The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2024

For some people, it is going to be the classical XR event that happens every year, while for others, this is going to be the first edition they attend. This is also true because this year the event is happening in LA and not in Santa Clara anymore, so I guess there will be many new visitors from the LA area. This is very important.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 19, 2024

There is a particular aspect of my professional year I want to tell you about and it is the attendance at XR events. This year, since my main job vanished and so I had more time, I decided to attend more XR-related events and see what outcomes I could obtain from these opportunities.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The coming week of announcements seems to be a replacement for its annual Mac event, traditionally held in October, which in the past has seen the release of new iPads and Macs. The event is very likely centered around the reveal of the company’s new slate of Macs featuring various flavors of its M4 chipsets.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2023

I started collaborating with the company VRROOM in 2019, where together with the CEO Louis Cacciuttolo I investigated how to produce VR events and shows. This was my plan, but Louis preferred to pivot to “events and liveshows” Just to be clear: we still love the other platforms and we still plan to do projects within them.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 20, 2022

Since I will spend a lot of time to travel to the Land Of Freedom, I will stay there some days more : I will arrive in the US a few days before the event, staying at first in LA and then in SF. I will depart after the event, which will be held in Santa Clara on June, 1-3. You can try some new hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2022

Ten days ago, I revealed to you that I was going to Austin, Texas to attend the SXSW, one of the most important events about creativity and technology in the USA. Even if it is not so famous in Europe, the SXSW (South by SouthWest) has always been one of the events to be in the United States. Going SXSW. SXSW Logo (Image by SXSW).

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Paving" is the operative word as it recently held a private event at Tesla to showcase the brand's latest models. Omnia is paving the way for virtual showrooms. We examine the dynamics and driving forces. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Today Meta has announced the date of the Meta Connect , the upcoming event by Meta in which it will announce its latest advancements for what concerns VR, AR, and the M-word. The event will take place at 10 am PT on October 11, and it will be fully virtual , like last year. You will be able to watch it on Reality Labs Facebook page.

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2022

Nearly every industry, from entertainment to education, has felt the impact of government lockdown protocols and quarantines, but few more so than the live events industry. The app itself is free, as is the “Immersive Arcade: The Showcase” DLC you need to download in order to access the event. After paying the $4.99

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VRScout

AUGUST 6, 2022

Those interested can attend the limited-time event in VR using Mozilla Hubs. For more information on the event visit here. Then you’ll definitely want to check out Active Replica’s inaugural XR Career and Opportunity Fair, a virtual job fair taking place later this month in the metaverse. Image Credit: Active Replica.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Meta AI was the central feature announced at the event : IT was the main product that was launched during the Connect, not Quest 3. Meta AI interface (Image taken during a Meta event) Meta is creating an AI platform that encompasses all its existing products. Comparison of the graphics on Quest 2 (left) and Quest 3 (right).

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Yet, with all the hope promised by the “metaverse,” not only do these events fail to optimally leverage the innovation of VR, but they also fall short in using music to help create immersive social spaces for people to gather virtually where they feel connected to each other and their humanity.

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VRScout

APRIL 12, 2023

The ambitious virtual event platform promises to immerse fans in their favorite live esports events live never before using custom 3D arenas powered by VR technology. Virtex hopes to kick things off later this year with specific Counter-Strike events. The iconic video games series gets its own virtual arena courtesy of Virtex.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This unprecedented event is a creative collaboration among three big names in the industry, namely Big Rock Creative (producers of an official Virtual Burning Man Experience ), Partikle Digital , and Golden Apple Comics. Admission is free and you can join the event from anywhere in the world. VR and pop culture unite!

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Yesterday, Meta (formerly Facebook) hosted a special “Inside the Lab” event centered around its recent advancements in artificial technology during which the company revealed an AI-powered universal translater that allows users “the ability to communicate with anyone in any language.”

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AR Insider

JUNE 18, 2024

With the help of AR, Unilever launched an interactive virtual event whose goal was to match or exceed the recruitment levels of its physical career fairs. We examine the results and strategic takeaways in the latest AR marketing case study. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2022

Today marks the first day of Niantic’s inaugural Lightship Summit, an annual two-day event dedicated to its international community of AR (augmented reality) developers. It’s here that users can discover new events, connect with players in their local area, and organize their own meet-ups throughout the real world.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 14, 2024

Besides the primary sporting events and angles, there was a notable tech presence, including AR activations from Snap, Google, and others. The 2024 Summer Olympics have come and gone, but there's much to look back on. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

North Star Expand is part of the Gitex Global brand of events, with a specific focus on startups and innovation. This year featured air cars, robotics and other innovations. But by all accounts, AI overwhelmed every hall. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 26, 2023

It will be my third time in a row at that event. Anyway, many signs point to the fact that this year’s event is going to be amazing. I’m already seeing also some side events being organized, like breakfasts and dinners. I’ll have to steal double of it from the press lounge, then. Sorry Road To VR people.

