The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

More info Quest 3 will pair with Windows 11 PCs next month Meta and Microsoft announced that the automatic pairing of Quest 3 headsets with Windows 11 PCs is coming in preview access in December. Microsoft and Asobo have launched the new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator and it is a blast.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Military simulations are one of the fields where virtual reality has always been an important technology , even before that VR had its new renaissance in 2012. Can you be so kind as to also introduce Bohemia Interactive Simulations? VBS4 is an easy-to-use, whole-earth virtual and constructive simulation.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Virtual reality headsets, and tools like Microsofts Immersive Spaces app for Teams, Glue, or Remio give companies a 3D space where employees can hold meetings, host team-building activities, manage product demos and more. Choose hardware and software solutions that are user-friendly, comfortable, and convenient for your team members.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2022

NVIDIA joined Meta , Epic Games, Khronos Group, Avataar , Microsoft, Unity, XR Association , and many other founding members to lead the development of interoperability standards to drive the growth of the metaverse. It features an environment simulating the continuity of experiences in the physical world. The Future is Now.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

How much do you know about Microsoft XR for enterprises? While Microsoft might not have the same selection of proprietary hardware solutions as companies like Meta, the company is still deeply invested in extended reality. Want to learn more about Microsofts XR Vision?

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JUNE 19, 2017

Now that it’s all said and done it’s easy to see that E3 2017 just wasn’t a huge showing for VR hardware. Microsoft didn’t even mention VR at all during the reveal of the Xbox One X even though executives have suggested the system will still support it. Best VR Hardware of E3 2017: DisplayLink Wireless Vive.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It seems that Microsoft has worked a lot to make the device more ergonomic and elegant , but the style remains anyway less classy than the one of Magic Leap. So there is time to change the device from current stage to an improved future one, maybe also thanks to the feedback that Microsoft will get from this preview.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2025

Headsets compatibility Me trying the Somnium VR-1 headset inside a plane simulator at Somnium Connect (Image by Tyriell Wood) When HTC Vive came out, it was a revolution for the virtual reality field : Oculus tried to copy its tracking system, but the Constellation tracking was not comparable and I say this as a Rift CV1 owner.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Alternatively, Meta’s big tech teammate, Microsoft, also launched a huge partnership on cross-compatibility with the former’s Quest product lineup and latter’s Office 365 solutions. Microsoft is already vying for the Metaverse after its massive $67 billion deal with Activision Blizzard.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 1, 2025

Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, the small team at Megalolo, who seemed not to have much experience, has been able to vibe code both the hardware and the software of Decagear and so be ready to launch the headset on the market and compete with the likes of Apple and Meta.

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Road to VR

JULY 16, 2024

And it’s fortunate that some of the biggest names in flight simulation, like Microsoft Flight Simulator, DCS World, and War Thunder have added support for VR headsets. “From the very beginning we focused mainly on VR-specific ergonomics and the immersive flight experience achievable with modern hardware.

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ARPost

MARCH 31, 2023

So, in the past few weeks we have seen big tech, including Meta and Microsoft, announce massive layoffs , mostly to their XR division and at the same time, pivoting towards artificial intelligence and generative content. The hardware consisted of blue HTC Vive Pros connected to the gaming PCs above. When it works, it works.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 22, 2025

For years, traditional simulations and digital twins created with 3D software has helped countless organizations to streamline production cycles, boost process efficiency, and reduce costs. First, replacing traditional simulations and 3D workflows with digital twins informed by real-time data introduces a huge advantage.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

0:00 / 1:08 1 Flight Simulator Ultra By far the most demanding game on the list - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The end result is a shockingly impressive and smooth image, especially for Flight Simulator, as you can see when I completed a high-speed rally race challenge while in the cockpit in VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 29, 2025

Meta offers companies a wide range of powerful (and affordable) hardware options, flexible applications, and software solutions to help them unlock the power of extended reality. You can design custom simulations and training applications within the Quest ecosystem, using developer tools. So, whats next in your roadmap?

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Palmer Luckey's Anduril is taking over the US Army's IVAS HMD program, replacing Microsoft's customized HoloLens solution. The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program was first announced back in 2018 , and in 2021 the contract was awarded to Microsoft , with a stated value of up to $21.88

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Looking for the top Microsoft XR implementation tips to help you get the most value out of solutions like Microsoft Mesh, Azure Mixed Reality services, and immersive applications? So, how do you make sure youre getting the best return on your investment in Microsoft XR solutions? Heres your guide to implementation success.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Microsoft is delivering the first batch of HoloLens IVAS to the US Army, Bloomberg reports. In 2018 Microsoft won the $480 million evaluation contract for just over 2500 prototype units, based on HoloLens 2 with some modifications and an extra sensor. simulated weapons & enemies for training exercises.

