VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Google has announced a $1.1 billion cooperation agreement under which certain HTC employees – many of whom are already working with Google to develop Pixel smartphones – will join Google. Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property (IP). Google VR & HTC.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 25, 2022

Google starts testing its AR glasses in the wild. Google has announced that it is going to start to test the prototypes of its AR glasses in the wild. What is relevant about this piece of news is that Google has just confirmed its strong commitment to augmented reality. More info (Google testing AR glasses?—?Official

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

SIMULATE RISKY SITUATIONS. For example, during the training of police officers, it is possible to simulate situations of pursuit, detention, and interrogation while teaching students the best legal practices, quick and correct reactions, and respect for human rights at the same time. Image Credit: Google. HONE THE SKILLS.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Filmmakers today are exploring virtual reality technology to increase immersive viewing dramatically. This is how the movie industry uses virtual reality. Often, the audience interacts with virtual reality using a headset , such as Google Cardboard , to experience an entire virtual realm.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Virtual reality is an immersive technology that takes its users on a three-dimensional journey. We have a long way to go before virtual reality becomes ubiquitous in society. See Also: Spreading the Love of Classical Music Through Virtual Reality. Virtual Reality as an Exhibition Space.

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ARVR

AUGUST 20, 2021

Goldman Sachs, the investment banking company, envisages an $80 billion growth for the virtual reality industry by 2025. With some big, global brands like Google, Facebook, and Samsung stepping their foot in the virtual reality space, and large investments pouring in, it is evident that virtual reality is here to stay.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Virtual Virtual Reality by studio Tender Claws is a Daydream-exclusive interactive story that won the best VR experience at the 2017 Google Play Awards VR , and it’s one of my personal favorite interactive narratives within VR. Be sure to check out Virtual Virtual Reality on the Daydream headset.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The glasses should work with Google Gemini AI and have the following features: Processors : Snapdragon AR1 and NXP Camera : 12MP with Sony IMX681 Battery : 155mAh Weight : 50 grams The first batch of production should be around 500,000 units , with more to come if the glasses prove to be successful.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Google Daydream will provide organizations with VR training and equipment rentals. That’s why Google is launching a new program dubbed Daydream Impact , with the hope of helping organizations and creators utilize virtual reality to take their programs to the next level.

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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. 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.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Also: The Role of Virtual Reality in the Fight Against Racial Inequity. To the uninitiated, virtual reality is a type of simulation wherein a person can artificially interact in a 3D environment. See Also: Virtual Reality Experiences Empower LGBTQ Youth to Take Pride in Themselves.

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Road to VR

APRIL 20, 2018

Google recently pushed out Chrome 66, the latest update to the company’s web browser. Unbeknownst to the VR community, Google also quietly included WebVR integration for OpenVR-compatible headsets including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows “Mixed Reality” VR headsets. Google WebVR Experiments.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With these numbers, creating a fulfilling shopping experience online should be a top priority for retail providers, and virtual reality is one of the greatest tools they have in accomplishing it. What is virtual marketing and retail? We can also help you get started with your own virtual reality shopping app.

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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. Mixed reality city builder Wall Town Wonders is being adapted for VR. If Apple manages to make it also slightly cheaper, that would be bingo.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Unveiled at a press event last month, Google’s Daydream View headset is now on sale from retailers like Best Buy, Verizon, and Google’s own store. Like the Google Cardboard and Gear VR, Daydream View is powered by your phone (in this case a Google Pixel or Pixel XL device).

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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!

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In fact, with the introduction of virtual reality in the game development industry, the revenue earned has gone up considerably. As virtual reality technology gained prominence, the use of VR devices like the Samsung Gear VR, Oculus VR, and HTC Vive, have also become popular. billion, the next year it increased to $3.6

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VRScout

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This past August another trademark was filed for a product called the ‘Vive Flow’, referencing a “[h]ead mounted display for computer-simulated reality, namely virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.” Image Credit: HTC. From the looks of it, the lid and canister work together.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

” stated Taimoor Nawab , CEO of Arvizio , who also noted, “There will be a lot of announcements in the space by some very important players in the industry in 2025 (Google, XREAL, Samsung, Meta, etc). Equally important are our discussions with customers and how they plan, or want, to use XR in their environments.”

