XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 12, 2025

Wondering how immersive learning benefits teams across industries? Countless studies from world leaders like Accenture and PWC have shown that immersive training (using XR technologies) can improve knowledge retention, increase employee confidence, boost engagement, and even reduce training times.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Featured technologies at AES 2024 include digital twins, haptics, avatars, blockchain, wearables, VR headsets, AR smart glasses, and more. Instead, Qualcomm appears to be opting for the devices to be made by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) going forward.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

Haptic technologies were represented at CES very well especially by two companies: OWO and bHaptics. OWO Haptic Vest (Image by OWO). bHaptics, a company we already know well, has instead announced TactGlove, a pair of very lightweight haptic gloves. Skinetic haptic suit (Image by Actronika). Further references.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2018

The future of haptic feedback is looking bright. 2018 is shaping up to be the year of haptic feedback. Earlier this month Microsoft showcased their latest ‘Haptic Link’ technology, creating a brand new solution for the realistic sensation of tension and pressure whilst immersed in VR.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2025

It’s the beginning of a new year, and I started thinking about the future of immersive realities for 2025 and beyond. Many VR gloves have come out using Vive Trackers for positional tracking, so that their companies could work on finger tracking and haptic feedback. Will it survive this year or the next ones?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 11, 2025

Thats immersive learning. Companies like Nokia and EY have shown that immersive learning experiences significantly reduce training costs, improve safety by 59%, and boost sustainability. If youre looking for a way to elevate employee training programs, now could be the perfect time to invest in immersive learning.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 12, 2021

For instance, in the box I’ve found a cleaning cloth for an Oculus device… and I don’t think it actually comes with a Microsoft HoloLens! So, Microsoft has made whatever it could to make the limited FOV more acceptable and we have to appreciate that. The headset is very light and balanced (Image by Microsoft).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

London-based Roto VR thinks its “Made for Meta” chair will give us a more intuitive and immersive experience in our VR applications, and I’m all for comfort in virtual reality. On the plus side, the haptic “rumble” sensations feel nice enough, and are great at giving you that extra sense of immersion in VR settings.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

VR enables users to be truly immersed in the simulations for military training. Players commented that the 3D model made them feel far more immersed and, observing the players, there was little or no nausea due to the higher fidelity mode l. . The more the soldier is immersed during the training the more value the training brings.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Immersive technology continues its push towards mainstream appeal. While this past year may have seemed like a quiet one when compared to the more exciting releases featured in 2017 and 2016, these past 12 months have been crucial in the development of the immersive entertainment sector. ENTERPRISE & TRAINING.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

For larger companies looking to connect their entire team with HoloLens 2 headsets, Microsoft is offering a package that includes Dynamic 365 Remote Assist on each MR headset at the cost of $125 per user – per month. If you’re a developer working on your own, Microsoft offers the HoloLens 2 Development Edition.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It is the final newsletter of the year, so… see you in 2021, a new year that I hope will be filled with many interesting news about immersive realities! Microsoft Flight Simulator releases VR patch. Asobo and Microsoft have worked hard for this and on 22nd, the VR patch has been released. Header image by Microsoft).

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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. Instead of a HoloLens, however, students view the content through a mobile device or tablet. .

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ARPost

JULY 28, 2022

All events had to take place online – which technically is where most immersive reality experiences happen. Even though its focus is on new computer graphics technology, it covers many other relevant XR topics, such as privacy and safety in AR and VR, rapid prototyping of XR experiences, haptics, and digital twins.

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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. Immersive Experience. Immersive Media.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 9, 2023

Today, VRChat, in a developer update , highlighted how its popular cross-platform Metaverse/immersive service platform VRChat is dropping support for the original Quest VR headset model. Moreover, the device is a leading choice for developers of enterprise-grade immersive applications.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 12, 2024

Here, I’ll introduce you to some of the best Apple Vision Pro apps available, whether you’re looking to relax after work or invest in immersive collaboration. My favorite options so far are the Zoom app for the Vision Pro , with integrated spatial video, and 3D object sharing, and the Microsoft Teams app.

