The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2022

Pico launches Neo 3 Link in Europe. More info (Pico Neo 3 Link now available in Europe) More info (Pico Neo 3 Link launched at Laval Virtual). Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap has sold units of its first device for $550. Horizon World is releasing in Europ… ah no. Other relevant news. Image by Pico).

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I’m sorry about that, but it’s still a miracle I’ve managed to write it… Top news of the week (Leaked image from Samsung video) Samsung is back to XR with Google and Qualcomm The big news of the week is that Samsung is back to XR. What is even more interesting is that this device will be built in partnership with Google and Qualcomm.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Between that, I worked on consumer cloud software with Google for five years… managing engineering teams for Gmail, Japanese mobile, Google Labs, and social (Blogger etc.) We also have a small office and a couple of people overseas in Europe and America. As platforms for LBAR is conceptually better Hololens or Magic Leap?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Nathan Pettyjohn, Founder and CEO of the Immerse Growth Network and Founder and President of the VR/AR Association (VRARA) , discussed with XR Today the Immerse Global Summit 2022 Europe , an industry-leading event set to take place in Madeira Island, Portugal, which will allow tech firms to showcase their efforts to reach such a milestone.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The VRARA is hosting its Immerse Global Summit (IGS) Europe event in Savoy Palace At Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal, between September 28-30. We have so much planned for the Immerse Global Summit Europe on Sept 28-30! IGS Europe is hosting over 100 companies and speakers. Here’s a glimpse of the talks! Who is Coming?

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

On the client side, the system will become compatible with iOS devices, and a Magic Leap client has also been developed. On the server-side, it is being integrated with Microsoft Azure, and it is also coming in the future for Google Cloud and Tencent Cloud. Google is hiring waveguide developers for AR.

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ARPost

APRIL 29, 2021

The platform, which won last year’s Auggie Award for Best Enterprise Solution, is compatible with MR headsets like HoloLens and Magic Leap. There are two premium price tiers with additional affordances, but there is also a free model with an easy sign-in using a Microsoft, Google, or Apple account or with a private email.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

If this may interest to you, here you are the link for the form to be filled (note: I’ve provided you the link for Europe… if you’re from UK, just substitute “eu” with “uk” in the address; if you are from US, use “us”, etc…). Magic Leap releases its SDK. now on sale.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Google recently announced Android XR, a new operating system designed explicitly for XR (Extended Reality) devices and services, which the company describes as the next generation of computing. Notably, Google is developing the XR OS in collaboration with Samsung, which also revealed plans to release an XR headset in 2025.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Senior representatives have joined many others at the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 Europe to discuss conceptualised roadmaps to the Metaverse , the successor to the Internet that merges connectivity and spatial communications, it was revealed on Wednesday. John A Cunningham, Head of Government & Aerospace at Unity.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

OMG, it’s almost 3 years that I write these roundups… the first week peek was exclusive for my blog subscribers and it featured as best news the release of Google Blocks and in the other news something about Samsung Gear VR… how much time has passed since then! Magic Leap raises other $350M. in Europe).

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ARVR

JANUARY 22, 2021

What Photographers can do with Augmented Reality A lot of things are set to happen next year though: The Chinese startup: nReal will ship its first consumer headset: Nreal light to consumers in Europe through Vodaphone. But they got acquired by Google, so they´re gone for now. Focals, by North? —?a Last year the company, valued at $6.4

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TechCrunch VR

APRIL 30, 2019

Imagine a super version of Google Earth, but machines instead of people use it. Apple’s ARKit algorithms wouldn’t work with Google’s ARCore data even if Google gave them access. Same for HoloLens, Magic Leap and all the startups in the space. Google, etc.) Waze or Google search).

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Peter Graham

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Main Stage: Enabling immersive exploration with Google Earth VR | Rupert Breheny, VR Manager, Google. The fourth iteration of AWE in Europe , all the talks will be held alongside the main exhibition for attendees to go hands-on with the latest VR and AR tech. Main Stage: 6DoFemale Panel. Technical Leader/Sr.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 17, 2020

I mean, we have access to the world’s information — I can Google pretty much any details — but it just gives me the information. I can ask Google questions now; Voice, Amazon, Alexa, and Google Voice. Now, I don’t even have to pull my phone out; I can just ask Google and every answer is there.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 17, 2020

I mean, we have access to the world’s information — I can Google pretty much any details — but it just gives me the information. I can ask Google questions now; Voice, Amazon, Alexa, and Google Voice. Now, I don’t even have to pull my phone out; I can just ask Google and every answer is there.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 20, 2020

So let’s say, for example, you work with the university in the US to develop this content and then somebody in Europe wants it. Small companies like Google, and eventually people like Facebook and others, and create this revolution. If you ask a minister in a country in Europe what keeps him or her at night?

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 20, 2020

So let’s say, for example, you work with the university in the US to develop this content and then somebody in Europe wants it. Small companies like Google, and eventually people like Facebook and others, and create this revolution. If you ask a minister in a country in Europe what keeps him or her at night?

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 12, 2019

HTC did something with Batman; that Game of Thrones thing; some of the demos that Magic Leap had really. A big company like Apple, Google, really pushing the thing out and saying, “this is what it’s going to be,” and then making it part of everyday life. Alan: Yeah? How was it? Barry: It was great.

