Road to VR

JULY 5, 2017

With Apple’s newly public interest in VR , developers from the company have join the W3C WebVR Community Group to have a say in the development of the WebVR standard. Founded in 1994, W3C is a standards organization focused on web technologies. SEE ALSO Apple Adds VR Rendering Essentials to MacOS via Metal 2.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 5, 2017

The technology functions much like the code that powers websites on the internet. Today, Brandon Jones from Google (who is one of the chairs in the official WebVR Community Group ,) noticed that developers from Apple have officially joined the group. It’s kind of like magic.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2022

AR technology isn’t helping just human patients. Vet CT, a veterinary technology (“VetTech”) based out of Cambridge, United Kingdom, has partnered with the Pennard Vet Clinic on a trial program demonstrating the practical use-cases of AR technology in the veterinary office. Image Credit: VetCT.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While the era of widespread consumer adoption of XR into everyday life is still some way away, major businesses are already profoundly leveraging the technology. Luckily, groups like the VRAR Association are helping businesses understand the growing enterprise XR space. XR has already reached many end users and workplace situations.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

The UK attracts some of the best global talent and has a strong culture of entrepreneurship leading it to be viewed as one of Europe’s technology hubs. The growth in VR/AR sector is set to increase following a new deal between the UK Government and the Creative Industries Council (CIC) to invest £33m in immersive technologies Click To Tweet.

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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. According to him, the equipment is being provided by Teleray Group who [sic] also manufactured the gaskets for the Valve Index and HP G2 Omnicept. Another device they are working on together is XR glasses.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

If you’ve been one of the creators working with Tilt Brush and Blocks, you’re probably aware of the two different galleries Google created for you to showcase your work: Sketches and Objects. The post Google Launches Poly, a Home and Discovery Platform for VR and AR Content appeared first on VRScout.

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JULY 17, 2017

VR and AR headsets are heading to market from Microsoft, Google, Facebook and others that have a wide range of capabilities. Just last week we learned about Facebook’s plan for a $200 headset that occupies the low end of the market while Google continues work on a six degrees of freedom standalone headset.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

Developers have explored potential solutions in the past, such as Google Daydream’s ultra-fun Drum Keys or Logitech’s VR compatible keyboards. This can be especially useful when performing Google searches or entering the URL of a website into a browser. This makes tasks such as cutting and pasting incredibly simple.

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VRScout

JANUARY 24, 2018

Google reveals new prototype that lets you share interactive augmented reality assets online. Reza Ali and Josh Carpenter work on Google’s Daydream WebXR team—a group working to integrate more virtual and augmented reality elements into everyday web browsing. Their latest breakthrough is called Article.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 18, 2024

Google has made Google Blocks an open-source application, which it says will enable “novel and rich experiences”. Google AR Glasses: Is This the Return of Google Glass? ” Icosa Foundation is a global community of developers that create open-source replacements for Tilt Brush and Google Poly. .”

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

Thus, participants will be able to interact with each other and with the innovative devices and technologies on display. A large adoption rate for augmented and virtual reality in 2020 has broadened the audience and age groups interested in the latest technologies. This year will be special for the XR industry.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

As the embodied XR technologies (VR, AR, and MR) have emerged out of their infancy over the past few years, the corresponding terminology and its correct application has become bewildering for many. Google’s real-time face and body tracking; Source: Google. See Also: “Facebook” Is now “Meta” and Other News From Connect 2021.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

These days, most folks have experienced virtual reality in some shape or form: it could be a Google cardboard, VR kiosk at a local mall, or an at-home VR headset from HTC or Oculus. For All Group Sizes. Physical space constraint is another essential factor why virtual reality is a promising technology for team building.

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ARPost

AUGUST 26, 2020

Some computing companies, like NVIDIA , are already using this technology to run artificial intelligence-aided applications. Both of these are required for advanced extended reality applications – and spatial computing applications that use similar technology but with less focus on optics. Autonomous vehicles are a prime example.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AI should be expected in upcoming headsets as the technology merges, but the haptic integration and its end result will be interesting. Earlier this year, Qualcomm laid the groundwork for the Samsung XR headset by announcing its XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, with Samsung and Google as partners, making this integration logical.

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VRScout

MAY 18, 2020

According to Diagne, the process is achieved using a pair of open-source technologies. “The use cases described by such a large and diverse group of creatives made a lot of sense and motivated a couple of friends and me to turn the prototype into a real application that anyone can use.”

