Road to VR

APRIL 24, 2017

Google today announced what the company is calling the “next-generation” of its ‘ Jump ‘ 3D 360 camera initiative. Update (4/24/17, 11:34AM PT): Google reached out to correct the price of the Yi Halo camera to $17,000, having initially stated the camera’s price as $18,000. Next-generation Jump Camera.

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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. Let me show you what are some of them.

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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. We will also host and participate in international discussions on important topics in VR to shape the public discussion on the technology.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Google has announced the launch of Android XR, a platform designed to support the creation of mixed reality (MR) applications. For Qualcomm partners like Lynx, Sony and XREAL, we are opening a path for the development of a wide array of Android XR devices to meet the diverse needs of people and businesses.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Now Google is going beyond what’s already available, announcing further partnerships with manufacturers to enable their upcoming devices this year, including Samsung, Huawei, LGE, Motorola, ASUS, Xiaomi, HMD/Nokia, ZTE, Sony Mobile, and Vivo. Google also teased us with an exclusive Ghostbusters World ARCore app.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

This week, following last month’s AndriodXR announcement and this week’s Samsung Moohan teasers, Google made a massive parrel move. In return, Google will gain valuable XR-related support from the headset vendor. What a HTC/Google Unitifaction Mean? This move is huge for the industry.

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VRScout

JANUARY 22, 2022

According to a new report by The Korea Herald , Samsung is steadily losing its position within the VR/AR space due to its unhealthy “obsession” with foldable smartphone technology. That said, Samsung has at least made several steps towards improving its XR technology. respectively.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 4, 2025

The device comes as a cross-collaboration between Samsung, Qualcomm, and Google, with Qualcomm providing a chipset foundation and Google working to deploy its much-touted AndroidXR framework on the upcoming headset. Moreover, Samsungs extensive technology ecosystem can help introduce its large Galaxy user base to XR wearables.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

Yesterday, during Samsung’s Upacked event, the technology giant gave a short but sweet insight into the future of its elusive but attention-grabbing Moohan headset. Samsung brings with it a broader technology ecosystem that can assist in introducing the large-scale Galaxy user base to XR wearables.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Google is diving head-first back into the world of extended reality and this time, the company is going big. While it might not be ready to show off any physical products just yet, Google has officially laid out its vision for a brand-new unified Android XR ecosystem. Nor is the company simply investing in a new mixed reality headset.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

These awards honor the year’s best in “cutting edge content and technology achievement.” Google Earth VR. presented Google Earth VR with the Century Award for VR in service of environmental enrichment. This is a VR installation put on by Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Void in New York City. Tilt Brush.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

With all the problems that Meta is having with XR, and all the billions of passive it is having every quarter, opening up another expensive product line on innovative technology with uncertain outcomes doesnt feel like a smart idea to me. Personally, I feel a bit confused by this rumor.

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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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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I’m sorry about that, but it’s still a miracle I’ve managed to write it… Top news of the week (Leaked image from Samsung video) Samsung is back to XR with Google and Qualcomm The big news of the week is that Samsung is back to XR. What is even more interesting is that this device will be built in partnership with Google and Qualcomm.

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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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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

We all know that XR will be the next big technological platform. It is becoming always more difficult for a new company entering the field: the key hardware suppliers of displays and other components are all being bought by Meta, Apple, Snap, Google, and other big players. Image by Sony). Top news of the week. Image by Meta).

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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. You can demo this technology with a PCVR headset through the Immersix application. Competition is proving again to be very good for us XR users.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

This week, following last month’s AndriodXR announcement and this week’s Samsung Moohan teasers, Google made a massive parrel move. In return, Google will gain valuable XR-related support from the headset vendor. What a HTC/Google Unitifaction Mean? This move is huge for the industry.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2019

Facebook details its Insight technology. In an interesting post on its blog, Facebook has detailed its Insight technology , the solution that performs the inside-out-tracking on the Oculus Quest. Sony has acquired Insomniac Games. The studio will so become part of the Sony Worldwide Studios. (Image by Oculus).

