The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. Facebook is also working with haptics, and it has presented two prototypes of the wristbands that could apply vibrations or pressure sensations on the wrist. It will so have inside-out tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

More info Google may still be working at Project Iris Some months ago a rumor claimed that Google had stopped working on Project Iris, its project devoted to the creation of augmented reality glasses. Senior Unity Developer Join our Unity team and be at the forefront of innovation in the global VR video streaming ecosystem.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

HaptX announces the new generation of its haptic gloves. Dubbed HaptX G1, they are much smaller and cheaper than the previous version, and so present an important evolution for all the haptics space. So many exciting things are happening and I’m thankful to you all for the support you are giving me.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 1, 2024

The Controllers can track the five fingers and have very strong haptic vibrations. RecRoom without kids For us developers, there will be a dedicated Unity SDK at launch , with the Unreal one following a few months later. Valve is also working on native tools using COBOL , which is a language with a long and reliable history.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2024

More info Google and Samsung are working on smartglasses According to The Information, Google and Samsung are not only working together on a mixed reality headset but also on a pair of smartglasses (a la Ray-Ban Meta) powered by Gemini AI. I cross my fingers, but I don’t have high hopes. Funny link This is too funny to watch!

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Viveport is improving a lot, and now HTC is also launching the Vive XR Suite , which will be distributed thanks to the support of a strong network of partners like HP, NVIDIA, Baidu (the Chinese Google), and Accenture. Upload VR) More info (Microsoft’s haptic research). Simple WebXR” aims at bringing WebXR to Unity.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following that is a “Fireside Chat” with Unity CEO John Riccitiello. First off, a number of haptics pioneers will be there including Haptx , bHaptics , and SenseGlove. Any immersive technology is better when you experience it yourself instead of just seeing it on YouTube, but this is doubly true for haptics.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This time we will talk about haptics in XR with some celebrities in the field like Guido Gioioso from Weart, Ashley Huffman from TitanHaptics, and Joe Michaels from HaptX. The console can also be inserted in a special case (a much improved version of Google Daydream View) to become a VR headset. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Especially the DualSense is an amazing piece of tech, with very stable IMUs and haptic sensations that increase a lot the “immersion” in the games : they can provide you the sensation of resistance, of textures of materials, of movements. More info (New features of OpenXR) More info (OpenXR in Unity) More info (OpenXR in Microsoft products).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

It will be the first consumer headset with eye-tracking and foveated rendering, and also the first one to feature haptics directly on the headset. The expected price is around $900 There has been a lot of talk around the OWO haptic vest, a very lightweight T-shirt able to provide vibrational and electrical feedback directly on your skin.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung's first standalone headset is coming in 2025, running Google's new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. I went hands-on with an early headset developer kit showcasing Google's software and Samsung's hardware. Beyond this, Samsung isn't yet sharing specifications.

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Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

From location-based entertainment, motion simulators and VR arcades, to next-gen haptics, 360-degree cameras and the hottest product launches across virtual and augmented reality, this year’s expo will feature something for everyone to explore. Attendees can sign up for Circuit Stream’s workshops when they register for VRLA.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

Additional expo highlights include Xtrematic’s extreme sports simulator, bHaptics’ full-body haptic suit, Bioflight’s VR medical training simulations and Phasespace’s large-scale motion capture system.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 20, 2020

Mozilla updates its Unity WebVR exporter. Two years ago, I reviewed on this blog a Unity plugin that Mozilla had released in beta to let you create WebVR experiences from your Unity projects. Thanks to this exporter, every Unity developer can create a WebXR experience by just building the Unity project for HTML5!

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It has feet controllers, haptic feedback for hands, vibrational feedback for the hand, and other cool features that are missing in the most common headsets. This move resembles the one that Google had with TiltBrush: instead of killing the program, it is returning it back to the community, and this is for sure a good decision.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This problem in perception and policy was discussed by former Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairwoman Maureen Ohlhausen, NIST ’s Dylan Gilbert, and Google ’s Karim Mohammadali. We’re seeing more and more haptics. are inherently dystopian. The conversation was moderated by Juan Londoño of the ITIF. That’s advancing.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

Tender Claws and Google ARCore. As extended reality gaming experiences continue to take the world by storm, leading cloud and technology vendors like Google are offering game creators and developers an easy avenue into the ecosystem. Respawn Entertainment and Unity. Fictioneers and Unity. RoboRaid and Microsoft HoloLens.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

From time to time, I like to look at the adoption graph of XR shown by John Riccitiello (the CEO of Unity) in 2017 , where you can see that the real acceleration of immersive technologies should start around 2022-2023. Yes, it’s a lot of time, but these are realistic projections. Pico Neo Eye 2 and controllers.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Google Poly ?—?a Haptics? —?The Haptics be used to assist in the creation of virtual objects in a computer simulation, to control such virtual objects, and to enhance the remote control of machines and devices (telerobotics). a free repository of 3D assets that can be quickly downloaded and used in your ARCore experience.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The New York Times distributes more than 1 million Google Cardboard phone VR viewers to subscribers with the launch of The Displaced , a 360-degree video project focusing on children driven from their homes by war. Eye-tracking startup Eyefluence, which raises $14 million this month, is acquired about a year later by Google.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 15, 2024

