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Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announces important AI and XR news at Google I/O This Google I/O has seen immersive realities back to the menu. But to summarize, the most important XR-related tidbits have been: Google confirmed that is still working with Qualcomm and Samsung to build an XR headset.
Top news of the week (Image by Google) AI models to generate 3D scenes start to surface This week we had the announcement of two AI models dedicated to the generation of 3D worlds. These glasses should be built in partnership with Google and Qualcomm and have a similar form factor to the successful Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
This week, we look at tech stocks, Quest 2’s continued rise, Google’s VR sunsetting, and horsing around with Snapchat See the full roundup below. The CEO said they have but one competitor, Apple, which hasn’t yet announced any XR, AR or VR, products. What is up with Google and XR? W elcome back to Spatial Beats.
The app is called Diorama and it works with your smartphone in combination with LITHO’s wearable AR controller by letting you add digital props into your film in real-time while you’re filming. You can also import your own models by uploading them through Google Poly; for now. More on that a little later.
The approach chosen by Meta is similar to the one that Google promised to take with Android XR. This means that Samsung wont go all-in with hand tracking like Apple did. This will let Google enrich its content library pretty fast. It is not clear if the controllers will be shipped in the headset box or not , though.
Just after Facebook has launched Ray-Ban Stories smartglasses developed in collaboration with Luxottica and just before Apple Event, Xiaomi has entered the smartglasses field with its own product , just announced on its blog. From Google Maps? Specifications. Commentary. How do I select them? The design of the glasses.
In a world where augmented reality is becoming the hero of the movie marketing, Universal Studios has decided to use the technology to reinvent the traditional movie trailer, a time-tested tactic of film promotion, in support of the forthcoming Robert Zemeckis film, Welcome to Marwen.
Samsung announced in February it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” We’re still not sure what it will be other than hardware made by Samsung, software by Google, and chipset by Qualcomm. .” The news was first reported by UploadVR.
The film is a product of the Google Daydream Impact Project which aims to make a positive difference in society through the application of immersive technologies such as VR and AR. The Right Choice was filmed in Lebanon with guidance from ICRC workers who had direct experience of the Syrian conflict. Image Credit: Red Cross.
The upcoming Ryan Gosling film receives a WebAR experience that uses the actual Moon to function. Both the moon and Mission Control have links that you can tap to launch exclusive interviews with former astronauts, the director of the film, and cast, including Ryan Gosling who plays the title role of Neil Armstrong.
Google just released Age of Sail, its latest Spotlight Story for VR headsets. Image courtesy Google. Image courtesy Google. After Google’s other high-performing Spotlight Story Pearl (2016) won an Emmy for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Storytelling, we’d expect no less. Image courtesy Google.
Although Apple's Animoji game is strong, as recently exampled by its Ariana Grande collaboration, Google isn't slacking either, unleashing a far more immersive music experience for smartphone users.
This would be a total pivot for Meta, which would so migrate away from the social importance of having eye and face tracking to compete directly with Apple in offering a consumer device totally dedicated to mixed reality. But NFTs should be bought with fiat currency and Apple will take a 30% cut out of them. Learn more. Some XR fun.
Vision Pro is getting a ton of social media engagement after it launched earlier this month, which is great since people are finding out just how Apple’s first mixed reality headset can fit into their lifestyle. You won't find it in Apple's marketing but the Vision Pro is the ultimate cooking computer.
The development and constant upkeep of updates to Jadu is a new experience for Malik whose past works have mostly been mixed reality installations, touring and winning awards at film and art festivals then going dormant, as exhibits do. Download the app via Apple or Google Play and start making some ASMR videos to share with the world.
As the partnership between Sony Films and Krikey continues to towards the third AR game in the planned trilogy, it’s undeniable that Hollywood has begun to recognize the possibilities of AR and VR as next-level marketing tools capable of delivering meaningful advertisements that extend further than simple TV spots and print ads. and Canada.
The film is a product of the Google Daydream Impact Project which aims to make a positive difference in society through the application of immersive technologies such as VR and AR. The Right Choice was filmed in Lebanon with guidance from ICRC workers who had direct experience of the Syrian conflict.
Atlantic has filmed several BAFTA-winning films in XR and has gained extensive experience in creating virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) documentaries. With the novel, advanced 360-degree filming system, Bucharia aimed to show how Canon’s solution could democratise filmmaking for aspiring and veteran directors.
At the same time, Facebook could have an approach similar to the one that Google has with Android: theoretically you can use an Android phone without a Google account, but good luck in doing it : since my phone is Chinese, I don’t have Google services and I can assure you that it is a true pain in the a**. Image by Google).
Train Travel and Link First announced at Meta Connect, support for travel mode is being extended so that the Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S can be utilised while on the train to watch films in theatre mode, listen to music, and work. Travel mode is accessible via the Meta Quest quick settings menu.
In AR, Apple is a good example of this, given its work to seed user demand and developer interest through ARkit and other mobile means. But greater impact could come from the web’s most traveled destination: Google. More specifically, Google continues to enable search results to come to life in 3D and AR.
“Power Rangers: Zords Rising” will be available for download March 8 from the Apple App Store, GooglePlay and Gear VR. Coming to a mobile headset like Gear VR or Google Play on March 8th, the “Power Rangers: Zords Rising” is a 2-minute mobile VR experience created in partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, Lionsgate and Reel FX.
IAB’s Zoe Soon points to Google, Apple and Facebook’s massive AR investments , which have accelerated the cultural learning curve. There are a few verticals out of the gate first, such as film & entertainment, but AR marketing is broadly applicable.
