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.

Entertainment 136

Entertainment Augmented Reality Unity Virtual Reality 136

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

On the software side, we’ll be enabling users to bring tightly time-locked data into development engines like Unity and by building on open-source protocols like BrainFlow , the raw data will be available in most common programming languages as well. There are obvious applications in the world of entertainment.

Gaming 546

Gaming Data Eye Tracking Unity 546

ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. Thus, it’s likely that we will increasingly see the technology being used for location-based entertainment (LBE) in the coming years.

Virtual Reality 400

Virtual Reality Unreal Technology Entertainment 400

Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2018

Image courtesy HTC. HTC have finally revealed the price and release date of the anticipated Vive Pro , opening preorders globally at Vive.com and other retailers. Magic Leap has launched the SDK for the device’s Lumin OS , with support for Unity and Unreal engines. Photo: Remedy Entertainment. Magic Leap announcements.

Magic Leap 244

Magic Leap Unreal Eye Tracking HTC 244

The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Here below I’m posting for you the best offers I’ve found: for instance, HTC is discounting basically every piece of hardware (including Vive Trackers that can be useful for all the VRChat fans out there), while Pico is offering one of the best deals with €100-worth-of-content given for free with every purchased Pico 4.

Augmented Reality 435

Augmented Reality Apple Samsung Ukraine 435

Cats and VR

JULY 13, 2016

Unity Technologies, the largest global development platform for creating 2D, 3D, VR and AR games and experiences, today announced a $181 Million series C led by DFJ Growth and including China Investment Corporation, FreeS Fund, Thrive Capital and Max Levchin, joining existing investors that include Sequoia Capital and WestSummit Capital.

Unity 100

Unity Technology San Francisco China 100

ARPost

JULY 22, 2021

Light&Shadows for “ Stipple ,” a point cloud editor plug-in for Unity. The platform also makes entertainment and brand engagement experiences. InnerspaceVR , an immersive entertainment studio. Sensorium , a social and entertainment platform as well as a major metaverse contender. HTC for the VIVE Focus 3.

Training 413

Training Virtual Reality Healthcare Education 413

The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Vive Facial Tracker works also with non-HTC headsets. Last week, HTC Vive has announced the Vive Facial Tracker, a sensor to track your facial expressions while you are in VR. Learn more (XR Collaboration) Learn more (Unity College). Top news of the week. As long as it works….

Sony 449

Sony Controllers AR Haptic 449

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 10, 2022

HTC is set to reveal its new VIVE Mars CamTrack solution at the SIGGRAPH 2022 in Vancouver, Canada, where it will showcase the immersive production tool with Departure Lounge and Arcturus, it was revealed on Tuesday. HTC VIVE (@htcvive) August 8, 2022. Shoutout to @ArcturusXR and @dlxrofficial for helping to make this demo happen.

HTC 111

HTC South Korea Canada Taiwan 111

XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With this, tech firms can provide innovative tools to entertain, communicate, work, collaborate, and learn. Global tech giants such as NVIDIA, Lenovo, Unity, Epic Games, HTC VIVE, and others have already entered the metaverse space race. In the next iteration of spatial communications, this will forever change the workplace.

Industry 362

Industry Training Magic Leap Immersion 362

VRScout

AUGUST 13, 2017

Also announced was the judging panel that includes virtual reality experts such as Josh Naylor of Unity Technologies, Jenn Duong of Shiift, and CEO of Spiral Media Megan Gaiser. Colaianni says “Our mission of being an inclusive awards body for the immersive sector spans far beyond just entertainment.” HTC – Vive.

Leap Motion 227

Leap Motion Virtual Reality Latency Training 227

Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive. Saturday sessions feature industry experts from companies including Facebook, Glitched, VIVEPORT, The Third Floor, Vulcan, Kilograph, Framestore, VIBEHub, Walt Disney Animation, TheWaveVR, Chaos Group, Light Sail VR, Sunnyboy Entertainment, OTOY and more.

Los Angeles 224

Los Angeles AR Augmented Reality Microsoft 224

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). For example, we invited senior executives from HUAWEI, JBD, HTC, Alibaba, iQIYI, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and so on. Why and how has it started?

