The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The only announced content is the G-suite and some games like Demeo or Vacation Simulator, but more is to come. As for Project Moohan, details are very scarce: it seems like a mix of the Quest Pro and the Apple Vision Pro: it has an external battery, high-definition displays, and a very detailed passthrough. million units, down from 7.7

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Road to VR

JUNE 5, 2023

Ahead of the Apple Vision Pro’s release in ‘early 2024’, the company says it will open several centers in a handful of locations around the world, giving some developers a chance to test the headset before it’s released to the public.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Can you afford to invest in premium options, like the Apple Vision Pro, or the Pico 4 Enterprise Ultra? Theyre assessing dozens of emerging tools, from the Apple Vision Pro to the Pimax Crystal Super. Whatever your use case, remember to prioritize ease of use, comfort, and ergonomics.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 6, 2024

Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Half of Fortune 100 companies are using Apple Vision Pro Apple CEO Tim Cook has answered the doom posts of the past week that revealed that Vision Pro’s sales plummeted after its launch by stating that more than half of Fortune 100 companies have bought an Apple XR headset and are experimenting with it.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2024

Apple is adding support for Vision Pro’s unique input system to WebXR, the web standard which allows XR experiences to run right from a web browser. But Apple is working to fix that. Developers can also experiment with WebXR and the transient-pointer mode using the VisionOS simulator.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2022

Apple WWDC may reveal something about Apple’s upcoming headset. Today is the day of the Apple WWDC event and maybe we can have more info about its upcoming headse t. Anyway, it is more probable that we’ll have some software reveal that hints at Apple’s XR strategy. The Verge) More info (Predictions for Apple at WWDC?—?Bloomberg).

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2023

Apple Vision Pro has brought new ideas to the table about how XR apps should be designed, controlled, and built. In this Guest Article, Sterling Crispin offers up a concise guide for what first-time XR developers should keep in mind as they approach app development for Apple Vision Pro.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2023

Sponsored content Sponsored by VR Vision The recent introduction of Apple’s Vision Pro has ignited a fresh wave of excitement in the extended reality landscape, with industry experts and enthusiasts alike anticipating a surge in the growth and evolution of the XR industry. See Also: Is Apple Vision Pro Ready for Mainstream Use?

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AR Insider

JUNE 14, 2021

It uses human simulation specialists who, as avatars, work with participants in diverse training scenarios using AI to create a whole cast of virtual characters. The post Spatial Beats: Apple, Sony & Fresh AR Funding appeared first on AR Insider. The richest man in the world is going to outer space in his own rocket.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2021

Apple way be working on a VR headset. According to Bloomberg, next year Apple is going to release a VR headset with limited passthrough AR functionalities. The HMD should be targeted to prosumers and Apple expects sales in the order of magnitude of one Apple headset per day, per store. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 30, 2023

I’ve read a lot of articles and XR news this week, but actually, at the end of the day, nothing relevant has happened, except for the usual rumor about Apple… so you can close this roundup now… no ok, I’m kidding! This doesn’t sound to me very “Apple”. And by the way, on the personal side, things are going well for me!

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 25, 2025

Geo-location data also helped Niantic bring multiplayer to Peridot Beyond, its AR pet simulator exclusively for Spectacles. The only glimpse of something XR-related has been the cloud streaming of some complex 3D model to Apple Vision Pro via Omniverse. As usual, competition is good to bring new features.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 10, 2025

Another piece of CES news this week: among all the big announcements and innovations, XR streaming solutions provider Innoactive announced a new product partnership with Apple and NVIDIA to introduce a streaming service between Omniverse and Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 21, 2025

This week we had many news confirming my previous impressions: The studio behind PowerWash Simulator VR announced the end of the updates to the game , just 14 months after the launch, because the development is costing more than the revenues. I already talked about this in a previous article where I assess the current situation of our space.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Called Cities: VR, it will bring the city-building and management simulation to Oculus Quest 2 in Spring 2022; Polyarc has confirmed that is working on Book 2 for Moss and expects to release it for PSVR in Spring 2022. Apple may announce its headset at WWDC 2022. A new week, a new rumor about Apple. Image from the web).

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Today's article focuses on the best new title for three platforms in 2024, PCVR, Quest and Apple Vision Pro. UploadVR Don Hopper Favorite New Apple Vision Pro Game As the debut year for Apple Vision Pro, we've mostly seen existing experiences ported onto the headset with a few original titles among them.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Owlchemy Labs permanently reduced the price for Vacation Simulator and Cosmonious High, though PlayStation owners will need to wait. each, Owlchemy Labs confirmed that Vacation Simulator and Cosmonious High are now available permanently at $19.99 on Quest, Steam, Pico, and Apple. on Meta, Steam, Pico, and Apple (VS Only).

