VRScout

MAY 9, 2020

Volvo Trucks and Novartis began to implement VR into their workflow in 2017, and in the same year, HSBC began market research in the VAR (VR & AR) market. “We Image: Volvo has been experimenting with AR on its assembly line. These technologies are going to be adopted regardless.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

is a leading enterprise XR industry player that provides an XR software as a service (SaaS) product that allows clients to design and deliver AR/VR/MR workplace applications for various devices, from XR headsets to computers, tablets, and smartphones. SaaS product portfolio to create an umbrella of AR/MR/VR products for enterprise usage.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 27, 2023

IGS 2023 wrapped up last week, tipping off a monumental event filled with XR innovation across a series of industries. Major firms like Microsoft, Valve, and Apple are continuing to build immersive product portfolios leading towards the dawn of 2024. We are working closely with our customers on this transition.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The significance of immersive technology is ever-growing in a world more reliant on hybrid and remote working environments. Applications like Zoom and Microsoft Teams grew massively following the demand for video conferencing software during the COVID-19 pandemic. VR has reached a tipping point for extensive adoption around the world.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Happy Holidays , my dear AR/VR community! Even if these should be holidays, my will to inform you is not in vacation, so here you are my roundup of the best AR/VR news for this week. Microsoft Flight Simulator releases VR patch. Asobo and Microsoft have worked hard for this and on 22nd, the VR patch has been released.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft Teams to integrate Mesh in 2022. With a surprise move, Microsoft has announced that in 2022 it will integrate Microsoft Mesh, its framework to create shared XR experiences, inside Microsoft Teams. And if they have these features from Microsoft, they won’t need to get them from Meta.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

15 Experts weigh in on why we’re reaching a tipping point in spatial computing. This looks to be the year where we move beyond tentative experimentation into scalable deployment of immersive tech in the workplace. Want the latest insights from industry experts in enterprise AR & VR? Look no further!

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

But there’s even more: Unity has already published a page about how it is possible to build for the Quest 3 using not only the XR Interaction Toolkit, but also AR Foundation. AR Foundation is typically used for AR devices, e.g. smartphones, and it’s the first time to my knowledge that is employed with a VR headset.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Despite the 2022 Metaverse boom that swept imagination and scepticism equally, 2023 was tough during H1 for the immersive industry. 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.

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Digitalnauts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

WHAT IS XR (VR/MR/AR)? A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO IMMERSIVE TECH. XR, or Extended Reality, is an umbrella term for a variety of immersive technologies including VR (Virtual Reality), MR (Mixed Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality). This is the latest immersive technology and is sometimes referred to as hybrid reality.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 15, 2024

In 2024, many major technology firms like Apple, LG, and Samsung are debuting XR devices, and events like Laval Virtual will provide crucial insight into the growing industry. Speakers from this year’s event discussed emerging XR technologies and the role AR/VR/MR may play in everyday work and home life.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 27, 2020

IDC says that AR/VR is growing less because of the pandemics, but the outlook is great. As we had predicted months ago, actually the pandemics is having a double effect on AR and VR. IDC estimates a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in AR/VR spending of 76.9% A not so happy picture. billion by 2024.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 29, 2024

These glasses have outperformed the sales of Ray-Ban’s first-generation smart glasses, ‘Ray-Ban Stories’ This potential deal could grant Meta more control over EssilorLuxottica’s smart glasses division and strengthen its position in the competitive market against tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2018

Developed by Owlchemy Games, the original minds behind the hit VR title Job SImulator, the far-out immersive adventure places users in the shoes of Rick Sanchez’s reluctant side-kick, Morty Smith, as they participate in a series of seemingly-menial tasks, from basic laundry care, to complex ship repair.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 1, 2023

many investors would have run away scared from immersive realities, causing the ruin of many companies in our field. When Microsoft performed the acquisition, Satya Nadella underlined how the acquisition of Activision could also lead to the acquisition of competencies related to metaverse from the gaming company.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Yesterday was Chinese Lanterns’ Festival… my best wishes to you all, especially a big hug to all people that are still in China and are living very hard times… ??! This week in XR has seen the launch of the first standalone MR headset, plus a lot of interesting news and articles about immersive realities. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Here you are my flower for you! Happy 8th of March, wherever you are! Microsoft announces Mesh, an XR collaboration platform. Alex Kipman promised us a Microsoft Ignite conference with an amazing level of immersion , and he kept his word. Top news of the week. Image by OceanX). they had no problems in using it.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

And all of this comes in a period when other partnerships between tech giants are happening: remember that some weeks ago, Microsoft closed its streaming service Mixer and allied with Facebook Gaming to fight the quasi-monopoly of (Amazon-owned) Twitch. Thanks Gianluigi Perrone for the tip!). News worth a mention.

