XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

For businesses, finding a cheap virtual reality headset can seem impossible. Cutting corners on cost can increase the risk of virtual reality sickness and harm adoption. Cutting corners on cost can increase the risk of virtual reality sickness and harm adoption. Decide before you start searching.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What is a virtual reality camera, how does it work, and how can you choose the right model to capture awe-inspiring XR content? Virtual reality is quickly becoming a mainstream technology, not just for consumers, but for businesses investing in new strategies for immersive collaboration , too.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 17, 2025

Unlike competitors such as Meta, Samsung has a broad hardware ecosystem that can support a dedicated XR wearable, akin to how the Apple Vision Pro works alongside newly released iPhone and iPad models. These advancements arent just about futuristic conceptstheyre practical, user-focused tools that redefine how we live, work, and connect.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Unity announced in recent a blog post that support for visionOS is now out of beta, which lets paid users create three main types of XR experiences: mixed reality apps, fully-immersive virtual reality apps, and 2D windowed content that is resizable and repositionable by the user. The post Unity Releases 1.0

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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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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2023

Apple appears to be getting ready to unveil its first mixed reality headset at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Now a report from Bloomberg maintains the Cupertino tech giant is also prepping a dizzying number of first-party apps, including gaming, fitness, video and collaboration tools.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My feed on social media is full of posts about the Apple Vision Pro, which has just been released a few days ago. So, as you can expect, a big part of this newsletter will be about Apple’s device, but actually there are also a few interesting pieces of news that regard other products and other companies.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 12, 2024

If you want to make the most of Apple’s latest spatial computing phenomenon, you’ll need the best Apple Vision Pro apps. Since then, Apple has gone all-in on expanding its app store. What are Apple Vision Pro Apps? Think of things like the Apple iCloud and Wallet apps.

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VRScout

JANUARY 30, 2018

But I also remember doing that for the first time in a crowded Apple store, with no real intention of buying the first-generation iPhone I was playing with. This, many experts argue, is the stage we’re currently at with virtual reality. Professor Jeremy Bailenson guides Social Science Research Asst.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 18, 2022

Apple to launch a second “more affordable” headset in 2025. Since the rumors about the upcoming Apple headset were not enough, the famous Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has thought well to release rumors about the next-generation headset. Shopify’s internal prototype shows the power of diminished reality. Other relevant news.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 31, 2024

Apple Vision Pro apps, coming to Apple’s latest spatial computing experience, will ensure individuals and teams can make the most of their new headset. Initially, Apple didn’t reveal much information about the apps available on the Vision Pro. Think of things like the Apple iCloud and Wallet apps.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Back at WWDC 2017 Apple finally embraced VR, announcing that it had been working with Valve to bring SteamVR and the HTC Vive to MacOS , along with a number of other announcements about how the company would support VR as part of its ecosystem. SEE ALSO Report: Apple Acquired VR Headset Startup Vrvana for $30 Million.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 15, 2023

Spatial is leveraging existing popular RT3D content creation tools to become the go-to Metaverse content creation hub. By introducing Unity RT3D content development tools, Spaital invites its community to build the service. Since the tools are so accessible and the distribution platforms methods are so accessible.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Wolff also added: We want to put the tools in the hands of those trainers and subject matter experts; being enabling them to digitize knowledge, making it accessible to this new generation that they need to upskill. is an interoperable solution ready for a range of headsets, such as Apple Vision Pro, Meta, HTC, and Pico.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

In recent years, virtual reality has proven to be a valuable tool for companies in all industries. Apple began building the Apple Vision Pro with a focus on enterprise needs. To create more natural experiences in the virtual world, headset vendors are beginning to experiment with spatial computing technology.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 30, 2024

Although a virtual reality meeting may not be the same as collaborating with a colleague in person, VR can bring a unique sense of “presence” to conversations between staff. Why is virtual reality such a valuable tool for collaboration, and how can you host VR sessions that empower, align, and inspire your teams?

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Upload VR

MARCH 20, 2025

0:00 / 1:39 1 Video by Don Hopper Bigscreen's elegant solution to lens placement involves the use of what they call an IPD Tool for manually adjusting each lens position. Apple's $3500 headset automatically moves each lens into individualized placement in front of each pupil, but Bigscreen's solution is cheaper and lighter.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 30, 2024

Moreover, Palette CAD allows innovative designers to leverage their Apple Pro smartphone LiDAR-ready cameras to scan and digitise a room or object. On the other hand, Metaroom allows users to view 3D scans as a digital twin, leveraging AI, LiDAR, cloud, and SLAM technologies.

