest 1 and the Quest 1 is discontinued, has sense for developers to keep producing software that is compatible with Quest 1? Learn more.

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VRScout

MARCH 30, 2018

During Apple’s WWDC event, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering introduced ARKit , boldly declaring that “Apple will have the largest AR platform in the world.” This likely explains why you won’t see, apps like the Amazon app with its AR View, or Pokémon GO as part of the data.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

More info Some news about content Fast Travel Games and MoonHood are partnering to create a VR game that aims to replicate the look and feel of claymation Soul Covenant is a tactical VR action game set in a desolated near-future Japan that features the usual battle of men vs machines. Learn more Volumetrics secure $1.1M

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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. The report says this device could cost thousands of dollars and be available only in low volumes — more typical of a test platform for software developers than the mass-market products Apple usually releases.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Amazon confirmed on Tuesday that it would partner with Snap to trial online shopping via the popular messaging app service. Snap’s service will continue these integrations by allowing users to shop directly using Amazon from its social media platform. per share at closing.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

McQuire points to the fact that this follows similar moves made by Amazon Web Services over the past 12 months, and sees it as a clear statement of intent at gaining developer mindshare against Google ahead of its own developer event, Google I/O which also happens this week. The whole world is becoming a computer Click To Tweet.

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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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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 13, 2022

NVIDIA, a major supplier of graphics technologies, and Autodesk, a provider of graphics and design solutions, have teamed up to bring their respective CloudXR and VRED technologies to Amazon Web Services (AWS), the companies announced in a joint blog post on Wednesday. What’s on Offer?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Luckily there will be the “free software consultancy” Igalia that will carry on the project, with its open-source browser Wolvic , which is based on Firefox Reality code. The previous one went great on Amazon, and I’m sure this will be a great read, too. Learn more. Learn more (OpenBrush reaching v1.0) OpenBrush v1.0.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 21, 2018

It’s drawing from a philosophically introspective yarn, exploring the what-ifs of humanity giving society over to intelligent machines. I don’t think there are any Humech robots in that story like the Scraper: The Rise of Cifer novel, which is available on Amazon. Max Preussner was a senior software engineer for Epic Games.

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Bernard Marr

AUGUST 22, 2022

Rather, it is about us learning to work alongside smart, automated technology that will augment our capabilities while allowing us to focus on skills that are uniquely humans. The term “robot” is also sometimes used to refer to autonomous systems that are entirely built-in software, as in Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It’s been a very interesting chat, and I’ve learned a lot from it. Your best bet is Amazon and dealing with the international shipping charges. So I advise you to keep reading to discover a different world. Hello Oscar, can you introduce yourself to my readers? A smiling Oscar Cartagena (Image by Oscar Cartagena) Gladly.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 2, 2022

cable extender of the same style from Amazon for £10, it was easy to use the USB extension cables to place two Vive Tracker dongles right into my playspace, by passing under the door alongside the headset tether. These assets were imported into CAD software where they were aligned to create a hybrid of the two. Image by Rob Cole).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Here’s a list of open questions about privacy for virtual reality hardware and software developers that I first laid out in episode #520 : What information is being tracked, recorded, and permanently stored from VR technologies? How will Privacy Policies be updated to account for Biometric Data?

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 10, 2023

In reality, when we use the term AI today, we are usually referring to a technology known as "machine learning." Now the latest breed of AI applications offers us the chance to use it for just about any task we can think of. So, let’s take a look at some of them: What Are The “Killer Apps” Everyone Should Know about?

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Some time ago, it had already released the public specifications for the headset , and so many 3rd party vendors had been able to design and sell their viewers, but now even all the software has been released on GitHub. That is, all the software layer of Cardboard is public domain now. Image from Amazon). The hype is rising….

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Bernard Marr

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If you’re a computer programmer or software engineer, then you may have been alarmed by the capabilities demonstrated by the red-hot software application of the moment. What has shocked many who make their living from writing software, however, is that it’s also capable of creating computer code. It either works, or it doesn't.

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TechCrunch VR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Amazon’s foray into grocery store technology provides a succinct introduction into the state of the industry. Amazon’s first act was its Amazon Go store, which opened in Seattle in early 2018. When customers enter an Amazon Go store, they swipe the Amazon app at the entrance, enabling Amazon to link purchases to their accounts.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 3, 2022

The Silhouette Cameo 4 is an electronic cutting machine that uses a blade to make precision cuts in over 100 different materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and fabric. Its standalone software also requires no monthly subscription fee. Its standalone software also requires no monthly subscription fee.

