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. Other relevant news.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

See Also: The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into Think how Microsoft revolutionized personal computers, or how Apple changed the mobile phone market forever. In comparison to the upcoming competitors we’ll discuss, this device by far stands above the rest in terms of financial expense alongside Apple.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Microsoft HoloLens 2 patent. The highest number of VR and AR patents have been filed in the United States, followed by China and Europe. Microsoft, Intel, and Sony are the three strongest VR and AR-related patent owners. Image Credit: The United States Patent and Trademark Office. WHAT IS A PATENT?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Most probably this announcement has been made to envision a future competition with Apple, bringing to XR the battle Android vs iOS (and Samsung vs Apple) that we already have on phones. Learn more Some XR fun In China I have found where the Apple headset is manufactured. Is this consortium going to succeed?

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AR Insider

AUGUST 14, 2020

The story is similar for Amazon , Microsoft and Bose (kind of), and the 800-pound gorilla in wearables, Apple. As we’ve examined , Apple is conditioning users to wear sensors on their bodies to warm the world up for its looming smart glasses play. Fully Actualized. To continue the narrative, what about Snap?

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ARPost

APRIL 29, 2021

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. While Spatial did take that award, the year before that the Polish startup was honored as the Best Innovation Initiative by Emerge Europe.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

Another week has passed by, and while the situation in Europe is always more complicated because of the war, in the XR landscape nothing particularly special has happened. Last month, we got to know that (according to a rumor) Samsung is working together with Microsoft on new AR glasses, most probably powered by a Qualcomm chipset.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

As it had promised on my blog last year , its cool Nreal Light AR glasses have finally arrived in Europe. It’s good to see this cool product finally arriving in Europe, not anymore as a devkit, but as a full-fledged product. Image by Microsoft). Nreal Light is on sale in Germany. News worth a mention.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 4, 2023

Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset is set to delay again amid its upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) from 5 to 9 June, a series of tweets has found this week. Reports have revealed that this may block Apple from unveiling the device at the key event.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Apple Maps are going AR. iOS 15 finally brings AR navigation instructions to Apple Maps , in a way similar to the one that Google is already offering. Even if Apple has not released its glasses yet, it is building a strong AR ecosystem that will be very valuable when its hardware will be out. A list of good deals. Learn more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 22, 2024

Partners such as Siemens, Microsoft, AWS, Wistron, and others were showcased at the event. Huang also announced that NVIDIA’s Omniverse is now available on Apple’s Vision Pro. Apple has introduced the WebXR input system as an early access feature, with broader integration to come.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Now the Metaverse is gaining newfound traction from enterprise clients, companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Apple are reinforcing XR as a serious technology for various use cases. To power Athena AI, ENGAGE XR is leveraging OpenAI’s Chat GPT service – now partially operated by Microsoft – the firm is also leveraging Dall.e

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Major Vendors to Dismantle Meta, Apple Market Dominance This week, a major piece of the 2025 XR puzzle came to light. The introduction of the Android XR ecosystem comes as Meta promotes its Horizon OS and Apple launches its visionOS. The Microsoft Mixed Reality Link employs unique QR codes to link headsets to PCs.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 5, 2022

This puts it in league with companies like Meta , which has blocked Russian state-affiliated news agencies on Facebook in Europe; Twitter , which slaps a warning label on tweets from state-run Russian media outlets; and others. Cogent is an internet infrastructure provider that serves international clients, including many companies in Russia.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Not only is Meta’s Connect event coming up quickly, but Apple and Microsoft are also working towards establishing XR productivity tools. ” Apple Vision Pro Nears Reality The Apple Vision Pro price point shocked audiences during its debut. However, Apple might be working on a solution via cheaper microdisplays.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 17, 2024

Recently, Osso VR launched its Healthcare XR training service for the Apple Vision Pro. According to the firm, “Osso Health” leverages Vision Pro to expand the audience reach of its immersive learning product via the Apple userbase.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

Is this really what Apple wants? (Thanks Robert Scoble for this news!). Image by Microsoft). Microsoft has released more specifications for its upcoming XBOX Series X, and from these data is clearly possible to see that it will be compatible with VR headsets. XR Europe will be awesome! News worth a mention.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This lets you experience scenes that are a bit more complex than the ones that you can live on Microsoft’s device; The field of view is 40° Horizontal and 30° Vertical. Furthermore, it is not something original to Magic Leap, since I’ve seen Microsoft doing it in VR some years ago.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

February 2024 is here, and this month marked the end of a long, long wait for Apple’s Vision Pro. Microsoft and Zoom have also released their respective apps into the Vision Pro this week. Apple has already sold 200,000 devices in the first week, which is impressive. It’s still more or less the game of of Microsoft.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 7, 2023

