The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung is now over. Some months ago, some important magazines leaked that Microsoft might have abandoned the HoloLens project. According to a new leak, Microsoft scrapped the plans for a HoloLens 3, and also the collaboration with Samsung has been brought to an end.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Valve, HP and Microsoft teamed up to create the new HP Reverb G2 , and before it hits doorsteps this month there’s already a few software improvements to visual quality waiting for you in the latest version of Windows 10, which also affects some Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets too. ” And what does that mean exactly? .

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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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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I don’t know for whom this is “affordable”, maybe Tim Cook, Bill Gates, or people that have sold both kidneys… More info Microsoft completes the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard After many months of legal disputes, Microsoft has finally received the green light to acquire Activision-Blizzard.

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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. But a new report in Korean magazine “Daily Korea” states that Samsung may not be in a hurry to release its headset anymore, because Meta canceled its Quest Pro 2 plans with LG, and Apple is postponing its Vision Pro 2.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Reactor in San Francisco —the flagship hub for the tech giant’s efforts in mixed reality (MR). “We are at the threshold of the next revolution in computing,” Liz Hamren, corporate vice president of Microsoft Devices Marketing, wrote in a blog post.

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2018

This Spring, Microsoft is planning to roll out an update to Windows which will bring a number of improvements to Windows VR headsets, including better performance when used to play SteamVR content and during typical use, and a new environment for users to choose as their home space.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

As it is a tradition of this blog , I’ve prepared a big roundup of the best news in XR from this year’s CES! Vive Wrist Tracker official announcement blog (HTC Vive) HTC announces Wrist Tracker for $129 (Road To VR) Bi-manual hands tracking working flawlessly on Focus 3 thanks to the Trackers (Twitter). Further references.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Until today, I believed that Meta was in a very difficult position this year, because on one side the launch of the Apple Vision Pro put Meta’s dominant position in the market at risk; and on the other side, Google re-entering the field with an Android XR operating system and Samsung as its partner, was a real threat, as well.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Anyway, with the end of the life of Quest 2, this cycle finished and a new one started with Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, Google and Samsung announcing their own headset, and other companies chasing them (e.g. with Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, etc…) to convince hardware manufacturers to create headsets powered by Android XR.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 8, 2022

Google is joining Samsung in offering parts for the Pixel smartphone through iFixit. The company announced in a blog post that it would make parts available for the Pixel 2 through Pixel 6 Pro later this year. Read more.

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GizModo VR

JULY 26, 2021

With a little over two weeks to go until Samsung’s next big Unpacked Event , the company’s president and head of mobile communications just published a new blog confirming details and features long rumored to be included in Samsung’s next batch of foldable phones. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 29, 2024

And he’s not the only believer: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated Mixed Reality as one of the top three trends to follow for 2024. These pieces of news are important because they show that both Meta and Microsoft are going to support immersive realities. A far future, but an exciting future.

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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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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2018

There, you’ll be able to pick up rare specimens from the London’s Natural History Museum and take you “behind the scenes to explore areas usually closed to the public,” a Sky blog post states.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A report from Insider states that Microsoft may have canceled its plans for HoloLens 3. There is instead a rumored partnership with Samsung , where Samsung would actually build a new XR device and Microsoft offer the platform on top of which the headset may run. Please support this blog. Some XR fun.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 31, 2023

I think that the upcoming release of Quest 3, and the increasing rumors about Samsung are going to improve our situation even more. More info Samsung may be working on a smart ring There are new rumors in town about Samsung working on a smart ring that should be called Galaxy Ring. Let’s all hope so. Great job, Magnopus!

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CraneMorley

JULY 23, 2020

Back to Blog Page. Microsoft has supplied the US Army with modified HoloLens 2 headsets that are now being used in training exercises. Sign up for our blog newsletter and get the latest industry news, insights, and CraneMorley client success stories. Photo courtesy of PEO Soldier Public Affairs).

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Today Microsoft revealed the Halo: Recruit experience, launching on October 17th for Windows VR headsets. Among a number of exciting announcements Microsoft made today, including open pre-orders for their range of VR headsets , the company revealed Halo: Recruit, the first official Halo experience made for VR.

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Cats and VR

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The DOE is incentivizing the competition with $680,000 in cash prizes and additional sponsor prizes from IBM, Microsoft, and Samsung. Information provided by WhiteHouse.gov https://www.edsimchallenge.com/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/11/15/new-prize-challenge-virtual-and-augmented-reality-learning-tools.

