The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2022

XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole published last year on this platform an article detailing Project Caliper , that is his experiments in building fully configurable controllers for SteamVR. The article soon gets viral, and many people would have loved to see these controllers go into production. So what was this new idea then?

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VRScout

MARCH 25, 2022

Snap Inc’s AR Spectacles glasses are nothing short of black magic. The latest Spectacles design was the first to include built-in AR (augmented reality) functionality, allowing the wearer to interact with existing Snapchat AR Lenses straight from the glasses in real-time. .’s

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2025

Anyway, sub-mm accuracy, together with the precision and speed of the tracking contributes to making this tracking not only precise but also very reliable , even when you are moving your controllers pretty fast. This means that for most use cases, the precision of standalone controllers is now more than enough.

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VRScout

MARCH 29, 2023

The new Dungeons & Dragons film is getting rave reviews from both critics and audiences and ARcana , a new augmented reality (AR) powered D&D experience, is coming soon to smartphones and tablets. Moving forward, the company plans on implementing support for future AR glasses as well as popular VR headsets.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Finally, a functional AR device that’s perfect for the opera. The augmented reality (AR) market is poised to explode over the next decade with companies such as Apple and Meta supposedly working on their own respective AR glasses for consumers. For more information, you can check out the full hardware schematics here.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Mining technology and solutions provider National Speleological Society (NSS) Canada has partnered with Cambrian R&D Centre for Smart Mining to develop an augmented reality (AR) helmet that allows miners to plant explosives safely and more efficiently while operating in underground shafts. Image Credit: NSS Canada.

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VRScout

APRIL 10, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) technology is poised to change the way we drive, whether it be next-gen windshields that project turn-by-turn directions and safety hazards over the real world or virtual dashboards only visible using AR glasses. Today we learned of yet another interesting use case: AR-assisted parking.

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ARPost

JANUARY 25, 2022

People who own older, average-performing devices can now play VR games and use AR shopping apps. All these are possible thanks to innovative AR and VR companies that helped democratize immersive technology. The Positive Impact of Increased AR/VR Accessibility. Innovative AR and VR Companies that Transformed Our Lives.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Your very own dragon is just a QR code away… World of Warcraft , the immensely popular massively-multiplayer online (MMO) game, has just received its own original augmented reality (AR) experience that allows you to snap selfies with a stable of virtual dragons in the real world. For more information visit getyourowndragon.com.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I love passthrough augmented reality , because it lets us create AR experiences with the VR headsets that we already own, plus it also opens up augmented reality to new possibilities, like wide-FOV vision or diminished reality experiences. In this tutorial, you are going to replicate the fantastic The Unity Cube experience, this time in AR!

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VRScout

APRIL 20, 2023

Earlier this year we reported on the Audi activesphere , a unique concept vehicle featuring a virtual user interface powered by augmented reality (AR) technology. This week the German automotive manufacturer revealed that the next-gen car was actually developed using AR technology as well.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 12, 2021

But now, thanks to VR Expert , a company specialized in selling and lending AR and VR headsets, I have been able to test this device for a few days and report to you my impressions about it. Besides that, I also noticed the “screen door effect” for the first time on an AR headset.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 22, 2021

At AWE 2021 , I have finally been able to meet in person the people from Mojo Vision , the amazing startup that is working on AR contact lenses that I have interviewed some months ago. Concept of an AR contact lens (Image by Mojo Vision). Roadmap of the development of Mojo Vision AR contact lenses. Mojo Vision. It was a display.

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Road to VR

JULY 4, 2023

If a recent Bloomberg report from Mark Gurman holds true, not only is Apple not planning to release a motion controller for Vision Pro in the future, but it may not even support third-party VR controllers at all. For Apple, that’s where the ‘real’ money presumably lies.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The majority of them only have some form of partial loss, and they can benefit from AR or VR applications designed to enhance their senses. An example is AR-enhanced hearing aids. Another example is AR glasses that can correct color blindness. Now, VR and AR are aiming to take it to a whole new level.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 30, 2021

This game has had a very long and interesting story (maybe one day I’ll write a long post about it), and it has lived various transitions, with the last one being from a passthrough AR game to a standard VR game. From HitMotion AR to HitMotion VR. It was an AR game that could be played on a VR headset , in 2019.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The AR solution must be able to withstand radiation, dust, and extreme temperatures. Last week, NASA released an RFI (request for information) asking for potential partners and suppliers for the development of an AR display system for its spacesuit. Instead, Joint AR is designed to utilize decoupled display configurations.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 22, 2025

Meta’s Orion AR Glasses Prototype | Image courtesy Meta The report also makes mention of touch-sensitive frames or wrist strap controls as input methods, the latter of which was shown off with Meta’s Orion AR glasses prototype.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Niantic Labs also revealed its Outdoor AR Headset powered by the AR2 platform. During the Snapdragon Summit, the company unveiled its latest piece of technology, the AR2 Gen 1 platform, which will be a key component for the next generation of slimmer and more fashion-friendly augmented reality (AR) glasses. Credit: Qualcomm.

