The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2022

We have lots of non-news about Apple’s XR efforts. The hype around Apple glasses is huge , and everything that gets shared about Apple and XR gets many views. We already knew that Tim likes AR and “what we have to offer” may also be a potato with an Apple brand costing $400. Other relevant news. Image by The Information).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 1, 2025

In the premium headset space, Apple is revolutionizing sectors with spatial computing systems like the Vision Pro, while Varjo offers some of the worlds best VR and MR solutions for training, design, visualization, and simulation. However, these headsets still arent quite as advanced as the Apple Vision Pro.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

How much do you know about Microsoft XR for enterprises? While Microsoft might not have the same selection of proprietary hardware solutions as companies like Meta, the company is still deeply invested in extended reality. Want to learn more about Microsofts XR Vision?

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

Similar to the Apple Watch or Fitbit, TapID is worn around the users wrist. Unlike current smartwatches such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, the TapID system is composed of two identicle devices worn on both wrists simultaneously. Each device features two accelerometer sensors built into the flexible strap.

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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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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 12, 2025

If youve been keeping tabs on emerging extended reality tech, you probably know all about Apple XR for business the evolving ecosystem of tools, apps, and immersive enterprise software. Apples entry into the XR landscape has been a little rocky. But Apples XR journey is far from over its just beginning.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

More info Other relevant news (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft discontinues Kinect for Azure Microsoft has decided to discontinue its latest iteration of the Kinect sensor, dubbed Kinect For Azure DK. Microsoft will stop selling its Kinect For Azure sensor in October 2023, or until the supplies last. This seems good.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If OpenAI wanted to slow down to have time to understand the consequences of this new type of AI, Microsoft would already ready be to hire all the talents of OpenAI and carry on AI developments by itself. Now Microsoft is discontinuing them , putting another nail in the coffin of the HoloLens. Thanks to Davy Demeyer for the tip!)

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VRScout

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Virtual reality is being used to test Apple’s self-driving vehicle. According to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, Apple will be able to continue to keeping their secretive plans to develop self-driving software behind closed doors thanks to virtual reality. For a full list of Apple’s VR plans, we listed out 10 of them back in February.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

After having announced some of the features and the price just before the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, now the company formerly known as Facebook is already working towards the launch of the device. On social media, people have already started sharing images from the simulator , which gives you a quick glimpse of how the device will be.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 30, 2024

Nowadays, almost every virtual reality headset supports some form of immersive collaboration app, whether it’s Microsoft Teams and Zoom on the Apple Vision Pro or Horizon Workrooms on the Meta Quest. Alternatively, here are some of the most popular tools companies can use for VR meetings.

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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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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. Microsoft 365 for Vision Pro: What’s New?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2024

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. Following the closure, Microsoft transferred many of its remaining staff and resources to the development of Mesh.

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VRScout

APRIL 18, 2019

Microsoft HoloLens 2 patent. Virtual reality patents protect virtual reality (VR), an artificial simulation of the real world that has been designed by computer programs. These consist of VR surgical simulators, telepresence surgery, complex medical database visualization, and rehabilitation data. WHAT IS A PATENT?

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Meanwhile, eye tracking is a core part of its pinch selection interface in Apple Vision Pro. I'm learning to type one-handed with the TapXR band, while both Apple Watch and AirPods embrace straightforward gestures for answering or dismissing calls. Meta demonstrated simple gestures in its own wristband paired to Orion glasses.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 18, 2024

Today, at NVIDIA GTC 2024, company CEO Jensen Huang announced that the firm’s enterprise-ready digital twin and immersive content creation hub Omniverse is debuting on Apple’s Vision Pro. More on Apple Vision Pro Apple released its first public update on its debut XR device, which hit the market earlier this year.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2024

Big vendor news this week, Admist start-ups and fresh ideas; this week, big names like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Apple took the headlines due to each firm’s optimisation of its XR product portfolio. Meanwhile, Osso VR has launched its Healthcare XR training service for the Apple Vision Pro.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Apple is gearing up for the Vision Pro debut. The firm’s first XR headset is due soon, and with it comes a spatial computing ambition that draws similarities and differences to Lenovo, Microsoft, Meta, HTC VIVE, and other XR headset vendors. Just days after the Sapetop announcement, Apple revealed its Vision Pro product.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 7, 2024

Apple WWDC is next week! The 2024 edition of the event will look to showcase Apple’s latest innovations. Apple has already shaken the XR industry somewhat with its limited release. ” Microsoft is still supporting HoloLens 2, but ongoing layoffs in its MR division have raised concerns about the team’s future.

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Robert Scoble

MAY 15, 2021

I have been talking with hundreds of people across the industry and have discovered that the changes coming to Apple are deeper than just a VR/AR headset. This is the fourth paradigm shift for Apple. So, what is Apple getting ready to announce over the next year? Eventually, I hear, Apple will even bring 3D to 2D monitors.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2025

In a storyline that mirrors the rise of Apple’s Vision Pro, the Moohan headset was finally publicly revealed following years of speculation at the tail end of 2024with further reveal coming in the first month of 2025. Recently, Samsung’s dive into the XR headset market has been stealing headlines.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 22, 2023

Recently Microsoft noted how MR represents the “ eyes and ears ” of AI. Following a mainstream steer away from the Metaverse by some towards genAI – the latter may be gaining the most focus currently – but roadmaps are already in place by firms such as Microsoft to develop the industrial Metaverse by 2024.

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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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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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VRScout

AUGUST 10, 2018

Texas’ business incentives have attracted the attention of IBM, Motorola, Apple, and Indeed. The same rings true for Owlchemy Labs, the award winning studio behind Job Simulator and Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. After scoring a partnership with Microsoft, they’ve talked at length about relocating to San Francisco.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space. Microsoft Flight Simulator is adding VR support, but…. Top news of the week. Image by Khronos Group). OpenXR is now ready for prime time.

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Upload VR

MAY 17, 2024

UploadVR Henry Stockdale Meanwhile, the open source project Delta combined with changing Apple policy finally opened the floodgates to emulator support of classic game systems across Vision Pro and other Apple platforms. Unfortunately, he failed to complete the grueling final mission and the desert takes the weak.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Next year, Apple will debut the Vision Pro following years of hype, and Microsoft will also start rolling out its industrial Metaverse services. Deloitte highlighted that organizations usually adopt a “simulation first” strategy before building facilities. The XR market may be experiencing a quiet before the storm.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 11, 2025

Immersive learning is an educational strategy that uses technology to create interactive environments and real-world simulations for skill development. XR solutions use storytelling, hands-on simulations, and multi-sensory feedback to really immerse users in exciting experiences. What is Immersive Learning?

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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. The Apple Vision Pro is an incredible device, but it will appeal to some companies more than others.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While the mainstream rise of Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3S, and Ray Ban smart glasses took centre stage for dedicated audiences, profound market shifts behind the scenes may shape the future of XR potentially towards mainstream AR wearable technology. 2024 was another busy year for XR.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

A WebVR Community Group to decide on WebVR standards was formed by Mozilla, Google, Samsung, Facebook, Intel, Microsoft and other major tech players, with Apple recently joining the community in July this year. ” Browsers. .” ” Browsers.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 25, 2021

the simulator fans that want a headset with super-high resolution), no competitor could survive against a headset that is comfortable, affordable, has a great library of content, and has full body tracking and full RGB passthrough. Its resolution is impressive, for clarity that fans of simulator games would love.

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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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