The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The specifications on paper look nice, and for sure the one between Google and Samsung looks like a strong partnership. Microsoft and Asobo have launched the new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator and it is a blast.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

Image by Samsung). Samsung is close to launching an XR device, or maybe two. 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. Samsung has apparently completed a prototype, and “is deciding the release date”.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This week, Bloomberg reported that Apple is dropping the development of Mac-ready AR smart glasses. Seemingly, the Apple AR smart glasses device would work alongside and tether to Mac hardware, indicating that computing power would be shared between devices, unlike the Vision Pro’s standalone design.

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VRScout

JANUARY 7, 2020

Samsung is kicked-off the first day of CES 2020 with a bang this morning, offering attendees an in-depth look at a variety of cutting-edge products straight out of a science fiction novel, including a BB8-style robot assistant, as well as new improvements to their proprietary voice assistant, Bixby. Feature Image Credit: Samsung.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

New Samsung Headset Details Revealed Patentlyapple has revealed a new patent application from Samsung, which highlights the company’s ongoing development of an upcoming XR headset for the Galaxy ecosystem. Additionally, reports suggest that Samsung aims to debut the headset in 2025, as an outlook header indicates.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 26, 2016

A lot of VR fans may be focused on the big guns, like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Playstation VR, but the real pioneer in marketing virtual and augmented reality to the masses is mobile VR, such as the Samsung Gear VR headset. That’s where existing smartphones are attached to headsets to simulate a VR environment.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More info (Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI) More info (The Q* algorithm could be the reason why Altman was fired) News worth a mention Samsung trademarks “Samsung Glasses” Samsung has filed a trademark for “Samsung Glasses” in the UK. If you want to start using the Apple Polyspatial SDK, start from the links below!

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2025

Recently, Samsung’s dive into the XR headset market has been stealing headlines. 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.

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Upload VR

MARCH 20, 2024

While Apple Vision Pro validated much of what Meta (formerly Facebook) did in VR over the last decade, the headset also echoes work under Google's umbrella at Job Simulator development studio Owlchemy Labs. When we first tried the Apple Vision Pro, we were like, 'yes!' With Apple, you can use Swift UI.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

So far in 2016 we’ve seen Samsung’s Note 7 go from everyone’s favorite cell phone to everyone’s favorite explosive device , the release of Google’s brand new Pixel line with DayDream support and Apple start riots over the removal of the headphone jack from the iPhone 7.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Virtual Desktop and iVRy are both working on Apple Vision Pro ports. Virtual Desktop is available on Quest, Pico, and Vive XR Elite, while iVRy is available for Quest, Pico, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR, Google Daydream, iPhone and Android smartphones, and the original PlayStation VR. He expects it to take longer than a few months.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Increasingly, educators are realising that simulated learning can make a real difference in learning outcomes. With the improved availability of affordable hardware led by major internationals such as Apple, Samsung and Google, the VR/AR market will inevitably gain traction and eventually become an everyday technology,” said Whelan.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 5, 2024

In addition to leading technology announcements surrounding its smartphone and desktop solutions, viewers can look forward to new details regarding the Apple Vision Pro. Notably, Apple’s hardware debut has brought more attention to immersive productivity tools that assist with situations like training and collaboration.

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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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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Google , Oculus and Samsung Internet also published their WebVR and open-source developer resources. . 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.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Apple is gearing up for the Vision Pro debut. However, a key difference and benefit that Apple has over some of its competition is the already-established iOS ecosystem of products and software. On the other hand, Apple is not the only XR firm pushing for interoperability and cross-pollination of hardware and software.

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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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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2017

Apple finally talks about VR while taking a (very solid) swing at AR, Walmart will use virtual reality to train employees, you can grow better weed with AR + AI, and Q1 VR headset sales…. APPLE ACTUALLY TALKS ABOUT VR. APPLE TAKES A (VERY SOLID) SWING AT AUGMENTED REALITY. However… we’re still waiting for those apple AR glasses.

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Upload VR

JUNE 27, 2023

Those glasses didn't appear to have any kind of tracking cameras though, and the “simulated point of view” showed a head-locked overlay. Apple reportedly postponed its full AR glasses “indefinitely” earlier this year, but Meta reportedly plans to ship full AR glasses in 2027 and seed an early prototype to developers as soon as next year.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 29, 2024

Will the Apple Vision Pro Debut in China Apple’s CEO and spatial computing champion, Tim Cook , confirmed that the recently released Apple Vision Pro would land in China in 2024. Tim Cook confirmed that Apple plans to release the Apple Vision Pro later this year at the China Development Forum in Beijing.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Samsung will manufacture the chips for Facebook AR glasses. According to the Korean outlet “The Electronic Times”, Samsung will manufacture the tracking chips that will be used by Facebook AR glasses. A new patent highlights the possible design of future Samsung AR glasses. Bloomberg publishes new hints on Apple glasses.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 12, 2024

Google Reportedly Killed Its AR Glasses Project Google reportedly killed AR glasses project, will instead provide Android XR platform for manufacturers like Samsung. The glasses in that demo didn't appear to have any kind of tracking cameras though, and the “simulated point of view” showed a head-locked overlay.

