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. We’ve talked about different types of VTuber software in the past.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Google is diving head-first back into the world of extended reality and this time, the company is going big. While it might not be ready to show off any physical products just yet, Google has officially laid out its vision for a brand-new unified Android XR ecosystem. Nor is the company simply investing in a new mixed reality headset.

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VRScout

JANUARY 24, 2018

Google reveals new prototype that lets you share interactive augmented reality assets online. Reza Ali and Josh Carpenter work on Google’s Daydream WebXR team—a group working to integrate more virtual and augmented reality elements into everyday web browsing. Their latest breakthrough is called Article.

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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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Tech Trends VR

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Artie is an AI engine that creates entertaining and highly interactive avatars for use in Augmented Reality. According to a news release, they have developed software that allows content creators to bring virtual characters – i.e. Intelligent Avatars — to life. This article was first published on VRScout.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. See Also: New Guidelines for Developers: XR Software Should Be Accessible for Users With Disabilities. Venture capital investment in augmented reality and virtual reality hit $4.1

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Like virtually all sectors, the art and entertainment industry has been exposed to significant pressure in recent years. With lockdowns and pandemics changing the way people seek out entertainment and inspiration, companies have been left searching for new ways to engage their audience.

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Upload VR

APRIL 22, 2024

Meta is rebranding its Quest software platform to Meta Horizon OS, and opening it up to third-party headset makers. They'll have access to the same core software and platform services as Meta Quest headsets, including Meta's tracking and mixed reality technology and store.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Last year Google showed us their commitment to VR, unveiling a Daydream View VR headset , Daydream platform, and Pixel phone. Now exactly a year later, Google is back again with VR updates and an additional focus on augmented reality (AR). Last year Google launched with 25 apps and games on Daydream. ARCore & AR Stickers.

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ARPost

APRIL 27, 2022

Although most people still consider AR as an entertainment technology, we can see its practical implementations in various industries like e-commerce, healthcare, architecture , training, and many others. An AR software development kit or AR SDK is the key to AR app development. Google ARCore. Pricing : Free.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It is its Reality Labs division, the same one working on XR headsets, that is developing the hardware and the software for these AI-powered robots that can handle everyday household tasks. The company plans to roll out the features as part of a software upgrade and they could be available in beta version for developers as soon as this week.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Artie’s engine uses AI to create entertaining and highly interactive avatars in augmented reality. . According to a news release, the team has developed software that allows content creators to bring virtual characters – i.e. intelligent avatars — to life in augmented reality. Image Credit: Artie.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In an interview with entertainment report Kevin McCarthy for Fox 5, the films director, Damien Chazelle, discussed how he approached the making of the movie in a way that he hoped would reflected those feelings, and how he wanted to immerse the audience in a way that felt genuine. Image Credit: Universal Pictures.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

VR revenue from software and services will increase by almost $1B this year. The report examines the market size and revenue of consumer VR hardware and software from 2016 and forecasts growth through to 2020. The report suggests that premium headset shipments like Google Daydream will see more growth over light mobile headsets.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 31, 2022

VR Induced Software Systems The hardware is currently ruling the VR market, both in terms of usage and revenue. Once again, experts in this field are in a constant attempt to install its elements in the software systems, especially in the ones that will find wide use in the entertainment and media industry. You sure can.

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ARVR

MARCH 16, 2023

That includes several subsectors and moving parts such as consumer spending, enterprise spending, enablement software, and AR marketing. Google Lens) operates on 2.8 ARtillery instead attributes AR’s proportionate role in the value chain by tracking spending on AR commerce-enablement software to make it all happen.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Launching November 17th as part of Virtual Reality Day, a 24-hour celebration of VR/AR across 50 cities and countries, FUVRE LANDS is a free VR entertainment festival event allowing users on multiple platforms to dive into various social experiences and limited-time events.

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Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2017

Now in its fourth year, the organization’s annual Silicon Valley VR Expo is an industry-focused event for all verticals in VR, bringing together top names in VR research, engineering, development, entertainment, and enterprise services to discuss the latest trends, exhibit innovations, and showcase the future of VR.

