The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

This is a very useful resource for all of us XR developers that are going very soon going to experiment with Mixed Reality applications on a headset by Meta, Apple, or one of their competitors. This is how we learn to do proper content for what is going to be the next trend in XR.

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Upload VR

MAY 17, 2024

The biggest trend in VR gaming of 2024, though, is the blurrying line between flat content and VR. Aided by the UEVR mod, the ceaseless work of Team Beef and the formal announcement of Flat2VR Studios, an assortment of high-selling Unreal Engine games are basically seeing robust VR support turned on inside the titles many people already own.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Given that our technological advancements, consumer behavior, and tech trends continue to evolve at breakneck speed, being aware of metaverse and XR predictions can help you better prepare for the future. An iteration of Unreal Engine (Unreal Engine 5) is already being used to develop applications for a range of VR devices.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 23, 2020

A court filing says the banning the engine will 'harm game creators and gamers'.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 10, 2023

More info News worth a mention (Image by The Information) Let’s have realistic expectations on the Apple headset We are all very excited about Apple joining our industry, but we must have realistic expectations about the headset that is going to come.

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Voices of VR

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here are links to all all 12 interviews from my series covering Meta Connect 2023 in looking at first impressions of Quest 3 and Rayban Meta Smartglasses, mixed reality trends, AI, Meta Horizon World Builders, WebXR and alternative production pipelines like React Native, Apple Vision Pro buzz, VR filmmaking, unpacking the changes in Unity's fees, and (..)

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ARVR

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. So today’s metaverse-like fiefdoms we can point to as examples include MMOs Roblox and Fortnite, which is made using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. But it’s not alone. That’s a fancy way of saying it happens in 3D.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Epic alleged that the trademarks of the two companies, “Nreal” and “Unreal,” were visually similar and could cause confusion among customers. However, the Chinese AR smart glasses manufacturer rebranded with a bang, creating a direct and affordable competitor to the Apple Vision Pro.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 8, 2022

XR has rapidly emerged as one of the most powerful new trends in the gaming landscape. A major vendor for gaming companies with an interest in Augmented Reality experiences, Apple has been investing consistently in the XR space for some time. The solution is also regularly updated and enhanced for modern gaming trends.

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Voices of VR

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here are links to all all 12 interviews from my series covering Meta Connect 2023 in looking at first impressions of Quest 3 and Rayban Meta Smartglasses, mixed reality trends, AI, Meta Horizon World Builders, WebXR and alternative production pipelines like React Native, Apple Vision Pro buzz, VR filmmaking, unpacking the changes in Unity's fees, and (..)

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ARVR

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Large companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Valve, Epic Games, Roblox as well as smaller startups are working on creating products for the Metaverse as we speak. [link] All these virtual 3D worlds are supposed to be interoperable, allowing users to jump from one world to another. ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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ARVR

APRIL 9, 2021

It is available at the Apple Developer website under the Applications tab. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. It is an answer to Apple’s ARKit. Just like ARKit, ARCore can work with Java/OpenGL, Unity, and Unreal. If your choice is for Unreal Engine 4, you can do so with GoogleARCore plugin. How to Use ARCore?

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT as of 2/3/20 Apple Inc. AAPL) As we previously detailed in depth, Apple has been discreetly working on a number of AR/VR products for several years now and is planning to release its own AR smart glass and AR/VR hybrid headset. Ways to Get Your Business into VR 2. the year of AR glasses?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 27, 2023

Also, some hire their own Unity or Unreal Engine developers or licenced out those software developer kits (SDKs). XR Today: As an end user of Unity and Unreal Engine, how do their tools help you to create this kind of content? The other new departure for us is our very recent Unreal Engine SDK launch.

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AR Insider

MAY 24, 2021

Epic tried to establish that Apple is an “essential utility,” meaning infrastructure that can be uncompetitively withheld, like a bridge, but it just wasn’t landing. On the more comical side of the news, Unreal is suing Chinese smartglasses maker Nreal because the brand names are too similar and will cause confusion.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

And it also makes me super-happy that no one is about Facebook and Apple… I was getting pretty bored in writing newsletters only about these two companies! Another big trend that is going on is virtual clothes. Digital fashion is a big trend on the rise, and if you are interested in fashion, you MUST have a look at it.

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Building the Metaverse

JANUARY 18, 2023

This article explores the technological and business trends enabling this future. For people who couldn’t realize their creativity in a sandbox or walled-garden — platforms like Unreal and Unity enable the creation of real-time, immersive worlds that simulate reality. Image from Unreal Engine 5.1 exaflops (10¹⁸) 1.5

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ARVR

APRIL 21, 2021

PBR is used in real-time applications like Unity and Unreal game-engines as well as the web. link] The most friendly real-time PBR file format is glTF or GLB and is supported by The Khronos group, a non-profit consortium of companies from HP, Apple, Adobe, Facebook, and more. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

XR Today recently marked this period with an XR Trends series, which brought together some of the best minds in the industry to share AR/VR/MR insights. During the XR Trends conversation, Dr Chris Parkinson also stated that XR devices would “get smaller, lighter, [and] faster.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2020

Apple seems to be cornering the popular entertainment industry, with the acquisition of NextVR, as industry rivals such as Magic Leap focus on enterprise solutions. With the Starboard UI and Apple Glasses release anticipated for Q4 2020/Q1 2021, the world is eagerly awaiting the next generation of extended reality (XR) standards.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 1, 2023

XR Today: As an end user for Unreal Engine and Unity, how will this partnership develop interoperability for gaming companies? Unity and Unreal underpin most of today’s XR experiences, ranging from the Apple Vision Pro to mobile apps and from PC games to AR/VR devices. XR Today: What trends have you observed about the Metaverse?

