The Ghost Howls

APRIL 21, 2025

Honestly, I wasnt expecting a Vision Pro headset until next year, but Apple is probably launching a new device to take measures against the upcoming release of Googles Project Moohan. If Apple manages to make it also slightly cheaper, that would be bingo. Competition is proving again to be very good for us XR users.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Samsung Odyssey Systems/ Headsets. Google Daydream Systems/ Headsets. This tip was passed on to us by Antony Vitillo of VR publication Skarred Ghost. Heritage Global Partners is hosting the online auction , and it includes pretty much everything not bolted to the floor in the company’s Santa Monica office. Grazie, Antony!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More info (Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI) More info (The Q* algorithm could be the reason why Altman was fired) News worth a mention Samsung trademarks “Samsung Glasses” Samsung has filed a trademark for “Samsung Glasses” in the UK. Thanks to Davy Demeyer for the tip!)

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Google Messages is now the default messaging and texting app for both Pixel handsets and Samsung phones , and it’s also available as a free download for anyone else with an Android device. If you’ve been using Android for awhile, there’s a good chance you rely on Google Messages. While it might seem like a basic… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The success of the Ray-Ban Meta has triggered the smartglasses hype: when I was at CES, I saw many startups launching their AI-powered smartglasses and we have heard rumors of all the major brands (including Apple and Samsung) working on their own smartglasses devices, too. But as usual, I warn you to be careful of the hype.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 9, 2022

Microsoft announced on Thursday that, starting June 30, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to stream their games through the cloud using a new, dedicated app for Samsung smart TVs and monitors released in 2022. Hot tip: Use your TV’s Ethernet port if you have one.

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GizModo VR

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rumors surrounding Google’s forthcoming Pixel smartwatch have been circulating for more than a year, and while we know some details about the product, a specific release date hasn’t even been speculated. Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 29, 2024

These glasses have outperformed the sales of Ray-Ban’s first-generation smart glasses, ‘Ray-Ban Stories’ This potential deal could grant Meta more control over EssilorLuxottica’s smart glasses division and strengthen its position in the competitive market against tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

That’s why we rejoiced when Apple launched its headset: while Google and Microsoft can discard new technologies pretty easily, Apple is slower at deciding to take a step, but when it makes it, it commits to it. This is a huge sign of commitment towards mixed reality. It was a sort of color picker tool of Photoshop but in real life.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2024

What is set is the present day, and this week shows the stepping stones towards XR’s tipping point are very much being paved. 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.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

With a pressure-sensitive tip and main button, the stylus is designed to be easy to use, even for people that aren’t familiar with VR and VR design tools. They’ve also worked with companies like Dell, Alienware, Google, HP, and Samsung. The stylus can work in virtual environments including room-scale virtual spaces.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 4, 2024

The chipset also helps boost consumer and enterprise-grade XR use cases on headsets and smartglasses by leveraging partnerships with Samsung, Google, Tobii, and Goertek to provide visual clarity for gaming and productivity applications.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

It was announcements and product launches galore with news coming from key players like Oculus, Sony, Microsoft and Google dominating the headlines almost every week. Target has started carrying the Merge VR headset, and T-Mobile stores are stocking up on Samsung Gear 360 and Gear VR. So what’s next? and many places worldwide.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 4, 2021

Google’s Android Auto is more than six years old now, and it’s changed a fair bit in that time. The latest version is baked into Android, if you’re running Android 10 or later, but you can download the stand-alone app if you don’t already have it. More and more automobiles and car stereos now support Android Auto (as… Read more.

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InstaVR

JULY 8, 2019

We’ll also include some tips and tricks for each. There’s two ways to publish to Android — In-House (self-distribute) or Store (via Google Play). Anyone can do self-distribution, and because of Google’s relatively open policy, many of our clients prefer this method over publishing to the Store.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. Qualcomm is positioning the XR2+ Gen 2 as a tipping point in XR hardware design and innovation due to its breakthrough features and specs combined with its launch partners.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 25, 2017

Puzey was attempting to cycle the entire length of the UK, from Land’s End in the South Western corner of England all the way up to John O’Groats at the North Eastern tip of Scotland, all from the comfort of his own home. Now, Puzey says he has actually done it. Floating cubes lined the path he needed to follow.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When I first laid eyes (and hands) upon Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra, I assure you it was not love at first sight. There's nary a hint of the whimsy Google infused into the hardware and software design of its rival, the Pixel 6 Pro. SEE ALSO: Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra review: Enough with the feature overkill, Samsung.

