VRScout

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Microsoft’s acquisition will cost a reported $7.5 Microsoft has announced plans to acquire American video game holding company ZeniMax Media, owner of numerous high-profile game publishers, for a reported $7.5 The post Microsoft To Purchase ZeniMax Media, Parent Company Of Bethesda appeared first on VRScout.

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MAY 23, 2020

Images published by known Microsoft leaker ‘WalkingCat’ have revealed a new VR headset sporting the HP logo, which looks very similar to the company’s previously revelead G2 Windows VR headset teased back in March. We don’t have independent confirmation so we’re taking this as a rumor for now.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Microsoft announced this week that it plans to remove support for its entire WMR platform on Windows, which could make Windows VR headsets inoperable. Where Things Went Wrong But for all the right moves Microsoft made in this venture, there were a lot of wrong moves too.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While Microsoft has been full steam ahead on the augmented reality side of Windows Mixed Reality via HoloLens, the company has had very little to say in the last year about the VR side of its platform. While it may look like Microsoft has largely given up on the effort, the company tells us that it remains committed.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees and shuts down its mixed reality projects This is seriously a bad period for the tech industry in general, and of course also for mixed reality. For sure, not having Microsoft backing it will slow down a lot of its development.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Eye-tracking and inside-out tracking is also available and controllers are included. It was used at the official media event for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Optimum said it’s his favourite VR headset for simracing. “It Throughout this year we’ve been steadily improving stability and quality control. Local Dimming 2.0

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. One month after the reveal of a “next-gen VR headset for the Playstation” (whose name is not known, but I guess it will be PSVR2), Sony has revealed one important detail of its new VR system: the controllers. The controllers will be given to selected developers very soon.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Today, Microsoft is making its long—awaited Mesh for Teams immersive VR meeting platform available for enterprise end users. The service is now available for clients, allowing them to access Microsoft’s dynamic virtual remote meeting solution via desktop or Meta Quest headsets. Mesh is helping us achieve that.

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

Quest 2 users will soon be able to play Xbox games thanks to a growing partnership between Meta and Microsoft announced at Connect that will not only bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the platform, but also a host of Windows productivity tools. There’s Windows and Mac, and Android and iOS.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Next, youll need to visit the Microsoft Store and download the Mixed Reality Link app , if you havent already. On Quest: Open the Settings menu in-headset, go to your Advanced settings, and enable the Pair to PC with Microsoft Mixed Reality Link experimental feature. Once installed, leave your PC unlocked and put your headset on.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

Meta to introduce new parental controls on Quest. After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Road Road To VR) More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Upload Top news of the week.

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MARCH 17, 2025

Varjo Base Pro is packages to include more advanced mixed reality capabilities,such as chroma key, 3D reconstruction, and video post-processing, along with expanded tracking support, programmatic controls, and multi-app functionality. Notably, all XR-4 Secure Edition headsets purchased after March 25th will include a Pro license.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Evaluate how easy it will be to use the apps you already rely on, like Microsoft Office apps or prototyping software on the headsets youre going to use. Plus, thanks to Microsofts partnership with Meta, you can access a range of Office apps (such as Teams and Word) through your Quest device.

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VRScout

APRIL 28, 2022

In a compilation video released by the research team, you can see a person wearing a Microsoft Hololens mixed reality headset extinguishing an AR fire using a real-world fire extinguisher. The pilot can control the neck movements of the VR user using the drone, allowing them to sync their perspectives.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In the future, you’ll be able to connect an Xbox controller to your Quest headset and play cloud-compatible games from the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library on a large screen in VR. The reveal was made by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during Connect. Credit: Microsoft. ” No word when this feature will be available. .”

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JANUARY 28, 2025

The Meta Quest store page even offers extra battery packs, controllers, and carrying cases. Plus, you can control the apps employees can download using Meta Quest for Business. They can control which apps users can access, adjust home environments, and remotely configure devices for different modes.

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VRScout

JANUARY 6, 2021

But good lord those controllers… Despite some initial hiccups and a handful of questionable decisions regarding the controllers, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with the original HP Reverb. THE CONTROLLERS. Ah yes, the Windows Mixed Reality controllers. THE VERDICT.

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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. It’s good to see that this startup is still making progress.

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ARPost

AUGUST 3, 2022

The following year it launched on Steam and the year after that, it was purchased by Microsoft in a bid to expand their mixed reality portfolio which has always been a kind of awkward collection. Initially, the purchase by Microsoft didn’t mark many major changes. VR controllers enable hand tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

They teased a lot of interesting features and services of the device, and left the remaining technical details to some technical sheets on Microsoft website. But Microsoft, thanks to innovative 2K displays, has managed to keep the same high-quality pixel density of the HoloLens 1, that is 47 PPD (pixels per degree). Resolution.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2021

Unlike existing enterprise-focused headsets like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 , the Pro 3e smart glasses are designed for use by consumers as a PC gaming and entertainment device. In terms of gaming, the Pro 3e can sync to almost any type of gaming controller, including Xbox, Google Stadia , and PlayStation.

