XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Not so long ago, most people viewed virtual reality as a novelty targeted mainly at consumers and gamers. Now, companies in every industry, from manufacturing to healthcare, are beginning to rely on VR tech. Right now, the virtual reality market is growing at a CAGR of 28.7% – expected to reach a value of $123.06

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Last week Google released a beta of Chrome 81 for Android, Chrome OS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, which means a stable version is just around the corner. One of the most important updates to arrive in Chrome 81 is the ability to use web-based AR apps. Image courtesy Google.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 25, 2022

The heat hasn’t killed me yet, so this week I can still write a new roundup of interesting news about AR and VR. Google starts testing its AR glasses in the wild. Google has announced that it is going to start to test the prototypes of its AR glasses in the wild. More info (Google testing AR glasses?—?Official

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2025

First, Google will play a role in developing the device through the Android XR operating system. Google Invests $250 Million into HTC VIVE Following last months announcement of AndroidXR and this weeks teasers for Samsung’s Moohan, Google made a significant parallel move.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We all know that China is a country that is betting big on Virtual Reality. The Chinese VR ecosystem is very active and it is evolving pretty fast: this summer I have been in China and I met some cool startups that are working on software (e.g. Me using Space Painter virtual reality experience by Lenqiy.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Photo by XR Expo on Unsplash We are only a couple of months away from 2023 and the tech world is already buzzing with technological trends that are most likely to dominate the upcoming year. But word is that it is virtual reality that will keep everyone guessing. You sure can. It would be epic.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2021

The progression of virtual reality and augmented reality technology has been fascinating to chart. On one hand, VR and AR have been around for years without truly cracking mainstream appeal, and there are still plenty of people who’ve never used VR headsets. Will VR and AR Become Ubiquitous in 2021?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Around 40 days ago, I reported to you the news of Google presenting at SIGGRAPH 2020 a new algorithm for recording, encoding, and decoding 6DOF VR videos , that is movies inside which you can physically move. “360 videos are not VR” This is a statement I’ve heard a bazillion times. Google 6DOF Videos video review.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

At the same time, Facebook could have an approach similar to the one that Google has with Android: theoretically you can use an Android phone without a Google account, but good luck in doing it : since my phone is Chinese, I don’t have Google services and I can assure you that it is a true pain in the a**. Image by Google).

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Google has announced a $1.1 billion cooperation agreement under which certain HTC employees – many of whom are already working with Google to develop Pixel smartphones – will join Google. Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property (IP). Google VR & HTC.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 19, 2024

The VR modelling tool Google Blocks is now available as an open-source version under the name of Open Blocks. Google AR Glasses: Is This the Return of Google Glass? The Launch of Google Blocks Google blocks was introduced in 2017. It was originally released for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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ARVR

JANUARY 2, 2023

Like many emerging technologies, AR is feeling its way around and growing into its own skin. One of those opportunities showing early promise is AR shopping. We’ll start with the company that’s become the front door to the web, and lots of shopping activity: Google. But how does AR play in? AR now joins that effort.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Stadia, Google’s cloud-gaming company, is looking for new hires with a preference for virtual reality development experience. Stadia is Google’s cloud-gaming service which runs games on powerful computers in the cloud and then streams them to your PC, laptop, or even smartphone.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Samsung’s 2023 Unpacked event was all about the company’s Galaxy S23 hardware, although at the end of its hour-long presentation the South Korean tech giant announced it was working with Qualcomm and Google to develop an XR device. HoloLens), virtual reality (e.g. Meta Quest 2), and mixed reality (e.g.

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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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ARVR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Though it’s a mature product with a dominant market share, Google Maps’ roadmap resembles that of a younger, nimbler product. Part of that includes its AR navigation feature known as Live View. And its latest update is to make Live View more searchable (it is Google after all). Google has its eye on that prize.

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AR Insider

MAY 6, 2020

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . Like the waves of web, mobile and social before it (SoLoMo anyone), spatial computing: AR and VR will provide new opportunities for brands and marketers to reach, engage and understand consumers.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2022

It was a video player for virtual reality headsets, able to play both 2D videos, 360 videos, and 360 VR videos which was quite popular back in the Gear VR days. After graduating from the University of Southern California in Computer Sciences, he joined Oculus VR out of his passion for virtual reality.