Augmented reality kits seem to be everywhere, from well-known options like Apple’s ARKit and Google ARCore to Apple’s new collection of AR development tools. You can leverage everything from persistent cloud anchors to streetscape geometry, powered by Google’s data, to create comprehensive immersive experiences. Valued at $57.26

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Google recently announced Android XR, a new operating system designed explicitly for XR (Extended Reality) devices and services, which the company describes as the next generation of computing. Notably, Google is developing the XR OS in collaboration with Samsung, which also revealed plans to release an XR headset in 2025.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

I think that, after a year, its specifications don’t sound exceptional anymore and maybe it is better that LG jumps directly to a second generation or that enters the standalone market (as it seems, since there are some rumors about a new revolutionary headset screen developed by Google and LG). Google AR apps.

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Hypergrid Business

MARCH 28, 2018

In fact, millions of students have already experienced virtual field trips through platforms like Google Expeditions and Nearpod. That may change as virtual reality platforms include more haptic capabilities, which allow physical interaction with virtual objects. which are involved in research funded by Google.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 19, 2017

Last year, the Synesthesia suit provided a hint at what full-body haptic feedback could feel like. The interactive narrative guides users through the immersive story with lighting and spatial audio design and integrates both walkable and air-haptic actuators. The Making of Google Earth VR. Augmented Reality. AR Mail From Harbin.

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VRScout

MARCH 23, 2017

Bye will be delivering a keynote at SVVR, as will Nonny de la Peña, CEO of Emblematic Group, Tony Parisi, Head of VR and AR at Unity Technologies, and Rikard Steiber, SVP of VR at HTC. The Once & Future Web – Google. What’s Next for Live Adult VR – Cam4 VR. How Brands Are Engaging in VR – REWIND.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 6, 2016

As of the time of this writing, the beta branch of SteamVR has fully enabled haptic feedback for the Touch controllers, finally, and remapped many of the default button configurations. In the case of Google Earth VR , you may need to trick it into running , since Google decided to limit that program to Vive only for now.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Unity renderer implementation of foveated rendering, on the other hand is much rougher, and in multiple Unity apps I saw very obvious and harsh artifacts, particularly on text. Given this only happens in Unity Full Space apps, I suspect this can be solved in future software. But Google said no, he claimed.

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Leapmotion

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

With our Interaction Engine Unity package, prototyping these kinds of physically inspired interfaces is easier than ever. Modern apps respond to any input with visual, audio, and sometimes even subtle haptic feedback. Each stage is at your fingertips w/ #LeapMotion #Unity. Ending contact. Your finger leaves the button.

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Hypergrid Business

JUNE 1, 2020

There’s built-in physical — haptic — feedback in the controllers for a more immersive experience. However, the advanced tools require knowledge of the Unity development and design platform. Pricing: We contacted the company for pricing information but, as of deadline, there was no response.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 9, 2021

Regarding the controllers, we know that they are similar to the Oculus Touch but with force-feedback triggers and more nuanced haptic sensations. Google Tensor chip is made for AI and AR. Google has teased its Pixel 6 phones and at the same time, it has also unveiled its first custom-made SoC, called Tensor.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

Some of the exhibitors who will present new devices and technologies to the public are 8th Wall, Nreal, Unity, Unreal Engine, Pico Interactive, Atheer, Holoptic, Varjo, Cleanbox Technology, LetinAR, and Vuzix. ICHVR 2021. When: December 14 – December 16. Where: Budapest, Hungary.

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XR for Business Podcast

JUNE 23, 2020

I think Microsoft is calling them "world anchors" and I think Google has called them "VPS points" or-- everybody has a solution for it today or is a solution for it. Alan: Actually, I would say all of them are based on Unity or Unreal. Alan: I've tried a bunch of haptic gloves so far. Martin: That's what I've found, too.

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XR for Business Podcast

JUNE 23, 2020

I think Microsoft is calling them "world anchors" and I think Google has called them "VPS points" or-- everybody has a solution for it today or is a solution for it. Alan: Actually, I would say all of them are based on Unity or Unreal. Alan: I've tried a bunch of haptic gloves so far. Martin: That's what I've found, too.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2024

WowMouse is currently compatible with Magic Leap 2 and with Quest 2/3 headsets and it is suggested to be executed on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 / 5 / 6 or Google Pixel Watch 2 smartwatches. The system just works by integrating with Unity Input System, so you have just to define a bunch of Actions and you’re good to go.

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XR for Business Podcast

JUNE 23, 2020

I think Microsoft is calling them "world anchors" and I think Google has called them "VPS points" or-- everybody has a solution for it today or is a solution for it. Alan: Actually, I would say all of them are based on Unity or Unreal. Alan: I've tried a bunch of haptic gloves so far. Martin: That's what I've found, too.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

Unlike the Lucasfilm AR headset, which uses a smartphone to power it (like the Google Daydream or the Samsung Gear VR does), the company says this concept is a standalone, self-powered headset. UNITY ADDS MAP FUNCTION, SO LOCATION IS OFFICIALLY FOUNDATION FOR VR/AR GAMES. GOOGLE GLASS IS BACK AND READY FOR BUSINESS.

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