The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

VRTUOLUO is one of the leading VR publications in China : let’s say it’s a bit like the Chinese version of Upload VR. The fun thing is that since it is a publication very focused on the Chinese market, outside China almost no one knows them. In it, you can read some insights on China, VR, and the work by VRTUOLUO.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Tuesday’s visit included a stop to the Chinese Academy of Science, showcasing China’s scientific and technological achievements since Xi Jinping took power in 2011. And if any Chinese technological advancement would be on display that Kim Jong Un would be eager to experience for himself—that would be virtual reality.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Augmented reality technology, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence are some of the most promising solutions out there. What Is the Role of Augmented Reality Technology in Smart Cities? Why Do We Need Augmented Reality Technology in Smart Cities? Building Smart Cities With Augmented Reality Technology.

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Road to VR

JULY 7, 2023

Facebook and Twitter have been blocked in China since 2009, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is hoping to get back in that country with Quest, according to a Wall Street Journal report. A Meta spokesman declined to comment on WSJ’s report. Tencent didn’t respond to a request for comment.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

China’s VR news anchor is here and able to deliver the news 24/7 in a professional manner. But, like any explorer of technology, she had questions, “Are the resources of information that this AI system references, good/reliable? — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) November 7, 2018. How does it filter information?”

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 24, 2023

From the nth rumor on the Apple headset to the announcement of the Pico 4 Pro in China, there have been a few things happening that you as an XR enthusiast can’t miss. On the enterprise side, instead, Snap added AR Mirrors to its ARES technology suite. This week we had quite a few interesting pieces of XR news.

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VRScout

AUGUST 3, 2019

Developed by Xiaoxiaoniu Creative Technologies Ltd, a computer software company based out of Beijing, China, the technology blends artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human interaction to automatically transform static 2D images into interactive 3D animations. Image Credit: Xiaoxiaoniu Creative Technologies Ltd.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Top news of the week Meta and Tencent are bringing the Quest to China According to the latest rumors, after one year of negotiation, finally, Meta and Tencent have found an agreement to bring the Quest to China. Let’s dig into the most interesting pieces of news of this week! appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

Thus, participants will be able to interact with each other and with the innovative devices and technologies on display. A large adoption rate for augmented and virtual reality in 2020 has broadened the audience and age groups interested in the latest technologies. Where: Chengdu Marriott Hotel Financial Centre, Sichuan, China.

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ARPost

MARCH 23, 2023

Among the highlights was the “ Neo-Wulin: The Era of Black Ark ” virtual performance series, the first of its kind in China. Cutting-Edge XR Experiences That Push the Boundaries of Storytelling and Technology The SXSW XR Experience showcases the latest in immersive technology and XR.

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Road to VR

JULY 5, 2023

China Mobile, that country’s largest wireless carier with over 940 million subscribers, has formed a metaverse industry alliance including some of the biggest names in China-based tech. ” China Mobile isn’t new to the space.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

He has also recently written together with Irena Cronin “The Infinite Retina” , a great book about the technologies of the future, like XR, AI, and autonomous vehicles. But of course, the technology is still not there: the Oculus Quest is still uncomfortable, we can’t read texts in it, and so on. Not now, but soon.

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2022

” StepVR, a VR technology service company based out of China, is launching a commercial omnidirectional motion system complete with its own VR headset and haptic vest. In 2019, StepVR launched Future Battle, an esports brand dedicated to expanding the competitive VR scene in China.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Today I am very happy to host on my blog Kura Technologies , one of the most interesting augmented reality startups out there. Here you are the integral interview that I had with Kelly Peng, asking her everything from Kura to the differences between the US and China (Kelly comes from Xi’an), not to mention her life as a startupper.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

This leads to a slight lull in news, as revealing big technology announcements so soon after CES can lead to overshadowing. At the same time, however, it can be an excellent moment for firms to capture the attention and imagination of industry leaders who have all eyes on emerging business technology.

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VRScout

JANUARY 12, 2021

Composed of the Nolo N2 mobile VR headset, a Google Cardboard-style head-mounted display, and the Nolo CV1 Pro motion tracking kit, the platform utilizes smartphone technology and high-speed in-home broadband to stream cloud VR content over a 5G or WLAN connection. 4K screen resolution options.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The second one is that we of New Technology Walkers have just launched our fitness game HitMotion: Reloaded for Vive Focus 3. iQiYi , something akin to the Netflix of China, has just launched its new standalone VR headset: it is called QiYu 3 (??3, Other relevant news. Image by iQiYi). iQiYi launches its QiYu 3 headset.

