The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Do you recall the rumor in town about the upcoming Apple headset coming with a sort of tracking ring you can use to control the device? The device was very rough and didn’t have an Apple on it, but it worked, and it was quite cheap. Well, imagine the poor-man version of that, 3D printed. The OpenAR thumb controller. Easy peasy.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2021

This past April, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that augmented reality (AR) technology is “ critically important ” for the future of the company. It’s obvious that Apple is working hard to build an AR ecosystem of amazing tools powered by products such as the iPhone or iPad. Feature Image Credit: Future.

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VRScout

MAY 20, 2020

New leaks may reveal additional information regarding Apple’s long-rumored AR device. According to Powell, who claims to have seen a prototype of the headset, the “Apple Glass” will feature an all-plastic design, though the final product may feature a metal option as well. Image Credit: Front Page Tech.

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ARPost

MARCH 23, 2022

The tokens’ use in augmented reality applications has yet to be realized but one of the companies planning to bring about this convergence is the AR game Izumi World. Augmented reality is very easy to adopt compared to virtual reality. We talked with CEO Grant Stanley to learn more about this vision.

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ARPost

APRIL 27, 2022

Augmented reality is among the biggest trends these days, and you may hardly meet anyone who is not familiar with it. Apple ARKit. In June 2017, Apple launched its own AR development kit, ARKit , while launching iOS11. GPS can be utilized to overlay data from nearby locations. Top 5 Tools for Developing AR Mobile Apps.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Apple’s alternate history series receives its own augmented reality tie-in ahead of Season two. Image Credit: Apple. “I Season 2 is expected to arrive on February 19th on Apple TV+. Feature Image Credit: Apple. For All Mankind: Time Capsule is available free via the App Store.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2022

It was back in 2021 that Apple first introduced AR (augmented reality) navigation to its Apple Maps app, allowing iOS users to navigate their real-world environment using virtual overlays. For more information on Apple Maps’ AR navigation visit here. Image Credit: Alta Distance.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2021

Apple kicked off its annual World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) earlier today with a two-hour keynote detailing several updates to its lineup of iOS products. This includes numerous improvements to Apple Maps, from additional details like elevation and custom-designed landmarks to new road details and a variety of other upgrades.

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VRScout

JULY 3, 2023

During Apple’s 2023 WWDC, the company finally unveiled Vision Pro , a high-end mixed reality headset that could provide a big consumerism boost for augmented reality (AR) and VR technology. But why stop at $3,500 when you can get a modified version of Apple Vision Pro covered in 18K gold for $39,900?

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VRScout

APRIL 6, 2021

Augmented reality will forever change the way we communicate says the Apple CEO. According to a recent report by Apple research expert Ming-Chi Kuo , Apple will be launching a mixed reality headset later this year, followed by a dedicated AR headset in 2025 and AR contact lenses in 2030.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 1, 2021

Some days ago, all the community got excited because on the invitation to WWDC 2021, Apple has drawn an Animoji with some applications reflected on her glasses. Everyone started wondering if Apple could announce its AR glasses at WWDC or not. The post EXCLUSIVE: Apple AR glasses hands-on preview appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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VRScout

JANUARY 4, 2021

According to TF International Securities analyst and respected Apple researcher Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is set to debut a wide range of new projects this year, including the long-rumored “Apple Glass” AR headset and AirTag tracking device. AirTag represents Apple’s long-rumored consumer tracking solution.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 6, 2022

The hype for the Apple visor is very high, and everyone is waiting for it as a kid waits for Christmas. Poised to arrive around January 2023, it is considered by many the savior of XR, the hardware that will show the real possibilities of immersive realities and make finally VR mainstream.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2023

The visionOS SDK is built using the same basic framework that is used by Apple’s other operating systems. Credit: Apple “Apple Vision Pro redefines what’s possible on a computing platform. Developers can also take their creativity to the next level with the new innovations recently introduced, such as Reality Composer Pro.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

r/augmentedreality – Some of the Best and Brightest One of the biggest and brightest groups of XR enthusiasts, r/augmentedreality hosts various users sharing the latest news on augmented reality technology, namely smartphone and smart glasses solutions.

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2020

Apple looks to eliminate screens entirely according to a patent published by the USPTO. This week the United States Patent and Trademark Office published a patent filed by Apple Inc. This week the United States Patent and Trademark Office published a patent filed by Apple Inc. Why do this you ask?

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2021

Trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo returns with a supposed timeline for Apple’s rumored XR technology. Respected analyst and Apple research expert Ming-Chi Kuo revealed yesterday that the company will be launching its long-rumored mixed reality headset “mid-2021,” according to a report by MacRumors.

