The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

This week, we had quite a lot of interesting news about all the major players: Apple, Meta, Google, and Valve. There is a lot to unpack, so make sure to read this roundup of news till the end where there will also be a giveaway of keys for a cool mixed reality game! Another device they are working on together is XR glasses.

Apple 326

Apple Google Entertainment Samsung 326

The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A VPS system detecting visual features in the surrounding environment (Image by Google) VPS stands for Visual Positioning System. GPS together with the sensors on the phone is all that we need to orient ourselves on a 2D map like Google Maps that we use every day. What is VPS? How do you develop an application using VPS?

Immersion 415

Immersion Augmented Reality Google AR 415

XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

On the factory floor, XR solutions like immersive training and remote guidance provide crucial insights for workers operating highly expensive machinery in, at times, dangerous environments. However, Valdez found otherwise: On the generational difference in training particularly.

North America 308

North America Training Machine Learning Technology 308

VRScout

APRIL 13, 2020

Below is a selection of VR experiences rated “Everyone” or “Everyone 10+” perfect for keeping grandparents, parents, and the kids entertained with action-packed arcade-like experiences, multiplayer party games, and adrenaline-powered fitness apps. VR Gaming Fun for Everyone. by Resolution Games and Rovio. by Resolution Games .

Gaming 413

Gaming Oculus Entertainment Google 413

Road to VR

JULY 17, 2020

Here we’ve gathered VR games and experiences focused on relaxation and meditation. Google Earth VR ( Rift , SteamVR ) – Free. Google Earth VR is exactly what it sounds like… its Google Earth, but in VR. via Epic Games Store. Electronauts is like a VR DJ station with training wheels.

Gaming 364

Gaming Training Google Construction 364

Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

Finally you can design for AR & VR without using a game engine or engaging a developer. Work on them with others in your organization in real-time, like with a Google Doc. Education & Training. These VR collaboration tools are built with an eye toward remote education, training, lectures, and large presentations.

Education 364

Education Training Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display 364

Road to VR

JULY 21, 2017

The team behind Daydream, Google’s mobile VR platform, is currently conducting experiments with the aim of broadening virtual reality’s usecase to include more interactive learning. image courtesy Google. SEE ALSO This Restaurant is Using Google Daydream to Train Employees.

Machine Learning 279

Machine Learning Google Training Haptic 279

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 31, 2024

The gamification trap… XR is always linked to gaming, whether business like it or not. The real-time 3D engines powering AR/VR/MR applications, like Unreal and Unity, found fame and traction as gaming development tools. Especially in the past 20 years, when gaming has become massively mainstream.

Gaming 316

Gaming Head Mounted Display Training Virtual Environment 316

ARPost

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Basketball games used to be about more than basketball. More people play basketball than professionals and, in the 1990s, basketball games reflected that. These games were about the sport, but were also about the life and style of everyday lovers of the game. Vinci Games and Blacktop Hoops.

Gaming 370

Gaming Motion Capture Unity Training 370

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It is not by chance that is Reality Labs working on it: the data collected from AR and VR headsets, and also from the Project Aria glasses, can be very precious to train these robots. As you can see, competition is pushing all the big brands like Meta, Apple, and Google, to improve their products as best and as fast as they can.

Hand tracking 291

Hand tracking Apple Video Training 291

VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2018

You can experience the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in entirely new ways. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games is getting a big technology boost when it opens on February 9th in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games will have a “different approach,” according to Blake Rowe, Implementation Manager for Intel Sports.

AR 310

AR South Korea Gaming Training 310

The Ghost Howls

JULY 17, 2023

More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Road To VR) More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Upload VR) More info (Roblox on Quest may increase scrutiny on the platform) Other relevant news (Image by WIRED) Mark Lucovsky has left Google Mark Lucovsky has just left Google. More info iVRy makes the PSVR2 work with SteamVR!

Google 364

Google Virtual World Strategy Ukraine 364

AR Insider

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

This has led to lots of creative approaches such as crowdsourcing ( 6d.ai ), visual databases for object recognition ( Google & Apple ), satellite imagery ( Sturfee ) and compositions of 2D images ( Scape ). We’ll see if there’s a similar training-wheels outcome for Display.land. Header image credit: Ubiquity6.

