AR Insider

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This week, we look at tech stocks, Quest 2’s continued rise, Google’s VR sunsetting, and horsing around with Snapchat See the full roundup below. What is up with Google and XR? Perhaps a developer will release a more sophisticated, multi-user version, which would definitely get me to buy it again.

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Road to VR

MAY 20, 2021

This week Google revealed Project Starline, a booth-sized experimental system for immersive video chatting, purportedly using a bevy of sensors, a light-field display, spatial audio, and novel compression to make the whole experience possible over the web. Image courtesy Google. Image courtesy Google.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Today marks the launch of Google’s high-end Android VR platform, Daydream , a major step beyond Cardboard and a serious competitor to Gear VR. ‘Daydream’ isn’t a single product, it’s Google’s umbrella ecosystem for high-end mobile VR, under which falls Daydream ready phones, headsets, and apps.

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VRScout

MAY 15, 2023

Google’s Project Starline is back and looking better than ever. It was back in 2021 that we first learned about Project Starline, an ambitious technology project from Google aimed at improving remote teleconferencing through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and light field display technology. appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

JANUARY 18, 2020

VR should be better than reality, and Madison’s project definitely fully embraces that ideology. This means the virtual table in his dining room could actually be leaned on; the sofa in his virtual living room is, for all intents and purposes, a real sofa. However, these are no ordinary pieces of digital furniture.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2020

In February Facebook has canceled its annual F8 developer conference citing concerns over coronavirus, meanwhile, Google has canceled I/O 2020 , its largest in-person event, due to similar fears. Travelers are seeing empty seats on their flights while many corporate companies have halted travel plans for employees.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Note: Samsung and Google aren’t yet sharing any key details for this headset like resolution, weight, field-of-view, or price. Hands-on With Samsung Project Moohan Android XR Headset Image courtesy Google Starting from the Project Moohan hardwareit’s a good-looking device, no doubt. We went hands on with an early version.

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AR Insider

MARCH 31, 2021

A fter expanding and contracting in various VR initiatives, Google continues to be committed to AR. If search and AR had a baby, it would be visual search — Google’s prevailing AR play, otherwise known as Google Lens. This is Google’s version of an AR cloud. The AR Location Wars, Part I: Google.

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VRScout

MARCH 6, 2021

They also feature a similar design that—while not quite as bulky as the HoloLens 2—definitely appear more futuristic than conventional glasses. Everything is managed through Epson’s Moverio Link app, available free on the Google Play Store. that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS). Image Credit: Epson.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2018

Adobe’s Stefano Corazza said “there’s no obstacle” stopping Google from natively supporting USDZ on Android because the format is open source. When asked to comment on USDZ coming to Android, a Google spokesperson didn’t rule it out. “Dimension is just at 1.0 Image Credit: Adobe.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 9, 2018

Lenovo today unveiled the first standalone VR headset in Google’s Daydream mobile VR ecosystem, the Mirage Solo. Revealed today at CES, the headset integrates Google’s WorldSense six degrees of freedom (6DoF) positional tracking alongside the headset’s 3DoF controller. ” image courtesy Lenovo.

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VRScout

MARCH 16, 2020

You’re going to get your groove on and your legs and arms will definitely feel the burn as you work your way through each song. You’ll definitely work up a sweat dodging bullets in this full-body VR workout. Tilt Brush by Google. It’s incredibly addictive and has one incredible soundtrack. Price: $24.99. Pricing: $29.99.

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JUNE 21, 2024

If you think that Google AR Glasses are nothing but a distant dream, it might be time to think again. Sure, Google Glass turned out to be a flop, and Google’s Iris Project was eventually canceled – but it seems like the tech giant hasn’t given up on the smart glasses market just yet. Could Google be next?

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2018

In partnership with Google, developers Squanch Games have revealed Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes , the first in a series of exclusive games for the Daydream VR platform. Announced today, the game is playable on the GDC show floor at Google’s booth. Image courtesy Squanch Games.

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ARPost

MARCH 8, 2022

With partners like Google, Salesforce, and Shopify, high-tech trends like big data analytics and online retail are not new to the company. With more and more business and sales being conducted in virtual worlds, one digital marketing agency with physical offices in California is expanding its services into the metaverse. So, what’s new?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

First revealed at Google I/O 2017 developer conference, both HTC and Lenovo announced they were building standalone VR headsets for the Daydream platform. With the holiday season fast approaching, we’ll have a definitive answer either way soon enough. image courtesy LetsGoDigital.