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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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ARPost

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Has Apple bitten more than it could chew? A Bloomberg article published recently says that the Apple AR glasses are facing technical challenges, so their release has been delayed indefinitely and the project scope pared back. The report also revealed that Apple may instead opt to release a more affordable mixed reality headset.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

New rumors on Apple and Meta devices. I know it may sound weird to you, but we have new rumors on Apple headsets and also about the future Meta Project Cambria and Quest 3. Regarding Apple, the super-reliable analysts have stated that the headset may feature three displays because just two are for losers. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 4, 2023

I need to rush out this newsletter episode because otherwise tomorrow Apple launches its headset and no one will read my articles: everyone will be too busy reading “The top 5 features of the Apple headset” or “The 7 reasons why the Apple headset can revolutionize peeling potatoes”. How is Apple going to sell this headset?

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Road to VR

MAY 28, 2024

Google’s directly competing services aren’t on Vision Pro, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t doing business on Apple’s headset altogether, as it has now brought two of its most influential VR games to Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 11, 2025

Sony also provides the screens for the Apple Vision Pro, but these ones for the Samsung headset would be from a new generation. So, this is just random hype about Apple, as usual. More info Apple releases Spatial Gallery visionOS 2.4 beta 2 is now available for Apple Vision Pro, and it brings Apples new Spatial Gallery platform.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In separate announcements, Owlchemy Labs revealed its ever-fresh VR title Job Simulator (2016) and its well-received follow-up Vacation Simulator (2019) are coming to Android XR;Resolution Games says Demeo (2021) is coming too.

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ARPost

JUNE 28, 2023

The long wait for a mixed reality headset from Apple will soon be over with the recent launch of Apple Vision Pro. Earlier this month, Apple unveiled its highly anticipated XR headset at the WWDC 2023 event. The Apple Vision Pro is set to hit US Apple stores in early 2024.

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Upload VR

MARCH 20, 2025

Apple's $3500 headset automatically moves each lens into individualized placement in front of each pupil, but Bigscreen's solution is cheaper and lighter. You can go get a Quest or Vision Pro and wear the weight of the Apple or Meta platforms, quite literally, upon your brow. Or go Beyond.

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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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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The hype for the Apple Pro is starting to deflate and it is possible to see that from some cues: for instance, there are more critics of the headset and fewer articles are talking about it. So at the beginning of next year, we may have huge players like Apple, Google, and Meta battling for the high-end XR sector.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 10, 2025

Apple Vision Pro Helps to Train NVIDIA Robots This week, at CES 2025, NVIDIA took centre stage to showcase its latest innovations in emerging technology. In its official press releases regarding NVIDIA robotics updates, Apples Vision Pro MR headset was featured in various promotional images, highlighting its pivotal role in this journey.

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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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Upload VR

MAY 28, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is now home to two of VR's best-selling titles, Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator from Owlchemy Labs. Both titles fully support hand tracking – a first for Job Simulator – which launches on Apple Vision Pro at the same time the feature is added to the game on Quest headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 3, 2023

You are in the right place… Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple may launch its headset on June, 5th Apple has finally announced the date of its upcoming WWDC event: it will be held on June 5–9. Everything seems ready for the great moment. So, as usual, there is a lot of confusion about what’s happening in Cupertino.

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Road to VR

JUNE 5, 2019

Apple is taking advantage of a recent iOS feature called AR Quick Look to allow potential customers to see the company’s new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR at scale in augmented reality right from Apple.com on an iPhone. And Apple’s new Mac Pro certainly qualifies as a big purchase, starting at a cool $6,000.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 18, 2025

This means that Samsung wont go all-in with hand tracking like Apple did. More info Apple releases a concert by Metallica for Apple Vision Pro Apple has released for Vision Pro an immersive experience related to a Metallica Concert that happened in Mexico City. I wonder if they will ever open it up to other developers.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2020

Apple announces ARKit 4, amongst new rumors of XR headsets. The story goes on telling that Apple VR headset had realistic visuals and sound, it was super-cool and probably we’ll see a release date of 2022/2023. More info (New rumors about Apple and XR) More info (Apple ARKit4). We all can’t wait. Other relevant news.

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Road to VR

JUNE 26, 2023

Apple says it will give developers the opportunity to apply for Vision Pro dev kits starting sometime in July. In addition to releasing a first round of developer tools last week , including a software ‘Simulator’ of Vision Pro, Apple also wants to give developers a chance to get their hands on the headset itself.

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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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