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AllThingsVR

MAY 26, 2016

Apple is Playing The Long Game With VR – And It May Work Opinion: Slow and Steady Might Win the Race A lot of VR fans may be focused on the big guns, like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Playstation VR, but the real pioneer in marketing virtual and augmented reality to the masses is mobile VR, such as the Samsung Gear VR headset.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2024

XR solutions for transportation are equally growing with new investments – the industry’s relationship with XR and simulation technology is booming. million units, and firms like LG and Samsung are also entering the market, with the XR headset space now looking to boom. New IDC data points to shipments in 2024 rising by 44.2

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

February 2024 is here, and this month marked the end of a long, long wait for Apple’s Vision Pro. Apple has already sold 200,000 devices in the first week, which is impressive. However, the optics are positive for now in terms of enterprise and consumer XR markets. “They make technology easier to use,” Jay remarked.

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ARVR

AUGUST 28, 2020

In one such visits I tried on a VR headset just to realize that such a powerful visualizer can effectively simulate unbelievably enchanting experiences that may be difficult to achieve in reality. It is the VR based simulators! One, you really want to buy a product or the other, you want to get your hands on it and just give it a try!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With digital twins, for instance , enterprises can simulate factory workflows, monitor machinery in real-time, conduct predictive maintenance tasks, and more. For instance, with the Apple Vision Pro, employees can access Microsoft Teams and other apps like Microsoft Word and Excel within virtual environments.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2023

In a recent Apple developer blog post , the firm chose to highlight the experiences of four XR insiders who spent time working at its Labs developer suite. The Apple-built spaces encourage XR developers to create content under the guidance of Apple. Simmons explained: A bordered screen can be limiting.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 29, 2024

The reference to Panther was in a debug feature for "simulating" it on Quest 3 (Eureka). To me, that's what the simulation text above strongly implies. Samulia previously discovered many of Quest Pro's specs a year before it launched, as well as Quest 3's resolution and 3D room meshing capabilities.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 14, 2024

We went hands-on with Samsung's upcoming Android XR headset , we learned three other companies are developing their own Android XR headsets, and Quest v72 began rolling out. Spatial launched Analogue , an immersive design platform for Apple Vision Pro. Builder Simulator VR launches next week on Steam.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

Unlike the Lucasfilm AR headset, which uses a smartphone to power it (like the Google Daydream or the Samsung Gear VR does), the company says this concept is a standalone, self-powered headset. It’s called daystAR, and has no release date or price attached (although it was shown in 4 metallic color options). via The Venture Reality Fund.

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Anand Tech

APRIL 26, 2021

Initially, the node was used solely for TSMC's alpha customers — Apple and HiSilicon. Shipments to the latter ceased on September 14, which left all of the leading-edge capacity to Apple. TSMC was the first company to start high volume manufacturing (HVM) of chips using its N5 (5 nm) process technology in mid-2020.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

A Bluetooth-enabled controller is what sets the Daydream HMD apart from other current smartphone-powered VR headsets (the Samsung Gear VR is really the only true competitor in this quality tier, distinctly above a Cardboard-style headset). Although not as robust as the HTC Vive controllers, the wand-like controller is easy to use… and fun.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 5, 2024

PowerA announced new Quest 3 and Quest 3S accessories , Meta's Quest 3 refurbished deal brings it down to $380, Immersed released a new video walkthrough , and Samsung's reportedly working on a Ray-Ban Meta Glasses competitor. YouTube also forced the ' Juno ' Apple Vision Pro app off the visionOS App Store.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 17, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook famously starts his day at 3:45 a.m. He's got enough pep in his step to sift through 700 to 800 emails, hit the gym, and grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks all before making his way over to Apple Park. I would argue that it's the Wario of Samsung phones' sing-songy default alarm. — 4:30 a.m. ,

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InstaVR

OCTOBER 17, 2019

First off, some of the early major players like Google, Apple, and Samsung seem to be taking a step back. Google is discontinuing Daydream (more on that below), Apple seems to be focusing most of its efforts on AR, and Samsung is doing very little promotion of Gear VR despite launching a new phone line.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Training VR can also mitigate risk in training by simulating difficult and dangerous scenarios accurately and safely. Meta’s MR product looks to compete with other MR products from firms such as Apple, Varjo, HTC Vive, Nreal, Samsung, and Google.

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