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XR for Business Podcast

JULY 12, 2019

HTC did something with Batman; that Game of Thrones thing; some of the demos that Magic Leap had really. A big company like Apple, Google, really pushing the thing out and saying, “this is what it’s going to be,” and then making it part of everyday life. Alan: Yeah? How was it? Barry: It was great.

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XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 20, 2020

So let's say, for example, you work with the university in the US to develop this content and then somebody in Europe wants it. Small companies like Google, and eventually people like Facebook and others, and create this revolution. If you ask a minister in a country in Europe what keeps him or her at night? How does that work?

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In terms of who's on the flip side of that marketplace, actually-- we're about to launch our first SDK and that's-- we think of it much more at a Unity level, than necessarily as an Apple or a Google level. Alan: So you're really going kind of the route of AR, meaning kind of Apple and Google foundation. Dominic: Oh, yeah.

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In terms of who’s on the flip side of that marketplace, actually– we’re about to launch our first SDK and that’s– we think of it much more at a Unity level, than necessarily as an Apple or a Google level. Alan: So you’re really going kind of the route of AR, meaning kind of Apple and Google foundation.

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XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In terms of who’s on the flip side of that marketplace, actually– we’re about to launch our first SDK and that’s– we think of it much more at a Unity level, than necessarily as an Apple or a Google level. Alan: So you’re really going kind of the route of AR, meaning kind of Apple and Google foundation.

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XR for Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You can go into Google, like "HTC Vive blog Steve Bambury" or something, you'll probably find them. 100 percent markup price from the Europe and US price. I'm sure you read it, Alan, about whether or not in the long run the Google Cardboard did more harm to the VR industry than good. The Rift never launched here. Alan: Oh wow.

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XR for Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You can go into Google, like "HTC Vive blog Steve Bambury" or something, you'll probably find them. 100 percent markup price from the Europe and US price. I'm sure you read it, Alan, about whether or not in the long run the Google Cardboard did more harm to the VR industry than good. The Rift never launched here. Alan: Oh wow.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

One of the more surprising announcements during the presentation, Spatial Anchors serve as a way to share three-dimensional images compatible with Apple’s ARKit as well as Google’s ARCore. To do that, it had to pass the basic impact tests from several protective eyewear standards used in North America and Europe.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

More info (Use Google Translate). Magic Leap plans dev days and dev programs. We all know that Magic Leap is in big trouble, and it seems that one of the paths it is trying to follow to exit the quicksands is trying to get more developers onboard. Google Chrome now supports WebAR. News worth a mention.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

The largest VR event in France; maybe in Europe, even. At Laval — at least from what I could see, especially from the number of exhibitors and the focus — architecture and design and enterprise planning, it’s a huge business area within Europe right now. We had a big conference earlier in March. Alan: Oh wow.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

The largest VR event in France; maybe in Europe, even. At Laval — at least from what I could see, especially from the number of exhibitors and the focus — architecture and design and enterprise planning, it’s a huge business area within Europe right now. We had a big conference earlier in March. Alan: Oh wow.

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XR for Business Podcast

AUGUST 7, 2019

The largest VR event in France; maybe in Europe, even. At Laval -- at least from what I could see, especially from the number of exhibitors and the focus -- architecture and design and enterprise planning, it's a huge business area within Europe right now. We had a big conference earlier in March. Alan: Oh wow. Bob: That was great.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2022

It is currently on sale only in Europe , and the company plans to sell up to 22,000 units as part of a beta program. In case there is another platform involved, e.g. Android, 30% will go to Google, and 25% of the remaining money (i.e. If the beta program will be a success from now to September 2022, Pico will consider the next steps.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 23, 2019

And two thirds of them are in mostly Europe, mostly Paris. I would say about 40 percent of the users are in the US, and then another 40 percent in Europe. We’ve got a lot of users in Asia, a lot of users in Eastern Europe. Five years ago, we had Google Tango phones that did this. [chuckles]. Alan: Amazing.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 23, 2019

And two thirds of them are in mostly Europe, mostly Paris. I would say about 40 percent of the users are in the US, and then another 40 percent in Europe. We've got a lot of users in Asia, a lot of users in Eastern Europe. Alan: Today, Magic Leap just released a press release. Alan: I love it. Alan: Amazing.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 23, 2019

And two thirds of them are in mostly Europe, mostly Paris. I would say about 40 percent of the users are in the US, and then another 40 percent in Europe. We’ve got a lot of users in Asia, a lot of users in Eastern Europe. Five years ago, we had Google Tango phones that did this. Alban: We’re 30 people.

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XROM

JULY 18, 2021

Most people know Xu due to his dispute with American virtual reality company Magic Leap. In June 2019, Magic Leap accused Xu of stealing AR glasses technology when he was an engineer working at the firm. The company was later acquired by Google in 2010. DTCP operates and invests in Europe, the US and Israel.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Preorders are open now, for $699 (at least €799 in Europe), with worldwide shipping starting from October, 3rd. Google updates ARCore with Persistent Cloud Anchors. Google describes it as “the save button for AR experiences”. Google patents a wireless VR headset and works on Glass 3. (Image by HTC).

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