ARPost

MARCH 9, 2021

Microsoft Ignite was a three-day conference that took place virtually on YouTube, Microsoft.com, and in Altspace from March 2-4. Surprisingly, there was little at the conference directly related to HoloLens , Microsoft’s mixed reality headset. The Future of the Cloud, According to Satya Nadella. Satya Nadella.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

After a mixed year for VR hardware sales in 2016, two new separate reports are painting a more optimistic outlook for the VR market going forward. In a new consumer VR report just released by SuperData Research , the findings show that global VR hardware revenue is expected to hit $3.6 billion in 2017, up 142% year-over-year.

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ARVR

MARCH 22, 2021

Among tech giants investing in AR , Microsoft continues to show strong signs as a leading platform for enterprise productivity. That not only includes its best-of-breed hardware in the Hololens 2, but an expanding suite of software (it is Microsoft after all) for enterprise AR. usually to future-proof core businesses.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 11, 2017

In a keynote today Microsoft is revealing a long-awaited missing piece of its Windows mixed reality platform – motion controllers. According to Microsoft, the controllers would be shown on stage at its keynote but wouldn’t be available for hands-on demos at its Build developer conference this week.

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JUNE 19, 2017

Now that it’s all said and done it’s easy to see that E3 2017 just wasn’t a huge showing for VR hardware. Microsoft didn’t even mention VR at all during the reveal of the Xbox One X even though executives have suggested the system will still support it. Best VR Hardware of E3 2017: DisplayLink Wireless Vive.

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ARPost

JANUARY 31, 2023

Much of the post waxes nostalgic about the platform, which launched in 2015 and was purchased by Microsoft in 2017. Why, Microsoft? The team writes that they are closing AltspaceVR to “shift our focus to support immersive experiences powered by Microsoft Mesh.” It has been a privilege to help unlock passions among users.”

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Tweeted by JJ Castillo of Viewer Ready , a video reveals several remotely linked avatars shooting at targets—a simple demo, but an interesting look into the beginnings of an augmented shared space right in your living room, where real people can pop in for a chat and a quick game.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

We need to ask ourselves not only what computers can do, but what they should do,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in his opening keynote at Build. Microsoft sees the “intelligent cloud” as the backbone of this revolution. Microsoft want to enable developers to reach customers in a multi-sense, multi-device way Click To Tweet.

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MAY 19, 2017

For Microsoft it’s the Halo and Gears of War games. They made, like, a God of War VR demo.” All major console manufacturers have flagship first-party characters that define their systems and audience. For Nintendo it’s always been the colorful cast of the Mario, Donkey Kong, and Zelda franchises.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2024

Mozilla Shuts Down Hubs Service Earlier this year, Mozilla announced that it would shut down its Hubs virtual platform, including the Hubs Demo Server, Managed Subscription, and community resources. Additionally, a new tool to download data was made available on April 1st, 2024, for demo users and subscribers.

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VRScout

JUNE 1, 2016

Microsoft unveiled their vision of a mixed reality world today at Computex in Taipei. . When Microsoft first announced their HoloLens augmented reality headset, they also showed off their Windows Holographic platform, which let developers build Windows 10 apps and experiences for the device.

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MAY 24, 2024

However, this month, firms like Microsoft are taking a fresh grasp at the immersive solutions space, while LG seemingly casts doubt on its Meta partnership. The news comes as Meta is testing Vision Pro-style features and is launching new XR productivity hardware packages. LG Shut Downs Meta Partnership? .”

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Road to VR

AUGUST 14, 2016

Microsoft have just launched a new HoloLens ‘Commercial Suite’ which packages the augmented reality visor as ready for business with numerous new features and benefits for business buyers. With HoloLens kiosk mode, you can limit which apps to run to enable demo or showcase experiences. Carrying case. Microfiber cloth.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When you think about “haptics,” particularly in the sense of extended reality , you probably think about hardware and wearables that let you interact with and feel your environment. Haptics require hardware but they also require software. However, I had to ask, is hardware in the roadmap? Interaction Demo Bow.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

XR hardware is on the move. So, more and more XR providers are providing cloud services in addition to their hardware and platform offerings. For Varjo clients, a lot of the management and IT solutions that make up cloud services for other developers are handled through software subscriptions bundled with almost all Varjo hardware.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Instead, Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth helped to introduce a number of coming hardware and software updates and offerings that will be available for the Quest 2 – which wasn’t relegated to museum-piece status by the day’s announcements. Microsoft Teams in Workrooms. Zuckerberg didn’t unveil the Quest Pro right away.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Those documents allegedly revealed that Meta’s stores aim to let people try out its upcoming XR hardware in a “more open and connected” space which will make guests feel “curiosity, closeness,” and “welcomed”—all whilst on a “judgment free journey.”

