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MARCH 13, 2018

There are plenty of companies out there working to help define the first real haptic standard outside of tiny vibration motors seen already in VR motion controllers, and now it appears Microsoft can be counted among them with their newly revealed CLAW controller prototype.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2017

The holidays have come and gone, but Microsoft is still offering a $100 gift card with your purchase of the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift through their store. This holiday season saw the first significant sales, deals, and coupons to come to the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, which were both launched earlier this year.

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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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Road to VR

OCTOBER 12, 2018

FlyInside FSX , the crowdfunded VR plugin for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (2006) , was built well before first-party VR motion controllers existed, developed back in the DK2-era of 2015 as an ad hoc way of jumping into an already highly-detailed flight sim. SEE ALSO This Awesome DIY VR Cockpit Hides a Flight Simulator in Plain Sight.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

On the server-side, it is being integrated with Microsoft Azure, and it is also coming in the future for Google Cloud and Tencent Cloud. Omniverse doesn’t only care about the synchronization (a bit like if it were a visual Git), but it also provides services like AI and physical simulations. Header image by CapCom).

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Microsoft’s flagship social VR platform brings its unique brand of events to the Quest. When I bought my HTC Vive in 2017, I already had a list of games and experiences I wanted to try first. Experiences giving you magical powers were at the top of that list, followed by games like Job Simulator and Star Trek: Bridge Crew.

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VRScout

JULY 14, 2021

Games such as Half-Life: Alyx and Microsoft Flight Simulator have shown just how far modern VR technology has come in the hands of both new and experienced developers. Kayak VR: Mirage , an upcoming VR kayaking simulator from Amsterdam-based developer Better Than Life, is another such title. Image Credit: Better Than Life.

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ARPost

AUGUST 20, 2021

Along with its partner, Microsoft AltspaceVR, BRCvr is able to deliver fully immersive Burning Man experiences through a social VR platform. This photo-realistic simulation takes attendees to the heart of a virtual social world, full of art, games, music, and performances. See Also: The Future of XR’s Remote Events in the New Normal.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Thanks to the support of HTC, Rob is experimenting with Vive Trackers , and is very eager to tell you everything about his experiments with them, in a series of two very detailed posts. The post finishes also with the little surprise of an interview with HTC’s Shen Ye. HTC Vive Trackers (Image by Rob Cole). Introduction.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 21, 2018

To demonstrate that the company’s electromagnetic haptic system can scale from commercial use up to the needs of the military, HapTech integrated their simulated recoil system into a Browning M2, a widely used.50 As the M2 is a widely used armament, there’s an existing market for M2s with simulated fire for military training.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2025

But there are some substantial differences: for instance, while before you were forced to use the device management solution by Meta , now you can integrate Horizon Managed Solutions with third-party MDM solutions like ArborXR, ManageXR, or Microsoft Intune. The cards will ship on March 6, with MSRPs of $550 and $600 respectively.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

The Microsoft Store will be giving $100 gift codes with the purchase of the Oculus Rift. 100 Off HTC Vive + Content Sale. HTC announced this week that they are kicking off the holiday with a Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal. Potioneer: The VR Gardening Simulator. 100 Gift Code With Oculus Rift. and online. Grand Canyon.

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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.

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ARPost

MAY 30, 2020

Events are broken down by subject into either Education, Medical, Simulation, or Training. Keynotes will be given by representatives of Lenovo, Korea Telekom, HTC, VIVE , HP, Microsoft, and others. VR/AR Global Summit Events to Look Forward To.

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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2017

It’s a Helsinki-based company (“varjo” is “shadow” in Finnish) that’s been in stealth until now, working to develop a 70 megapixel solution for XR (by comparison, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive run about 1.2 “Until you are at a point where fidelity is at human-eye level, you cannot experience things in the same way as if you were there.”

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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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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. vs Metaverse.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Beyond that, Metas headsets support: Wireless, standalone capabilities Unlike other companies such as Varjo and HTC VIVE, which primarily offer tethered devices, Meta focuses on convenient, standalone functionality. However, you can also access apps like Zoom, and Microsoft Teams for immersive meetings.