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ARPost

MAY 29, 2020

There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. For example, how does someone with Parkinson’s navigate gesture controls? HP and Microsoft. Meanwhile, Joanna Popper and John Ludwig of HP, and Mark Bolas of Microsoft announced the HP Reverb Gen 2 , which was developed in collaboration with Valve.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

” Update (September 2nd, 2020): A Microsoft developer says the reference to “upcoming hardware releases” is in fact just referring the Reverb G2 and its controllers. SEE ALSO Microsoft Says it Hasn't Given up on the VR Side of Windows Mixed Reality. Image courtesy 91Mobiles.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

Currently, entering your password and username or typing out a message in VR means awkwardly selecting keys using your motion controllers. This is a simple keyboard that allows you to create documents using tools such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. You can also summon arrow keys with your left pinky finger for cursor control.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It seems that Microsoft has worked a lot to make the device more ergonomic and elegant , but the style remains anyway less classy than the one of Magic Leap. It may be something related to tracking controllers, to speakers, or just an assembly item (Image by NASA JPL).

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VRScout

MAY 28, 2020

HP worked closely with Valve and Microsoft to ensure that the headset would deliver a stellar VR experience using cutting-edge optics, inside-out tracking, spatial 3D audio, natural hand gestures, superb comfort for longer sessions, and plug and play support for Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Meta and Microsoft today made good on their word to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming and the Game Pass library to Quest. The one caveat is that you can’t use Quest’s own motion controllers, because unfortunately they lack some buttons necessary for Xbox games. Microsoft also recommends an internet connection of at least 20Mbps.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The fitness bundle includes a removable and easy-to-clean face plate, wrist and knuckle straps, and special controller grips. Zuckerberg also discussed enterprise-focused partnerships with Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, even bringing on Microsoft CEO and Chairman, Satya Nadella. Microsoft Teams in Workrooms. Meta Quest Pro.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Other improvements include the ability to adjust graphic settings in-headset, smooth camera rotation while on foot in 1st person, improved parachute control, and improved camera management while in 3rd Person. For a full list of the new features and improvements, check out the official GitHub page here.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Spoiler alert: it’s not looking good: The OG Oculus Rift came packaged w/ an Xbox One Bluetooth controller. It appears as though Microsoft is banking on other companies doing the heavy-lifting before entering the market; a smart decision considering the relatively somewhat turbulent state of modern VR. Image Credit: Microsoft Xbox.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

The controllers had already been unveiled, but at CES we discovered their name: “PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers” No words have been said about the release date (that will be this year, by the way) and the price. Controllers specifications. The Touch controller and its mount are bigger than the glove itself.

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VRScout

MARCH 7, 2023

” Credit: Microsoft Considering the increasing number of VR games and apps available on the Quest store, a monthly subscription service would no doubt prove beneficial for a number of users looking to get the most out of their Quest 2 or Quest Pro headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 3, 2022

Full set of Magic Leap 2 (Glasses, controller, compute pack). As for the controller, its ergonomics were not bad, but also not great for the shape of my hand: it seemed a bit bulky, and the index finger that had to operate the trigger was always a bit in tension. The controller features onboard cameras that perform inside-out tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Tracking has been switched to inside-out , and Varjo now provides a set of controllers, manufactured by Razer, together with the headset. Caveat Eating one of the controllers… still better than pizza with pineapple… Actually, before we start, I have a little boring premise for you.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 6, 2025

Featuring ten different aircraft with more on the way, the game allows full interactive controls with the stick, throttle, various switches and instruments. Developed by eV Interactive, Dawn of Jets first appeared last month right before the holidays. Dawn of Jets is available now on the Meta Quest platform.

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Road to VR

APRIL 22, 2024

Meta today announced it’s opening its operating system to third-parties , and has named three heavy weights that have pledged support for its newly renamed Meta Horizon OS: Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft’s Xbox. Microsoft subsequently shut down the Windows Mixed Reality platform in late 2023.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 2, 2021

Meanwhile, Microsoft is focused on its “enterprise metaverse ,” said CEO Satya Nadella in the company’s earnings call on Tuesday. “At Player 22 games are designed to improve cognitive performance, concentration, reaction times, coordination and control. Rezzil Secures $2.75M Investment for Oculus Sports Training App “Player 22. ”

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