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. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). This is very interesting: it means that Sony is leaving another year to Facebook to gain market shares with the Quest.

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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

DECEMBER 27, 2022

And also confirms that Meta is going to invest 20% of its budget on Reality Labs, so on XR technologies, and that 50% of this money will be invested into the development of AR glasses. The meaning is quite clear: Meta is still committed to XR and its end goal is developing the AR glasses that all people will wear all day.

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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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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Also, these delays are perfectly in line with the Law 3.1 As a final minor news, Apple’s current runtimes keep improving features that may useful for the future foray into immersive realities. Image by Sony). Sony unveils affordable Mocopi tracking system. Sony has just announced a new affordable tracking system.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This fresh new money is given to build what Niantic calls the “real-world metaverse”, which is just a fluffy sentence to say that the mission of the company is to build AR geolocated content with social components. It is building the reference design of AR glasses and has a valid SDK for building outdoor AR experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2021

It’s that time of the week when you can read the best news about AR and VR! CES 2021 brought some interesting AR/VR news. All these pieces of news are cool, but they are mostly directed towards the future of AR and VR, and are not changing much of the consumer XR landscape. Top news of the week. billion U.S.

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Upload VR

MARCH 2, 2024

With VR gaming, Sony shut down Blood & Truth studio PlayStation London as layoffs hit Horizon Call of the Mountain's two studios. Lightning Archer , Truck Parking Simulator VR , Archery Pro and CastleWars are now available on Quest App Lab. Submissions for Venice Immersive are now open until May 15, 2024. Warner Bros.

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AIXR

AUGUST 4, 2023

As the world’s largest event for computer and video games, and heralded as Europe’s most extensive business platform for the games industry, it’s no surprise that XR (Extended Reality, encompassing both VR and AR) is taking center stage. AlterEyes: Their AR solutions are nothing short of revolutionary.

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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. And of course, they are going to appeal this decision… More info PSVR 2 to be sold in retail stores Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that “soon”, PSVR 2 will be sold in dedicated retail store locations.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 12, 2024

Elsewhere, HTC released the Vive XR Elite face tracker , Sony announced a new enterprise headset and we learned more about the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. Awards , five VR games have been nominated for the "Immersive Reality Technical Achievement" award. Laser Limbo , an AR laser tag experience, is aiming to release a home version in February.

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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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ARPost

JANUARY 15, 2020

VR headsets are just the tip of the XR iceberg. If you prefer MR or AR, don’t worry, we have a similar article devoted to AR and MR headsets and glasses. See Also: How Will AR and VR Change Industries in 2020. Most of the specs for the Quest are actually the same as the Rift S , which we’ll get to in a bit.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

That is, there will be an option that will let all the avatars abandon che classical videocall format and meet inside a virtual space (something like Altspace VR) for a more immersive experience. Samsung heavily invests in DigiLens to build its AR glasses. Thanks Rob for the tip on the second one!).

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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 6, 2021

It is the home country of Sony, so PlayStation VR and Meta itself have clearly expressed its interest in penetrating the market. On November, 30th, finally, Nreal has launched its Nreal light AR glasses in the US with the support of Verizon. The glasses are now available in some selected Verizon stores and also online.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony Interactive Entertainment has l et many famous journalists and influencers (like Mike Virtual Reality Oasis) try the new headset in dedicated sessions where they could play four upcoming games: Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil Village, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

It’s Monday again, so it’s time for a new roundup of the coolest AR and VR news of the week! But before digging into the news, let me invite you all to the latest work that we of VRrOOm have developed: a new social XR immersive music experience from the French legendary composer Jean-Michel Jarre! Image by Sony).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 31, 2021

This has not been the most interesting week in AR, VR, but I think that in the next times we’ll see some shots fired: in some days there will be the F8, the official shipment of the Vive Pro 2, then the Apple WWDC conference! Lumus Maximums shows an impressive AR prototype. I hope for some juicy news… and you? Other relevant news.

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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. Detailed instructions are available here. Sony Playstation VR. from Google. from Amazon. from Oculus.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The most immersive enterprise AR device is now available. With Apple being rumored to enter the field of VR/AR, there are numerous speculations of these high price tags and a focus on productivity over gaming, which has been a major drive in VR platform focus in the past few years. Built for enterprise.

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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. I think that in the end, Facebook, between AR and VR, will lose a similar amount of money. NOLO and Arpara brings new headsets from China.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Alex Kipman promised us a Microsoft Ignite conference with an amazing level of immersion , and he kept his word. The result was the one of having Alex Kipman as if he was really in front of you , a fantastic immersive feature for an XR event. We can put our champagnes back in the fridge (Thanks Ilja Z for this tip, you are great!).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2021

He wants that people start trusting Facebook , following a route similar to the one followed by Microsoft, that went from a company that no one trusted security-wise (Windows Me was a virus disguised as an operating system) to a company that is considered good in making software (Windows 10 and Azure are very good solutions).

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

First of all, we have some more info on the micro OLED displays: Sony started selling them in Japan, so we have some more specs: they have 4K resolution, 90Hz framerate, a high luminance, and the capability of reproducing a very wide color range. Thanks Nova for the tip!) Good luck, Stan and team!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This may be one of the potential names for either the upcoming mixed reality headset that Samsung is developing with Google or the name of future AR glasses. Thanks to Davy Demeyer for the tip!) Who will it be… Sony or Meta? We don’t know, but this shows that the Korean company is still committed to XR developments.

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2016

Looking at the direction technology is going today, we decided to look at how some of the most well known and then some not so well known VR and AR movies have portrayed the technology in their own unique way. Foiled time and again, he sneaks into their office and inadvertently becomes immersed in cyberspace. Brainstorm (1983).

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The following year at CES 2014, Oculus had to share the immersive technology limelight with a slew of new startups who had appeared in the wake of Oculus’ success. CES 2015 brought yet more impressive advancements from VR and AR fields, and some notable setbacks. Oculus’ Pre-DK1 Prototype, shown at CES 2013.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

You’ll get tips on design and optimization, and developers will no doubt want to pounce the moment the floor opens for questions (if that happens). What to Pack: Exploring VR & AR With Daydream and Tango. Windows Holographic Rendering: One SDK to target VR and AR ecosystems. Room 3009, West Hall. Alex Lee (Google).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 4, 2022

But at first, let’s get serious and read the relevant news of the week in AR and VR. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Thanks to Rob Cole for the tip). XR startups are rising good money. It can be a good opportunity for you all to showcase what you are doing! Thanks to Tom Ffiske for the tip).

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He’s now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You’ve been working in immersive technologies.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He's now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You've been working in immersive technologies.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He’s now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You’ve been working in immersive technologies.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He’s now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You’ve been working in immersive technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 17, 2019

That’s very immersive and fun : from my experience in developing HitMotion: Reloaded on the Vive Focus Plus , I can tell you that moving your body all around your room is how standalone VR is meant to be played. Researchers are already experimenting with 6G. Microsoft is working on addressing privacy concerns of the AR Cloud.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Microsoft and Samsung may be partnering for an AR device. We don’t know what all of this means, but the most probable scenario is that the two companies are working together for the next generation of HoloLens AR glasses, probably the one that should target consumers. Image by Sony). News worth a mention.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 25, 2022

Today is a bit of a special day for this newsletter because this article you are reading is the 250th roundup about XR news I’ve written! If you make the calculation, it means that it is almost 5 years that every damn weekend I collect the best news of the week in AR and VR (and the “mmmmmmmetaverse”) and I organize them for you!

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