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Road to VR

JUNE 23, 2022

Tencent, the China-based multinational known for WeChat and a host of mobile games, reportedly announced to staff that was creating a unit dedicated building out its XR offerings. Tencent Games Global’s Chief Technology Officer Li Shen is said to head the unit, and it will be a wing of its Interactive Entertainment business group.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 12, 2021

It is interesting that now we are reaching the same levels of investments in XR that we had in 2016, that is during the peak of the hype for the technology. Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3 launched in China. Remember that in China the Vive Focus 3 is also for the prosumer segment, and not only strictly for the enterprise.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 23, 2020

From multi-level VR arcades to temporary location-based pop-ups, free roam VR technology offers what could arguably be considered the most immersive VR experiences currently available at the moment. VAR’s somatosensory system brings an extensive catalog of multiplayer LBVR experiences to life.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And in fact, the prosumer Pico 4 Pro that has been announced in China for consumers won’t be sold in the West. More info (Pico launches Pico 4 Enterprise) More info (Pico 4 Pro not sold outside of China) More info (Pico 4 Enterprise vs Quest Pro vs Vive Focus 3). Bytedance may have sold 46,000 Pico 4 headsets in China.

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2023

This award honors artists who bridge the gap between technology and storytelling. Also returning is Tribeca Immersive, a VR/AR program dedicated to showcasing innovative XR storytelling and groundbreaking experiences told through the lens of some of the world’s most talented and innovative artists and creatives.

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VRScout

APRIL 14, 2021

It should be noted that Facebook and Oculus headsets are currently banned in China, which makes Pico’s Neo 3 VR headset all the more attractive to the Asian market. Image Credit: Pico Interactive. There are already a number of available apps in the Pico App Store that you can download.

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Road to VR

MARCH 8, 2021

According to a company press release obtained by Yivian (Chinese), investors include Keystone Capital, Shenzhen Yidun Media Investment Fund, CCB International, Jianyin Suzhou Science and Technology Fund. The cumulative funding amount of its Series B and Series B+ comes to ¥435 million RMB (~$66.5

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Road to VR

MARCH 4, 2022

To that effect, Qualcomm says its collaborating with ByteDance on XR hardware, software, developer tools, and technology road maps—specifically targeted at Pico Interactive, which was acquired by ByteDance in August 2021.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Developed by New Technology Walkers , HitMotion: Reloaded is a new exercise game that’s half boxing, half dodging, and 100% cardio fun. What separates this game from its VR counterparts is its unique use of mixed reality technology. Image Credit: New Technology Walkers. Image Credit: New Technology Walkers.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2022

But these 8 years in VR taught me that the technology evolves more slowly than we would like to , so this would be a reasonable evolution for the Quest. Pico 4 launches in China, while new info is shared in the West. First of all, Pico 4 has been launched in China, priced at 2699 yuan and 2999 yuan (with a 200 yuan discount at launch).

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VRScout

MARCH 17, 2020

Jiang Fei, a digital art professor based out of Shanghai, China, has developed a piece of software that allows him to transform into a variety of virtual characters in an atttempt to attract more students to his online classes. At the moment Fei is utilizing the technology as part of both his Undergraduate and Graduate classes.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 20, 2021

Italy, Canada, and China together to create an amazing video about these VR glasses! The devkit is already available to selected developers in China , and there are already some companies that are creating content for it. The 3DOF VR glasses are on sale in China and cost around 3000RMB (around 470$). Price and release date.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The technology behind Microsoft’s enterprise-focused computer vision camera, the Azure Kinect developer kit , will soon find its way into commercial products. Microsoft is collaborating with two companies, Analog Devices and SICK AG , to create commercial devices using Azure Kinect’s 3D Time of Flight (ToF) depth technology.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 18, 2022

Put as many technologies as you can, the more the better. Others may argue that we have had games and 3D technologies for decades but we all still study on books, so this prediction is nonsense. Luckily China is like the metaverse: no one knows exactly what happens there, so whatever you say about it in the West is taken for good.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 10, 2024

More info (XREAL One announced) More info (XREAL One official product page) Bosch announces a display solution based on retina-scanning Completely out of the blue, Bosch Sensortec announced Light Drive, a new technology to empower displays in smart glasses. Remember that this is a rumor, so take it with a grain of salt.

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Road to VR

JUNE 3, 2020

The news was first reported by Taiwan’s English language China News Agency , stating that HTC was set to “strategically adjust” its staff and continue optimizing its organizational structure to reduce operational costs. A source familiar with the matter told Road to VR that layoffs won’t affect China-based staff.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2022

The Pico Neo 3 was already sold as a consumer device in China, but recently my Chinese assistant Miss S reported that there was a big marketing push on Pico headsets on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok (always owned by Bytedance, of course). Bytedance and China. The logo of ??, the Chinese version of TikTok (Image by Bytedance).

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Road to VR

JULY 14, 2020

Goertek may not be a household name, but the China-based company is looking to gear up its manufacturing lines to produce a surprising number of VR/AR headsets and lenses soon. Goertek and Qualcomm Technologies also collaborated on the 5G-enabled XR reference design using the new Snapdragon XR2 platform.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 19, 2020

It is not my first event in VR , so well, I am not surprised by the technology anymore. Fantastic talk by @PeterDiamandis in which Plato shakes his hand and radio towers rise from the ocean, proving his point of unlimited potential with exponential technologies. Only this technology could give me these great moments.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2021

I’m very happy to announce that HitMotion: Reloaded, the XR fitness game that we of New Technology Walkers are developing, has finally been launched for Oculus Quest! It is now available on SideQuest at this link and will come soon on App Lab (as soon as it will be approved).

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