GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

One of the most outspoken proponents of the metaverse is struggling to find its place in this hypothetical virtual world. Microsoft has reportedly scrapped plans to make a HoloLens 3—what would have been a successor to its current mixed reality headset—and infighting within the mixed reality division has fueled… Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2024

With the change of interest, major Metaverse and virtual meeting platforms are starting to suffer, closing doors, axing staff, and receiving little investment from parent firms. Mozilla Hubs has been available to its community for over five years, allowing them to create virtual worlds, upload assets, and organize meetups.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Many major tech organizations such as Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are currently working on different types of smart glasses or headsets which are more affordable and widely available to consumers, which will eventually change how we view and interact with the world around us. Infotainment Trends.

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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. Image by Apple).

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 25, 2023

Plus, it was a proprietary system, owned by Microsoft, and didn’t play well with other metaverse platforms. In its blog post, the company said that it will be focusing on other metaverse-related efforts, such as the launch of Microsoft Mesh , an enterprise-focused metaverse platform. What about Meta, Google and Apple?

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

One of the largest industry events in North America, the Vancouver-based conference will spotlight how tech giants and startups are creating new ways to visualize and interact with virtual worlds. and LNG Studios , each showcasing programs that put hardware like HTC Vive or Microsoft HoloLens through their paces.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As another year hurtles inexorably towards Christmas, it’s an opportune time to take stock of how far XR has come so far, and what 2020 might hold in stock for building a virtual world we might actually want to live in. . to develop the world-mapping capabilities that will take us a step closer to the Matrix. One More Thing….

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The future is AR and MR, smart glasses and headsets that blend real and virtual worlds. Microsoft is reportedly announcing a “last time to buy” period for the HoloLens 2, meaning that the company will sell its remaining units on a first-come, first-served basis.

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VRScout

MARCH 6, 2017

First Windows mixed reality dev headset ships, dive into the virtual world via Xbox, high-end VR gets more affordable, Rogue One used VR to direct scenes, the investment & funding wrapup, and much more… FIRST WINDOWS MIXED REALITY HEADSET SHIPS LATER THIS MONTH. HIGH-END VIRTUAL REALITY JUST GOT MORE AFFORDABLE.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We’re already seeing key metaverse players coming together in the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft. To continue providing users with seamless software experiences and improved productivity and collaboration capabilities, Microsoft and Meta have teamed up to bring Mesh for Teams to Meta Quest headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

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. With the rumors intensifying, and with Apple always closer to entering the market, I am expecting an announcement for this year.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft wants to play safe, though, so it is now launching it only in two small countries , so that to identify possible problems only in a small subset of the worldwide population before the big launch. Bloomberg publishes new hints on Apple glasses. Microsoft details 3 interesting R&D projects.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The incumbents have an advantage with existing mapping such as Google Maps, Earth, Street View, Apple Maps and the Indoor Maps Program, and Bing Maps but there are also significant geographic data players such as Foursquare and OpenStreetMap. Some recent acquisitions include AltspaceVR (Microsoft), and Escher (Niantic).

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Meta’s new digital landscape is sure to pave the way for endless new virtual concerts and online experiences in the years to come. Although Microsoft hasn’t shown much of an investment in the entertainment and arts sector as of yet, it has a lot of potential to offer with the HoloLens ecosystem.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 11, 2022

ShapesXR will offer creative content developers a new suite of tools capable of building immersive experiences for any app on MR headsets from Meta, Pico Interactive, Apple, and others. The features will enhance collaborative efforts and creativity using Meta’s long-awaited mixed reality (MR) headset.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 12, 2025

Unfortunately, in the world of hybrid and remote work, it can be difficult to facilitate face-to-face interactions between peers. Immersive learning addresses this issue, by allowing companies to create group learning environments in a virtual world.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Increasingly, software creators and device manufacturers like Apple, Meta, and Varjo are focusing their attention on the enterprise. Today, alongside intuitive VR headsets, custom made for business users, we’re also seeing an increase in mixed reality systems, like the Apple Vision Pro , and smart glasses.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 1, 2024

This could include immersive collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Teams Immersive Spaces. For example, if your teams already share knowledge in Microsoft Teams, you may need an XR training solution that integrates with Microsoft Mesh. These tools can empower subject matter experts to support employees on the job.

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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. Developers continue to have fun with Oculus Quest hands tracking!