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VRScout

AUGUST 4, 2019

Not too long ago the US Army announced a whopping $479M contract with Microsoft to supply 100,000 modified HoloLens headsets for combat use. Magic Leap Horizons originally developed TRACER as part of the US Army’s Augmented Reality Dismounted Soldier Training (ARDST) project. Featured Image Credit: US Navy Research.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Yesterday at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft unveiled HoloLens 2, the company’s next iteration of its enterprise-focused standalone AR headset. Microsoft’s Julia Schwarz demoing on-stage, Image courtesy Microsoft. The short answer: yes. For a split second my attention drew to a slight breeze in the room.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Spatial Audio and Immersive Environments When youre evaluating Meta Quest devices, youll notice they all support spatial audio technology allowing them to deliver 3D soundscapes that boost your immersion in virtual environments. However, you can also access apps like Zoom, and Microsoft Teams for immersive meetings.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

What components does a “virtual reality” experience need to be truly immersive? An Introduction Virtual reality creates an end-to-end mechanism that replaces our natural “real-world” environment with an immersive simulation. Some solutions even use accessories to deepen the immersion, such as haptic feedback systems and spatial audio.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

The game is in mixed reality, and the planes and the bullets are also aware of your room walls and floor, for a more immersive gameplay. It is an application that starts with the Made with Unity logo. Alex And The Jets is a very cute game that lets you do cartoonish dogfights inside your living room.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Most of us are already familiar with haptics from playing video games, where rumble and vibration are creatively used to create a connection between the action on the screen and the gamer. There are a plethora of potential applications of immersive technologies in healthcare. Healthcare. Democratizing Art.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft are expected to reduce the prices for their game products in the coming years. Thanks to VR technology gaming content can be more immersive. VR In Gaming.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Immersive collaboration trends are evolving as businesses worldwide embrace extended reality solutions to unify and empower their teams. Moreover, they’re discovering that immersive technologies are incredible at bridging the gaps between distributed workers. Businesses need the right software too. Cisco also offers “Webex Hologram”.

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AR Insider

JUNE 22, 2021

After years of excitement over the impending era of world-immersive AR, there’s growing consensus that the technology is still far from bringing that dream to a pair of glasses that most people will wear. Inverse to the above examples, these lack immersion and contextual awareness, but they’re stylistically-viable.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

More info Other relevant news (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft discontinues Kinect for Azure Microsoft has decided to discontinue its latest iteration of the Kinect sensor, dubbed Kinect For Azure DK. Microsoft will stop selling its Kinect For Azure sensor in October 2023, or until the supplies last. This seems good.

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Road to VR

MARCH 31, 2017

Founded in 1993, Immersion Corp. designs and licenses haptic technology that’s come to be used in gamepads you’re well familiar with. Now the company is developing a new haptic programming system which aims to help game developers make better haptics effects for their games, faster. Immersion Corp.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Best Art or Film award was presented by General Immersive CEO Ray Mosco and went to Peaceful Places by Gold Enterprises. The award for Best Developer Tool was presented by Khronos Group President Neil Trevett to Mixed Reality Toolkit for Unity (MRTK-Unity) by Microsoft. ?. Best Art or Film. Best Campaign. Best Developer Tool.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Here in Part 2, Tomorrow’s Solutions we’ll explore a possible path for education in the future, mixing Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Technologies and several new design paradigms that could change education forever. The Dawn of Immersive Education. What do I mean by Immersive Technologies? Image courtesy ODG.

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Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

The Biggest Immersive Tech Event of the Year Returns May 4-5, Exploring “A New Reality.”. Los Angeles, CA (April 12, 2018) – Experience next generation immersive technologies and explore “A New Reality” at VRLA, the leading virtual and augmented reality expo, May 4-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The PS5 is a big step forward for console gaming , and being paired with a next-gen controller like the DualSense, that provides realistic haptic sensations, it can give its players countless hours of fun. Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Other relevant news.

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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. DropLabs EP-01 are shoes that can improve your immersion. All the reviewers are amazed.

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ARPost

JULY 14, 2020

Immersive games? The last time ARPost talked with FundamentalVR , they had just partnered with haptics pioneer HaptX. The platform does rely on in-controller haptic feedback which is a big step down from HaptX. When you think of XR, what do you think of? Sharing funny images with friends on social media?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

Immersion Options Virtual reality headsets have come a long way in recent years. Now, you can choose from fully immersive tethered and wireless headsets with incredible processing power. Quality visuals lead to deeper immersion and better user experiences. Here are some points to think about when comparing your options: 1.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As teachers and training teams look for new ways to engage and inspire their students, XR represents a new landscape for hands-on, immersive experiences. With XR solutions, people can step into immersive environments, where they can learn both soft skills for customer service and communication, and technical abilities.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For enterprises, the Vision Pro waves influence many sectors, providing fresh optics and driving investment into immersive solutions for workplace environments. The End of the Windows Mixed Reality In its latest Windows 11 24H2 update , Microsoft is removing some support frameworks for its MR hardware and software portfolio.

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