Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Microsoft initially began selling HoloLens 2 to enterprise customers back in late 2019, but a broader rollout has taken quite some time. HoloLens 2 is Microsoft’s enterprise-focused AR headset which the company initially launched late last year with limited availability to select partners. ” Image courtesy Microsoft.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Microsoft 365 is coming to Quest Pro! It has also partnered with Microsoft and Accenture to facilitate the integration of XR solutions inside companies. Of course the launch of the new device, the Meta Quest Pro, was one of the most important things from Connect. I was not expecting it at all, and was quite cool. Image by Meta).

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Of course, Valve has not confirmed anything of that, and will keep operating with its usual slow pace until it releases a polished product. More info Quest 3 will pair with Windows 11 PCs next month Meta and Microsoft announced that the automatic pairing of Quest 3 headsets with Windows 11 PCs is coming in preview access in December.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 15, 2023

With major technology firms like Meta, Google, and Microsoft investing millions into the emerging space, enterprise end-users are already feeling the innovative presence of genAI – and there is more to come. We will be using VR in more of our courses and learning experiences in the future. Generative AI is here to stay.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2018

Microsoft teases practical MR worker tools for Hololens at 2018 Build Developer Conference. Call me strange, but of all the mixed reality demos I tried at this year’s Microsoft Build Developer Conference in Seattle, Washington, the one I actually found the most fun had me repairing an electric panel.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

And thanks to Amazon’s new web-based VR app development tool, everyone will. Fill them with various characters and objects, then direct how they interact with the user as well as one another using a visual scripting tool. You can even use the tool to create your own! Not simple enough for you?

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AUGUST 12, 2021

For instance, in the box I’ve found a cleaning cloth for an Oculus device… and I don’t think it actually comes with a Microsoft HoloLens! The choice of the black color and the fabric finishes make it look like a professional tool, so it is perfect to use in enterprise settings. Front view. Woman wearing a HoloLens2.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

After the latest Unite event, Unity has released in Open Beta the tools to develop applications for the Apple Vision Pro. This also made me realize how much Microsoft was ahead of its time (and its competitor) with HoloLens back in the days , and how much expertise it has thrashed away by shutting down its Mixed Reality division.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Looking for the top Microsoft XR implementation tips to help you get the most value out of solutions like Microsoft Mesh, Azure Mixed Reality services, and immersive applications? So, how do you make sure youre getting the best return on your investment in Microsoft XR solutions? Heres your guide to implementation success.

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ARPost

JUNE 4, 2020

Brands like Bosch, Nreal, 0glasses, and Am Glass by Pacific Future joined Magic Leap, Vuzix, Microsoft HoloLens, and Epson Moverio this year, delivering a new way to experience 2D and 3D content and features. See Also: Face Filters Come to WebAR With New 8th Wall Tool. They will also impact the e-commerce industry.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

However, the HoloLens 2 and all of its improvements is a dream tool for industry professionals. 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. HAND GESTURES.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It also doesn’t hurt having the support of over 1,000 games, tools, movies, and various other apps available via the Oculus Store. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus. From product marketing to interactive games, AR has proven itself a useful tool for multiple industries.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Nearly 100 speakers are signed up to give talks on fifteen topics throughout the course of the Conference portion. There are 15 main categories including art and film, apps, games and toys, headworn devices, developer tools, and more. There are three main AWE events, namely, Conferences, Expos, and the Auggie Awards.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

On the other side, this is massive for Apple, that mixing the data of Apple Maps together with all these point clouds detected by the rear cameras when in use, will be able to create an AR Cloud ecosystem probably even before Facebook, Microsoft, and Google. The other explanation is that it is there just for decoration, of course.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The past week has been a pretty interesting one for the tech world: between Microsoft Ignite, Unity Unite, and the OpenAI drama, there has been a lot to follow. I’ll try to summarize all of that, especially for what concerns the announcements related to our XR space.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The partnership added the Insight Series by ANIMA RES content to their library, which already hosted content from Pearson, Microsoft, and medical universities like Cambridge and the University of Michigan. The trainees must then not only diagnose the condition, but interact with holographic medical tools to stabilize their virtual patient.

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ARPost

JUNE 8, 2022

Best Collaboration Tool. Next, Hopscotch Interactive CEO, Emily Olman, presented the Auggie for Best Collaboration Tool. What makes something a collaboration tool?” Best Creator Tool. Looking Glass Factory CEO and co-founder, Shawn Frayne, presented the award for Best Creator tool. Best Developer Tool.

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VRScout

MARCH 3, 2019

After four years of waiting, does Microsoft’s new holographic computer live up to the hype? Possible HoloLens 2 use-case / Image Credit: Microsoft. Microsoft reports that the field-of-view (FOV) is twice the size of the old HoloLens, although some have since challenged those claims. HoloLens 2 / Image Credit: Microsoft.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

Of course, the object must be in the FOV of the cameras of the headset to be tracked, even if HTC says that the tracking can somewhat continue also when this condition is not true (i guess using just IMU data). Qualcomm and Microsoft partnership. Qualcomm and Microsoft partnership (Road To VR). Further references. Road To VR.

