ARPost

APRIL 27, 2022

Although most people still consider AR as an entertainment technology, we can see its practical implementations in various industries like e-commerce, healthcare, architecture , training, and many others. In this blog, we will cover some highly popular software development tools used for AR app development. Google ARCore.

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AllThingsVR

AUGUST 12, 2016

Disney and Google built an AR website for Pete’s Dragon movie Disney continues its push to use virtual reality and augmented reality marketing. The entertainment giant released Thursday a special promotional website for the film that it built with Google GOOG 0.02% and the advertising technology company MediaMonks.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

This is a period with many tech announcements: we had Meta telling about its Horizon OS, yesterday OpenAI unveiled the new GPT-4o, and today Google will hopefully unveil its Android XR operating system. What a time to be alive! I believe there will be many use cases for this. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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EON Reality

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll delve into the process of making augmented reality, exploring its components, tools, and the steps involved. Are you creating an educational tool, a marketing campaign, or an entertainment app? ARCore (Google) : For developing AR apps on Android. But how exactly is this captivating technology created?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

More info (Quest 3 coming in 2023) More info (New layoffs planned at Meta) Other relevant news (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) New information on PSVR 2 is unveiled Sony Interactive Entertainment is keeping growing the hype for the upcoming launch of the PSVR 2. But now some data about it is starting to be found.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). More info (FRL Official blog post) More info (Road To VR reporting and commenting the news) More info (Ctrl+Labs’s Dino Game Early Demo) More info (ETH’s experimental wristband). As it had promised on my blog last year , its cool Nreal Light AR glasses have finally arrived in Europe.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 14, 2021

13 blog post , Google-owned YouTube TV warned users that stalled negotiations with the Mouse House have now threatened the partnership, jeopardizing the… Read more. YouTube TV hardly knew peace after squaring away its differences with Roku before it was launched into a fresh carriage dispute, this time with Disney.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2024

More info Google and Samsung are working on smartglasses According to The Information, Google and Samsung are not only working together on a mixed reality headset but also on a pair of smartglasses (a la Ray-Ban Meta) powered by Gemini AI. I cross my fingers, but I don’t have high hopes. Funny link This is too funny to watch!

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 12, 2024

The once LBVRE (Location-Based VR Entertainment) company has closed its venues in Los Angeles to focus on its VR educative program built together with Arizona State University. This blog proposes a few advertisement options, and one of them is having a mention in this section of this very popular weekly roundup column. I can help you!

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

More info Google has to open its operating system to more stores As part of a settlement with the U.S. attorney general for a lawsuit over Google Play Store, G oogle should stop to privilege its Google Play Store, and should open up its Android operating system to more easily support 3rd-party stores.

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ARPost

JULY 16, 2020

Winners from the past three events include Oculus Rift and Quest, Google Tilt Brush, HTC VIVE Pro, and the Vader Immortal series. In addition to the awards ceremony and networking opportunities, the program includes live and prerecorded entertainment and premieres. Out-of-Home VR Entertainment of the Year. About the VR Awards.

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EON Reality

JULY 29, 2024

Common Augmented Reality Platforms: ARCore (Google): A free, open-source platform from Google, ARCore is popular for its cross-platform compatibility, working on Android, iOS, and web-based applications. This allows for highly immersive and realistic AR experiences, popular in gaming and entertainment applications.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

billion from heavy hitters like Google Ventures and the Alibaba Research group. In a blog post, Jeff Ruediger, the Managing Director of Magic Leap Screens (how would you like to see that on your name tag at a high school reunion?) The Florida-based Magic Leap has raised $1.9 Promotional photo of Magic Leap One.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 4, 2021

This proves how the attention towards virtual events is rising , and this kind of entertainment medium is becoming always more popular. In a long blog post, its belonging company highlights how it is going to create a free and paid tier of the program , letting so all hobbysts using the software for free. Funny link.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

In a Friday announcement, Google showcased their latest plans to introduce multiplayer functionality into the popular app, along with a slew of other features that the Tilt Brush team is hoping to roll out soon. VR is always more fun with friends. And now our favorite VR creator tool will soon be getting the update we’ve all been waiting for.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We already know that Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm are working on a competitor of the Vision Pro, which should be based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR Gen2+ and cost around $2000. So at the beginning of next year, we may have huge players like Apple, Google, and Meta battling for the high-end XR sector.

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ARVR

AUGUST 20, 2021

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. The impact and relevance of VR go beyond the scope of entertainment and gaming, and it is getting its fair share in the mainstream industries.