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CraneMorley

JANUARY 3, 2019

You can immerse the learner in an engaging sales or interpersonal experience, help them understand a new product by giving them X-Ray vision or challenge them on a virtual ride to think ahead to stay safe on the road with realistic scenarios. Augmented Reality (AR) will follow suit for training on headsets and mobile devices.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In its upcoming 5-year development plan, there should be measures to favor the growth and the spread of Immersive Realities. But Huawei is not only in the VR market: it is also releasing a new version of its AR smartglasses called Huawei EyeWear 2, made in collaboration with the fashion brand Gentle Monster. News worth a mention.

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AIXR

APRIL 1, 2022

We at AIXR have curated a list of the ‘Top 7 VR Podcasts You Should Follow in 2022’ to ensure you are kept in the loop on XR/VR/AR trends, cutting-edge tech, and the most fascinating innovations from every corner of the industry. In no particular order, here are the podcasts you should be following. Voices of VR Podcast.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

What is the device is not clear, considering that the trademark has been associated vaguely with “AR and VR products”. Others say that it is something similar to Nreal Air: a pair of lightweight AR glasses. Ars Technica has confirmed with some sources of its that Valve is actually working internally on a prototype with that name.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

It is an advertisement company, and we all knew since the beginning that it went to VR with the idea of profiling people and propose them immersive ads. At the Better World Summit for 5G+AR, RealMax’s CEO Wei Rongjie has just teased Realseer, AR glasses with lenses just 7mm thick and a field of view (FoV) of 70 degrees.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

This can be done easily today with—or without—an AR capable cell phone. Screen capture of prototype Star Wars AR game for Disney’s Lucasfilm/Lenovo AR headset. The epic success of “Sleep No More” in New York represents a tipping point for Immersive Entertainment. Lucasfilm Ltd.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

After all, not only does it have its own dedicated entertainment apps , but it works with solutions like Zoom and Microsoft 365 apps too. Here are some of the oddest ways we’ve seen people using the Vision Pro so far. There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that this headset will be ideal for both entertainment and business use cases.

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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

MAY 11, 2020

Mothers and grandmothers are the best, and they care about us during the good and the hard times… their love is infinite. A big and warm hug to all of them And while we celebrate our mommies, let’s read some cool AR/VR news! Investments in AR/VR companies are at 2013 level. Top news of the week. Image by Oculus).

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Facebook is reportedly working on its AR glasses (made with Luxottica) that should be released in 2023. Facebook is investing billions for hardware creation, and it is going to move 4,000 employes working on AR hardware in a new venue just built in California. Mobile AR apps are now very popular (maybe).

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

After that, I headed for China to pursue my dream and headed marketing and strategy for the release of the Microsoft A.I. By offering an immersive setting with a fully interactive experience, a shopper can see how a smart home/setting works and aid his or her purchase decision. [AN: Do you also do interior design in AR?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It’s that time of the week when I report to you the best news of the week in the AR/VR fields, so fasten your seatbelts and get ready! Some months ago, Road To VR unveiled that Canon was going to update its mixed reality offering with the Mreal MD-20, a high-quality passthrough AR headset that substituted the previous MD-10 model.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

For larger companies looking to connect their entire team with HoloLens 2 headsets, Microsoft is offering a package that includes Dynamic 365 Remote Assist on each MR headset at the cost of $125 per user – per month. If you’re a developer working on your own, Microsoft offers the HoloLens 2 Development Edition.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Jeri has been in the R&D of Valve Software when Abrash was still there, so she knows a lot about AR and VR. After Valve, I started an AR company called CastAR where we were doing augmented reality very similar to the technology we’ll be talking about today. So what is this is TiltFive AR headset? (

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 7, 2021

This week has not been very important for AR and VR: no major event has happened. BUT today is the day of the WWDC, and who knows if Apple will tease something about AR glasses. A decent budget for Microsoft and Facebook… but something impossible for companies like HTC or Magic Leap (do you remember when we all thought that $2.5B

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This one is the last AR/VR news roundup for this summer! We don’t know when these glasses will release and for what price , but the fact that such a big consumer-oriented giant has got interested in glasses is a positive sign that we are on the right (long) road towards the release and adoption of consumer-oriented AR glasses.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

COMPATIBILITY: The Google Daydream View is only compatible with these devices: Pixel, Pixel 2, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, LG V30, Moto Z, Moto Z 2 , ZenFone AR, Mate 9 Pro, Axon 7. Photo from Microsoft. from Microsoft. This page contains setup instructions, safety tips, and hardware guidelines. from Google.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2021

First of all, I’m glad that Facebook noticed that the community wants guarantees on its privacy regarding AR and VR and so now its executives start caring about it. Furthermore, the comparison with Microsoft doesn’t hold well: Microsoft was a software company that just didn’t have high standards, so it made products with many bugs.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 27, 2023

Furthermore, Microsoft 365 apps such as Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint, will be connected with Omniverse Project Mellon has been unveiled. It is a lightweight Python package capable of harnessing the heavyweight power of speech AI (NVIDIA Riva) and large language models (LLMs) to simplify user interactions in immersive environments.

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