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ARPost

MAY 16, 2023

Bar-Zeev has worked in XR since 1992 including co-founding Google Earth, serving as a consultant for Linden Labs, a principal architect for Microsoft, advisor for Tilt Five and Croquet, and president of the XR Guild. A “slice” tool provides a transparency plane that can be moved through a model to create cross-sections.

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ARPost

MAY 30, 2020

See Also: Face Filters Come to WebAR With New 8th Wall Tool. Keynotes will be given by representatives of Lenovo, Korea Telekom, HTC, VIVE , HP, Microsoft, and others. Soto, 8th Wall VP of Product Tom Emrich, Varjo founder and CPO Urho Konttori, and Virtual Perceptions editor Tom Ffiske. A Look at Tickets and the Platform.

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MAY 30, 2023

Of course, I’m also a bit envious (I’ve not been invited), but I’m mostly happy for them and I can’t wait to read their impressions about the headset. In the meanwhile, Microsoft is working on a 1.1 But still, there have been some interesting announcements about Microsoft Mesh. version featuring a new low-light camera, and a 1.2

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 11, 2020

Of course, you can’t expect from it multiple depth planes or things like that. Of course the actual battery time may vary depending on what you are doing with the device. Having been used to the amazing management tools offered by HoloLens, I was pretty much turned down by this. Computational Power.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More info Anduril takes over the IVAS project Anduril , the defense technology company founded by Palmer Luckey, has taken over the IVAS project, which was previously managed by Microsoft. Microsoft will still provide the Azure cloud, but all the hardware and software should be provided by Luckeys startup.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At the Ignite 2023 event on Wednesday, Microsoft announced a series of new features for its Dynamics 365 Field Service solution. The transformative tool allows businesses to receive enhanced services, operations, and customer experiences (CX). Currently, it is operating in private preview via the Microsoft HoloLens 2.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

People seeking visas, passport renewals, and updated country info can use cross-platform tools to receive key information and documents for their travels. Additionally, Microsoft has included AI-powered avatars for people using its Teams platforms, enabling people’s real-time interactions in meetings.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 27, 2023

Ok, of course, I’m kidding, but, you know, the possibility of saying the wrong name is so high that my proposal actually starts making sense… Top news of the week (Image by HTC Vive) HTC reveals inside-out-tracked Tracker With a totally unexpected move, HTC has revealed a new kind of Tracker.

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2018

The snag is of course, that calculating all of those light beams is extraordinarily compute intensive, such that any single scene could take many minutes or even hours to render an image which would please or fool the human eye. Photo: Remedy Entertainment.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Top news of the week Meta is shipping the Quest 3 The news of the week is of course that Meta is shipping its new Quest 3 headset and its many accessories. More info Masterpiece X announces “Generate” Masterpiece X — Generate is the latest update of the VR 3D tool Masterpiece X.

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VRScout

JANUARY 23, 2021

If you are still a student, you can study abroad or take additional academic courses that will enhance your skills in relevant fields. Writing tools such as Hemingway Editor and Grammarly are great for optimizing the overall legibility of the text you write for the CV. Network in your spare time.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

He also wants to give tools to creators to thrive on the platform. This person is called Danny Mac (the actual full name is Danny McLellan) and he has acquired the name and the logo of Altspace and is now fully rebooting the development of the platform , starting it from scratch using an open-source framework called Basis VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Morgan Mercer // Vantage Point (Los Angeles, CA) – immersive training tools for corporate HR departments who are aiming to effectively train their employees on how to prevent and solve workplace issues like sexual harassment. After the official event, there was of course an afterparty.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

A report on Thurrott.com indicates Microsoft is skipping an incremental hardware update to its Hololens in favor of a generational upgrade in 2019. The article frames this as Microsoft deciding it has “a large lead in the AR space and isn’t feeling pressure to release a product that is only an incremental update.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Moreover, crucial tools for all XR end-users are emerging alongside the enterprise market to help users learn how to use and develop content for immersive devices. It has to do at least one of those things to transform from a novelty tech into a strategic tool that drives business value.

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ARPost

MAY 12, 2022

As one of the leading tools for 3D content creation, Unity is also one of the engines driving XR content and experiences. Of course, companies don’t need to have a keynote to say something interesting. Early on day two, Khronos Group ’s Neil Trevett is joined by Microsoft ’s Aysegul Yonet and Epic Game ’s David Morin.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 15, 2021

See Also: XR Announcements and Themes Fresh From Microsoft Ignite. So, why didn’t Spatial “go the course” or create a companion product? The company’s website has been improved, new environments and host/interaction tools have been added, and the MetaMask Ethereum wallet has been integrated. A great example of this is Virbela.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Allowing users to install and run Android apps on the headset—if just in a ‘flat’ mode on a virtual screen controlled by a laser pointer—could drastically boost the value of the headset by bringing all manner of video players, web browsers, productivity tools, utilities, and even flat games to the device.

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