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

While this is great for visiting with friends remotely, there’s a great number of VR companies betting that virtual reality office environments, remote collaboration, and working from home in VR are going to be the future of work. Step into your virtual reality office or classroom. NVIDIA Holodeck. PiXYZ Review.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Last year, the AIS announced the VR Society, a division dedicated to virtual reality, at their VR on the Lot event at Paramount Studios. It started with a preview of nominated VR experiences and ended with a lengthy awards ceremony where virtual reality and 360° video played a major role. Century Award: Google Earth VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 26, 2023

At the time, The Leadership Network was focused on cross-industry leadership training which, through its executive masterclasses, let senior execs from non-competing companies go hands-on at the state-of-the-art facilities of global giants like Toyota, Tesla, Google, BMW and Amazon.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Efforts to construct and expand the Metaverse were sparked by Meta Platform’s major pivot in October, which saw Microsoft, NVIDIA, HTC VIVE, Qualcomm, Google, Varjo, and dozens of other tech giants enter the race for prime positioning to build the virtual and connected world. Virtual Reality. Immersive Experience.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Australian financial service provider and consumer protection group Compare The Market used Google Trends and SEMRush to look at how internet users are searching terms like “virtual travel”, “virtual tourism”, “VR travel”, “virtual reality tours”, and “virtual reality travel.” And not just in the US.

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ARPost

APRIL 28, 2022

See Also: Study: Virtual Reality More Engaging for Students Than Traditional Educational Materials. VR in School Education: When Theory Becomes Reality. VR tools are used in the classroom to simulate certain objects, processes, or environments. See Also: How Is Augmented Reality Transforming Special Education?

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ARVR

APRIL 29, 2021

How to Test Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality (AR/VR) is no longer rocket science. Both rely heavily on the word “reality” but how they leverage reality is where the difference truly is. there’s no model or recipe for you to Google. Trial & Error!

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Virtual Reality does not have many comprehensive award shows, but the Proto Awards just might be the closest thing the industry currently has to The Oscars many of the VR scene’s most elite designers and personalities gathered toghether at the AVALON theater in Hollywood for one purpose: to name the most impressive experiences of the year.

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ARVR

JULY 3, 2020

Understanding the constraints and benefits of virtual reality and 360 videos for telling stories and exploring ideas of culture and identity Photo by Lux Interaction on Unsplash 01. Photo by Jeremy Yap on Unsplash Similarly, virtual reality is another way to immerse ourselves, but it can bring more possibilities.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Inside [JOB] is the first mixed reality game from the Job Simulator studio, and it's heading to Android XR. Designed as an onboarding experience for the upcoming platform, Owlchemy Labs announced that Inside [JOB] will introduce players to Android XRs gestures, interactive mixed reality, and virtual reality experiences.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 21, 2020

million to turn actual vehicles into simulators. The mixed reality company plans to boost its international profile out of Austria and try to make simulation and virtual reality more accessible to the public. Eyecandylab launches a Google exclusive AR experience with Red Bull. NXRT raises $1.5

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ARVR

AUGUST 28, 2020

In one such visits I tried on a VR headset just to realize that such a powerful visualizer can effectively simulate unbelievably enchanting experiences that may be difficult to achieve in reality. It is the VR based simulators! I mostly go for the latter! Who makes it safer? Don’t forget to give us your ?? !

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 21, 2017

At Google I/O 2017 developer conference this week, the company announced a standalone Daydream VR headset in partnership with Qualcomm , with Lenovo and HTC slated to release commercial versions later this year. Google also shared a small tidbit: Developers have built “more than 150 apps” for Daydream so far.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 29, 2017

At Google’s big October 4th press conference, the company announced a new Pixel 2 phone and a range of new ambient computing devices powered by AI-enabled conversational interfaces including new Google Mini and Max speakers, Google Clips camera, and wireless Pixel Buds. LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF VR PODCAST.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These are skills that you can’t read in a book – they have to be practiced through lived experience, or increasingly, through immersive learning experiences that simulate real-world situations. In short, our aim was to use virtual reality as an effective teaching tool,” Katie Booth explained in an SAP blog post.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We already shared with you the movies we think you should watch that feature augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) here. Now here is our list of the top 10 TV shows that feature augmented reality and virtual reality (by order of release): 1. Augmented reality for maintenance and repair 4.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

On the other side, this is massive for Apple, that mixing the data of Apple Maps together with all these point clouds detected by the rear cameras when in use, will be able to create an AR Cloud ecosystem probably even before Facebook, Microsoft, and Google. Let’s see if Facebook will be a worthier opponent than Google. Image by Acer).

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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. Just to summarize some of the craziness: Ive announced the launch of the Decagear, while Sebastian Ang (MRTV) published a video announcing to be the new CEO of Pimax.

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