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It was not a perfect day because I also had some work-related issues to cope with, but it’s part of life when you are working with cutting-edge technologies I’m curious to know how the holidays are going for you, so answer this post letting me know how life is going for you! But before, let me list the most important XR news of the past week.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Organized by the Advanced Imaging Society (AIS), the Lumiere Awards have been recognizing and enabling the creation of cutting edge entertainment and storytelling using emerging technologies since James Cameron first set the bar with Avatar. Century Award: Google Earth VR. Google Earth VR for helping the world see the world.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2025

More info (Valve Deckard to be released in 2025 for $1200) More info (The headset could come with a Half-Life demo app) Other relevant news (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) Sony permanently slashes the price of PSVR 2 Finally, Sony has permanently cut the price of the PSVR 2 headset.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2019

Oculus’ whirlwind Kickstarter success led many to believe that established entertainment companies such as Sony, Microsoft, or even tech giant Google might look to buy the company, but Facebook’s decisive choice wasn’t something anyone could have predicted. Image Credit: Benjamin Formaker-Olivas.

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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. Technologies like VR are being used widely to make games distinctive and entertaining so that both avid and casual gamers can enjoy their favorite games irrespective of time and place.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 6, 2020

When I asked optics expert Jeri Ellsworth (the CEO of Tilt Five) when she envisions this technology to be on the face of every one of us, she said “soon-ish”, and this makes me think about a 5 years timeframe. Google acquires North. Let’s see if Google will use this acquisition to revive its original vision of the Google Glasses.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the companys principal mixed reality (MR) device at the moment, Meta Quest 3 bags the number one spot for headset shipments, followed by Sonys PSVR2 which achieved a 6.7 Sony and ByteDances dedication to headset making seem to be wavering as shipments for both vendors continue to decelerate.

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2017

Project Morpheus prototype | Photo courtesy Sony. ” Marks imagines a future where voice input technology is set free in VR, limited only by the user’s imagination. SEE ALSO On the Hunt for VR's Killer App with Sony's Head of PlayStation Magic Lab, Richard Marks. That’s why I see it as the holodeck.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. To be clear, their emphasis is on politics and society – not XR, or even technology in general, which is where the XRA comes in. About the “Thinking Ahead About XR” Report. Identifying Policy Issues.

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AR Insider

JULY 22, 2021

Cell phones are in a similar price vs. technology ballpark, with different optics. Sony, for example, has a mature console ecosystem, with a huge relative advantage in game prices (3x), sales channels and customer base (10x+) over Quest. But base units sell for $299, with $50 discounts cropping up. They make it up on the games.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Later, in November, another leak emerged suggesting Samsung will use its partnership with Google and Qualcomm to release a pair of AI smart glasses similar to the Meta Ray-Ban glasses. In September 2024 , Qualcomm announced it was working on a pair of smart glasses with Google and Samsung. So, what does all of this mean?

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ARVR

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Photo by XR Expo on Unsplash We are only a couple of months away from 2023 and the tech world is already buzzing with technological trends that are most likely to dominate the upcoming year. As usual, it’s going to be a year full of technological innovations, experiments, and upgrades. billion USD in 2017 to 2.4 billion USD in 2024.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

I’m also a huge fan of all of the Google Jump cameras [such as the Yi Halo]. It functions reliably and the Google Jump stitching platform is truly game-changing. We’re huge fans of stereo at 30 Ninjas, and Google Jump’s stitching is the best around. Created VR for Samsung, Sony, Sky, U2, FX, Warner Bros, and more.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2020

M7 Innovations is a company that uses exponential technologies to help companies solve complex problems. They’ve worked with giants including Channel, Timberland, Sony, Amazon, and Panera Bread. I think this is the most important thing happening in our lives: Apple and Google creating these distribution channels.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Samsung and Google’s rumoured collaboration could bridge the gap between premium and mass-market segments, potentially combining Samsung’s hardware expertise with Google’s AI capabilities and Android ecosystem.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

This shows that the ecosystem is alive, and notwithstanding the pandemic, there are many XR companies that are pushing the technology forward. PlayStation VR 2 Logo (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Haptic technologies were represented at CES very well especially by two companies: OWO and bHaptics. Further references.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Image by Sony). Sony believes in VR, and we definitely believe at some point in the future, VR will represent a meaningful component of interactive entertainment. So, PSVR2 probably won’t launch before 2022 : Sony can afford that also because it has no competition in the console VR space , so there is no need to rush.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 4, 2016

That said, we have also seen in the past that for some technologies, after several cycles of hype, the innovation finally does become mainstream. Sony (PSVR) is clearly leading and is taking one third of the whole market. Sony is followed by Facebook (the Oculus platform) and Google (Day Dream, Card Board, Tilt Brush, etc.);

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