The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This week we had two bad news related to the Covid-19: Valve has reassured that the Index will get back in stock before the launch of Alyx, but due to the virus, the amount of devices available will be much less than they hoped for; Sony and Facebook have pulled out from GDC. At this point, I wonder if GDC may be canceled as the MWC.

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MAY 4, 2017

Google and Sony both have intellectual property around waveguide designs similar in nature. Dispelix of Finland has not only produced a surface relief waveguide, they’ve made a significant contribution to the manufacturing process. They recently closed a $22M round co-led by Sony and Foxconn.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced in early July it had partnered with eye-tracking firm Tobii for tracking technologies for its upcoming PSVR 2 headset in a bid to enhance immersive gaming, namely by allowing freedom of movement without handheld controllers.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Additionally, Colossal Order, a Finland-based gaming development studio, has created best-selling titles like Cities: Skylines. Additional Didimo clients include Sony, Atom Stars, Soleil Game Studios, NOS Communications, Ceek, and many more. AVALON, a massively multiplayer online (MMO), is currently under production.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2017

Streaming services Netflix and Hulu have been in the VR space for a while (Netflix announced their app for Gear VR all the way back in the fall of 2015), and Sony-owned Crackle is attempting to catch up. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Vizor raised $2.3M THE STREAMING SERVICES BATTLE IT OUT IN VR: CRACKLE ANNOUNCES THEIR PLANS. in funding.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Since it’s professional equipment, a lot of rental houses are carrying it now, too, just like high-end cameras from Sony or Panasonic. VB: The Sony Pictures deal is hopefully going to create more fresh content. And Sony Pictures also includes Sony Music. Is it Finland? That happened in August.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

And talking about “cool” things (pun intended), today I’m traveling to Helsinki, Finland, where I hope to have a great time at MatchXR. Who will it be… Sony or Meta? Italy won the Tennis Davis Cup, and that was pretty cool to see (the match between Sinner and Djokovic was just incredible). Will we meet there?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Both Sony and Microsoft have not given clear plans on their VR offerings for their next-gen consoles , the PS5 and the Xbox Series X, but we have some interesting hints. Sony has confirmed its interest in releasing a new PSVR headset, but it has also confirmed that it will be released after the PS5. News worth a mention.

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Mashable VR

MAY 16, 2022

For those who missed the news, Sony revealed in March that the long-running PlayStation Plus subscription program is getting a much-needed update. It's definitely more complex than a single PS+ subscription ever was, but you can simply roll with the Essential plan if Sony's previous way of doing things was enough.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

What we have here is two really high-quality cameras and ISPs (image signal processors) from Sony and Socionext. I hope to go to Finland and be able to try his device one day! These digitize the world at 26MPIX, 90 fps. It’s insane amout of data processing, and our latency is ridiculously low.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hello from Finland! I’m writing this newsletter across Finland, between Helsinki and the Lapland. I’m having a pretty good time here (as always): I’ve met Santa Claus, pet reindeers, and eaten typical local food. Soon I will attend MatchXR, one of the most relevant XR events in Nordic Europe!

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Steki Amusement

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Demand upgrade in Europe and the United States: Theme parks and commercial complexes are accelerating the layout of immersive experiences, and OEM orders from leading brands such as Meta and Sony increased by 35% Traffic bonus in Southeast Asia: The number of home entertainment centers (FEC) has surged, and the purchase demand for lightweight VR equipment (..)

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It started as a paper mill in the countryside of Finland. It started as a paper mill in the countryside of Finland. From the cell phones in the past and the early stages of the smartphones. But Nokia has actual history that goes much beyond that. It’s a company that was founded 150 years ago.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It started as a paper mill in the countryside of Finland. It started as a paper mill in the countryside of Finland. From the cell phones in the past and the early stages of the smartphones. But Nokia has actual history that goes much beyond that. It’s a company that was founded 150 years ago.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It started as a paper mill in the countryside of Finland. It started as a paper mill in the countryside of Finland. From the cell phones in the past and the early stages of the smartphones. But Nokia has actual history that goes much beyond that. It's a company that was founded 150 years ago.

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