Training 278

Training AR Real Estate Data 278

ARPost

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Google Earth VR. Google Earth VR is one of the most detailed and comprehensive VR exploration experiences for anyone. All the areas of the globe mapped by Google cars are now available in the VR app. So, here are some of the best VR apps and experiences for traveling around the world you should try: 1.

South America 484

South America Egypt Virtual Reality Google 484

VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Viveverse is a metaverse inside a metaverse inside a… HTC Vive this week revealed Viveverse, an open-source VR metaverse composed of various interactive worlds, apps, and games. The Vive Guardian app is available free to download via the Google Play Store and Viveport. Image Credit: HTC Vive.

HTC 478

HTC Training Google Tools 478

Road to VR

AUGUST 26, 2019

Google Lens is great for when you want to quickly translate a menu written in a foreign language, or visually explore the world around you simply using your Android smartphone. Considering however it’s using the full Google Lens suite of tools, we bet a lot more is possible. — Phasedragon (@Phasedragoon) August 22, 2019.

Google 221

Google Machine Learning Microsoft Training 221

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Thanks to its motion-tracked input, VR can be a surprisingly physical activity, and even a great workout if you’re playing the right games. This article explains why working out in VR is game-changing for those of us who have a hard time staying motivated with a typical gym routine. Cas & Chary Present. Quest starts at $400.

Exercises 324

Exercises Gaming Virtual Reality Tips 324

AR Insider

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

To sidestep tech jargon, Google sometimes calls it “search what you see.”. Speaking of Google, it’s the front runner for visual search. It has a narrower use case than Google — mostly around consumer products — but that focus aligns with monetization. Though in fairness, Google announced that figure a year ago.

Machine Learning 378

Machine Learning Google Data AR 378

VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2021

Originally released back in 2017 on Google Daydream, Samsung GearVR, Oculus Go, and SteamVR headsets— Mondly VR features support for over two dozen languages, including but now limited to Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

Oculus 539

Oculus Education Samsung Immersion 539

The Ghost Howls

APRIL 7, 2025

Ndreams announced Synapse 2, but only for Google Cardboard, and Voodoo DE showed a preview of a very futuristic device. Not to mention A nimal Company, the game of the moment, which has just topped 100K revenues on the Quest Store , aiming at becoming even bigger than Gorilla Tag.

Razer 332

Razer Machine Learning Eye Tracking Ukraine 332

VRScout

APRIL 14, 2020

XR experiences in general, have proven themselves to be an amazing tool for everything from workforce training and digital marketing to product visualization, entertainment, and immersive online education. Chicken Waffle launched the platform with an impressive library of free games and experiences that you can try right now.

Education 518

Education Entertainment Unreal Tools 518

VRScout

JULY 25, 2022

The device provides users with key performance data in real-time, allowing them to stay informed while remaining focused on their training. “Instant, intuitive access to real-time performance data is a game changer for endurance athletes – in training and in competition.” ” ActiveLook 2.0

AR 436

AR Data Augmented Reality Training 436

VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Using VR headsets, solutions like MindMaze can assist people suffering from neural problems, such as those who have suffered from stroke injuries, to train, recover, and retrain their minds. In response to these fears, companies such as XRHealth have begun creating VR games to help. Augmedix for Google Glass // Credit: Augmedix.

Healthcare 524

Healthcare Examples Data Tips 524

ARPost

AUGUST 25, 2020

Especially with a host of low-cost VR devices such as the Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear headset, it’s already speculated that marketers will take advantage of this new messaging channel. B2B firms can create practical examples of how their products work for demonstration and training. Classrooms and Training.

Virtual Reality 440

Virtual Reality Strategy Training Tools 440

Road to VR

MAY 17, 2024

With the main Horizon Store and App Lab now mashed together, it’s possible to find plenty of new games but also lots of interesting experimental and non-game apps. For comparison, Apple’s App Store allows apps to be priced up to $10,000, and Google’s Play Store up to $400.