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VRScout

JANUARY 10, 2022

A source claims the company’s highly-anticipated mixed reality headset will prioritize shorter experiences. Last year rumors began circulating that Apple is in development of its own combination VR/AR headset. If true, Apple would be one of the few immersive technology companies uninterested in establishing its own virtual world.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

After the latest Unite event, Unity has released in Open Beta the tools to develop applications for the Apple Vision Pro. For now, I’ve read the available documentation and I think it’s already worth telling you what are some very interesting tidbits that I’ve learnt about Apple Vision Pro development in Unity.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

In the interview with me, he talked about many topics, like the rumors he heard on Apple Glasses, on the Oculus Quest 2 , the America vs China war, XR entrepreneurship, Tesla, and more! 2022 may be the key year when they actually buy it, also thanks to Apple , an d finally, the market will reach the magic number of 10 million devices.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

r/augmentedreality – Some of the Best and Brightest One of the biggest and brightest groups of XR enthusiasts, r/augmentedreality hosts various users sharing the latest news on augmented reality technology, namely smartphone and smart glasses solutions.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Apple Event has just finished, and in it, Apple has announced the new iPad mini, the iPhone 13 series, and the new Apple Watch Series 7. As you may have understood from my sarcasm, in 80 minutes of keynote for this Apple Event there has been no emphasis at all on AR, or on related technologies. Header image by Apple).

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VRScout

JULY 6, 2023

Yesterday, Apple revealed Deep Field , an immersive augmented reality (AR) art app powered by iPad and Apple Pencil. Credit: Apple Upon completion, your virtual plants are uploaded to a global database alongside various others created by artists from across the globe.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 5, 2023

I just watched the full keynote of Apple at WWDC , where the company in Cupertino announced the Apple VisionPro headset. UX : Can Apple make XR usable? Use cases : Can Apple make XR useful? Partnership : Who’s onboard with Apple in this journey? Terms : Will Apple invent new words to define XR?

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Road to VR

JUNE 5, 2023

Today at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) the Cupertino tech giant unveiled its long-awaited XR headset, dubbed Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro’s input is based on optical hand tracking, eye-tracking, and voice input, and doesn’t feature controllers like headsets decidedly more dedicated to gaming.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The company revealed its first iteration of Project Aria back in 2020, showing off a sensor-rich pair of glasses which the company used internally to train its machine perception systems, ultimately tackling some of the most complex issues in creating practical, all-day augmented reality glasses of the future.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

According to a new report by The Information , a source with immediate knowledge of Apple’s hardware claims that the companies highly-anticipated combination VR/AR device could launch as soon as next year alongside a suite of impressive features. Feature Image Credit: Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My feed on social media is full of posts about the Apple Vision Pro, which has just been released a few days ago. So, as you can expect, a big part of this newsletter will be about Apple’s device, but actually there are also a few interesting pieces of news that regard other products and other companies.

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Road to VR

JUNE 8, 2023

Apple unveiled Vision Pro on Monday, its long-awaited standalone headset capable of both virtual and augmented reality. Apple’s launch of Vision Pro is still a good bit away—it’s coming first to the US in early 2024 at the hefty price of $3,500.

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VRScout

JUNE 6, 2022

According to The New York Times , Apple is enlisting the help of the Hollywood elite to help bolster its catalog of immersive content for its long-rumored VR/AR headset. According to sources, this mixed reality content will be available next year when Apple’s VR/AR headset launches sometime in 2023. Credit: Wired.

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ARPost

JANUARY 7, 2021

As augmented reality plays an increasingly bigger part in our lives, we have to become familiar with its specific language. The use of augmented reality in advertising allows consumers to interact with brands in a more immersive and exciting manner. Augmented Reality Face Effects. ARKit and ARCore.

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VRScout

JUNE 6, 2023

Disney looks to create real-life magic through its partnership with Apple. During Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the company unveiled the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset that will be available for purchase early next year.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2024

They are very useful if your purpose is to augment a specific physical object, but are still pretty cumbersome and sometimes pretty expensive. This is a video showing Augmented Reality with 2D markers in 2008 using a Nokia N95 phone. Of course, this is also the mission of big players like Google and Apple.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2022

Multiple trademark filings spotted by Bloomberg over the weekend support the notion that Apple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset will be running under the ‘Reality’ naming scheme. The report maintains Apple may be using a M2 SoC with 16 GB of memory. making it a mixed reality headset.

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VRScout

JUNE 6, 2023

Yesterday, Apple revealed Apple Vision Pro , the company’s first spatial computing device. Available early next year, this high-end mixed reality headset promises a variety of game-changing features designed to revolutionize the way we work, play, and connect with others. EyeSight, Environments, and eye-tracking, oh my!

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Road to VR

APRIL 4, 2023

In an interview ahead of Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference event, CEO Tim Cook talks about the potential of XR and why elements of it may be “even better than the real world.” The next shot the company is rumored to take has a chance to do more than change the world—it could change everyday reality itself.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Following its recent Q1 earnings report, news emerged highlighting how Meta is again doubling down investments in immersive technology via a $100 billion spending plan for its XR product portfolio, which includes augmented reality smart glasses, virtual reality headsets, mixed reality Quest, and metaverse services.

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