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VRScout

MARCH 15, 2023

ValoArena is a unique augmented reality (AR) play space that allows you to interact with a variety of multiplayer games without the need for a headset. Instead of motion controllers, you and up to five other players interact with the virtual world as well as each other using your very own bodies.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This year’s lineup features everything from AR fashion to AR gaming. This year’s competition featured over 3,000 developers working on a variety of augmented reality (AR) Lenses powered by the Snapchat app. Here are the big winners of Snap Inc.’s

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 7, 2023

Its dream is to remove devices like the mouse and the keyboard, which feel dated and also not suitable for new technologies like AR and VR, and to substitute them with something more natural. The idea is not the one of creating a next-gen XR controller or using hand tracking, but to try to detect the intention of the user from its biosignals.

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2022

Each headset comes with a compute pack and controller as well as the following components: For more information visit magicleap.com. The post Magic Leap’s New AR Headset Is Coming This September appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: Magic Leap.

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VRScout

MARCH 26, 2022

Controlled by a CDL certified operator, each Einride Pod features a cockpit-style workstation complete with three screens and a dashboard of controls to monitor the vehicle’s movements. The post The 10 Coolest VR/AR Experiences From SXSW 2022 appeared first on VRScout. BREONNA’S GARDEN (VR). Image Credit: SXSW 2022.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2023

Another feature that has been praised by many is the RGB color AR passthrough, which has some warping and not the same depth as the Quest Pro’s one, but it features a very detailed resolution. At CES, Shiftall brought also the concept of innovative controllers called FlipVR. Many people were impressed by this.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2022

RUMEN is an augmented reality (AR) heads-up display that allows its wearer to adjust the lighting of their real-world environment in real-time. In addition to LED lights surrounding the headset, there’s also a front-facing display screen and controls located on either side of the device.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Im already organizing the trip, and setting up some appointments to try AR/VR glasses. Android XR will be the operating system by Google to power all XR devices, from mixed reality headsets to AR glasses, not to mention smart glasses. Or that it has multimodal input and can be commanded using controllers, hands, eyes, or voice.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As part of the reveal, the company has released an animated 3D model that you can view in your home via augmented reality (AR). You can then use touch controls to manipulate the size of the virtual F1 car as well as cycle through a handful of different models, some of which come animated. For more information visit here.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Meta reorganized Reality Labs earlier this year to better focus on wearables, such as Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and AI-driven wearable tech, like the newer version of its wrist-worn controller revealed last month alongside Meta’s Orion AR glasses prototype.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Here you are my experience with them! Tilt Five is a startup working on eponymous AR glasses that are focused on board games. It has been founded by Jeri Ellsworth , a former Valve employee that worked directly with Michael Abrash in the lab that was experimenting with AR and VR before Oculus was even a thing.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2024

I mean, it had its virtual counterpart that matched exactly the appearance of the physical device, like the official controllers, and this shows even more how this gadget is deeply integrated into the Quest ecosystem. I started drawing, and I found immediately how drawing with a stylus is much more comfortable than using a controller.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Successive rumors maintainDeckardmay include PC VR wireless streaming capabilities, eye-tracking, as well as passthrough AR features, potentially putting it in competition with Meta Quest and/or Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2022

I almost forgot about it, when a few days ago I got contacted by the company, because it is now back to business, and it has even just released a new version of its player, with interesting features, like passthrough AR support. The post Moon VR Player returns with passthrough AR mode appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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Road to VR

MAY 30, 2024

.” The move shows Google seeking to gain ground to keep up with the likes of Meta, Apple, and others in a race to control the AR headset market. While consume VR headsets have been around for years now, none of the world’s major technology companies have launched consumer-focused AR glasses.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

What happened to the Xiaomi AR smart glasses? So, why are these glasses still not available to purchase? After all, the market for AR glasses is booming. Rumors suggest Apple might be working on some new AR specs too, and Samsung might even decide to switch its upcoming XR headset out for a pair of smart glasses.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 6, 2023

In an alternate version, Meta will offer a smartwatch with the neural detection incorporated, so if the user is used to having a smartwatch, doesn’t have to sacrifice it to wear the neural wristband Real AR glasses , with 3D objects in the scene, virtual avatars, and such, are now slated for 2027 I want to just say two things about this roadmap.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 11, 2024

Side view of the optical setup, with a horizontal surface and a reclined glass In front of this setup, there was a Leap Motion Controller 2 sensor. This is a well-known effect also in AR glasses that use the same “reflection trick” A little video I recorded while using the system.

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