VRScout

APRIL 7, 2020

Back to the Moon was first released in 2018 as a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Nexus Studios , Google Spotlight Stories , Google Arts & Culture , Cinématèque Française , and Google Doodles. Download Back to the Moon in AR through the free Google Spotlights Stories app on Android or iOS. Image Credit: Google.

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MAY 27, 2021

We continue the narrative this week with Maher’s look at Snap’s latest AR blitz, Google’s Starline 3D video calls and Amazon’s grand acquisition. We dive deep into Amazon’s master plan for entertainment. The post Reality Bytes: Snap, Google & Amazon appeared first on AR Insider.

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APRIL 12, 2021

NVIDIA is continuing the rollout of its CloudXR technology on the three leading cloud computing platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. The post NVIDIA CloudXR is Launching on Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and AWS appeared first on Road to VR.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. Tilt Brush co-creator Patrick Hackett just left Google, too. Virtuix Announces $100,000 Prize Pool for VR Esports Contests at Family Entertainment Centers. Not a good sign.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

StatusPRO , the studio behind NFL Pro Era (2022) , announced it has secured $20 million in Series A funding, led by Google Ventures. The post ‘NFL Pro Era’ Studio Raises $20M From Google to Grow VR Sport Game Catalog appeared first on Road to VR.

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APRIL 25, 2024

This puts Meta in an entirely new position as a platform holder, as it now seems the company is trying to beat Google at its own game. Apple vs. Google. Google: Keep on Daydreaming After having abandoned its ill-fated standalone XR platform Daydream in 2019, Google took a giant step back from VR that it never quite recovered from.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Google Daydream will provide organizations with VR training and equipment rentals. That’s why Google is launching a new program dubbed Daydream Impact , with the hope of helping organizations and creators utilize virtual reality to take their programs to the next level.

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

Discovery and Google today announced the launch of a new 38-episode VR video series called Discovery TRVLR, a product of both Discovery and Google’s internal VR teams. The post Discovery and Google Announce VR Travel Series ‘Discovery TRVLR’, First of 38 Episodes to Arrive in November appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2020

Google has taken its sweet time bringing its VR creation app Tilt Brush (2016) to PSVR, although having recently slimmed down the app to fit on the modest mobile chipset of Oculus Quest may have given the company needed incentive to finally launch on PSVR. Europe – CUSA18231_00. Japan – CUSA18283_00. Image courtesy Gamstat.

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ARPost

JUNE 9, 2020

VeeR , a virtual reality entertainment platform, will be highlighting the VeeR 360 Cinema at the event. The panel of experts consists of producers, curators, and distributors within the XR entertainment space. You can look forward to representatives from Google, Facebook, Intel, HP, Microsoft, and more.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Visual augmented reality became mainstream with Pokemon Go (2016) and Snapchat filters, but its use cases are now moving beyond gaming and entertainment. Sponsored content. Sponsored by Softeq. Mobile application.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

It was even featured on Google News. Image by Google). Google acquires micro-LED startup Raxium. This week Google has performed another strategic move towards the development of its future XR glasses. The post The XR Week Peek (2022.03.22): Quest to feature new parental control tools, Google acquires Raxium, and more!

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Zuck’s genius move before Google I/O I was kinda shocked reading this piece of news, but I was also quite happy because I’m all in for open platforms, and seeing finally Meta breaking the walls of its walled garden is for me a good thing. And with the operating system comes also Meta’s store.

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VRScout

AUGUST 11, 2022

Those in Europe can download the app for free via the Apple Store and Google Play. CUSTOMCAST is an all-in-one mobile app that allows you to create your very own virtual entertainer, aka ‘VTuber’, using a smartphone or tablet.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Google Earth VR. Google Earth VR is one of the most detailed and comprehensive VR exploration experiences for anyone. All the areas of the globe mapped by Google cars are now available in the VR app. So, here are some of the best VR apps and experiences for traveling around the world you should try: 1.

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AR Insider

APRIL 28, 2021

But greater impact could come from the web’s most well-traveled destination: Google. For one, Google increasingly offers AR-enabled search results that come to life in 3D. For one, Google increasingly offers AR-enabled search results that come to life in 3D. Another way monetization will play out is Google Swirl.

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VRScout

AUGUST 1, 2020

Kids build a connection with their favorite toy characters through play, imagination, and entertainment. To cultivate a love of reading and learning, immersive entertainment company Inception created Bookful. Download Bookful from the App Store and Google Play to begin your immersive reading adventure.

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VRScout

APRIL 14, 2020

XR experiences in general, have proven themselves to be an amazing tool for everything from workforce training and digital marketing to product visualization, entertainment, and immersive online education. Discover and play indie VR/AR content without having to make a single download.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 17, 2023

More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Road To VR) More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Upload VR) More info (Roblox on Quest may increase scrutiny on the platform) Other relevant news (Image by WIRED) Mark Lucovsky has left Google Mark Lucovsky has just left Google. More info iVRy makes the PSVR2 work with SteamVR!

