The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). The channel says that according to “credible sources”, Sony may launch PSVR 2 sometime in Q1 2023. Of course, take this rumor with a grain of salt: Sony could still decide to launch the new headset in 2022 to exploit the holiday season. Other relevant news. PSVR 2 may launch in Q1 2023.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 21, 2024

But alongside the event, the XR world was spinning, showcasing how innovative firms are leveraging immersive technology to gain new insight and results. Users can now collaborate on RT3D workflows using Sony’s enhanced display solution, incorporating content creation, design, and visualization capabilities.

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Tech Trends VR

APRIL 9, 2018

Latest forecast by analyst firm CCS Insight paints an optimistic picture of Immersive Tech adoption. The research shows that nearly 70 percent of customers who own a dedicated VR headset such as an Oculus Rift, HTC Vive or Sony PlayStation VR have bought games for it, and more than half of smartphone VR owners bought games for their device.

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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. According to a PwC report , businesses are likely to become “metaverse power users.”

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AR Insider

APRIL 27, 2020

Healthier content libraries can also be seen from ARtillery Intelligence’s consumer survey data with Thrive Analytics. As we examined in the aforementioned VR survey and in a recent presentation , this approach is akin to the inviting and cartoonish vibe of the Apple App store. Immersive advertising could be that model.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Among other things, I have written a fantastic post about the VR concerts worth millions of dollars that Pico is doing in China ; I have been interviewed in a podcast by Moonbase ; and this Saturday I will be close to Turin (Italy) speaking at a science and technology festival about my work in immersive concerts. Some news on content.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Its survey forecasted that the VR gaming industry is set to grow from 0.4 It wasn’t long ago when Oculus, Google, and Sony had people vouch for VR headsets for playing immersive games. But word is that it is virtual reality that will keep everyone guessing. This technology has been in the limelight for quite some time now.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 6, 2019

Picking up where we left off last week , how does the latest round of consumer VR survey data align with what we’re seeing in the broader market? For one, many of the consumer sentiments this survey round (Wave III) support the industry’s evolution towards standalone headsets. Here, Oculus Quest is the wild card.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2017

We know that Samsung has confirmed more than 5 million Gear VR units are now in the wild for example, and of course the headlines of Sony surprising themselves with PlayStation VR’s early sales figures – approaching 1 Million going in to 2017. But just how much is VR on people’s radar? Nielsen’s ‘ U.S

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 4, 2020

The biggest news of the week is the one that you can see in the above graph: i n the Steam Hardware Survey for April, it is possible to see a big spike of connected headsets. More info (Steam Hardware Survey) More info (Facebook’s revenues for Q1 2020) More info (Quest and Rift S stock, updated) More info (SuperData’s report).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

This week Sony has showcased the new DualShock controller for the PS5, dubbed DualSens. PSVR2 will surely have its dedicated controllers, but since Sony is trying to guarantee retro-compatibility of games (especially gems like AstroBot), this headset should also be able to work with the DualSens controller. News worth a mention.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 13, 2017

Instead of building and investing in headsets like Facebook of the US, Sony of Japan and HTC of Taiwan, the Chinese trio are becoming middlemen: creating platforms and content for when a dominant headset emerges. With 688 million Internet users in China alone, BAT already have a massive audience for VR content consumption.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Metrics such as attention and navigation were essential for six degrees of freedom (6DoF) immersive experiences, a report from Brighton, UK-based firm spanning 65 enterprises across the industry explained. Data and metrics on attention were scalable with current headset and handset technologies, the report noted.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 21, 2022

Considering humanity and ethics in the extended reality (XR) and Metaverse landscape affects many immersive firms and thought leaders. Additionally, Apple has supplied its Lidar scanners to other XR firms, including drone services for preservation and surveying. That is what we focus on every day. Current AR Opportunities from Apple.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

.” Multiple companies have used the Meadow enterprise metaverse for events, including Sony, Proctor & Gamble (P&G), Siemens, BMW, Carrefour, SAP, and many others. This facilitates immersive experiences that are interoperable, cheap, and with fewer barriers to entry, which teams can set up in a matter of minutes.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Mini golfers in Meta, Sony, Valve, and Pico, will soon be joined in VR by iPhone players logging in from Martell's Walkabout Mini Golf - Pocket Edition. The result is a Pocket Edition that makes bold choices for immersion and control for mini golf specifically. Lucas Martell is nearly ready to release his iPhone app.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

At a time when modern VR was finding its feet, Sony championed the potential of console-based virtual reality with PlayStation VR on PS4, housing an impressive library of exclusive games like WipeOut: Omega Collection , Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Blood & Truth. Sony remains the only console manufacturer committed to VR at this level.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 15, 2017

Many of the biggest, best, and immersive VR games to date have expertly used the first-person perspective with great results whether it be for shooters, exploration-based adventure games, or even the most esoteric puzzle experiences. First-person games and VR just naturally go together. But it doesn’t have to always be that way.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 30, 2023