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Apple is having delays in the manufacturing of its XR headset. According to new ultra-reliable rumors (#sarcasm), the AR/VR headset that Apple is working on has a too complex design (whatever it means), so it will have production delays. It is an original approach, but I have to discover more details before saying my opinion about it.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 8, 2024

Though mixed reality hasn’t earned as much attention as virtual and augmented reality in the past, that’s all starting to change. Innovators like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Varjo have revolutionized the space, showing how flexible, versatile, and powerful mixed reality can be.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 1, 2022

Over the last two years, metaverse technologies have matured due to investments from firms such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Epic Games, and many others. According to research from Emergen Research last year, the Metaverse was valued at $47.69 billion in 2020 and would reach $829 billion by 2028. The human interface layer. Closing thoughts.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 2, 2024

In contrast, Apple is establishing a walled garden ecosystem to support its spatial computing vision, which opposes Meta’s new open approach. It appears that Meta is trying to compete with Apple’s approach to its hardware ecosystem. You could drive the Apple displays from Quest silicon.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 23, 2024

Meta’s open approach comes as Apple establishes a walled garden ecosystem to support its spatial computing vision. The intention appears straightforward, directly aiming at Apple’s approach to its hardware ecosystem. Horizon is also the immersive framework behind the firm’s Worlds metaverse platform.

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Steki Amusement

JUNE 13, 2022

Following Meta, Microsoft and Google’s entry into the metaverse, Apple, currently the world’s No.1 Recently, Apple demonstrated its Mixed Reality (MR) headset in testing to its board members. At the same time, Apple has accelerated the development of rOS (reality OS).

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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. “Actually, we see that there is a lot of innovation when it comes to virtual worlds,” she said. “I

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ARVR

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. Project Anywhere Epic Games has signaled its commitment to a real-world metaverse with the AR launch of Project Anywhere. Before getting into the details, what’s the real-world metaverse? But it’s not alone. continuing here with Epic Games.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 9, 2017

The updated ceremony is planned to be a showcase looking at both virtual and augmented reality. Apple’s eye-catching ARKit is on the verge of release alongside a series of Microsoft-backed VR headsets. And amid all this, dozens of new virtual worlds arrive each week for people to explore in VR headsets.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro alone includes 23 different sensors. Many vendors , from Meta, to Microsoft, and Unity, offer these solutions. It can help companies protect digital assets, and track actions and changes in virtual worlds. Going forward, vendors are planning on finding new ways to collect additional data.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Is Apple partnering with Valve on AR? A report by DigiTimes claims that Apple is partnering with Valve for the production of its AR glasses. The news would be incredible: Apple is a company that knows how to create something usable and cool to see, while Valve has a long expertise in experimenting with AR and VR.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

One of the first to enter this business is the Metaverse Group, which operates a virtual world called Decentraland. All of this can be puzzling: who will pay real money for the right to own a part of the virtual world that has not yet been completed and will never exist in reality?

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As another year hurtles inexorably towards Christmas, it’s an opportune time to take stock of how far XR has come so far, and what 2020 might hold in stock for building a virtual world we might actually want to live in. . to develop the world-mapping capabilities that will take us a step closer to the Matrix. One More Thing….

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Bernard Marr

AUGUST 22, 2022

“The metaverse is here, and it’s not only transforming how we see the world but how we participate in it – from the factory floor to the meeting room.”. Satya Nadella , Microsoft MSFT -1.4%. Microsoft’s CEO understands that the metaverse concept will impact every part of the way we do business. Eric Schmidt , Google.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier in the year, Metaverse and VR communication platforms failed to retain the spotlight during the rise of GenAI, with many innovative technology firms like Microsoft moving from XR to AI with the debut of CoPilot. Engage XR: AR and Spatial Computing The spatial computing revolution is coming, believes Apple.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 21, 2022

These professionals use new devices to merge the physical and virtual worlds with creative, engaging immersive content. XR blends the physical and virtual worlds with digital overlays that interact in real-time with real-life objects. According to Precedence Research, the global XR market reached $35.14

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 13, 2023

Apple’s Vision Pro triggered new discourse on the future of virutal, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR). Revealed at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), the Apple Vision Pro has sparked both praise and criticism from the global XR community. Apple is adept at proposing something you didn’t think you needed.

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Ryan Schultz

AUGUST 5, 2024

Late last Monday afternoon, my prescription lenses for my new Apple Vision Pro arrived via UPS, and I was finally able to set up my AVP and download apps from the App Store (mostly educational and workplace stuff, because Im not a gamer, and this is not a gaming headset). It is a surprisingly compact unit.

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