Tech Trends VR

JUNE 25, 2018

Since the HoloLens was first released almost three years ago, Microsoft has steadily been building partnerships and demonstrating an array of industry use cases across manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, education and many others. Yet within Microsoft’s mixed reality strategy, hardware is only one piece of the puzzle.

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APRIL 26, 2017

A pioneer who helped kickstart VR’s renaissance is driving the strategy for Microsoft’s Windows Mixed Reality platform, spanning both HoloLens and a collection of VR headsets rolling out later this year. It will be his first public appearance since at Microsoft last year.

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Road to VR

APRIL 18, 2017

One of the first in a line of Windows Holographic powered immersive devices, Lenovo’s first mixed reality headset will be here in time for US “back to school”, according to Lenovo’s North America VP of Consumer Products Mike Abary.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s see if this launch is actually happening… More info Microsoft and its troubles with HoloLens According to an article on Business Insider, Microsoft has lost a total of more than $5 billion dollars with the HoloLens project. This may explain why it has been shut down.

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ARPost

APRIL 13, 2020

He and panelists Vinay Narayan of VIVE and Larry Persaud of Microsoft will be discussing existing XR technology for enterprise, how to choose the right solution, and considerations like ROIs. The Mixed and Augmented Reality Studio.

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VRScout

JANUARY 23, 2017

The Australian Air Force and Saab Australia are trialing the Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset as the Australian military evolves into a “fifth-generation fighting force.” The post The Australian Air Force Is Now Testing the Microsoft HoloLens appeared first on VRScout.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2019

Frontal view of the device (Image by Microsoft). The biggest news of the MWC for what concerns XR has been for sure the announcement of the HoloLens 2 by Microsoft. A girl zooming an object in mixed reality with the new UX of Hololens 2. Image by Microsoft). Sync pins (Image by Microsoft). HoloLens 2. Azure Kinect.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

Well, if the rumor becomes reality, this would mean that all next Apple devices will have both front and back depth cameras, for high-precision Augmented Reality and 3D reconstruction. Microsoft releases Azure Remote Rendering. Why is this a big deal? supports VR. 3D artists rejoice!

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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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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 17, 2019

Microsoft’s new piece of kit doesn’t disappoint, but the real excitement of its MWC announcement goes well beyond the hardware. Microsoft is in this for the long haul and will continue cashing in just fine without even touching the consumer market Click To Tweet. That’s the low-hanging fruit as far as Microsoft is concerned.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 5, 2022

With virtual reality, companies can build models of projects in a digital landscape, and make it easier to interact with specialists from all over the world. What’s more, Mixed and Augmented reality also allow for greater access to valuable content on the job site, reducing risk levels, and improving productivity.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Or maybe “relaxed” is not the right word to use, considering the little drama on Microsoft’s headsets. Top news of the week (Image by HP) Microsoft officially drops support for its Mixed Reality headsets Microsoft has just released the infamous Windows 11, version 24H2 update. I think this speaks a lot.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 21, 2018

This follows from the company’s introduction three years ago of Google’s initial foray in educational VR – Google Expeditions – which first introduced the idea of taking students on virtual reality field trips using basic equipment such as Google Cardboard. And that, in fact, is the ultimate goal of any transformative technology.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 8, 2018

There are plenty of players like Microsoft HoloLens and DAQRI which consistently deliver not only cool demos, but real use-cases for holographic Mixed Reality Click To Tweet. Considering how much flack Microsoft gets for its FOV, it seems unfair to cut Magic Leap any slack on that.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Before leaving you to the news of the week, let me just tell you two things that may interest you: If you missed them, don’t forget to read my predictions about augmented reality and virtual reality in 2022; This Thursday at 5 pm CET AWE Nite Florence comes back! The first one is that Reality Labs had $10B of losses in 2021.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 6, 2019

To help them do this, winners will receive a share of the $750,000 in funding, and optional technical support from Microsoft, including mixed-reality coaching, mentorship and technology access and training, as well as the opportunity to be featured across Microsoft marketing channels. and James L.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 19, 2019

At the session hosted by Microsoft @ISTE, Alice will outline how immersive technologies such as Mixed Reality are being used by innovative educators around the world Click To Tweet. ISTE19 is the place where educator-tested strategies come together with proven resources for transforming learning and teaching.

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Road to VR

MAY 11, 2017

The HoloLens is the most impressive augmented reality headset on the market today, and their developer kit is already being deployed into industries ranging from architecture, engineering, design, sales, medicine, and education. LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF VR PODCAST.