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

The evolution of technology. The evolution of VR is usually compared to the one of other technologies, like the web or mobile. Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. Let me show you why.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2017

As part of a pilot program between Oculus , Cali Group, VRLibraries and the California State library system, 100 Oculus Rift headsets and VR-ready PC’s will be donated to 90 different California libraries spread across half of the state’s 184 library jurisdictions. Libraries share the love — at scale.”.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The award for Best Consumer App was presented by Hopscotch Interactive CEO Emily Olman to Google Maps Live View by Google. AWE co-founder and Futurewei Technologies Director of AR/VR Tish Shute presented the award to Masterpiece Studio. Best Creator & Authoring Tool. Best Developer Tool.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 24, 2019

Light Field Lab, known for its advancements in light-field display technology, successfully completed a Series A funding round, scoring the firm over $28 million in venture capital to manufacture and distribute working products. SEE ALSO Google's 'Welcome to Light Fields' VR App Reveals the Power of Volumetric Capture.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Key features of HoloPatient Remote according to GIGXR: Remote and/or socially distanced student groups connect with their instructor, who is wearing a Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, using their iOS or Android device. Collaborative learning among the group facilitates highly effective learning outcomes. nanga o Awanui?rangi

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2025

Today, I want to discuss one of the XR technologies that has been getting more hype lately: smartglasses. I want to start my analysis with what I’ve seen at CES and then go beyond that and discuss what I envision for the future of this technology. There were so many smartglasses and technologies related to smartglasses (e.g.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Google, Sony, Oculus, Samsung, Acer and HTC have combined their efforts in order to create a healthy and equal industry for virtual reality hardware and software to develop and expand. Working groups will be organized around important topics for the industry, enabling us to produce relevant research and guidance.

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Road to VR

APRIL 30, 2020

This new round of funding brings more support and capital from strategic investors and companies to help us continue our breakthrough technology development. Dr. Greg Papadopoulos, PhD, venture partner at New Enterprise Associates, will join Mojo Vision’s board of directors.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Google’s ARCore technology was used for the augmented reality overlays, the Google Cloud Vision AI API for object detection, as well as early access to some of Google’s cutting-edge Human Sensing Technology that could detect emotional expressions of the participants.

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ARPost

MARCH 3, 2020

Over the past few years, AR and VR technologies have matured significantly. Expeditions Pioneer Program by Google. However, there are still many obstacles that don’t let education fully adopt these technologies, from the lack of funding to the lack of knowledge. Source: eMarketer. million people in 2019.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

See Also: Google Swirl Redefines Advertising With Its 3D Ad Format. Powered by artificial intelligence and cutting-edge video technology, it enables brands of all sizes to create new interactive experiences for their audiences. That’s what Fuse.it is here to do. It also saw nearly 50% engagement rates across social channels.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 2, 2021

He’s mostly active on Linkedin and has always worked in VR considering not the technology, but the human and all the collectivity at the center of his vision. Hi, I’m Christopher Lafayette, founder of the Black Technology Mentorship Program. I’ve enjoyed being active in this particular technology space for some time.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

This is a big partnership between the NFL and Google, and the remaining 8 episodes will be available on the Google Daydream content platform – launching later this month. INTEL BUYS VOKE, AND VR LIVE STREAMING GETS (EVEN MORE) INTERESTING. TEACHING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE WITH VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The company was founded in 2014 by a group composed of both motorcycle enthusiasts and members of the former Advance Technology Division (ATD) team at Foxconn. The technology behind the display ensures that, even in bright light, these projections are always clearly visible. Image Credit: Jarvish.

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VRScout

MARCH 13, 2020

billion in 2015; companies such as Google and Alibaba Group were among those that backed the startup, making their post-money valuation around roughly $3.7 If sold, Magic Leap could potentially receive more than $10 billion according to an unidentified source.

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Road to VR

JUNE 6, 2018

Series B participants include YJ Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Mizuho Capital Partners, GREE Ventures, COLOPL NEXT, and The Venture Reality Fund. The full, paid suite can output to Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Google Daydream, Gear VR, Oculus Go, Android/iOS Cardboard and standard monitors.

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ARPost

JUNE 15, 2021

AR needs to be seen and experienced in order for this new technology to be continually adopted,” said Emrich. Involvement with the IAB’s Augmented Reality Board means that 8th Wall will be working closely with other member organizations including Facebook, Google, and Verizon Media. 8th Wall on the Interactive Advertising Bureau.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 19, 2024

Google Rebrands its Open-Source VR Modelling Tool DPVR’s VR Headset Deployed by Travel Africa Network Pimax Crystal Light Review: Affordable PCVR Clarity The headsets provide a number of services from a virtual kitchen to help users plan and cook healthy meals to creating VR versions of favourite holiday destinations.

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ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

AR and VR are two of the most promising technologies of the modern era. However, these technologies have taken a long time to reach their full potential. Virtual Try-On Technology Virtual try-on technology to see how products look on shoppers like on the Sephora Snapchat page. A case in point is Gucci.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

According to a leak revealed at the end of October 2024 , Samsung filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, for a “system” that enables the grouping plurality of devices – suggesting a pair of AR specs could be on the horizon. The patent leak from October directly references augmented reality technology.

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