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Or maybe “relaxed” is not the right word to use, considering the little drama on Microsoft’s headsets. Top news of the week (Image by HP) Microsoft officially drops support for its Mixed Reality headsets Microsoft has just released the infamous Windows 11, version 24H2 update. I think this speaks a lot.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

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. If you’re a developer working on your own, Microsoft offers the HoloLens 2 Development Edition.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Yesterday at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft unveiled HoloLens 2, the company’s next iteration of its enterprise-focused standalone AR headset. That’s all well and good, but is the HoloLens 2 hardware truly a ‘2.0’ ’ step forward? The short answer: yes. Image by Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Boz explained to Heath the process that Meta follows from the conception to the release of hardware and it goes as follows (courtesy of Upload VR): Pre-Discovery: a dedicated team is always “prototyping the craziest stuff”, creating a “proof of experience” for each idea. no markers) and no additional hardware on the user (i.e.

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Cats and VR

JULY 15, 2016

A team of developers with a Hololens dev kit were able to create a demo showcasing Pokemon GO as a Hololens App. But I’m sure that in the upcoming years when more and more people are developing for this hardware also more things will be standard to use in tools and apps. Looks like Pokemon GO is really going to push acceptance of AR.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Hands-On: Immersed Demos Barely Functional Visor Headset Immersed claims Visor is the future of remote work. Hands-On: Immersed Demos Barely Functional Visor Headset Immersed claims Visor is the future of remote work. Today we attended the first demo event in search of the truth. Critics claim it’s a scam.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 17, 2019

Microsoft’s new piece of kit doesn’t disappoint, but the real excitement of its MWC announcement goes well beyond the hardware. Microsoft is in this for the long haul and will continue cashing in just fine without even touching the consumer market Click To Tweet. The HoloLens and I go way back.

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2021

” Later that year, after pressure from Epic and fans, Sony relented and allowed Fortnite cross-play on PlayStation, just as Microsoft and Nintendo had already done. A Brief History of Epic's VR Tech Demos. For the first time, thanks to the new hardware, players could lean into the table to see the tiny characters up close.

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ARPost

MARCH 7, 2023

Their actions on the stage were volumetrically captured and displayed in The Polys’ AltspaceVR environment, similar to the launch of Microsoft Mesh. A Funeral for AltspaceVR In lieu of a half-time show, Big Rock Creative CEO, co-founder, and producer Athena Demos held a eulogy for AltspaceVR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2021

NVIDIA’s CloudXR technology is designed to provide real-time XR cloud streaming, which aims to remove the need for local high-end PC rendering hardware. Although it’s been two years since the company first publicly demoed the technology , Nvidia appears to be making good headway.

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2022

Reception by consumers for its $2,300 AR headset was lukewarm, and messaging didn’t seem focused enough to give either developers or consumers hope that a more accessible bit of ML hardware was yet to come. Image courtesy Magic Leapgic leap.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 4, 2020

For many would-be implementers, the use cases are obvious but hangups involving hardware requirements, security concerns, and issues with authoring content get in the way. When I (digitally) ran into CEO Frank Furnari at EWTS in October I sat in on a live demo of VRtuoso and we’ve kept in touch. VRtuoso addresses all of these concerns.

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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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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 1, 2023

Today the showroom was closed, so it was mostly about networking and random demos of devices. Or does it require additional hardware?)… One of the first video demos shown on stage was about using Google Maps on the phone, and have augmentations showing you the 3D reconstruction of the places you are looking at in AR.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 5, 2024

With VR hardware, Microsoft is discontinuing HoloLens 2 while the latest Windows 11 update makes Windows Mixed Reality headsets no longer functional. Will Receive Quest & Steam Next Fest Demo Soon All on Board! , VR horror game CONFINED: Leaving OKB-134 received a 30-minute demo on Steam. All ON Board!

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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

APRIL 11, 2023

Better AR Hardware Options Better AR hardware options, caused by innovations in mobile technology, such as LiDAR and ToF (depth sensing hardware). Companies like Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Vuzix are developing smart glasses to enhance the AR experience. For example, it’s popular among furniture stores like EQ3.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

HP appears to be the latest hardware manufacturer to be making a strong push into the VR space, after announcing a range of developments including the pending release of a professional version of its mixed reality headset. The post HP muscles into VR hardware space appeared first on VR World. An HP Z4 Workstation.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Microsoft Research has devised two novel methods for more realistic haptic feedback on virtual reality controllers. SEE ALSO Hands-on: Tactical Haptics' Vive Demo is Further Proof That VR Needs More Than Rumble. SEE ALSO Microsoft Details HoloLens Streamable Live Action Video Recording Technique.

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AUGUST 28, 2017

Microsoft today announced that the company will be bundling its Windows VR headsets and motion controllers, and making them available for purchase this holiday season starting at $400. Image courtesy Microsoft. ” As for its inside-out tracking, Whiting says the headset was “quite solid in all of my demos.

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