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Road to VR

JUNE 7, 2017

Detailed on the Oculus Blog , the new partnership with the California State Library hopes to highlight the educational potential of VR, as well as provide easy access to VR hardware within the heart of local communities. SEE ALSO Google Expects "Tens of Millions" of Daydream-Ready Devices on the Market By Year's End.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 Last year, Google also acquired North, an AR smart glass manufactures.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 14, 2022

It is promising in-car VR entertainment system, that offers VR experiences whose movements are synchronized with the ones of the car, for an experience that is nausea-free and feels like the one of an amusement park. Google and Waymo evolve NERF to cope with cities. Holoride is coming to Audi cars this summer. Meta has been warned.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Conclusion Concluding, companies like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and many others have integrated ChatGPT 3.5 into their services and platforms.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2018

The company is still heavily involved with VR development however, and are expected to present some new technology with Google at Display Week 2018 in May. Photo: Remedy Entertainment. Magic Leap announcements. image courtesy Magic Leap. Nvidia RTX.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

According to the Korean outlet JoongAng (which we all read every day), Samsung headset is codenamed “Infinite” and will be announced at a Samsung Unpacked event happening in the second half of 2024. Please donate to the Red Cross to handle the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine. I will leave you the link to do that below.

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AllThingsVR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

In a Friday announcement, Google showcased their latest plans to introduce multiplayer functionality into the popular app, along with a slew of other features that the Tilt Brush team is hoping to roll out soon. Tilt Brush Teases Multiplayer Mode and More VR is always more fun with friends. Read more here.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 13, 2021

If I had to choose the most common question I’ve received in these 4 years on the blog, social media, and Quora, I would surely pick “How do I get started with virtual reality?” So, I googled around and found a workshop from a Unity event that taught how to do a Unity game. The blog & social media.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

It has made significant contributions in various verticals such as entertainment, education, retail etc. Image credits SCAND Blog Virtual Reality (VR)  — It teleports the user into a completely immersive world that replaces the physical world. It had started gaining interest in the metaverse trend ever since.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

More info (SideQuest VR download page) More info (Launch blog post). More info (Announcement blog post) More info (Boz announcing the news on Twitter) More info (My long editorial on Facebook and its advertisement efforts). Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Absolutely not. Top news of the week. Image by Facebook).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 24, 2023

Luckily there is AR that is still strong, and we can hope to wear Google AR glasses soon… ah no, they are dead too. Ah no, not even that because also Twitter is dead. Now it’s called X and aims at becoming the Western WeChat. But we can still rely on Meta that is still spending billions on XR and… OH NO, THE QUEST PRO DIED TOO.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 27, 2020

When you think of creativity in virtual reality (VR) one app that’s surely going to come to mind is Google’s Tilt Brush. New artists will be able to grow and share with the community, share their sketches with the world by uploading them to Google Poly or viewing others from the community.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2021

More info (Use Google Translate). The decision comes after the dismissal of Google Poly, a service deeply used by Wave, which would require the company to invest time and money to find and integrate a substitute. East European startup Virtuactions is proposing location-based entertainment with the Oculus Quest. Some XR fun.

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Ryan Schultz

AUGUST 17, 2022

As somebody who writes about social VR and flatscreen virtual worlds on this blog, with a popular Discord server packed with metaverse fanatics and a front-row seat on pretty much everything that has been happening in this space, let me tell you, the past twelve months have been a wild ride. The live concerts!

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If this partnership is exclusive, Meta has just got a huge edge over its competitors like Samsung or Google. Here in Italy, I have no idea where to buy any smartglasses, but I’ve seen many shops selling Ray-Ban Meta. Subscribe to Maith Sponsored Area Phygtl Is Hiring! I will leave you the link to do that below.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It turns out he’s a reader of this blog (I’ve always told you that the readers are smarter than the writer here) and we’ve become virtual friends during these years. I can say without any doubt that this is one of the most interesting interviews I’ve made in more than 4 years of blogging, so I advise you to watch it all.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 14, 2024

In a blog post published on April 22, 2024, Meta shared its vision for a new era of mixed reality development. Elsewhere, Lenovo is drawing on its experience in helping to design the previous Oculus Rift S, to build a selection of mixed reality devices for learning, entertainment, and productivity. What is Meta Horizon OS?

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Image by Respawn Entertainment). We have been waiting for “Medal Of Honor: Above And Beyond” for years : it had been announced as an AAA game, made in collaboration with a great studio like Respawn Entertainment, with realistic recreation of war in virtual reality. Donate to this blog! Other relevant news. Funny link.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

AWE EU promotes creator and developer best practices throughout sessions featuring leading XR firms like Google, HTC VIVE, and Meta speaking on emerging use cases covering business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), and the European Union (EU). Attending In-Person and Virtually, Opportunities for All.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2023

I’m also working on a cool tech prototype and I will share it with you very soon in the next few days on this blog. This and the next editions of the newsletter are going to be full of cool pieces of news. On the work side, it has been busy, very busy. Be sure not to miss it! Next week I’ll also be at AWE.

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