On the other hand, VR cuts you off from your visual surroundings to completely immerse you in an app or film. Adobe also debuted Project Dali last year , a VR painting app built in the vein of Google Tilt Brush. AR places 3D images in your surroundings you see through a headset or phone. “It’s not as bulky.
Films like West Side Story , Licorice Pizza , and Drive My Car are only in theaters. Using footage from the events, as well as interviews with former inmates and relatives of corrections officers, Attica is a harrowing film that still feels all-too relevant. Credit: Apple TV+. How to watch: CODA is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Google is entering the music festival realm this year with news that it’s sponsoring and livestreaming a series of five shows spread across five cities, in support of five different good causes. With GoodFest, Google is following in the footsteps of Apple, which has offered its own annual music festival for the last 10 years.
More info (Leaked pictures of Quest 3s shell) More info (Quest 3s passed FCC certification) Samsung MR headset is close, but the endgame may be AR glasses It’s not a secret that Samsung is working with Google and Qualcomm on a new mixed reality headset that could rival Apple Vision Pro and that should be released this year.
During VRLA 2017 Spring Expo I ran into Jonathan Krusell, former Executive Producer at Mindshow and now Producer for Google Daydream. I told Jonathan that the Google Daydream booth at GDC kind of bored me and I was not impressed by Ubisofts Rabbids VR game demo. Just a tad bit bored with Google Daydream at GDC.
Already a Battle Royale [has] happened in the past five years for buying first option broadcast rights for AR content across sport, music, comics, and films. I think this is a good thing, as the gigantic pockets of Apple, Google, Magic Leap, Huawei and such like will help fund the creative endeavours of a whole new content ecosystem.”.
Being one of the earliest films to explore the combination of human computer interaction, TRON is well known for its, at the time, exceptional graphics. Head mounted display (start of film) : Prototype model that appears to be a maskless football helmet with an array of sensors and circuitry strewn around the head. TRON (1982).
Apple ARKit 3.5 It is no mystery that Apple is currently the best mobile augmented reality company, and the latest update to ARKit confirms this. I really can’t wait to see the Apple AR glasses…. More info (GTC going digital) More info (NVIDIA develops cheap eye-tracking). adds support for LiDAR features. More info (ARKit 3.5
Apple Vision Pro is a very impressive fusion of hardware and software, but it's by no means perfect. Apple Vision Pro Specs, Features & Details Apple officially revealed the full Vision Pro specs when opening preorders today. And Apple did not send UploadVR a review unit, we bought our own. But does it deliver?
Apple launches iPhone 12, Pro models have Lidar sensor. But if Apple won’t abandon the project as Google did with Tango, and if companies like Samsung will start copying Apple (as it seems) in some years we could all have better phone-based augmented reality and 3D scanning may become a commodity. More info. “To
In his 1984 classic Neuromancer, characters entered a virtual reality world called “the matrix” (inspiration for the 1999 film of the same name by the Wachowskis). Augmented vision is commonplace in futuristic films, from Minority Report to Iron Man. What room are you in, what objects or other people are around you.
For the Albertina Museum in Vienna they also created digital content for the exhibition “Film Stills” and integrated AR experiences to the permanent collection “Monet to Picasso”. It’s therefore little wonder that the app has proven popular so far, with more than 5500 artists in 65 countries currently using the platform.
Texas’ business incentives have attracted the attention of IBM, Motorola, Apple, and Indeed. There’s a unique flavor of VR that exists in Austin— the cross-pollination of industries like film, gaming, and tech that make the VR scene here truly ‘Austin’” said Autumn Taylor, Studio Director of Owlchemy and a co-organizer of VR Austin.
In anticipation of the Intellivision Amico launch, Intellivision is giving us a sneak peek as to what to expect with their new app, Amico Club, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Atari also launched Adventure , a revolutionary title most recently featured in the Steven Speilberg film, Ready Player One.
But having seen Google taking a similar route, releasing a faceplate to add 6DOF controller tracking for Mirage Solo , I think that both companies realized that the hardware solution was a better solution at the moment. This is just a personal speculation of mine and there is not an official statement of HTC about it.
Their VR short, Henry , is about an adorable yet spiky hedgehog who has logistical issues with hugging and was narrated by Elijah Wood and directed by Ramiro Lopez Dau, who worked on films like Brave , Cars 2 , and Monsters University. Another key to Apple’s larger plans might have just been revealed: the dual camera in the iPhone 7.
But it also includes Disney, Google Earth, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple. Then came Apple where there are several frames missing from the film reel of his professional career. Apple’s plans in AR are the most anticipated — and well-guarded — work happening in the sector today.
Google might not earn as much attention in the XR space as some other leading technology vendors, but it has already captured the attention of countless artists and educators with its unique virtual reality tools. Software like Google’s VR tilt brush allows users to create unique virtual art pieces in a completely limitless canvas space.
We met up with VR Film Director/Writer Alex Ruhl and checked out the VR Cafe PDX in Portland Oregon! Every Friday we release FULL PODCASTS on all Your Favorite major platforms: Spotify, Apple, Google. Every Friday we release FULL PODCASTS on all Your Favorite major platforms: Spotify, Apple, Google. APPLE: [link].
According to Nomadic, average experiences will be about 15 minutes long and will be priced below the cost of a regular film. He’s directed broadcast commercials including Superbowl spots, and developed special effects for feature films including The Matrix. It clearly doesn’t take much to make the virtual world feel physical.
Coming off a massive win for the Best Feature Film VR 2018 at Cinequest Film Festival in Silicon Valley this past month, the cinematic virtual reality episodic experience 'Speed Kills VR' has been officially released. Google Play - [link] Apple App Store - [link] Oculus - [link]
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