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Bernard Marr

JANUARY 22, 2024

Advancements In AI And Robotics Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning continued to dominate the spotlight at CES 2024. Amazon, for instance, wowed the audience with new generative AI-powered Alexa experiences, enhancing our interactions with voice assistants.

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TechCrunch VR

AUGUST 15, 2019

In fact, I predict that over the next few years we will see a flowering of new silicon architectures and designs that are built and optimized for specialized functions, including data intensity, the performance needs of artificial intelligence and machine learning and the low-power needs of so-called edge computing devices.

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NVidia VR

MARCH 18, 2024

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang on Monday introduced that technology — the company’s new Blackwell computing platform — as he outlined the major advances that increased computing power can deliver for everything from software to services, robotics to medical technology and more. We need even larger models,” Huang said.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

At the event, AWS collaborated with Proto Holograms to showcase a new system powered by Amazon Bedrock. The new features include support for a location-based software suite that enables multi-user location-based experiences, such as those found in arcades, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 27, 2023

Often these business models are used in combination – for example, a software provider might make a “freemium” version available, supported by advertising revenue, while also offering a premium, ad-free service to those that are willing to pay. It also covers more specialized platforms like eBay, Uber, or AirB’n’B.

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Building the Metaverse

JANUARY 18, 2023

An example of this is how it can be used to dream of virtual machines and text adventure games. This software benefits from adding lots of GPU cores (the cores themselves keep getting more specialized, like Tensor cores for AI, or raytracing cores for realtime physics-based rendering). How many virtual machines?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Moreover, Stettmeier noted that Lenovo is taking an enterprise-first approach to developing XR solutions, meaning you cannot purchase the device via conventional means such as Amazon, instead, going through professional channels – “because we want to make this an enterprise story,” Steinmeier said.

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Bernard Marr

APRIL 17, 2023

In the simplest terms, it involves providing computer storage, processing power, and applications via the internet, so users don't need to worry about buying, installing, and maintaining hardware and software themselves. Will Amazon or Google welcome the idea of “sharing” their cloud customers with competing services?

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Bernard Marr

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Together, four of the biggest tech companies – Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft – have cut 50,000 jobs. In recent years, it’s even been reported that companies such as Amazon have used AI to identify low-performing staff and then fire them. So, is it the case that the tech giants simply expanded too far, too quickly?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 11, 2023

According to Marcus Olssen, Director of Software Partnerships, Varjo , the ray-tracing upgrade was “the holy grail of 3D visualisations.” Following three years of research and development (R&D) into markerless mocap technologies, Vicon has integrated machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) into its solution.

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Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Help OpenSim by shopping on Amazon. You can now support OpenSim testing and development when you shop at Amazon — at no extra cost to you. OSgrid, a non-profit, has created an Amazon Smile account. By running cutting edge versions of OpenSim, the grid is able to subject the software to large-scale, real-world testing.

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Bernard Marr

JUNE 3, 2024

These include a recruitment tool developed by Amazon to help rate candidates for software engineering roles, which was found to discriminate against women. Tools like AI Fairness 360 and Google’s What-If can be used to examine and measure the behavior of machine learning algorithms.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 18, 2023

A workplace trainee can learn how to use or repair a piece of equipment using a digital twin; some solutions allow trainees to take apart complex digital objects, like an engineer, to see the inner component – saving a lot of time, usually reserved for clean-up.

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CraneMorley

AUGUST 1, 2023

It is a combination of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), (MR) mixed reality, the internet of things (IoT), AI (Artificial Intelligence), machine learning and edge computing. Enhanced safety: The industrial metaverse can help to improve safety by providing workers with a safe and controlled environment to learn and work in.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here’s what we’ve learned based on industry reports and insights: 1. The company commands about 95% of the market for machine-learning GPUs. AMD also said it plans on growing its momentum with other AI software and hardware partners. There are a few distinct answers to “Why is Nvidia stock going up.”

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Bernard Marr

JULY 29, 2024

From Windows to the iPhone , it’s hard to find a software platform that hasn’t scrambled to hastily add natural language capabilities. Often, it’s simply viewed as a new way of interfacing with machines – giving instructions with words rather than clicking icons or entering code. Jobs that couldn’t exist without AI.

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