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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Also on the roster is Vicki Dobbs Beck, the vice president of ILM Immersive, the studio behind XR adaptations of Star Wars, Marvel, and more. Since then he has shuffled between quite a few roles within the company, with most pertaining to gaming content and partnerships.

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APRIL 12, 2021

NVIDIA is continuing the rollout of its CloudXR technology on the three leading cloud computing platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Nvidia has long offered a very similar streaming service called GeForce Now, but it’s for traditional games rather than XR.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

Humans are essentially programmed to learn best through experience, and that is just what immersive technologies enable: we’re not just learning it, we’re living it. Humans are essentially programmed to learn best through experience, and that is just what immersive technologies enable Click To Tweet. Methodology. Click To Tweet.

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VRScout

JANUARY 18, 2023

Is immersive technology the future of interactive sports training? PuttView X is an upcoming app for Microsoft’s HoloLens headset that uses augmented reality (AR) technology to project valuable putt information directly onto golf courses. The post PuttView X Uses AR To Help Improve Your Golf Game appeared first on VRScout.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Virtual reality might be great for gaming and entertainment but its also an incredible resource for businesses and their teams. As VR headsets become more affordable and accessible, thanks to innovations in product design, and immersive applications grow more diverse, the use cases for the enterprise are growing. Think again.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Today, Microsoft is making its long—awaited Mesh for Teams immersive VR meeting platform available for enterprise end users. The service is now available for clients, allowing them to access Microsoft’s dynamic virtual remote meeting solution via desktop or Meta Quest headsets. Mesh is helping us achieve that.

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Road to VR

MARCH 2, 2021

If you’ve been dreaming of a proper immersive AR experience from Pokémon GO , you’ll be happy to know that Microsoft and Pokémon Go developer Niantic are experimenting with the idea. Today during Microsoft Ignite, the companies showed off a proof-of-concept for a multiplayer version of Pokémon Go running on HoloLens 2.

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Road to VR

MARCH 17, 2021

Microsoft says however that the error message was inaccurate, and that VR for Xbox is still not a happening. Some prognosticated that Microsoft has mistakenly leaked VR support for Xbox, something it has repeatedly rebuked in the past. This tracks with Microsoft’s long-term stance on VR for Xbox consoles going back to Xbox One.

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AR Insider

MARCH 8, 2021

This week, we look at takeaways from Microsoft Ignite, Space X, Pokemon Go and VR training from Bank of America. The company is going all in on Mixed Reality, to paraphrase its chief executive Satya Nadella, who used Microsoft’s AltspaceVR platform for his keynote. W elcome back to Spatial Beats. Psychic VR Lab raises $8.5M

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VRScout

MAY 2, 2019

Following the announcement of the Microsoft HoloLens 2, Unity has revealed a new partnership with the US-based multinational technology company to release a developer-focused version of the upcoming mixed reality headset. Image Credit: Microsoft. The HoloLens 2 will be available exclusively through Microsoft.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

Microsoft and Valve have long had close ties, both geographically and historically. Valve was co-founded after two Microsoft employees, Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, left the company after working on some of the earliest versions of the Windows operating system. Alex Kipman | Image courtesy Microsoft.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. The first time I tried the HoloLens I knew I was experiencing the first generation of a game-changing technology. So, here’s the full low-down on Microsoft’s newest immersive device: It’s all about the Cloud. More immersive.

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Road to VR

JUNE 13, 2023

The next iteration of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) was announced over the weekend, slated to arrive sometime on Xbox consoles and PC in 2024. In a developer livestream in late May , Asobo revealed that its dedicated VR team has been disbanded to work on other aspects of the game.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We’ve seen various flavors over the years such as Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D , and of course Google Earth and Street View. Speaking of Google Earth, its VR edition is an immersive dive into 3D cities around the world. Will 3D Cities Unlock Immersive Experiences? But its advantage is also its drawback: VR. Step Forward.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

All these buttons replicate the buttons of a standard gamepad, and this would allow players to play their whole Steam library on the Deckard headset , not only the VR games. Plus this would make the Roy controllers offer a totally different input scheme that would be a disaster for us developers that want to make cross-platform games.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 21, 2023

This Monday, NVIDIA entered a project partnership with Immerse to launch VR-to-Desktop streaming for international language learners. The move lets learners access Immerse’s virtual teaching environments via NVIDIA servers. The service also allows in-house developers to create bespoke training and collaborative tools.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The ecosystem of digital game development is all about using the latest technologies to attract and engage gamers all over the world. Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Some VR Gaming Market Trends Which Determine Its Consistent Growth.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Archaeologists at the University of Hong Kong are utilising 3D immersive technologies for excavations of ancient sites. AR and MR in Archaeology The university is leveraging MR headsets, like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and the Meta Quest Pro, to interact with the real world and 3D models simultaneously. That is about to change!”

