Road to VR

AUGUST 1, 2023

Today, big tech companies including Apple, Pixar, Adobe, Autodesk, and NVIDIA, announced the formation of the Alliance for OpenUSD ( AOUSD ), which is dedicated to promoting the standardization and development of a 3D file protocol that Apple says will “help accelerate the next generation of AR experiences.”

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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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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2023

Since there is the possibility that Apple announces its headset soon, all the companies are rushing to announce what they have in the pipeline before the big day. Most likely that will be the name of its operating system The headset should be launched at WWDC according to all the most relevant Apple analysts. It’s been a strange week.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Apple headset may have been delayed again. A new week, a new set of rumors about the upcoming Apple Reality One, the most awaited headset in the history of XR. This week we got to know that Apple has just rebranded the operating system of the upcoming device from RealityOS (or rOS) to xrOS. Learn more. Learn more.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 24, 2023

But I hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter coming from the world of the undead anyway… Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple starts accepting applications for Vision Pro devkits Apple has started accepting applications from interested developers to get a Vision Pro to develop XR experiences.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 9, 2024

Apple is turning on the hype machine for Vision Pro, its first mixed reality headset which is set to release early next month for $3,500. Apple’s advert highlights adventurers and superheroes of all types, from Luke Skywalker to Ironman, basically underlining that an adventure awaits, and goggles are merely a part of the costume.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 18, 2022

Probably the communication machine of the company is not as strong as before, so the old message still hangs around. Apple to launch a second “more affordable” headset in 2025. If it is true, it confirms that Apple has no mainstream plans for this device, and it will bet on true AR glasses for the mainstream.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

More info (Meta Reality Labs financial results — Upload VR) More info (Meta Reality Labs financial results — Yahoo) The cheaper Apple Vision Pro may have been delayed beyond 2027 The Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has just reported that Apple may have delayed the release of the cheaper Apple Vision headset beyond 2027.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Apple announced that it’s bringing a new show to Apple TV+ based on William Gibson’s award-winning cyberpunk novel Neuromancer (1984), offering another big moment for VR to take the limelight. And what does this mean to Joe Blow, Apple TV+ subscriber? Sound pretty familiar?

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VRScout

JANUARY 27, 2020

The app uses machine learning to detect the piano, and then figures out the exact 3D position and orientation of your piano in a 3D space down to 1 cm accuracy. Our latest app, AR Pianist, uses machine learning to superimpose a virtual pianist on your piano. Obviously all of that carries on to the AR headset too.”.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

0:00 / 1:16 1× visionOS 2 was announced back at Apple's WWDC24 event in June. How To Download Pre-Release visionOS Versions To enable downloading beta and release candidate (RC) Apple operating systems you just need to sign in with your Apple ID on the Apple Developer Center website at least once.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The stable release of visionOS 2 is out now for Apple Vision Pro. visionOS 2 was announced back at Apple's WWDC24 event in June. But the first stable release is out now, and should be available for every Apple Vision Pro owner. But the first stable release is out now, and should be available for every Apple Vision Pro owner.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The most notable updates came from Google, Apple and Facebook, in order of recency. This includes Google’s updates to its visual search efforts; Apple’s Lidar-powered iPhone 12 Pro; and Facebook’s developments in Live Maps, experimental AR glasses … and of course Quest 2.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Apple reportedly cut full body tracking from Vision Pro "years ago". Last year The Information's Wayne Ma reported that the headset - still only a rumor at the time - would also use these cameras to track your body, including your legs, but Apple didn't announce this.

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Road to VR

JUNE 10, 2024

VisionOS 2 will bring some of the top requested development features to the headset, but Apple says its reserving some of them for enterprise applications only. Apple says the restriction on the new dev capabilities is to protect privacy and ensure a predictable experience for everyday users.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Project Aria had no display, but it had many sensors (in particular, cameras and microphones), and it was meant to be worn just by people from Meta or from Meta’s close partners so as to learn their behavior. The projects range from accessibility to driving and skills learning.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

With ARKit in the wild for a few months now, Apple’s special iPhone 8 event was the place to announce the coming wave of augmented reality apps. The Machines. image courtesy Apple. Coming from Directive Games was the star of the show, The Machines. image courtesy Apple. image courtesy Apple.

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Gravity Jack

APRIL 21, 2023

One company that has been at the forefront of AR innovation is Apple, and its highly anticipated AR glasses are expected to have a profound impact on the AR development ecosystem. In particular, AR glasses from Apple could have significant implications for AR developers like us at Gravity Jack!

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Apple has around 3000 people working on its upcoming AR/VR headset, The Information reports. That apparently includes roughly 1100 working on Quest, 1900 on content, 2000 on AR, 1000 on machine learning, 1000 developing custom chips, and 2400 in the research team.

