The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

This week, we had quite a lot of interesting news about all the major players: Apple, Meta, Google, and Valve. But now, with the Vision Pro becoming a bit old, we have the rumors about the Apple Vision Pro 2. But now, with the Vision Pro becoming a bit old, we have the rumors about the Apple Vision Pro 2.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

More info Quest 3 will pair with Windows 11 PCs next month Meta and Microsoft announced that the automatic pairing of Quest 3 headsets with Windows 11 PCs is coming in preview access in December. Microsoft and Asobo have launched the new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator and it is a blast.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Brad Lynch) Bloomberg got a preview of the Quest 3 Last week I predicted that Meta could have given us a glimpse of the Quest 3 during the Gaming Showcase on June, 1st, so that to create attention around its device before the announcement of the Apple headset.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 29, 2017

For every Nintendo there is a Sega and for every Apple there is a Microsoft. Our big question today is this: when it comes to VR, are Oculus and HTC the respective Apple and Microsoft of the industry? Oculus/Apple . The similarities between Oculus and Apple begin with a shared interest in controlled content.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

Well, if the rumor becomes reality, this would mean that all next Apple devices will have both front and back depth cameras, for high-precision Augmented Reality and 3D reconstruction. Well played Apple. Microsoft releases Azure Remote Rendering. Let’s see if Facebook will be a worthier opponent than Google. supports VR.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Zuck always said that Meta is the “open ecosystem” that fights against Apple’s closed ecosystem, but until today there was nothing open at all. Meta risked being squeezed again between the two giants Apple and Google , ready to bring their domination directly from the phones to the XR headsets.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The End of the Windows Mixed Reality In its latest Windows 11 24H2 update , Microsoft is removing some support frameworks for its MR hardware and software portfolio. The update sees Windows Mixed Reality added to the “Deprecated Features” list, which congregates features that Microsoft is no longer working on.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

And its ads business is under a crossfire attack: on one front, Apple with its new data policy is limiting how much data the Facebook app can collect about its users, and on the other one, the EU is trying to enforce its regulation about European people’s data not allowed to be sent to Facebook’s US servers. Image by Apple).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tomorrow, to mark the potentially paradigm-shifting device, the Apple Vision Pro, Microsoft is officially launching immersive Office 365 and Co-Pilot software solutions ready for Apple’s US XR marketplace debut. Using Microsoft PowerPoint, Vision Pro users can create bespoke presentation slides.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2024

Additionally, a new tool to download data was made available on April 1st, 2024, for demo users and subscribers. Microsoft Shuts Down AltspaceVR Last year, Microsoft shut down AltspaceVR in favour of its Teams-integrated Mesh virtual collaboration service. Microsoft acquired the service in 2017 after its debut in May 2015.

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VRScout

MAY 13, 2020

I experienced first hand how powerful the platform is at a Microsoft HoloLens 2 launch event last year in NYC. To do this, Spatial has launched an official webVR version of its app that allows anyone to enter a Spatial AR/VR workspace by clicking on a link; absolutely no downloads or AR/VR headsets required.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

More than 1,000 apps are now available in the App Store for the Apple Vision Pro, an Apple exec has revealed. The announcement comes just over two weeks after the headset launched, at which point Apple said there were 600 apps in the store. million compatible apps. “We’re

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Apple is still working on a cheaper Vision Pro Meta is not the only company working on a cheaper device. Apple is doing the same with its Vision Pro, hoping to release in the next years a headset with a price that makes it affordable for more people. More info — Use Google Translate!

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 18, 2024

Microsoft highlights how companies can benefit from Team’s enterprise-ready and proven end-to-end encryption, data loss prevention, and compliance certifications when leveraging the AR service. Microsoft is planning for device-wide general availability in 2024.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 8, 2024

So it begins, after years of intrigue and a busy 2023, which saw XR audiences far and wide hype Apple’s MR headset, the firm finally confirmed the release window for the much talked about Vision Pro, an MR headset for productivity, entertainment, and social use cases.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2020

A worker wearing HoloLens 2 (Image by Microsoft). Regarding big brands, I expect Apple and Facebook still to wait a bit before releasing something, while Magic Leap will have to make its move to come out from the quicksands. Let me be very honest: I’m not expecting that much from this year in augmented reality.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The era of spatial computing has arrived, said Apple CEO Tim Cook , and today, the firm looks to realize its goal with the debut of the Vision Pro – a mixed reality headset – for US customers. Features, Specs, and Pricing Apple announced that the Vision Pro will cost $3,499 for the 256GB storage model.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 5, 2021

I am super happy about it, it’s like a dream coming true… On Wednesday 7th at 11:15–11:30 am CEST I will (remotely) speak together with Massimiliano Ariani at the famous Laval Virtual event , in the fitness track, where we will speak about HitMotion: Reloaded (btw download our game now !) Image by Microsoft). News worth a mention.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 30, 2020

It is one of the games with the highest review scores on Steam and Metacritic; Valve has already released two patches to fix some common complaints on the game; The game has had an impressive number of downloads (the estimated number is around 200–500,000), concurrent users (more than 40,000), and viewers on Twitch (300,000+). Apple ARKit 3.5

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TechCrunch VR

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Their approach is different than what Microsoft or Google has built but Facebook highlights a shared central challenge: dealing with Apple. Users can quickly tap into the title without downloading anything and if they eventually opt to download the title from a mobile app store, they’ll be able to pick up where they left off.