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Road to VR

JANUARY 9, 2017

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and creator of Unreal Engine, has a unique position in the virtual reality industry. I think that trend will continue.” If Apple had the most awesome chat platform ever, but it only ran on Apple devices, guess what? They’re going to have a much better selection of software.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2017

Out of 11 companies, there are 3 VR/AR-related: Ambidio (immersive sound), Epic Games (creator of Unreal Engine and several VR titles), and The VOID (fully immersive location-based VR entertainment—they did the Ghostbusters activation in Times Square in NY). APPLE IS HIRING FOR VR/AR POSITIONS. 3 TRENDS IN AUDIO TO LISTEN FOR.

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ARVR

JULY 17, 2020

Trending AR VR Articles: 1. It takes plenty of time, trial and working on game engines such as Unity & Unreal to get close to the fidelity that consumers have come to demand from even the most rudimentary smartphone apps. What about Apple Glass? I was very critical of this approach with the Apple Watch?—?it

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2021

We were all expecting this since AR and VR are a bit in a transitional moment and the biggest brands (like Facebook and Apple) have their events through which they’ll announce their new devices, but for me, this lack of news was worse than the expected. We had a few interesting news, but nothing truly disruptive.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

They could build together something that could seriously compete with Facebook and Apple: let’s keep an eye on them. It is very rough and limited, but the vocal chat, the use of the “monke” trend, and the original locomotion mechanic where you throw yourself with your arms make it a very fun game.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 13, 2021

For who wasn’t doing AR at that time: Metaio had an amazing SDK for phone-based AR, but then it got acquired by Apple and it disappeared from the market. My suggestion to them is to start first of all to learn Unity and C#, or Unreal and C++. ” I’m not crying, you’re crying thinking of Metaio.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The trend of virtual concerts is not stopping. My friend Nicolas Esposito of Enter Reality has released Project Rigel, his solution to provide full-body tracking and motion capture for Unreal Engine. More info. J Balvin will perform on Fortnite for Halloween. Marina Abramovich’s first MR art piece has been sold for a lot of money.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2021

I think that from the results of this battle, which will happen most probably in 2022, we will understand the trends that will drive the VR gaming market in all the upcoming years. Unreal is already compatible with the framework, so in 2021 we’ll soon have also the tools ready to create OpenXR cross-compatible platforms. More info.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

” So, in our world, Unity — and let’s not just pick on Unity all the time, you know, there’s Unreal. After being out for… I would say, two or three months, we started seeing this trend, where people were coming to us and saying, “Torch is great. Paul: Yeah. It’s all very fragmented by the tool.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

” So, in our world, Unity — and let’s not just pick on Unity all the time, you know, there’s Unreal. After being out for… I would say, two or three months, we started seeing this trend, where people were coming to us and saying, “Torch is great. Paul: Yeah. It’s all very fragmented by the tool.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

So, in our world, Unity -- and let's not just pick on Unity all the time, you know, there's Unreal. I would say, two or three months, we started seeing this trend, where people were coming to us and saying, "Torch is great. And they actually built an Unreal engine-based app to publish news content to go on with their news.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This is the first public hint that Google is back on track working on a new AR device , most probably glasses that should compete with Facebook and Apple. I thought you should now about this amazing trend (#sarcasm). Tilt Brush). Will this story change with AR glasses? Geenee announces its WebXR full-body tracking solution.

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ARVR

JULY 20, 2020

Auramsa app was free to download in both Apple Store and Play Market. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Real or unreal? But first, let’s find out what were the features that made HP Reveal?—?Aurasma Aurasma convenient to use and make sure that the new alternative is just as good or better. The HP Reveal?—?Auramsa

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2020

OK, so since we've kind of come from 2015 to 2020, what do you think is going to be the trend moving forward to, let's say, 2025? And it's great that Apple is pushing this pretty hard. There's a lot of rumors [that] Apple's working on that. What is the difference between workflows on Threekit, versus Unity or even Unreal?

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2020

OK, so since we've kind of come from 2015 to 2020, what do you think is going to be the trend moving forward to, let's say, 2025? And it's great that Apple is pushing this pretty hard. There's a lot of rumors [that] Apple's working on that. What is the difference between workflows on Threekit, versus Unity or even Unreal?

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2020

OK, so since we've kind of come from 2015 to 2020, what do you think is going to be the trend moving forward to, let's say, 2025? And it's great that Apple is pushing this pretty hard. There's a lot of rumors [that] Apple's working on that. What is the difference between workflows on Threekit, versus Unity or even Unreal?

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