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Upload VR

JUNE 5, 2023

Today at WWDC, Apple announced Apple Vision Pro, an upcoming AR/VR headset. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Vision Pro just minutes ago as "one more thing" at the end of its WWDC 23 keynote presentation. Vision Pro will ship in early 2024 in the US, available through Apple online or in-store starting from $3500.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. A company still in stealth, but with founder pedigree from Apple. Venture capital investment in augmented reality and virtual reality hit $4.1 The New York Times (Research & Development).

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2024

Vision Pro doesn’t have controllers, but it’s clear Apple will need to support immersive hardware input somehow in the future, if only for the greater precision it might bring to industry professionals. That’s to say, there is only so much Apple (or anyone) can do without controllers.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Six years later, the company was purchased by Apple. The same year that Apple purchased NextVR, InfiniteWorld was founded in Miami – a city rapidly becoming the physical epicenter of the metaverse. The company would also begin talks to acquire gaming studio Super Bit Machine – an acquisition which took place in August.

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Bernard Marr

AUGUST 30, 2024

Apple’s announcement of ‘Apple Intelligence’ marks a seismic shift in how we interact with our devices. The Dawn Of Personal Intelligence In a move that could redefine the AI landscape, Apple has unveiled its vision for the future of personal computing with 'Apple Intelligence.'

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Apple is rolling out iOS 11 today, its mobile operating system that’s compatible with “hundreds of millions of devices” including iPhones going back to the iPhone 5s, and a variety of recent iPads. Transform your anatomical learning with Complete Anatomy. The Machines. image courtesy Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

It has hand tracking, and the Pro model also has eye tracking, like Apple’s device. Then he ended the video by saying that Apple has a closed ecosystem model, while Meta is open, and sometimes an open model won, like in the PC case. ARKit), but usually, all new features announced by Apple are like old features for Android users.

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Anand Tech

MAY 7, 2024

Setting things up for what is certainly to be an exciting next few months in the world of CPUs and SoCs, Apple this morning has announced their next-generation M-series chip, the M4. With their newest chip, Apple is promising class-leading performance and power efficiency once again, with a particular focus on machine learning/AI performance.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lens Fest is an opportunity for Snapchat’s growing community of lens creators to interact, hear from other artists, and learn about new and upcoming updates to Snap’s software and hardware. We are learning so much together, and we believe there is an exciting world ahead.”. Machine Learning, Depth Sensing, and AR.

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VRScout

MARCH 30, 2018

Here’s a list of the most popular free and paid Apple ARKit apps. During Apple’s WWDC event, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering introduced ARKit , boldly declaring that “Apple will have the largest AR platform in the world.” ARKit Apps. ARKit Games.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 10, 2024

Apple Cements Vision Pro in Enterprise Amidst Low-Demand Speculation Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to rumours about the demand for the Vision Pro in enterprise sectors. Ming-Chi Kuo, a trusted Apple analyst , explained that low demand for Vision Pro is causing mass production delays.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple Vision Pro may be out in January According to the latest report on Bloomberg, Apple is still on track to release the Apple Vision Pro at the beginning of this year. I hope we will meet there and have fun together! Outstanding move. Good luck with that.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 28, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit, Apple’s collection of tools designed to support app development, has been available for a while now. In fact, Apple opened the program for applications long before the spatial computing headset ever hit the market. What is the Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit?

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AR Insider

JULY 7, 2021

As long as they’re laid out in a single layer of pieces on a flat surface, the app performs its machine-learning magic in a matter of seconds. Either way, this is a clever spin on AR that can help inspire projects and teach kids about computer vision and machine learning.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

” The AWS tools are ready for use alongside Apple’s Xcode framework for creating spatial applications, and the firm’s deep dive explains in detail how to combine the powerful developer resources. On the data and security side, machine learning tools from AWS ensure that large data sets run smoothly on a mobile XR device.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 7, 2023

After approximately seven years of development, the Apple Vision Pro headset is finally here. For some time now, consumers have been on the edge of their seats waiting for an official Apple AR/VR announcement. Despite this, Apple’s Vision Pro headset seems a revolutionary addition to the industry.

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Bernard Marr

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Apple Intelligence is poised to revolutionize the iPhone experience, offering a suite of AI-powered tools that promise to make your digital life easier, more productive, and more creative. The post 10 Amazing Things You Can Do With Apple Intelligence On Your IPhone appeared first on Bernard Marr. What Is Agentic AI?

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Apple AR glasses may have been pushed back to 2025–26. According to a new rumor, Apple AR glasses may have been pushed back from 2024 to 2025–26. Especially for Apple, which is not interested in releasing devkits, but in shipping devices that appeal to the masses. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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