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Mashable VR

MAY 10, 2022

If the rumors are true, Google may give wireless earbuds the old college try once again. But while Google can at least claim some parity with Apple in terms of phone quality, there’s no competition when it comes to earbuds. But according to tech leaker Jon Prosser, Google is going to launch something called Pixel Buds Pro soon.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Google Cardboard. from Google. Google Daydream View. from Google. COMPATIBILITY: The Google Daydream View is only compatible with these devices: Pixel, Pixel 2, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, LG V30, Moto Z, Moto Z 2 , ZenFone AR, Mate 9 Pro, Axon 7. Samsung Gear VR (with controller). from Samsung.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Alon Or-bach (Samsung Electronics), Kaye Mason (Google). It’s not often you get both Oculus and Valve together days, let alone Google and Samsung, with bonus helpings of Epic Games, Owlchemy Labs, and Sensics. Stefan Walker (Google), Luca Prasso (Google). Alex Lee (Google). Room 3009, West Hall.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Google offers its Cardboard brand of experiences, which is the lowest tier of VR available. Above that exists the Samsung Gear VR headset and the upcoming Google Daydream , which are similar to the Cardboard, but more powerful and comfortable. There are a variety of options on the market.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 24, 2022

Image by Google). Project Iris is the codename of Google’s AR glasses. According to a report on The Verge, Google is working on AR glasses. The operating system should be Android, but it seems that Google is also building an operating system specific for XR. Samsung Exynos 2200 introduces ray tracing on mobile.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 14, 2017

GB: Google Glass. I look at Google Glass and it was really interesting. An example of something that’s working out right now in VR is the Samsung commercials, the Samsung VR that was running every second over Christmas. Or it’s a Google problem. Beliaeff: Not exactly what you want. But it was so early.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 10, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Samsung XR headset may have been delayed The new rumor in town is that Samsung has delayed its upcoming headset that it is building in partnership with Google and Qualcomm. The report in particular talks about “design and displays” as areas where the review process will take place.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From Google Maps? I have a hard time thinking that these glasses have been made in collaboration with Google and that this would be possible. Thanks to Kun Dong for the tip!). How do I select them? And to give me navigation instructions, where does it take from? Facebook has just launched its device, too.

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VeeR VR

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Need some tips on VR art creation? As more people are trying out this relatively new medium, #vlog has also becoming a very popular hashtag on our platform and we have compiled a list of top 5 tips for 360 vlog-making tips for you. Here are some tips for hash-tagging on VeeR: Keep your hashtags relevant to your posts.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I tried contacting Canon, and if I get more info, I will let you know! (Thanks Davy Demeyer for the tip!). Thanks Rob Cole for the tip!). Google drops support for Daydream. With a communication that has surprised no one, Google has dropped support for the Daydream platform, which won’t be supported in the upcoming Android 11.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Thanks Rob Cole for the tip) More info (Video of the system working) More info (Waitlist for the product) The privacy dangers of face cameras A group of researchers made a test using standard glasses with a micro front camera that sent images to an AI engine that recognized people and found information on them on the web. But I hope so.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 30, 2025

There are more dead products in this document than in Googles Graveyard. Its a pity they didnt also add the Google Cardboard, the Steam VR LG headset that was never released, and the Decagear: these would have been great additions to this list of products not to use. A Creator Platform for next-gen to Socialize.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you remember well, there’s a scary leaked letter of Mark Zuckerberg where he claims that he doesn’t want to just make programs that run on Android, because they’re subject to the rules of another company (Google). Let’s see what will be the ripple effects of it when the development will be completed. (Thanks Eloi Gerard for the tip!).

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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. Tips & Tricks for the Quest 2! Stanford and Samsung create a super-high-resolution display.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The price is $599, but to work the glasses should be tethered to a smartphone from Samsung or OnePlus, so the overall price of the whole system is well beyond $1000. Thanks to Tom Ffiske for the tip!). Google details Project Starline. Honestly, I think it will be the next project abandoned by Google.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2020

More info (Oculus Quest 2 tips & tricks) More info (How to activate 90Hz) More info (Top 15 free apps to download on Quest 2) More info (The best paid games and apps to download on Quest 2). I’ll link you some of them here below. My favorite one? The Quest 2 launch has been very positive. UWB may be a new useful tech for smartphones.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 21, 2021

Together with this piece of news, Bloomberg also reported that PSVR 2 will feature an OLED display manufactured by Samsung. The bad news is that tracking seems devoted to external modules like Nolo… (Thanks David @spatialpixels for the tip!). He says they are coming soon and with the stylish appearance of standard glasses.

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VRScout

JULY 19, 2016

Samsung Gear VR expected 3.5 As of January 2016, Google Cardboard has shipped over 5 million units. Sadly, it seems this may be the tip of the iceberg on the issue. Average time spent in headset is 25 minutes. VR Consumption, 2016. Oculus has sold an estimated 250k Rifts. HTC has sold an estimated 100k Vives.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Some months ago, we all read that letter where Zuckerberg claimed wanting to get complete control of the hardware and software stack so that Facebook shouldn’t depend on external companies, like Google or Apple for the SO, or phone manufacturers for the hardware.

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