Collaboration is key not just in life but also within the emerging immersive marketplace. This week, Apple dropped VisionOS, a set of XR design tools to entice immersive content creators to start designing for its upcoming headset before its release. Windows represent the 2D user interface, while volumes are RT3D immersive experiences.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 4, 2023

A survey conducted by StreetBees found that 5 0 percent of questioned individuals aware of the Vision Pro are excited about the device. A key factor in potential success for Xreal and other competitors like Meta and HTC VIVE, as a cheaper device may sway audiences into immersive technology now that Apple has re-entered XR into the mainstream.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 25, 2023

Enter Emperia , an “immersive” retail startup that — to its credit — has already created virtual stores for brands including Bloomingdales, Dior, Ralph Lauren and Lacoste. On the other hand, a Deloitte survey from September found that just 5% of U.S. A separate poll of over 2,000 U.S.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JULY 7, 2023

That innovation still exists, of course, although, following a slow first half of 2023 for the immersive industry, a breakout AWE 2023 and Apple Vision Pro announcement brought new life to the market. Moreover, Apple expressed dissatisfaction with its Sony and TSMC suppliers when it hosted WWDC 2023.

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EnterpriseWear

AUGUST 1, 2018

In IATA’s 2017 Global Passenger Survey, 85% of those surveyed indicated they would be willing to give up more personal data in exchange for faster process checks and more personalized service at the airport. IATA’s Global Passenger Survey confirmed this last year.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2020

This week, a rumor spread among XR communities: next-gen PSVR will be announced at a press conference to be held by Sony on February, 5th. The reason is that Sony has already announced that it will launch PSVR 2 only after the PS5 , to not confuse its buyers by selling too many things together. PSVR 2 could be revealed next month.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 3, 2021

You can see the success of the Quest everywhere: in a GDC survey, most VR developers say that they are developing content for the Quest. Its sentence mimics a statement from PlayStation about the upcoming PSVR2, so it seems that now Facebook sees Sony as the only credible competitor. Let’s see how it will go….

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 24, 2023

More info News worth a mention (Image by Sony) Sony shows the behind-the-scenes of PSVR 2 In a recent blog post, Sony Interactive Entertainment has shown the internal evolution of PSVR 2, from the initial experimentations to the final release. Let me copy-paste for you what it is about: AR/VR creators, this survey is for you.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2024

According to the Steam hardware survey, Windows Mixed Reality headsets are still used by 50–80,000 people today. Immersive Tech Week is one of the most important VR events , since when it was called VR Days. And all these people have to choose between having their devices bricked and having an old operating system.

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AR Insider

MAY 11, 2020

As one indicator, a survey of LBVR operators done by Springboard VR revealed that 16 percent are going to close permanently. And this reflects a mid-March survey timeframe. VR can bring immersive and personal connection back to events. Header Image Credit: Sony. Wild Cards. Zoom won’t cut it in the long term.

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AR Insider

JUNE 28, 2021

. –– 60,000+ Facebook employees can expense an Oculus Quest 2. –– GDC industry survey indicates that a majority of VR developers are working on Quest games or apps. –– Facebook continues its VR game studio shopping spree, acquires BigBox VR. million in seed funding. –– Edge enters OTHERWORLD with £1.7 million in 2023.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

This week in XR has seen the launch of the first standalone MR headset, plus a lot of interesting news and articles about immersive realities. New Steam hardware survey highlights that the number of VR headsets has grown again, and now according to Road To VR there are 1.6M Sony closes its game studio in Manchester. Great post.

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ARVR

JULY 2, 2021

GDC industry survey indicates that a majority of VR developers are working on Quest games or apps. Epic Games raises $1 billion from Sony and others for long-term metaverse plans. million to bring immersive concerts to VR. million to expand its immersive VR work training tech. million to bring immersive concerts to VR.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He’s now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You’ve been working in immersive technologies.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He's now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You've been working in immersive technologies.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He’s now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You’ve been working in immersive technologies.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Somewhere Else Solutions is a London based innovation agency specialized in immersive technologies. He’s now exploring how to leverage immersive technology and artificial intelligence to deliver soft skills training that actually delivers behavioral change. Alan: You’ve been working in immersive technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Image by Sony). Sony shows prototype headset with dual 4K display. During the Sony Technology Day showcase, Sony has shown a prototype of a headset with two 4K micro OLED displays. Here you are the description of the initiative: AR/VR creators, this survey is for you. News worth a mention.

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VR Playhouse

JUNE 15, 2017

And to explain at least a small portion of this sudden success, I’m going to look at another piece of technology at the time, Sony’s Playstation 2. While Sony competed in the home console space with several other companies, such as Sega and later Nintendo and Microsoft, what made the PS2 stand out was its built in DVD player.

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