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

When you hear the term “VR,” you might think of entertainment, social media, or the exploration of virtual worlds; perhaps the last thing you’d ever think of is the healthcare industry. Augmedix for Google Glass // Credit: Augmedix. How VR technology is revolutionizing the heatlhcare sector. Augmented Medical Records.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Organized by the Advanced Imaging Society (AIS), the Lumiere Awards have been recognizing and enabling the creation of cutting edge entertainment and storytelling using emerging technologies since James Cameron first set the bar with Avatar. Century Award: Google Earth VR. Google Earth VR for helping the world see the world.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

We learned from Google Glass that cool hardware is not enough to impress consumers. The partnership also benefits Cinedigm, who potentially gains new viewers through Nreal’s userbase, as well as a foot in the larger door of AR entertainment. Other Elements in the Update.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In that way, Google is well-positioned because the spatial web will need to be parsed and indexed, similar to what Google has done for 20 years on the 2D web. Is Google Building an ‘Internet of Places?’ I see it as an expanding surface area for how people can ask questions and get information about the world.”

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

Artie is an AI engine that creates entertaining and highly interactive avatars for use in Augmented Reality. We plan to unlock new value for the world’s biggest IP by creating a new form of avatar-based entertainment.”. We expect to see AI-driven avatars become mainstream experiences Click To Tweet.

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ARPost

JANUARY 13, 2023

As an avid gamer himself, VITURE co-founder and CEO David Jiang saw an opportunity for on-the-go entertainment. After working on other major projects, such as Google Glass, and noticing the growing need for on-the-go mobile gaming experiences, he connected with progressive inventors in 2021 to start working on the VITURE One XR glasses.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Is it possible HTC is hinting at another headset, one focused on working, home wellness, and entertainment? The lid looks somewhat like a smart hub device similar to that of the Google Home Mini or Amazon Echo. Image Credit: HTC. From the looks of it, the lid and canister work together.

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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. Image Credit: NuEyes.

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VRScout

JUNE 8, 2019

Google Ingress, and The Walking Dead: Our World, titles which—over the past three years—have contributed heavily to the rise of location-based AR gaming. Gaming, business, communication, entertainment – remote multiplayer AR has the potential to breathe new life into a multitude of activities.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The award for Best Consumer App was presented by Hopscotch Interactive CEO Emily Olman to Google Maps Live View by Google. ” Best Location-Based Entertainment. Chicken Waffle CEO Finn Staber presented the award for Best Location-Based Entertainment to The Edge VR Matterhorn Experience by Redbull. Best Consumer App.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Noticing the discrimination people face for being themselves, Google collaborated with Fundación Sergio Urrego to host the #Prideforeveryone movement—a virtual experience anyone can access. See Also: The Rise of Virtual Avatars: From Social Media to Business and Entertainment.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2019

Oculus’ whirlwind Kickstarter success led many to believe that established entertainment companies such as Sony, Microsoft, or even tech giant Google might look to buy the company, but Facebook’s decisive choice wasn’t something anyone could have predicted. Image Credit: Benjamin Formaker-Olivas.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 4, 2021

Snap wants to compete with Google Maps as a local search and discovery engine. The latter is potentially most interesting, as it further differentiates Snap Map from Google Maps. For example, an “entertainment” layer unearths data from Ticketmaster. Moreover, all of the above aligns with parallel moves Snap is making in AR.

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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2018

To compliment the theatrical film release of Distorted on June 22nd, Minds Eye Entertainment and SkyVR have partnered to produce Distorted Reality , a scripted, live-action cinematic VR distributed through OneTouchVR on Google Daydream, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift, and iOS. Image Credit: Minds Eye Entertainment.

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VRScout

MAY 2, 2019

Image Credit: Google. To help celebrate this momentous occasion, Google has teamed up with Warner Bros. Studios to deliver an official Detective Pikachu Playmoji pack for their Google Playground application. Image Credit: Google.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Anyway, with the end of the life of Quest 2, this cycle finished and a new one started with Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, Google and Samsung announcing their own headset, and other companies chasing them (e.g. Especially Apple and Google, which are the dominant players in the smartphone industry, are both launching headsets this year.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2020

12 immersive ways to keep your family entertained and fit while at home. With all of this family togetherness going down, it comes as no surprise that parents are looking for more ways to keep their families engaged and entertained from within the home. Companion apps are free, available on the Ap p Store and Google Play.

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VRScout

AUGUST 8, 2023

The device pairs with Rokid AR glasses to provide a portable entertainment experience. Google Play support – Access a variety of TV shows, films, games, and apps available on the Google Play Store, including YouTube, Hulu, and Disney+.

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