Training 327

Training Simulation Course Google 327

ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Additionally, engineers train Deep Learning algorithms to accurately detect markers in live video data. Sponsored content. Sponsored by Softeq. Extended reality in visual solutions is making the headlines.

Augmented Reality 534

Augmented Reality Technology Wearables Machine Learning 534

The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

I’m trying to do my best… I hope you’ll appreciate that Before leaving you to the news… I’m hosting a giveaway of Gang V keys… it is a cool VR battle royal game with strong GTA V vibes that has just been released in Early Access on Steam ! This game will attract many fans of the saga to the Quest, increasing its sales even more.

HTC 535

HTC Oculus Unity Augmented Reality 535

ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Immersive games and apps and 3D videos have opened a new world for emotionally exhausted people staying at home 24/7. AIXR Insights Live: Marketing in VR Games. How do you sell real-life products in a virtual game?

Asia 509

Asia China Virtual Reality Entertainment 509

AR Insider

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Mapping the physical world requires scale and deep pockets, akin to Google or Snap. Speaking of tech giants, Google has AR cloud ambitions , evident in its interlocking spatial computing efforts. These include visual search through Google Lens , and visual navigation through LiveView. Making the Physical World Clickable, Part I.

AR 397

AR Google Magic Leap Data 397

The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

More info (HTC Face Tracking add-on — Road To VR) More info (HTC Face Tracking add-on — Upload VR) Google lays off people in the AR Hardware division Like many tech companies lately, Google is performing a round of layoffs in its hardware teams. This does not mean that Google is not still committed to AR, though.

Sony 422

Sony Apple Hand tracking Google 422

VRScout

APRIL 15, 2021

“One interesting VR trend is how quickly it’s growing beyond just games. ” This new service will feature three types of subscriptions depending on the game or app: Free app with a paid subscription: The app is free to download but requires a paid subscription in order to access all available content.

Oculus 493

Oculus Exercises Google Tools 493

The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Game developers are also preparing for it: popular games like SuperHot, Red Matter , and Arizona Sunshine will publish new updates to take in count the new horsepower of the Quest 2. Unreal Engine and Photoshop), as it happens in Google Docs when many people edit the same document at the same time. Image by Google).

AR 516

AR Google Machine Learning Augmented Reality 516

ARPost

APRIL 28, 2022

Modern schoolchildren and students are accustomed to games and entertainment, with levels, points, and rewards. For example, Google Expeditions allows you to visit the Louvre with a tour, wander on the Moon or fly to Mars. Just a year ago, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency introduced a VR device for pilot training.

Education 443

Education Immersion Study Machine Learning 443

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Pool Nation VR – Perilous Orbit & Cherry Pop Games. Pearl – Google Spotlight Studios. Best Game: Raw Data – Survios. The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed – Cloudhead Games. Bullet Train – Epic Games. Tilt Brush – Google. Tilt Brush – Google (Winner) . Chronos – Gunfire Games.

Education 273

Education Leap Motion Google Virtual Reality 273

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 6, 2017

By clicking and dragging with the Vive controller on an in-game tablet you can then stratify that woman into her core physical components (nervous system, skeleton, cardiovascular, etc). “What we want to do is do for medical science what Google Maps has done for navigation. ” One example Öz points to is with X-Rays.

Google 276

Google Las Vegas Healthcare Data 276

VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Launched this past November at select VOID locations, Ralph Breaks VR is a shining example of how additional haptic feedback and collaborative play can truly take in-game immersion to the next level. 2018 also saw the release of Arizona Sunshine LB VR Edition , a location-based version of Vertigo Games’ 2016 VR smash-hit, Arizona Sunshine.

AR 377

AR Training Oculus Arizona 377

The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2025

Gabe Follower also maintains Valve is also set to ship games or demos that are already done specifically for Deckard. And indeed the device should be able to play SteamDeck flatscreen games, but on a big screen in VR. Fast Travel Games just made Mannequin free to play. 400 seems like a good price for it, in my opinion.

Education 283

Education HTC Data Sony 283