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Road to VR

MAY 21, 2021

Snap Inc is making some definite strides into augmented reality territory as of late. It’s setting itself up to be in direct competition with Google and Facebook as those companies reveal further working on their own respective consumer AR headsets. As confirmed by The Verge , Snap has agreed to acquire the UK-based startup.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2022

the alphabet soup gets worse while industry insiders can’t even agree on definitions. And this before we even open the metaverse definitional can of worms. This is why our ears perked up when hearing the most recent example: “ captions for the real world ,” which Google used at its I/O conference to describe visual search.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 6, 2021

It’s also naturally monetizable and Google is highly motivated to make it happen. As background, visual search has several meanings including reverse-image search on Google desktop. It takes form so far in Google Lens. So how will Google develop these opportunities? As mentioned, Google is not alone.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This post is adapted from ARtillery Intelligence’s latest report, Hearables: Broadening the Definition of AR. Picking up where we left off last week in examining Apple’s hearables strategy, what’s Google’s counterpoint? With Apple out of the way, we’ll now tackle Google (and Bose next week).

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AR Insider

APRIL 30, 2021

Tackling definitions and strategic implications, it’s the topic of this week’s XR Talks (video and takeaways below). The metaverse of course is a broad term with several definitions and connotations that continue to morph. The AR Location Wars, Part I: Google. Level Setting . Think Natively.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Samsung has partnered with Google to make an XR headset, although the South Korean tech giant hasn’t tipped its hand on what to expect just yet. The answer may be Google, but only if it can commit. What we do know is the company is working with Google to provide software, and Qualcomm for its XR chip expertise.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

But there’s growing realization that this definition is too limiting. Bose is already there with Bose AR, while Google has developed live language translation apps and Apple will enter a bit later, as it often does. In fact, it’s already conditioning this behavior through Google Assistant and voice search.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We expect Palm’s 5 million active user estimate includes only fully-featured VR headsets like PSVR, Quest, and PC VR, but not older and more limited headsets like Oculus Go and Google Cardboard. The post Resolution Games Estimates VR Has 5 Million Active Users appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Google today announced the next iteration of their Daydream View headset for virtual reality on Android. After watching Google unveiled a range of new products during an event in San Francisco today, I got to check out the new 2017 Google Daydream View headset running with both the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL.

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Road to VR

APRIL 17, 2019

Already own a copy of Google’s VR creation tool Tilt Brush (2016) from the Oculus Store? Luckily, some decisions we made early on set us up for early performance wins,” Google product manager Elisabeth Morant says. “Most of our work porting Tilt Brush to Quest focused on performance improvements. .

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Expected to be rolled out in phases prior to the theatrical opening on November 17, 2017, the Justice League VR experience will have a four-stage unveiling that culminates with a full blown room-scale experience for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, Google DayDream and Sony PSVR. No word yet on official pricing.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Notably, Luxottica partnered with Google in 2014 to design and distribute additional frames for Google Glass in effort to make the smartglasses a high fashion item. The report mixes both terminologies, so it’s unclear exactly which end of the spectrum the proposed device should fall on.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announced Android XR The most important news of the week, and one of the most important of the whole year, has been the official announcement by Google of Android XR. Google has entered the field, bringing new validation to XR, and also new competition in the space.

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VRScout

JUNE 27, 2016

Since Google launched their educational Expeditions Pioneer Program last September , more than a million students from 11 countries have taken one of 200 plus virtual reality trips in the classroom. The program is a powerful tool for education and was definitely met with high demand from teachers.

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AR Insider

JUNE 18, 2021

That could be wayfinding with Google Live View , geospatial gaming experiences from Niantic, or location-specific social AR experiences like Snap’s Local Lenses. We’re featuring the video and takeaways for this week’s XR Talks, continuing here in Part I with insights from Google, Niantic and ARWay. First Steps. Showing the Way.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A VPS system detecting visual features in the surrounding environment (Image by Google) VPS stands for Visual Positioning System. Slightly modifying Niantic’s definition , we can say that “a VPS is a cloud service that enables applications to localize a users device at real-world locations.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2017

When developing the first prototype standalone Daydream headsets, Google based their work on the Qualcomm VRDK, and, subsequently, both HTC and Lenovo’s standalone Daydream headsets will be built on the same foundation. SEE ALSO First Glimpse of HTC's Standalone Vive Headset Powered by Google Daydream, Launching Later This Year.

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AR Insider

MAY 24, 2021

Meanwhile, borderline cases on the above list are Zoom and Google Meet. This depends on your definition of AR: We tend to apply it broadly to any meaningful augmentation of reality. On the same topic of broadening AR definitions, another contentious case is Pokémon Go (for the record, we stand on the side of its AR designation).

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2021

What’s exciting about HeadOffice.Space is that it is interoperable, flexible, and accessible across multiple platforms, with Mac, iOS, Android, Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard, and Oculus Quest support currently in development. The custom planet option allows brands to create an extended experience for their brand, culture, and values.

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ARPost

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s been a busy past few months for all of us and their team is definitely no exception. Involvement with the IAB’s Augmented Reality Board means that 8th Wall will be working closely with other member organizations including Facebook, Google, and Verizon Media. Experts agree: it’s been too long since ARPost talked to 8th Wall.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As a fine artist traditionally and by definition, how do you see your mixed-reality work against the rest of your portfolio? “To create my augmented reality experiences, I use Google Tiltbrush and then collaborated with ARIZE to launch the experience for users and fans.” As Mexican poet, Cesar A.

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