The metaverse has been pioneered largely by innovative start-ups, but there are concerns that the likes of Microsoft and Meta could trample over these firms due to their existing reach and scale. However, Vestager has said the EU has no plans to step in and regulate the industry just yet.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 21, 2023

Numerous headsets from Apple, Meta Platforms, Magic Leap, and others have faced setbacks over the last few years but remain persistent. Apple’s venture into MR hardware has proved challenging but remains a key focus of the Cupertino-based firm as it aims to release the product this year.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

. ” Head of Experience Design, Atlantic Productions Aditi Rajagopal , noted their highlight as their direction of “an [XR] experience that brought a pioneering electric aircraft to life on Apple Vision Pro.”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The reserve pass-through cameras also enable Meta to take another direct shot at soon-to-be market competitor Apple; the firm is equally providing a reserve pass-through feature in its upcoming Vision Pro device. Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, faced criticism following his promises of a widespread metaverse.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Are they as revolutionary as RayNeo says, or will they quickly fade into the background as companies like Meta, Microsoft , and Apple continue to invest in the XR landscape? The RayNeo Air 2 glasses aren’t standalone like the Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest 3. So, what exactly can these innovative smart glasses do?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 18, 2023

This makes sense when we consider the number of leading AR tech companies in the US space, from Google to Microsoft. While Europe is also poised for significant growth in the years ahead, the APAC region is expected to deliver the most potential for the AR industry, according to most industry reports.

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the keynote, Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg announced the device as well as several new updates, new partnerships with Microsoft, Adobe and Zoom, new games and some advanced avatar features. Show Notes: Meta Connect Keynote 2022 Meta Connect 2022 Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe?

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TechCrunch VR

APRIL 30, 2019

Apple’s ARKit algorithms wouldn’t work with Google’s ARCore data even if Google gave them access. Europe is leading the way here; China is a whole different story. Apple has always done a great job of this. Companies like Apple are taking a stand on privacy. Good passwords, good security, backups, etc.

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the keynote, Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg announced the device as well as several new updates, new partnerships with Microsoft, Adobe and Zoom, new games and some advanced avatar features. Show Notes: Meta Connect Keynote 2022 Meta Connect 2022 Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe?

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the keynote, Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg announced the device as well as several new updates, new partnerships with Microsoft, Adobe and Zoom, new games and some advanced avatar features. Show Notes: Meta Connect Keynote 2022 Meta Connect 2022 Today's Sponsor: Kemweb - Have you been considering transitioning your business to Europe?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But it’s also success here in Europe. Just to give you an idea, in 60% of the Ray-Ban stores in Europe, in EMEA, Ray-Ban Meta is the best-seller in those stores. Notice that he’s not talking about the US, which is more advanced than Europe on the technology side. I mean, we, it’s an overall success story that we see.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

New rumors on Apple and Meta devices. I know it may sound weird to you, but we have new rumors on Apple headsets and also about the future Meta Project Cambria and Quest 3. Regarding Apple, the super-reliable analysts have stated that the headset may feature three displays because just two are for losers. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Apple Glasses may release in 2021 for $499. In the end, technologist Jon Prosser has revealed the main details he knows about the Apple Glasses. Well, on another website, I’ve been able to find someone that reading some Apple’s documents has found pictures of strange colored circular tags that may act as QR Codes for Apple devices.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 28, 2020

And we work across the whole gamut of immersive tech, from 360 video -- which is less the flavor of the month now -- through to real time based experiences across Microsoft Hololens 2, and in AR. We've been working with Ford in Europe for a handful of years now. Daniel: [laughs] One of my crazy ideas. I'm a cyclist.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 28, 2020

And we work across the whole gamut of immersive tech, from 360 video -- which is less the flavor of the month now -- through to real time based experiences across Microsoft Hololens 2, and in AR. We've been working with Ford in Europe for a handful of years now. Daniel: [laughs] One of my crazy ideas. I'm a cyclist.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 28, 2020

And we work across the whole gamut of immersive tech, from 360 video -- which is less the flavor of the month now -- through to real time based experiences across Microsoft Hololens 2, and in AR. We've been working with Ford in Europe for a handful of years now. Daniel: [laughs] One of my crazy ideas. I'm a cyclist.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2022

Pico launches Neo 3 Link in Europe. More info (Pico Neo 3 Link now available in Europe) More info (Pico Neo 3 Link launched at Laval Virtual). Apple may unveil RealityOS at WWDC. At the upcoming WWDC, Apple may unveil its operating system for XR glasses, dubbed RealityOS. Other relevant news. Image by Pico).

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XR for Business Podcast

APRIL 21, 2020

Apple featured it a whole bunch of times. So a company like a Macy's or a large retailer in Europe. We saw some cool stuff coming out of Microsoft with that, the Apollo demo and things like that. laughs] Alan: [laughs] "By the way, we're Apple. Apple featured it a whole bunch of times. Arash: "Oh, by the way."

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