China 387

China Industry Government Hardware 387

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 27, 2017

It’s made up of several industry veterans with experience ranging from working at companies like Unity, Pixar, Google, and more. Quantum Break, by Remedy Entertainment. Right now our game runs on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, and we’re keeping our eyes on a few other platforms as well. One such company is 3rd Eye Studios.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Industry Gaming Unity 100

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Since having a 3DOF controller with a 6DOF headset is weird (HTC and Lenovo know this well), RealMax has decided to add also support for Leap Motion. Realmax has an SDK that is compatible with Unity 2017 and Unity 2019. The central button acts as a back button, while the inner one turns on/off or pauses the device.

AR 540

AR Leap Motion Augmented Reality Controllers 540

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

Promising a new and improved way for gamers to connect with the worlds they love, XR could represent a new frontier for entertainment. Respawn Entertainment and Unity. Following a successful experience with Unity Hybrid Scaling for Apex Legends, Respawn decided to work with Unity once again on its new immersive experience.

Case Study 128

Case Study Study Gaming Unity 128

VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

Perfectly located at the intersection of tech and entertainment, there’s no better place like LA, which has rapidly become the center of the VR content industry. Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive. On Thursday, VRLA revealed their full line-up of keynote speakers.

Los Angeles 199

Los Angeles Conference Motion Capture Augmented Reality 199

The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Among this free content, the real interesting stuff is $500 in free Azure credits , while the other things are highly questionable (like 3 months of Unity Pro license… it is more a free trial than a real added value!!). HTC Vive celebrates the holidays giving 100% rev share to developers. More info (Unboxing video on Upload VR).

Oculus 494

Oculus Switzerland Italy Microsoft 494

ARPost

JULY 29, 2022

You can create your own world using the Unity SDK. It is available for HTC Vive, Oculus, Windows Mixed Reality, and PCs (both Windows and Macs). VRChat is the right platform for those who wish to socialize in creative and surprising environments. So far, the platform boasts more than 25,000 community-created worlds.

Oculus 366

Oculus Virtual Reality Google Unity 366

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 9, 2023

The institution hosts degrees for associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees for students across entertainment media, XR, and emerging technologies. According to the summit, industries covered included healthcare, aerospace, entertainment, travel, higher education, and sports and fitness.

Florida 130

Florida United States Ohio California 130

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Major immersive firms like Meta and HTC provide unique funding opportunities for various use cases. The internationally available programmes help scale XR solutions for arts & entertainment, industry, tourism, retail, and more. Unity runs a yearly Humanity Grant programme promoting XR projects that change the world for the better.

Virtual Reality 129

Virtual Reality Unity Education Immersion 129

Hypergrid Business

MARCH 12, 2018

Previously, the Unity-based social virtual world was only available for desktop clients. Now, users who own an Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or a Windows Mixed Reality headset can explore the platform in immersive virtual reality. Instead, creators need to use the Unity 3D interface, which has a steeper learning curve.

Unity 112

Unity Virtual Reality Virtual World Entertainment 112

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

They’re not just ideal for intelligent gaming and entertainment. These gloves are also compatible with HTC VIVE, Meta Quest, and Pico Neo headsets, offering excellent versatility. Plus, the gloves are compatible with various software platforms, such as Unity and Unreal Engine. There’s even zero-loss on-body recording at 120 FPS.

Haptic 320

Haptic Virtual Reality Wearables Machine Learning 320

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 3, 2017

We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. The game has been updated from it’s Gamemaker origins and recreated in the Unity engine. Recommendation: Not necessarily meant for entertainment but could help with feng shui significantly.

HTC 100

HTC Filming Data Gaming 100

Cats and VR

MARCH 31, 2017

Featuring a soundtrack by lead singer and composer Ville Valo, of gothic rock band HIM, 3rd Eye Studios Downward Spiral : Prologue launches on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive is now available on the Oculus store for Oculus Rift and Steam for HTC Vive.

Finland 100

Finland Gaming Entertainment Unity 100

VRScout

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Our sense is that that’s going to allow us to actually build much better entertainment experiences for people.” We’ll never forget the last time we saw Newell make three announcements, exactly one year ago, when he had his HTC Vive Oprah moment at the Unity Vision Summit.