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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. Plus, there are tools like VIVE Business+ for end-to-end device and app management.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

This week, we had quite a lot of interesting news about all the major players: Apple, Meta, Google, and Valve. There is a lot to unpack, so make sure to read this roundup of news till the end where there will also be a giveaway of keys for a cool mixed reality game! We have two random rumors from this week.

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Road to VR

JULY 1, 2017

With Apple’s increasing interest in VR on Mac , the company is adding essential features to its new Metal 2 graphics API to support high performance VR on MacOS. ” SEE ALSO Apple and Valve Have Worked Together for Nearly a Year to Bring VR to MacOS. Single-pass Stereo.

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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. More info (Blender now supports Virtual Reality) More info (How to activate VR support in Blender).

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A look around the media landscape will make it clear that virtual reality has become a major player in the music industry and virtual concerts are on the rise with performances by mainstream artists in popular games and other platforms. Virtual reality music experiences are here to stay. Music and… Miniature Golf?

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2023

Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus who left the company in 2017, appears to have insider knowledge of upcoming Apple XR headset, which is expected to be unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month. To Luckey, Apple’s hotly awaited entrance into the space is apparently “so good.”

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ARPost

JANUARY 6, 2022

XR gaming brings real-world elements and virtual elements together to create interactive 3D experiences. It encompasses all immersive technologies that bring the physical and virtual worlds together. It covers everything from virtual reality and augmented reality to mixed reality. Virtual Reality.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The success of the Ray-Ban Meta has triggered the smartglasses hype: when I was at CES, I saw many startups launching their AI-powered smartglasses and we have heard rumors of all the major brands (including Apple and Samsung) working on their own smartglasses devices, too. But as usual, I warn you to be careful of the hype.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 9, 2023

There is a lot of hype around the Apple Vision Pro. Video review I made a video of mine where I show you my full hands-on experience with the Quest Pro application that emulates the Apple Vision Pro menu and then give you my detailed opinion on it, highlighting the pros and cons. Eeeeh… not exactly. Let’s see why.

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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and many others started to reestablish the Metaverse and XR as serious business tools following a lacklustre adoption rate from consumer markets. Is it a tool for businesses? Despite the 2022 Metaverse boom that swept imagination and scepticism equally, 2023 was tough during H1 for the immersive industry.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Youll have full access to Microsofts incredible suite of tools, and youll even be able to create multiple different windows that you can jump between when youre multi-tasking. The experience is very similar to what you can do with the Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 9, 2022

The Digital Markets Act is a law that the European Parliament and Commission are discussing since 2020 and has the purpose of limiting the excessive power of the major tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta. Concept of a future AR glass by Apple. Fairer competition.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The v74 update introduces a more intuitive way to manage 2D applications in virtual reality. These diagnostic tools analyze content, environments, procedures, and entire Spaces, offering detailed insights into potential performance bottlenecks. million focused on virtual reality training. SynergyXR 3.1

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Lately however the Netherlands-based corporation has been experimenting with immersive technology, from an official virtual reality kitchen experience , to a VR pancake cooking simulator for some strange reason. Augmented reality and virtual reality will be a total game changer for retail in the same way as the internet.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Dispelling Common VR Myths and Misconceptions Despite the relatively widespread acceptance and use of virtual reality technology, there are still some myths and misconceptions that surround it. The Use of VR in the Field of Education Vindevogel goes on to say that VR will be a useful tool in the field of education.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Developed by Signal Space Lab and Actrio Studio ( The Great Ocean ), Human Within focuses on how AI and similar technology influence humanity, developed during a time when artificial intelligence is entering the mainstream with tools like ChatGPT and Apple Intelligence.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Today a (positive) earthquake hit the virtual reality ecosystem: Meta has just opened up its walled garden, as a strategic move to expand its business in the virtual reality market. It has just authorized other VR OEMs to use its Quest operating system and blurred the lines between the Meta Quest Store and App Lab.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Do you remember this post of mine from one year ago when I showed you that it was possible to do some kind of “hacking” of the Oculus Quest using the adb command line tool? It is becoming always more a Facebook operating system, one that is very closed, a la Apple. Do you want some examples? Well, let me show you.

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