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AR Insider

JUNE 10, 2024

The bellwether event in the XR ecosystem, Augmented World Expo (AWE), is marking its 15th anniversary by moving to Long Beach from Silicon Valley. We take a look at speakers, agenda highlights and what you can expect. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

MAY 30, 2022

Viewers can spend bits to trigger special in-game events. As if that weren’t cool enough, Rogue Ascent now features built-in Twitch integration , allowing you to live stream gameplay, communicate with viewers, and access unique in-game events. Donating a certain amount of bits triggers an in-game “bit event.”

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 3, 2023

A slide about how the metaverse can be applied in the various sectors At the end of the event, I spoke with some people there, and the overall impression was the same: even if some parts of the presentations were a bit vague (e.g. The event offers two services: an Expo area, and a matchmaking service.

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VRScout

JUNE 27, 2022

This week the platform made its official launch on the Meta Quest 2, offering subscribers everything from live Spanish and English lessons to community events, a multiplayer social lounge, and various other educational content. There are also weekly events the company hopes will help cultivate a community of learners.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 27, 2023

What were the biggest XR trends and events in 2023? A barometer of the year’s activity can be seen in the top AR Insider posts. So as the door closes on another year, we’re spotlighting the year’s 23 most popular posts. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To break down the latest AR hardware and how it relates to all the orbiting events and realities in the XR world, a heavy hitter roundtable of technically proficient XR thought leaders recently got together. We highlight strategic takeaways in the latest XR Talks. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s something very typical of this event… maybe it’s because of the city, maybe because it is an event that mixes technology people with creative people… maybe because it is full of parties… I don’t know the reason. It’s the basis of my participation in events. This is so South-By.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Like every year, in a few days I will write a super big roundup of the event with EVERYTHING announced (you can subscribe to my newsletter not to miss it), but for now, let me just point out what are for me the main takeaways from the keynote. A subpar event. moment was when Satya Nadella himself appeared to be part of the event.

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VRScout

JULY 4, 2022

This year event organizers are offering fans a new way to experience the action using a combination of augmented reality (AR) technology and volumetric holograms. The 109th edition of the Tour de France is officially underway in Europe, marking the start of three weeks of competitive cycling featuring the world’s best athletes.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 24, 2023

One possible candidate was hinted at a Google event last year: foreign-language translation. One of the ongoing challenges in AR is to find killer app(s). What does this entail and how big could the market be? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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ARPost

MARCH 7, 2023

The show was bigger than ever thanks to the first-ever in-person awards and a special event saying farewell to AltspaceVR. Fortunately, not being in person has a way of not greatly hindering an event that’s already dedicated to WebXR. A Very Special Polys The Polys launched during the height of the pandemic.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 15, 2024

Let me tell you everything about this event and my hands-on with Teslasuit! Artur Sychov introducing the Somnium VR1 on the Somnium Connect stage… while wearing a Somnium VR1 Somnium Connect is the annual event by Somnium Space , the Czech company building the eponymous Web3 social VR platform. and the Teslasuit haptic suit.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 11, 2024

via GIPHY Since when I got passionate about technology, I’ve heard about the CES, this huge event where a lot of innovative gadgets are showcased and a lot of new products are launched. When I started working in VR, I became even more interested in this event, and I started covering it on my blog in 2017.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The event will take place this weekend and will be accessible via the Gorillaz Presents app available free on iOS and Android. This musical AR event will blend virtual elements with reality, immersing spectators in a unique mixed reality experience.

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VRScout

MAY 12, 2022

From now until June 30th, those on the Meta Quest 2 can log into the Horizon Worlds platform and visit the Events tab to find ‘NBA Lane,’ a new world dedicated to all things NBA. For more information check out the official blog post here. Image Credit: Meta.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Grab a front-row seat to major sports events on your Meta Quest headset. XTADIUM is a premier VR sports hub from YBVR that allows you to meet up with other sports fans and watch live games and pay-per-view events featuring the world’s most popular leagues and sports. Two VOD UFC Fight Pass events: LFA 141 and LFA 144.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

doesn’t have an official VR game yet, but after demoing a VR proof-of-concept of the card battler at the franchise’s 25th anniversary event in Tokyo, Japan, Konami says we may see more in the future. You can check out the VR portion of the Japanese language event at the bottom of the article.

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