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Digital technologies such as machine-learning, augmented reality and many others are part of that picture, as they can connect workforces, transform processes, analyse data, and provide greater visibility and flexibility across our supply chains. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Internationally the most successful Finnish XR companies include Varjo Technologies , which is developing high-end XR headsets for enterprise use, OptoFidelity with its XR testing solutions, Dispelix with its augmented reality waveguide technologies, and VRKiwi with its Cave Digger VR games available on all VR platforms.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2023

The second possibility seems more probable to me, also because it would be a great strategy by Sony to carve its niche of hardcore gamers that is completely different from the one that is interested in the Quest, and so can’t be attacked by Meta.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 13, 2018

When I tried Microsoft Remote Assist with the HoloLens back in May at Microsoft Build I was able to “repair” a complex electrical panel in a matter of minutes. Of course it was a staged demo scenario, but the principle stands. The competition in that space is growing fast to keep up with this demand, and not just in Europe and the U.S.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Few companies can say this outside of PTC, Microsoft and NexTech.*. The adoption of augmented reality is happening faster than we had previously anticipated,” said Snap CEO Evan Spiegel during its Q3 earnings announcement, speaking to ongoing growth in lens use. “We It’s seeing financial results and doubling down.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2023

This week, Microsoft announced that MRTK will migrate to an independent GitHub account and that the project will be supported by a consortium including Microsoft, Magic Leap, and Qualcomm. Since MRTK was used especially for AR applications, it is natural that these three giants of augmented reality are interested in keeping it alive.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Whereas technicians previously relied on paper instruction or computer 3D models viewed through a screen, they can now overlay data and schematics directly onto the relevant environment using the Microsoft HoloLens. Giving technicians the tools to readily access information as and when they need it has resulted in extremely positive ROI.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 14, 2020

Like in our ongoing “ follow the money ” exercise, they’re each building wearables strategies that support or future-proof core businesses where tens of billions in annual revenues are at stake. The story is similar for Amazon , Microsoft and Bose (kind of), and the 800-pound gorilla in wearables, Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2022

Using the algorithms acquired with 6D.ai, Niantic can so finally let developers offer augmented reality experiences that are shared and persistent in a location, that is exactly what we need for our mixed reality future. More info (RealityOS trademark) More info (Robert Scoble’s take on Apple’s reveal strategy).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 10, 2021

And I would find it an understandable choice: Vive has always been incredibly successful among companies and it would have a sense for it to thrive in the B2B niche until it becomes strong enough to exit and try to compete with much bigger companies like Facebook, Microsoft, or Valve. They [Microsoft] did this same s**t with HoloLens.”.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The strategy allowed the company to save around 80% on the cost of creating 3D scans, compared to other common technology options, with high-definition solutions produced in a matter of hours. Microsoft and Wurth. French Luxury retailer Lacoste saw a massive 7.4

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Road to VR

JULY 21, 2017

Game studio HappyGiant and Tippett Studio , the production firm founded by stop-motion guru Phil Tippett, has launched HoloGrid: Monster Battle (2017) on Microsoft’s HoloLens platform. The game currently supports cross-play multiplayer between iOS, Android mobile devices and Samsung Gear VR.

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ARPost

APRIL 20, 2023

Camera Kit Integrations Snap ’s Head of Global AR Product Strategy and Product Marketing Carolina Arguelles Navas took to the stage to talk about recent and upcoming partnerships, including some that affect apps and experiences outside of Snapchat itself through its Camera Kit offering.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

20 for 2020: Augmented Reality Trends and How They May Play Out This Year. What can we expect for augmented reality as we enter the first year of this brand new decade? AR eyewear as an accessory is a great go-to-market strategy for consumers whose smartphones sit at the center of their modern day life.

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ARPost

JANUARY 30, 2023

See Also: Top 5 AR SDKs for Building Augmented Reality Mobile Apps​ “A handful of respondents shared that they were developing games for Pico, a platform that was not on the survey list,” the report offers. Microsoft/Minecraft” came in a distant third place with 7% of respondents choosing them as the model metaverse.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Lately, Meta, like many other XR innovators , has increased its focus on the enterprise space, recognizing a growing demand for virtual, mixed, and augmented reality solutions that enhance training, collaboration and product design. However, you can also access apps like Zoom, and Microsoft Teams for immersive meetings.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 11, 2025

Companies can accelerate development strategies by offering employees tailored, interactive, and experiential learning experiences, enhance knowledge retention, and even increase employee engagement. These technologies dont just transform VR immersive learning, they can impact AR and MR strategies too. What is Immersive Learning?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2020

Or that Microsoft is working on a new reference design that fixes the issues of the first one? It is not the classical zombie waves shooter game: you have to take decisions, explore the city to find items, and have a good strategy to complete your tasks before the sun sets and horde of zombies kill you. Cool to know!

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

He has a very interesting working story, having worked for great companies like Microsoft and Fast Company. And Robert says that even Facebook’s goal is making wearable glasses : he has seen its strategy plans, and inside there it is written that its goal is not building a VR headset, but a slim AR glass that people can wear every day.

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