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Next Reality - News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) redefine how we interact with digital spaces. AR layers computer-generated content onto the physical world, seamlessly merging digital elements with real environments. What is augmented reality?Augmented

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

I was afraid that at this CES wouldn’t have been many pieces of news about AR and VR, but actually, we had quite a few interesting ones. This shows that the ecosystem is alive, and notwithstanding the pandemic, there are many XR companies that are pushing the technology forward. TCL Leiniao AR teaser trailer.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2020

Today I host a guest post by Ryan, Senior Writer at AR/VR Tips , an online company that showcases the latest augmented reality apps and virtual reality products. If you know about any other AR glasses for sports, comment down at the bottom of this guide so that we can take a look. What Are AR Glasses?

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ARVR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Filmmakers today are exploring virtual reality technology to increase immersive viewing dramatically. This is how the movie industry uses virtual reality. Often, the audience interacts with virtual reality using a headset , such as Google Cardboard , to experience an entire virtual realm.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are set to increase in popularity despite ongoing turbulent times for the Metaverse. Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others.

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2023

Samsung announced last month it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

It was even featured on Google News. Image by Google). Google acquires micro-LED startup Raxium. This week Google has performed another strategic move towards the development of its future XR glasses. It has acquired the startup Raxium, whose expertise is manufacturing micro-LED for AR/VR devices.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

VR and AR are far from new educational technologie s. However, the process of their adaptation is rather slow, since the clumsy bureaucratic machines of schools and universities are not able to adapt to changes quickly. So, let’s discuss the five main use cases of AR and VR in modern education. Image Credit: Google.

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ARVR

AUGUST 20, 2021

Goldman Sachs, the investment banking company, envisages an $80 billion growth for the virtual reality industry by 2025. With some big, global brands like Google, Facebook, and Samsung stepping their foot in the virtual reality space, and large investments pouring in, it is evident that virtual reality is here to stay.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. A large adoption rate for augmented and virtual reality in 2020 has broadened the audience and age groups interested in the latest technologies. The VR/AR Global Summit 2021 (European Edition).

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ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

AR and VR are two of the most promising technologies of the modern era. While AR and VR have been around for decades, it wasn’t until recently that they offered a quality experience without being too limited by technological constraints or not being portable enough for widespread use. They are: 1. billion by 2024.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2023

Google has reportedly shelved a multi-year project that sought to commercialize an AR headset, known as Project Iris. Provided the report is true, it appears Google will now need to rely on Samsung to compete with Meta and Apple in XR. And Google’s ambitions were, let’s say, very big.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2022

During AR’s early days when mainstream penetration is still low, is the industry creating additional barriers through terminology? Everyday consumers practically need a translator to understand the jargon of the tech world, and AR is already inheriting those bad habits. AR/VR/MR/XR?—?the Within the spatial spectrum?—?AR/VR/MR/XR?—?the

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VRScout

MARCH 12, 2018

The creative software company heats up to augmented and virtual reality. Adobe executive Mark Asher said AR was the company’s “next big step” and they planned to bring AR features “to the market as fast as we can,” in an interview with VRScout. “It’s not as bulky. Image/Video Credit: Adobe .

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

Extended reality in visual solutions is making the headlines. But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. How Augmented Reality Works. See Also: What Is the Difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality?

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 18, 2024

Google has made Google Blocks an open-source application, which it says will enable “novel and rich experiences”. Google AR Glasses: Is This the Return of Google Glass? ” Icosa Foundation is a global community of developers that create open-source replacements for Tilt Brush and Google Poly. .”

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The use case is similar to other systems that are becoming popular now: give the user a big virtual display in front of him. More info Google may still be working at Project Iris Some months ago a rumor claimed that Google had stopped working on Project Iris, its project devoted to the creation of augmented reality glasses.

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AR Insider

JUNE 10, 2020

T hrive Analytics and ARtillery Intelligence today released a new report: AR Usage & Consumer Attitudes, Wave III. ARtillery Intelligence authored survey questions and a narrative report while Thrive Analytics administered the survey through its established survey engine and ongoing Virtual Reality Monitor research.

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