Road to VR

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Samsung has partnered with Google to make an XR headset, although the South Korean tech giant hasn’t tipped its hand on what to expect just yet. That’s a patently Apple recipe though that Samsung may not be able to easily replicate. The question is: what can Samsung bring to the table that Apple and Meta can’t?

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AR Insider

AUGUST 9, 2021

Let’s start with the latter… First, Falmer points out to us that Apple and Snap have the biggest and best feature sets, and are noticably ahead of competitors on that measure. Translating the latter to MAU’s (apples to apples) yeilds around 355 million. . Data Dive: Facebook Reaches 600 Million AR Users.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

We may know the field of view of Apple AR headset. Of course, since he has not an Apple HMD, the only thing he could obtain was the screen splitting in two on his phone, showing that view that we XR developers know very well. It is now sure that Apple is going to release an AR headset , the questions are just when and what.

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VRScout

AUGUST 15, 2022

As you make your way through the app, you will uncover different tips and tricks from official Cupixel artists as they guide you through step-by-step lessons available live or on-demand. The Cupixel app is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store for $12.99/month. Image Credit: Cupixel.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Past attempts have been unsuccessful, such as Google Glass, due to reluctance and concerns over ethical issues such as privacy and security of AR glasses. Fast-forward a few years from the failing Google Glass, and now it turns out the popularity of smart-glasses has increased again, thanks to numerous new developments.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

The same has happened with Apple, which is now offering bonuses to employees to keep them inside the company. Apple has performed very strategic acquisitions as well, and the news of the week is that Snap has acquired Compound Photonics to gain a key supplier of LCOS and Microled displays. Apple may have delays for its headset.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The glasses should work with Google Gemini AI and have the following features: Processors : Snapdragon AR1 and NXP Camera : 12MP with Sony IMX681 Battery : 155mAh Weight : 50 grams The first batch of production should be around 500,000 units , with more to come if the glasses prove to be successful.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Google Lens brings your Pixel 4 retail box to life. To celebrate the launch of its latest Pixel phone and reaffirm its commitment to AR, Google has hidden a secret AR advertisement on the retail box of the Pixel 4 that, when scanned using Google Lens, unlocks a unique 2D animation complete with a message welcoming you to #teampixel.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Key Items Include: Large Quantities of 27” Apple Thunderbolt Displays. Google Daydream Systems/ Headsets. This tip was passed on to us by Antony Vitillo of VR publication Skarred Ghost. Large Quantities of Dell Monitors. Samsung Odyssey Systems/ Headsets. Oculus Systems/ Headsets. Wacom 21” Tablets. Grazie, Antony!

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This was to be expected and it is no big deal: VisionOS 2 is coming today and this is great news by itself because it is bringing a lot of new features and improvements to the Apple device (three of these features are actually launching later this year, but all the other ones are coming now).

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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. The design also reminded me a bit more about other smartglasses, like Google Glass.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Tip: If you have an Apple Watch, Apple has added a ‘Fitness Gaming’ workout type recently. VR Health Life is available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. If you want more game tips, I recommend checking out the rated games in the VR Health Life app. Quest starts at $400.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This may be one of the potential names for either the upcoming mixed reality headset that Samsung is developing with Google or the name of future AR glasses. More info Discover Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro cost estimations A Chinese firm has tried to estimate the cost of the components of both the Quest 3 and the Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2020

Today I host a guest post by Ryan, Senior Writer at AR/VR Tips , an online company that showcases the latest augmented reality apps and virtual reality products. The EyeRide consists of a small heads-up display on your helmet that displays essential smartphone features like Google Maps and phone calls inside your helmet’s visor.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

And these experiments about wireless headsets make us think that Valve is investigating the possibility of making the Index wireless (or even better, standalone), a feature that many users have asked for. (Thanks Ilja Z for the tip!). Google halves its revenues on the Play Store. Nreal Light is on sale in Germany.

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GizModo VR

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rumors surrounding Google’s forthcoming Pixel smartwatch have been circulating for more than a year, and while we know some details about the product, a specific release date hasn’t even been speculated. Read more.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 7, 2020

To save you having to pay Apple, Google or anyone else even more money every month, here are some quick tips for freeing up space… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 30, 2020

thanks Alessio for the tip!). 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. It is no mystery that Apple is currently the best mobile augmented reality company, and the latest update to ARKit confirms this.

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Digital Trends

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Google Photos is a popular, cloud-based photo backup and storage app. Here's how to get the most from it.