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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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Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

Industry-leading companies sponsoring this year’s expo include Intel, Dell, Qualcomm, VIVEPORT, Microsoft, Neurogaming and OptiTrack, as well as a full lineup of innovative companies shaping the future of immersive tech. Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive.

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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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VRScout

MARCH 5, 2018

Now it appears that Microsoft is working on a cane controller that could someday allow visually impaired people to explore new worlds. The project is paired with the HTC Vive, allowing for the users head motion to be tracked. This VR cane is opening new worlds for the visually impaired. VR is drastically focused on sight.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

For some developers, porting an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive game to PlayStation VR is easier said than done. Sports Bar VR and Job Simulator both came from Vive to PS VR with a good degree of success, while games like The Brookhaven Experiment have only made small compromises to make it onto the platform. This is a no-brainer.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

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. The leading producers of VR headsets like Sony, Oculus, Google, HTC, and Samsung, mainly focus on creating cost-effective devices. Five Senses Of VR Gaming.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive. Katie Kelly, Head of Engagement, AltspaceVR / Microsoft. Other experiences to look forward to include Red Frog Digital’s Zombie Holomaze, which will offer a terrifying AR experience for attendees to explore while wearing a Microsoft HoloLens.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

HTC just sent a Vive Focus 3 headset to the International Space Station to support astronaut mental health. Vive Focus 3 is HTC's $1300 business-focused standalone headset, which it released in 2021. It's the result of a partnership between HTC, XRHealth, and Nord-Space. This isn't the first time this has been done.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

While companies like Walmart are preparing for the busiest shopping day of the year with Black Friday VR training simulators , i’m sure all you really care about is how to save some major dough this holiday weekend. HTC Vive Fallout 4 Bundle. Microsoft ‘Mixed Reality’ Headset Discounts. It’s that time of the year again.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a future update, Meta will use the tracking cameras to track the full body of the user and provide a decent estimation of the pose of the torso, the elbows, and the arms, and a simulated pose for the legs. Yes, the Quest 3 will be able to provide some sort of very rough full-body tracking , which is great for social VR experiences.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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. Driving simulators are perhaps the best example of this. How Does Virtual Reality Work?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2023

Groups like Microsoft are leveraging a collapsing military contact to keep its IVAS device lineup alive for further funding, and HTC VIVE took note to explain the importance of enterprise end-users in discussion with the World Economic Forum. Microsoft Begin IVAS 1.2 Testing Microsoft may be fighting for Hololens.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Beginning on November 24th, HTC will give $100 off purchases of the Vive system, while stocks last. Software deals during the Black Friday weekend will also be available through HTC’s own VR app store, Viveport. Potioneer: The VR Gardening Simulator. Star Chart. The Night the Carsons Disappeared. Think Space. Toon Ocean.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Microsoft Research has devised two novel methods for more realistic haptic feedback on virtual reality controllers. Linear actuators tend to offer more haptic ‘detail’ and responsiveness, as can be found in Apple’s ‘Taptic Engine’, the HTC Vive controllers, an the Oculus Touch controllers. more recently, linear actuators.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2020

HTC is going to deprecate Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye. According to German publication Mixed, HTC is going to drop support for its enterprise headsets Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye. HTC is so guaranteeing continuity while deprecating the headsets. It seems so that for 2021, HTC is betting only on the Cosmos and Focus lines.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Though various vendors offer enterprise-focused solutions, from HTC VIVE to PICO and beyond, Metas Quest ecosystem is arguably the most popular and versatile option for many companies. The Quest 3S even supports Microsoft office apps. Price: Starting at $299.99

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ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies like Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Vuzix are developing smart glasses to enhance the AR experience. VR-Enabled Online Shopping Experiences VR creates an immersive visual environment, including 360-degree videos, photos, product demos, and complex experiences using devices such as the HTC Vive or Oculus Quest.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft’s play for command of next generation personal computing can be seen today with the announcement of a series of Windows-powered VR headsets starting at $300. This is not the case with the headsets on the way from Microsoft’s partners. An example of the Windows Holographic user interface.

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MAY 18, 2017

First, he said, I was going to use a generation older hardware from internal prototypes that likely would be improved upon in practically every way before its release as a reference design to developers and eventually to consumers (Google hopes at least HTC can achieve consumer release in 2017 with its first standalone headset).

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