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VRScout

JULY 17, 2018

The Big Apple takes a dip in this location-based augmented experience from Microsoft. Accessible via your smartphone or a Microsoft Hololens headset, Unmoored is a new mixed reality experience that transports you to a surreal, post-apocalyptic viewpoint of a sunken New York City. Image Credit: Microsoft.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 26, 2024

If you host most of your immersive collaboration sessions and meetings with Zoom, the Apple Vision Pro headset may have become a lot more appealing to your organization. Apple is working tirelessly with developers to create immersive apps that fully exploit its device’s spatial computing capabilities.

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ARPost

APRIL 29, 2021

So, in theory, a whole organization can benefit from the platform while only having a handful of application downloads in use. There are two premium price tiers with additional affordances, but there is also a free model with an easy sign-in using a Microsoft, Google, or Apple account or with a private email. Microsoft Mesh.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This offering could be the key to helping the tech giant preserve its market share, as innovators like Apple , Microsoft, and Magic Leap all increase their focus in the business world. You can integrate third-party MDM solutions such as Ivanti, Microsoft Intune, and VMWare Workspace One. What is Meta Quest for Business?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

1,000 Spatial Apps Available for Apple’s Vision Pro More than 1,000 apps are available in the App Store for the Apple Vision Pro, as revealed by an Apple executive. The announcement came just over two weeks after the headset had been launched, during which Apple stated there were 600 apps in the store.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 9, 2024

It's possible thanks to a partnership with Microsoft, and connects to the built-in Windows 11 Remote Desktop tech stack. But Meta and Microsoft's pitch with this new feature is that you won't need to launch an "app" at all. 0:00 / 0:15 1 Apple Vision Pro already does this for MacBooks. 0:00 / 0:07 1 Footage from Meta.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Apple is a tough nut to crack when it comes to future projects. However, while rivals like Google , Microsoft and Sony are already well on their immersive way, Apple remains silent on what its immersive projects may be. Tagged with: apple , ar , industry news , patent. Every company except one.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Its one of the most powerful VR/AR headsets around for the price competing even with the likes of the Apple Vision Pro. The Quest 3S even supports Microsoft office apps. Theres also the option to use third-party MDM solutions like Microsoft Intune and VMWare Workspace One. Price: Starting at $299.99

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 21, 2025

The potential of the Apple Vision Pro for enterprises is quickly gaining attention across industries. Integrating new technology into your workflows is never easy even with a solution as intuitive as the Apple Vision Pro. Theres more to it than unboxing a few headsets and downloading apps.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 8, 2020

Microsoft used projection mapping to bring its NYC flagship windows to life, causing crowds to stop and watch. Zara stopped shoppers passing by their stores in their tracks with empty store windows which encouraged shoppers to download the Zara app to watch an Augmented Reality fashion show. Source: Nexus Studios / Scape.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 20, 2025

Apples journey into the extended reality landscape has been complicated. The launch of the Apple Vision Pro and VisionOS system caused significant hype. However, Apple Vision Pro workplace adoption has been limited, thanks to the devices significant cost. However, the Apple Vision Pro workplace experiences are unique.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Location-based games are already popular, with over a billion downloads of Pokemon Go in the three years since it launched, and over 20B kilometers walked playing the game. An Apple AR headset has been a mainstay of the rumor mills for several years, and we expect Facebook to be creating an AR Oculus device.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 26, 2023

The With Google AR and VR technologies, companies can create immersive experiences designed to rapidly convert customers, and enhance brand loyalty. The ARCore solution from Google supports developers in creating simple but effective AR applications, which customers can download from the Google Play store and access on any Android device.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 25, 2022

TL;DR: As of June 25, you can get a refurbished Apple MacBook Air with Microsoft Office Lifetime License Bundle for just $476, when it would normally cost $1,348 — that's savings of 64%. Here’s a new-to-you MacBook Air that comes with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Mac — all for just $476 (reg.

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ARVR

JANUARY 21, 2022

APPLE ARKIT 5 The latest version of Apple’s open source mobile augmented reality development toolset, ARKit 5 , offers significant improvements from ARKit 4. Integrating this feature with ARKit allows for augmented reality experiences to be started up from anywhere without having to download additional software. ExpiCulture?

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

WebXR experiences with hand tracking are some of the first truly cross-platform worlds you can visit from both an Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest. Mozilla noted: "Our goal is to enable users who have assets hosted on Mozilla-run servers to download their data in a format compatible with Community Edition instances or other webXR platforms.

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