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AR Insider

MARCH 20, 2020

Confidence signals include Brand spending on sponsored lenses and indicators for Apple’s eventual AR glasses. Apple’s AR Fate. Starting with the first prediction, the thing on everyone’s mind is the if and when of Apple’s rumored AR glasses. Apple’s Quick Look is evolving in the same direction.

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VRScout

JULY 4, 2017

Apple acquires computer vision company, the hidden 3D feature in iOS 11 beta, Google experiments with ads in VR, a new VC fund is focusing on VR/AR, the investment and funding wrapup, and more… 1.APPLE APPLE DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ACQUISITION. APPLE’S SECRET FEATURE HIDDEN IN IOS.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 24, 2020

Imagine knowing the answer to the question on the tip of your brain the moment you touch your phone. Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Snap and Qualcomm are all making significant investments.” Google learned this the hard way with Google Glass. But it’s building towards something significant.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 29, 2024

These glasses have outperformed the sales of Ray-Ban’s first-generation smart glasses, ‘Ray-Ban Stories’ This potential deal could grant Meta more control over EssilorLuxottica’s smart glasses division and strengthen its position in the competitive market against tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

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Digital Trends

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Google's specialized mapping app offers brilliant crowdsourced features - here are the tricks to take advantage of them all. Do you use Waze for navigation?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 25, 2021

According to The Verge, the top executives from Facebook are working on a rebrand of the company, most probably to create a parent company that owns all the various businesses controlled by Facebook … something similar to what Google made when it created Alphabet. Apple is having delays in the manufacturing of its XR headset.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2020

Apple seems to be cornering the popular entertainment industry, with the acquisition of NextVR, as industry rivals such as Magic Leap focus on enterprise solutions. With the Starboard UI and Apple Glasses release anticipated for Q4 2020/Q1 2021, the world is eagerly awaiting the next generation of extended reality (XR) standards.

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ARVR

AUGUST 16, 2021

Let’s start with the latter… First, Falmer points out to us that Apple and Snap have the biggest and best feature sets, and are noticeably ahead of competitors on that measure. Translating the latter to MAU’s (apples to apples) yields around 355 million. That enables Google to achieve scale as an OS….but

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2024

What is set is the present day, and this week shows the stepping stones towards XR’s tipping point are very much being paved. Major Vendors to Dismantle Meta, Apple Market Dominance This week, a major piece of the 2025 XR puzzle came to light.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They’re packed with tech other companies still aren’t tipping into, like EMG capabilities. Already, Meta’s biggest challengers, such as Google and Apple, seem to experimenting with their own AR specs. They also feature new hardware components we haven’t seen elsewhere, like custom silicon.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Youtuber Brad Lynch of the channel “Sadly It’s Bradley” has discovered, thanks to “a tip”, some references to a device codenamed “Deckard” inside some SteamVR firmware files. 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.

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InstaVR

JULY 8, 2019

We’ll also include some tips and tricks for each. There’s two ways to publish to Android — In-House (self-distribute) or Store (via Google Play). Anyone can do self-distribution, and because of Google’s relatively open policy, many of our clients prefer this method over publishing to the Store.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 18, 2019

Project Soli to be implemented inside the Google Pixel 4. Project Soli is a device on which Google ATAP is working since many years. The device seemed doomed to remain an R&D project, but actually, Google is now going to implement it into the Pixel 4. Apple may be working on an MR visor. News worth a mention.

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Upload VR

APRIL 13, 2024

The Quest v64 system software update introduced improved passthrough quality, external microphone support and more, Google is promising AR announcements at I/O next month, Apple Vision Pro now has Spatial Personas , while our analysis suggests PC VR usage on Steam has grown. Black Trail VR is now available on Steam.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 13, 2021

Years later, in 2014, my previous classmate Gianni Rosa Gallina called me because he wanted to create a startup about all the fancy things we were discussing in that period, in particular Google Glasses and my obsession about seeing virtual objects on top of the real world. From it, ARKit has born, I guess. A random tutorial found on Youtube.

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Mashable VR

MAY 10, 2022

If the rumors are true, Google may give wireless earbuds the old college try once again. But while Google can at least claim some parity with Apple in terms of phone quality, there’s no competition when it comes to earbuds. Do it, Google. Last year, Apple launched support for spatial audio in Apple Music.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 12, 2022

Here are ten handy hacks, tips, and tricks that will improve your efficiency when using your Apple smartphone. Credit: Screenshot / Apple. Credit: Screenshot / Apple. Credit: Screenshot / Apple. Credit: Screenshot / Apple. A long press on the Google app means you can quickly carry out a Google search.

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