Gaming 150

Gaming Virtual Reality Seattle Hardware 150

The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

The only company not much affected by it is HTC, that manufacturers its headsets in Taiwan and not in Mainland China. HTC Vive releases Cosmos Elite, two models of Vive Pro Eye and creates some confusion. For sure you remember the recent launch of a full line of Vive Cosmos headsets , all with customized faceplates.

Hand tracking 295

Hand tracking AR Oculus HTC 295

VRScout

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The Series A was led by Qualcomm Ventures, and also involved The VR Fund (contributors to The Wave’s round as well), Colopl Next, Capital Factory, HTC, and more. HTC FUNDS STEEL WOOL, SOLO. Owlchemy Labs , creator of popular VR titles like Job Simulator, and the Rick and Morty Simulator for Adult Swim, raised $5M. is excited about VR.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles AR Real Estate Virtual Reality 150

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 27, 2016

In addition to the cash, winners will be awarded, “high-end hardware products such as the newest MSI GP62M VR gaming laptop, Aegis gaming desktop, Intel X99 motherboard, and GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G OC graphics card, as well as software license of Unity Plus as sponsored by Unity.” Innovation in VR Mechanics (30%).

Unity 102

Unity Entertainment HTC Hardware 102

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Over the years there have been a lot of pieces of entertainment content, whether it be the mesmerizing tunes of Daft Punk , the dystopian world of Blade Runner , or the retro-futuristic landscapes of countless video games, that all seem to grow out of this idea of an eye-catching future that is still faced with horrible problems.

Filming 119

Filming 360 Video Unity San Diego 119

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 23, 2017

Above: Phil Chen was a co-creator of the HTC Vive and is a partner at a Presence Capital. Chen was previously on the founding team that created the HTC Vive, the VR headset based on Valve’s SteamVR technology. Image Credit: Presence Capital. Above: Paul Bragiel of Presence Capital.

AR 106

AR Unity Japan Unreal 106

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 8, 2022

Responsible for some of the most impressive MR and VR headsets on the market, HTC VIVE could be a phenomenal partner for any company in the gaming landscape. For many developers, not just in the gaming space, but throughout the world, Unity stands as one of the most powerful environments for development.

Gaming 111

Gaming Unity Augmented Reality Microsoft 111

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 31, 2022

The right environments deliver not just phenomenal entertainment, but the potential for exceptional collaboration, productivity, and business transformation. A powerful name in the VR and XR landscapes, HTC VIVE has made its mark on the extended reality world by creating business-focused tools for new realities.

Unity 98

Unity Tools Microsoft HTC 98

The Ghost Howls

JUNE 14, 2018

HTC has understood that too, and that’s why its latest flagship phone can be a controller for the Vive Focus. HTC: 10, U11. Unity-based SDK supporting Windows and Android. Its SDK is compatible with Unity, so us developers can use a game engine we already know well to create AR apps. on the screen).

Augmented Reality 171

Augmented Reality AR Unity Magic Leap 171

Upload VR

JANUARY 12, 2024

Elsewhere, HTC released the Vive XR Elite face tracker , Sony announced a new enterprise headset and we learned more about the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. Unity Lays Off 25% Workforce, 1800 Staff Facing Redundancy Unity, the leading game engine for VR developers, has announced a fresh round of layoffs affecting 1800 employees.

Unity 105

Unity Tips Apple Sony 105

XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 12, 2023

For this, we had to find the right Unity developers that understood gaming physics for the rackets. XR Today: Anything else you would like to add regarding the direction of VR and new headsets such as the Meta Quest Pro, HTC VIVE Elite XR, and Pico Enterprise Edition? This didn’t happen overnight and took some time.

United States 310

United States United Kingdom Exercises Training 310

ARVR

JULY 15, 2020

With the world reeling from COVID-19, changes to consumer experience across numerous industries, from live sports and entertainment to education, are inevitable. Apple seems to be cornering the popular entertainment industry, with the acquisition of NextVR, as industry rivals such as Magic Leap focus on enterprise solutions.

Augmented Reality 130

Augmented Reality Virtual Reality Tips AR 130