AR Insider

APRIL 16, 2021

XR Talks: Microsoft Doubles Down on AR. This is the reason that Microsoft has solely targeted the enterprise for HoloLens 2. It pivoted to an enterprise focus after realizing that consumer markets aren’t ready for the bulk, heat (and price) required in any hardware that achieves meaningful (SLAM) AR immersion.

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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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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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AR Insider

AUGUST 26, 2021

Moreover, its V1 design target will be style and wearability versus graphical immersiveness; and its appeal will lie in elegant integration with other Apple hardware and wearables. In addition to Apple, Microsoft has already begun to accelerate the headworn AR market. Its $22 billion 10-year contract with the U.S.

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ARPost

MARCH 31, 2021

Microsoft even made a research tool kit that enables developers to create programs that are accessible to people who have limited vision. As immersive technologies continue to mature, VR might have more to offer to people with disabilities. Virtual Reality as a Sight Aid for Severe Vision Loss.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies. While visual forms of AR communicate with screens or glasses, smart hearables as a subset of wearable technology introduce audio augmented reality.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 28, 2025

Remote Collaboration : With Meta Horizon Workrooms, Microsoft Teams, and countless other collaboration apps, businesses can create custom Meta VR environments for meetings, brainstorming, and more. For instance, Meta itself created customized software for the Quest with the help of Immerse to deliver immersive training to team members.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. They’ve raised over $22 million in funding for their AR wearables from seasoned investors like Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Greylock Capital, and Marc Benioff. Guest Post.

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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. What Is an Avatar?

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ARPost

JANUARY 1, 2021

Augmented reality-enabled hearables are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the demand for emerging technologies. Since the popularity of immersive technologies keeps growing, there is also a growing need in companies and platforms that provide education in VR and AR.

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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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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

’ During the weekend prolific Microsoft leaker WalkingCat , the same individual responsible for leaking images of the Oculus Quest 2 back in July of 2020, posted two concept videos showcasing what appears to be Samsung’s take on a dedicated AR headset. On the surface, the Glasses Lite looks like your standard pair of sunglasses.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Part 1 : The two biggest barriers holding wearable displays back are visual quality and device comfort, which hinge on the display and optics technology. Microsoft Hololens 2 attempts to use a laser scanner paired to a diffractive waveguide with disappointing results to the visual quality. Image Source: Microsoft.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

All-in-all, Ray-Ban Stories is an impressive piece of hardware that—while not an AR headset—represents a major step in the right direction for immersive technology. That being said, the device represents a major step forward for wearable technology; a baby step, but a step nonetheless. And that’s okay.

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ARVR

JUNE 25, 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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ARPost

APRIL 13, 2020

XR Immersive Enterprise 2020 is coming up in early May. Unity at XR Immersive Enterprise. He and panelists Vinay Narayan of VIVE and Larry Persaud of Microsoft will be discussing existing XR technology for enterprise, how to choose the right solution, and considerations like ROIs. Look for Unity at XR Immersive Enterprise.

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ARPost

JULY 28, 2022

All events had to take place online – which technically is where most immersive reality experiences happen. If you enjoy XR events where you can discover and test the latest developments in immersive graphic design, animations and interactions, SIGGRAPH is the right place to be. Immerse Global Summit. When: October 18-20, 2022.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 22, 2020

What’s Holding Wearable Displays Back? Here we use the term “AR glasses” broadly to reference head-worn devices that allow you to directly see the real world as well as digital content, whether basic 2D content or more immersive 3D experiences tied to the real world, sometimes called Mixed Reality. by Jason McDowall.

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VRScout

JUNE 18, 2017

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shaken the company up since arriving in 2014. His most prominent impact at Microsoft thus far has been to move the company into cloud services and products, such as Office 365. “And you see virtual objects and holograms. Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Recently, frontline AR solutions provider Vuzix debuted AugmentOS , a dedicated operating system for workplace immersive human-computer interfaces. Our close collaboration with Mentra will accelerate developer adoption and innovation in the smart glasses industry, positioning Vuzix at the forefront of the AI-enabled wearable revolution.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

As the demand for these immersive experiences continues to grow, a number of leading virtual, augmented, and mixed reality vendors have begun demonstrating their ability to assist retail and ecommerce stores in building next-gen interactions. This could allow retailers to interact with clients in a digital version of a showroom or office.

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AR Insider

MAY 4, 2020

In that spirit, Immersive Edge Advisors released projections with a longer time horizon than the typical five-year window published by analysts (including our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence *). Breaking that down, Immersive Edge projects annual smartphone sales of 25 million units by 2030. Wearables Suite? Vantage Points.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 29, 2024

As reported by Windows Latest , Microsoft recently filed a patent request showing a potential first look at a pair of augmented reality smart glasses. Notably, the recent Microsoft patents highlight how the firm has worked on the upcoming potential product since at least 2023 – based on patent-filling information.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel. That’s because VR is capable of creating such immersive, interactive, and social experiences.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 13, 2018

More sectors are realizing the potential of immersive technology to dramatically maximize efficiency and profits. When I tried Microsoft Remote Assist with the HoloLens back in May at Microsoft Build I was able to “repair” a complex electrical panel in a matter of minutes. efficiencies.

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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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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Army’s $22 billion 10-year contract with Microsoft to supply battle-grade Hololens units. By that, we mean world-immersive AR that has spatial and semantic understanding of its surroundings: Graphics overlay the world in dimensionally-accurate (SLAM) ways. Figures reflect market factors at the time of creation. Starting Point.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 8, 2023

Even before the firm’s monumental and, in some ways, controversial device announcement, which saw audiences amazed at a high price point and technology promise, the XR industry was on each of their seats with predictions on Apple’s immersive debut. Although, this doesn’t mean that Apple is avoiding the Metaverse.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Starting at $499, these AR wearables are designed to assist with everyday tasks by providing an immersive heads-up display. Microsoft Intune is widely used around the world, especially among large organizations, and this certification removes a key deployment barrier for many IT departments,” noted Travers.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A new X1 processor enhances the display of the new AR device for various use cases, including immersive apps, games, and websites. Bosch Joins XR Marketplace Recently, technology leader Bosch has entered the extended reality marketplace by revitalizing the development of its augmented reality (AR) wearable technology.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

this year the AR industry is forced to take its head out of the “AR Cloud” and come to terms with just how hard it is really is to usher in our wearable AR future. 2020 smartphones will also sport powerful chips and processors designed to power immersive experiences. In 2019 we saw just a few connected eyewear options for consumers.

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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 - 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. It’s not just evolving headsets that companies can consider, either.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 1, 2024

Immersive training solutions are becoming increasingly commonplace in the business environment as companies rapidly adopt XR technologies, the metaverse, and the future of work. As a result, immersive learning tools, platforms, and software are being adopted in every industry.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Yet XR designers recognize that they need to think beyond visuals and incorporate spatial audio, touch, and even things such as taste and smell to their immersive experiences. There are a plethora of potential applications of immersive technologies in healthcare. Healthcare. Democratizing Art. Brain-Computer Interfaces.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 12, 2024

Enter the Immersed Visor. Introduced at the Immerse Global Summit in 2023, the Immersed Visor promises users a spatial computing experience similar to that offered by the Apple Vision Pro for a fraction of the price. So, will the Immersed Visor steal customers from Apple when it’s released?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 15, 2024

That said, it appears that Microsoft could potentially be working on a new device in reaction to modern MR headset expectations. MR and AR wearables bring new forms of navigation, like eye and hand tracking, potentially simplifying professional onboarding. Will AR Smart Glasses Smash Ubiquity Expectations? per cent from 2023 to 2030.

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