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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). And no, I’m not writing it because I’m the lead developer of the game. Absolutely not. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2024

More info (Logitech MX Ink now available) More info (My hands-on with the device) The end of HoloLens 2 Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life of the Microsoft HoloLens 2: the company is now selling the last stock and will slowly discontinue the headset. A Creator Platform for next-gen to ‘Socialize.’

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 13, 2022

After the report of last week by Insider, in which Alex Kipman was accused of improper behavior at work, especially towards women, Alex Kipman has resigned from Microsoft. Rumors already talk about a new AR headset produced by Microsoft in collaboration with Samsung that should substitute it, but we have no sure info about it.

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Road to VR

JULY 29, 2016

John Carmack, On Stage at Microsoft’s Xbox Keynote at E3 this Year. Minecraft however is no stranger to VR, becoming a firm VR fan favourite in the modded VR version known as Minecrift way back in the days of the Oculus Rift DK1.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

OMG, it’s almost 3 years that I write these roundups… the first week peek was exclusive for my blog subscribers and it featured as best news the release of Google Blocks and in the other news something about Samsung Gear VR… how much time has passed since then! Image by Microsoft). This is the 150th Week Peek!

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Anand Tech

JULY 7, 2021

Lakefield came to market in June 2020 in two products: the Samsung Galaxy Book S 13.3-inch Battery life sounded good, although we have never tested it at AnandTech due to lack of access to review samples from Samsung, Lenovo, or Intel. Samsung Unveils Intel-based Galaxy Book S: Intel’s Lakefield Inbound. Intel quoted 1.2

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 5, 2020

But after some initial growth, the platform never took off, and Gear VR , thanks to the push from Samsung (one of the best brands of Android phones) and its great catalog of content (funded by Facebook), won the battle. Please donate on Patreon to keep this blog alive! News from partners (and friends). The Quest 2 has ups and downs.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Facebook and Microsoft publish two interesting research projects for VR. This week, Facebook and Microsoft have released two interesting works from their R&D department. Stanford and Samsung create a super-high-resolution display. PLEASE DONATE FOR MY BLOG! And it has now a free demo, so you can try it now!

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 25, 2020

and beyond, the company has confirmed that Samsung Gear VR and Google VR support will end due to the fact the relative companies have moved their interest away from these products. and beyond, it’s now: ARKit, ARCore, Microsoft HoloLens, MagicLeap, Oculus, Windows Mixed Reality and Playstation VR. Affecting Unity 2019.3

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The reason is that the newest Microsoft laptops feature a neural processing unit (NPU) that improves processing power and battery efficiency when running AR experiences. This means that every laptop will be able to do what the special Spacetop G1 was promising. A Creator Platform for next-gen to ‘Socialize.’

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It’s a very busy working period for me, and I’m sorry if I’m being very irregular in writing blog posts or in answering on social media… but I’m really tight on time! But honestly, I expected a bit more … it’s a bit weird that Microsoft hasn’t solved its biggest pain point yet. News worth a mention. Header image by HP).

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Microsoft have just announced that the game will also receive support for Oculus’ VR motion controllers ‘Touch’ on October 18th which may be further evidence of an October release for the devices. The Gear VR saw it’s version drop earlier this year , with the Rift version following some months later.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2023

In a recent Apple developer blog post , the firm chose to highlight the experiences of four XR insiders who spent time working at its Labs developer suite. ” More on Apple Vision Pro Apple readying its spatial computing device as 2024 ramps up to be a busy year for XR – with MR roadmaps arriving from Meta, Microsoft, and Google.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 24, 2022

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard for $68.7B. The biggest news of the week has been the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft for $68.7B. With it, Microsoft acquires many popular games like Overwatch, Starcraft, Call of Duty, and even Candy Crush. Other relevant news.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Renato Andrade, Senior XR Product Designer, Samsung R&D Institute (SIDIA) , posted his thoughts on the changes, gaining him over 20,000 impressions on LinkedIn. Distributors like Microsoft would also receive the fee for platforms like Game Pass.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2019

All the other major companies (Samsung, Huawei, etc…) are working on AR and Apple for sure can’t stop experimenting with if it doesn’t want to miss the next communication platform as Microsoft did with Windows Phone. Microsoft has released this week a new video showing how the game will work. Very interesting.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

By the way, stay tuned on this blog to read about my experience at AWE! 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.

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