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VRScout

MAY 15, 2019

In a new study conducted by Standford Universities School of Humanities and Sciences, researchers discovered that simulated augmented reality experiences have a direct effect on human behavior within the real world, even after the AR device was removed. Examining how AR experiences can change the way people interact with the real world.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2019

When Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014, many were curious as to why a social media company, whose track record with hardware included a phone that failed just a year prior to the Oculus purchase, would be interested in buying the plucky VR startup for over $2 billion dollars. Image Credit: Benjamin Formaker-Olivas.

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ARPost

MARCH 23, 2021

The one-day marathon event drew together a number of the usual suspects, including Varjo, Lenovo, and Microsoft, all of whom hosted keynotes. Enterprises are creating a new reality of work,” Microsoft Canada’s Azure Mixed Reality Lead Sean Graglia said in a later keynote. “MR How Enterprise Leverages XR, According to Microsoft.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

How can the right combination of hardware and software instantly transport us into a new world? An Introduction Virtual reality creates an end-to-end mechanism that replaces our natural “real-world” environment with an immersive simulation. It creates a simulated environment you can effectively interact with.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2024

The Menlo Park-based firm is most likely actively working on its immersive software and hardware and is ready for a big announcement. Microsoft Shuts Down AltspaceVR Last year, Microsoft shut down AltspaceVR in favour of its Teams-integrated Mesh virtual collaboration service. What is Next for the Metaverse? It already has.

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Road to VR

APRIL 13, 2017

The report, released today in partnership with Road to VR , as well as international contributing firms iResearch (China) and MoguraVR (Japan), includes global hardware, software and services revenue forecasts, as well as findings from a new survey of VR industry professionals. 5-year global VR hardware and software forecasts.

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VRScout

MARCH 3, 2018

That’s why Microsoft is currently in development on a solution that would actually link two standard VR motion controllers together to simulate realistic tension and pressure. This is possible thanks to what Microsoft is calling their “Summoning” input method.

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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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VRScout

AUGUST 28, 2018

use cases for immersive technologies, and companies like Microsoft have partnered with various developers to launch collaborative and remote assistance applications. HP is one of the companies that have been steadily increasing its focus on VR hardware products over the course of the past few years.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space. T his standard, dubbed OpenXR, was about the interoperability of different VR hardware and software together. OpenXR is now ready for prime time.

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APRIL 8, 2025

Theres perhaps no medium better suited to deep simulation than VR, which is why its surprising that we havent seen more train simulators on either PC VR or standalone devices like the Meta Quest. Ive been a lifelong train fan, and Im a big simulation fan too. a Japanese staple in arcades and on home consoles.

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ARPost

MARCH 17, 2023

Sound Simulation and Rendering A conversation inside of a car can sound a lot different than a conversation in your living room. It does what it does and it plays a part in “sound simulation and rendering.” Sound simulation and sound rendering are “two sides of the same coin,” according to Pind. It works up to a certain degree.”

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2019

Microsoft won a decisive $480 million defense contract with the U.S. Army late last year to bring the company’s AR hardware platform to the battlefield. Now CNBC has gone hand-on with the modified headset based on the enterprise-focused HoloLens 2. SEE ALSO Hands-on: HoloLens 2 is a More Than Just a Larger Field of View.

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ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

Better AR Hardware Options Better AR hardware options, caused by innovations in mobile technology, such as LiDAR and ToF (depth sensing hardware). Companies like Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Vuzix are developing smart glasses to enhance the AR experience. For example, it’s popular among furniture stores like EQ3.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 22, 2017

It became obvious that these conversations needed to happen on a larger scale, with content providers and hardware designers in the same room as industry planners and decision-makers. That’s how ITC was born.”. The Immersive Technology Conference runs from November 6th-7th at the University of Houston, in Houston, Texas.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

For training simulations, and those using Meta VR for office collaboration, spatial audio boosts the realism of virtual experiences. However, you can also access apps like Zoom, and Microsoft Teams for immersive meetings. Metas hardware and software solutions can adapt to a wide range of applications and specific industry needs.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Here below I’m posting for you the best offers I’ve found: for instance, HTC is discounting basically every piece of hardware (including Vive Trackers that can be useful for all the VRChat fans out there), while Pico is offering one of the best deals with €100-worth-of-content given for free with every purchased Pico 4.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 18, 2024

On Friday, we'll close out this lineup with our biggest awards of the year covering the Best VR Game Of The Year on any platform, Best VR Hardware, Best Developer, and Best Updated VR Game. and Soul Spire , while other big names like Synth Riders , Demeo and Job Simulator also appeared.

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