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2021

Bet on games of Blackjack and Roulette in this blockchain-powered virtual casino coming soon to major VR & AR devices. At launch, XR Casino will feature multiplayer games, public and private rooms, and text and voice chat. There’s currently no shortage of immersive gambling experiences available on VR headsets at the moment.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More info Anduril takes over the IVAS project Anduril , the defense technology company founded by Palmer Luckey, has taken over the IVAS project, which was previously managed by Microsoft. Microsoft will still provide the Azure cloud, but all the hardware and software should be provided by Luckeys startup.

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ARPost

AUGUST 8, 2022

If you ask your parents, one of their top entertainment activities during rainy weekends or cold winter days was playing board games. But now there is an even more exciting way to enjoy these games. VR board games are now the best choice for those days when going out to have fun is not an option. Chess Club VR. Checkers VR.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2021

Thanks to jaw-dropping VR films like Space Explorers: An ISS Experience and educational games such as Mission: ISS , anyone with a VR headset has the ability to experience life aboard the International Space Station. You can learn more about the use of immersive technology aboard the International Space Station by visiting here.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The hardware to be launched at the event had already been totally leaked We had no unexpected major VR game announced , nor news on GTA or Assassin’s Creed VR Most pieces of news were already been announced o r were not that relevant. Microsoft 365 is coming to Quest Pro! Meta has already invested in VR gaming and VR fitness.

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ARPost

MARCH 9, 2021

Microsoft Ignite was a three-day conference that took place virtually on YouTube, Microsoft.com, and in Altspace from March 2-4. Surprisingly, there was little at the conference directly related to HoloLens , Microsoft’s mixed reality headset. Nadella described Mesh by inviting users to “think about what XBox Live did for gaming.”

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JUNE 18, 2019

A year ago, in response to Sony consistently delivering high-quality exclusives for PS4, Microsoft made a commitment to rejuvenating its first-party game development efforts and went on a shopping spree, acquiring a handful of respected studios to bolster its first-party game development talent under the Xbox Game Studios banner.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Continued: “It is a favourite among titles such as simulator games or for anyone who values the highest clarity of consumer VR. “It It was used at the official media event for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Optimum said it’s his favourite VR headset for simracing. “It

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

Today, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which provides the “ building blocks ” for its Metaverse. Microsoft first announced its acquisition in 2022.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The game features a variety of missions to complete, each with its own set of unique challenges. promises an immersive experience thanks to a combination of realistic aircraft and safety equipment, gravity effects, and sounds. Developer AVIAR B.V.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

A Microsoft patent application for a ‘virtual reality floor mat’ describes a special mat which defines a virtual playspace and can be used for tracking. The artwork in the patent clearly suggests a living room environment where the VR experience is powered by a game console. Image courtesy Microsoft.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

How much do you know about Microsoft XR for enterprises? While Microsoft might not have the same selection of proprietary hardware solutions as companies like Meta, the company is still deeply invested in extended reality. Want to learn more about Microsofts XR Vision?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Alternatively, Meta’s big tech teammate, Microsoft, also launched a huge partnership on cross-compatibility with the former’s Quest product lineup and latter’s Office 365 solutions. Microsoft is already vying for the Metaverse after its massive $67 billion deal with Activision Blizzard. What Is an Avatar?

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Road to VR

MARCH 14, 2025

Sell all of your useless collectibles and prepare your wallets, because Steam’s annual Spring Sale is here, offering up big discounts on some of PC VR’s biggest and best games. 25 Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition Flight simulation $59.99 $29.99 You can check out the full list of games on sale here.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For years, Microsoft Mesh for Teams has promised companies an opportunity to create richer, more immersive collaborative experiences. Since then, however, access to Microsoft Mesh for Teams has remained relatively limited until now. Here’s your guide to using Microsoft Mesh for Teams.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2025

It’s the beginning of a new year, and I started thinking about the future of immersive realities for 2025 and beyond. Today SteamVR is still the gold standard for what concerns PCVR tracking and many enthusiasts have Lighthouses installed in their rooms to play VR games on their Valve Index, HTC Vive, or Pimax Crystal Light.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The past week has been a pretty interesting one for the tech world: between Microsoft Ignite, Unity Unite, and the OpenAI drama, there has been a lot to follow. I’ll try to summarize all of that, especially for what concerns the announcements related to our XR space.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 12, 2021

For instance, in the box I’ve found a cleaning cloth for an Oculus device… and I don’t think it actually comes with a Microsoft HoloLens! So, Microsoft has made whatever it could to make the limited FOV more acceptable and we have to appreciate that. The headset is very light and balanced (Image by Microsoft).

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2021

Work and game on a 148″ augmented reality screen using the companies Pro 3e 5G smart glasses. AR company NuEyes is taking its passion for AR and gaming to the next level with the launch of the Pro 3e 5G-enabled smart glasses through their gaming division, NuGaming. Image Credit: NuEyes. Image Credit: NuEyes.

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