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VRScout

MARCH 11, 2020

COVID-19 claimed yet another victim this morning as E3 event organizers Entertainment Software Association announced the cancellation of this year’s conference due to fears of a potential coronavirus outbreak. . Organizers hope to provide an ‘online experience’ this June.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. Google Chrome, for instance, has been helped a lot by the fact that it is the pre-installed browser on all Android phones. Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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ARPost

JUNE 15, 2020

For instance, it has entertainment applications, and can also be used for retail, in the medical field, and for manufacturing, among others. If you are going to build an AR app, you are probably at the stage of choosing the right AR software development kit. Google ARCore. billion that same year. How to Choose the Right AR SDK.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2021

These QR codes have brought users to a Zappar-enabled Angry Birds experience made by Rovio Entertainment. We’re thrilled to partner with Zappar and Burger King to create this unique AR experience for Angry Birds fans,” Rovio Entertainment Director of Brand Licensing Katri Chacona said in a release. Unpacking Software Announcements.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2022

We had 500k downloads on Google Play , 100k downloads on Gear VR, and 50k on Steam. Entertainment, gaming, and workplaces will be the first to widely adopt XR solutions, as the benefits of immersive experiences are more visible for these sectors. Some of the big techs are also developing their software and games.

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VRScout

JANUARY 25, 2018

The setup must be properly configured and running the right VR software before a consumer is able to jump into VR. A staff member must be trained on launching the software, debugging possible issues with software or hardware issues. Staff needs to keep track of the valuable high-end mobile phones and VR headsets.

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VRScout

JANUARY 15, 2019

According to Juniper Research , “Smart Toys will represent an $18 billion hardware and software market by 2023, up from an estimated $6 billion in 2018.” With an anticipated growth of 200% over the next five years, connected play is more than just fun and games. Kids are engaged with games such as Quest, Count, Link, Steer and Piano.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Many of the speakers came from familiar companies within the space, including Deutsche Telekom, Google, Lenovo, PTC, PwC, and Qualcomm. While some of the better-known platforms that are more active in entertainment tend to save announcements for other trade shows, this was the opportunity for enterprise XR solution providers to shine.

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VRScout

JUNE 18, 2017

The leaders of tech juggernauts like Apple, Google, and Facebook have been making aggressive moves into the space while publicly endorsing the world-changing potential of AR. During ARKit’s launch, software chief Craig Federighi said Apple has overnight become “the largest AR platform in the world.”. In 2016 alone, there was over $1.6

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 4, 2021

This proves how the attention towards virtual events is rising , and this kind of entertainment medium is becoming always more popular. In a long blog post, its belonging company highlights how it is going to create a free and paid tier of the program , letting so all hobbysts using the software for free.

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Road to VR

JUNE 7, 2017

While Cardboard-based education projects are popular , its capabilities are limited; getting Rift and Touch into libraries is a positive step towards increasing public access and awareness of high-end VR hardware and software. SEE ALSO Google Expects "Tens of Millions" of Daydream-Ready Devices on the Market By Year's End.

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Road to VR

APRIL 1, 2017

It’s called ‘Break a Leg’ and it puts you in the top hat of an “improvised magician” as he strives to entertain his audience. The problem with peripherals, especially those which launch after older iterations of the original hardware, is of ensuring good and sustained software support.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

While this past year may have seemed like a quiet one when compared to the more exciting releases featured in 2017 and 2016, these past 12 months have been crucial in the development of the immersive entertainment sector. If 2018 is remembered for anything, it’ll be for the multiple high-quality animated VR films released throughout the year.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 27, 2016

We’ve had to rely on software sales to get some inkling of an idea at how headsets and their software are performing. Daydream apps are bought and downloaded from the Google Play Store, just like traditional smartphone apps on Android. YouTube VR , from Google (Free) – 100,000 – 500,000.

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ARVR

APRIL 9, 2021

If you have such an idea, you need to know about augmented reality software. In this article, we will talk about ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, and AR Foundation with comparisons and elaboration on each of the software. This technology is a fun and entertaining way for children to use their imagination in a new way. What is AR?

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

Work on them with others in your organization in real-time, like with a Google Doc. The Primitive Immersive Development Environment is taking advantage of everything that collaboration in VR can offer while applying new tools for visually analyzing software in 3D. Use cases of Bigscreen include both entertainment and productivity.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Researchers also used this AR simulation to test a patent-pending software that enables real and virtual cars to communicate. Its graphics might look like a crude version of Google Street View, but it offers a glimpse into quite a complex technology. AR in Car Navigation and Entertainment. Mcity, the fake town for cars.

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ARPost

MAY 26, 2020

Thus, the new SDK kit has the potential to transform various industries, from manufacturing and industrial design, to education and entertainment. The tetherless XR streaming experience is available for both head-mounted displays and Android phones that support Google ARCore. Compatible End Devices for NVIDIA CloudXR.

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VRScout

JULY 8, 2019

However, those who explored the LA Convention Center’s Entertainment Hall may have come across an experience slightly different from those offered throughout the rest of the conference. The first thing I noticed about the experience was the impressive graphical fidelity.

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