Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The technology behind Microsoft’s enterprise-focused computer vision camera, the Azure Kinect developer kit , will soon find its way into commercial products. Image courtesy Microsoft. The post Microsoft to Expand Azure Kinect’s Computer Vision Tech to Commercial Market appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2022

Who needs luck when you have technology? A new video featuring a unique AR (augmented reality) filter is turning heads online and kickstarting discussions around the impact of immersive technology on the gambling industry. The post AR Tech Could Disrupt The Gambling Industry appeared first on VRScout.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Countless reports and case studies have shown that virtual reality technologies can improve employee engagement and performance, minimize stress, and even enhance customer experiences. VR headsets and intuitive apps like Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces allow employees worldwide to share a virtual space and connect in real-time.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Khronos Group is a non-profit consortium powering royalty-free interoperability for VR, AR, ML, 3D graphics, and other technologies. PICO introduced the news in a recent press release: “This achievement highlights our commitment to advancing industry standards and delivering seamless interoperability for developers and users.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

HP this week announced its ‘xRServices’ program which equips customers of its industrial printers with a HoloLens 2 headset, allowing the company to provide immersive remote support for repairs, training, and more. The post HP is Using HoloLens to Help Customers Remotely Repair Industrial Printers appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 4, 2022

Today during Qualcomm’s CES 2022 press conference, the company announced a partnership with fellow tech-giant Microsoft which will involve “designing custom AR chips and integrating software platforms.” Qualcomm Technologies’ core XR strategy has always been delivering the most cutting-edge.

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ARPost

JANUARY 30, 2023

While VR and AR remain a comparatively small segment of the games industry, the industry is taking notice as VR hardware in particular improves. The GDC ’s State of the Game Industry Report for this year is by no means dedicated to VR and AR. That doesn’t mean that VR and AR are now the driving force in the games industry.

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ARPost

MAY 21, 2020

Designing industrial machines is a highly specialized work, where attention to detail is of paramount importance. This is why industrial designers and engineers need to work with computer models and analyze each part of their designs before they move an item to the production phase. The Tool for the Future of Industrial Design.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2025

But with the attention of the market going towards standalone and always more PCVR headsets experimenting with inside-out tracking, what is the future of this technology? All these new technologies make the tracking range of SteamVR less unique. Precision SteamVR Tracking supports sub-mm accuracy, and this is simply amazing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This month, Qualcomm has been showcasing its technologies at Augmented Enterprise Summit (AES) 2024, along with other XR companies like Meta, XREAL, HTC, VIVE, and RealWear. Featured technologies at AES 2024 include digital twins, haptics, avatars, blockchain, wearables, VR headsets, AR smart glasses, and more.

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VRScout

JUNE 13, 2023

This past weekend, Microsoft revealed that a standalone sequel to the 2020 edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator is in the works for PC and Xbox consoles, promising “the latest technologies in simulation, cloud, machine learning, graphics, and gaming.” You can also check out the official FAQ here.

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Road to VR

JULY 7, 2020

Peggy Johnson, Microsoft’s Executive VP of Business Development, is slated to take the reins as the new CEO of Magic Leap, effective August 1st. Image courtesy Microsoft. At Microsoft Johnson oversaw strategic partnerships and transactions, as well as strategic investments through Microsoft’s corporate venture fund, M12.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Baby boomers are thrilled that the fictional Holodeck from Star Trek is now a real and functional immersive technology. What’s even more thrilling for them is the development of holographic technology they all marveled at in the Star Wars series. Obviously, we’re a long way off using this technology for intergalactic communication.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2024

Today, Microsoft is making its long—awaited Mesh for Teams immersive VR meeting platform available for enterprise end users. The service is now available for clients, allowing them to access Microsoft’s dynamic virtual remote meeting solution via desktop or Meta Quest headsets. Mesh is helping us achieve that.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Only a few years ago, virtual reality headsets and extended reality technologies were little more than novelties. Now, immersive solutions are transforming every industry. VR technologies can even help with the prototyping stage of building new products, eliminating the need for expensive physical models and molds.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Alternatively, read our behind-the-scenesguide to comparing VR headsets and vendors here for tips on how to choose the right technology for your workplace. VR Use Case #3: Product Development Constant innovation is crucial in any industry, but product development can be time-consuming and expensive.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees and shuts down its mixed reality projects This is seriously a bad period for the tech industry in general, and of course also for mixed reality. For sure, not having Microsoft backing it will slow down a lot of its development.

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AR Insider

MARCH 8, 2021

This week, we look at takeaways from Microsoft Ignite, Space X, Pokemon Go and VR training from Bank of America. The company is going all in on Mixed Reality, to paraphrase its chief executive Satya Nadella, who used Microsoft’s AltspaceVR platform for his keynote. W elcome back to Spatial Beats.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2025

The company additionally announced the appointment of David Baron as Chief Operating Officer, a founding executive at Hulu, and industry veteran of Fox Digital Media, Paramount, and Microsoft. “Every step of animation requires a specialized toolfrom assets to previsualization to rendering and review.

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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. This is an objective fact that typically comes with the prediction that the technology won’t go anywhere when coronavirus distancing and travel restrictions lift. MR is here to stay.

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ARPost

MAY 30, 2020

Even though our focus this week has been on AWE , we can’t forget that another huge XR technology conference is taking place next week. The three-day XR technology online conference has over 165 registered speakers. Keynotes will be given by representatives of Lenovo, Korea Telekom, HTC, VIVE , HP, Microsoft, and others.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Extended reality technologies are revolutionizing industries at an incredible pace. A quick look at some of the top Microsoft XR enterprise success stories is all it takes to see how innovative, immersive solutions are transforming everything from training to customer service.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) partnered with Microsoft and Accenture to scale its Global Collaboration Village , a Metaverse space for international business leaders and decision-makers. The WEF Believes in the Metaverse The WEF is building a strong relationship with the emerging Metaverse technology space.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While the mainstream rise of Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3S, and Ray Ban smart glasses took centre stage for dedicated audiences, profound market shifts behind the scenes may shape the future of XR potentially towards mainstream AR wearable technology.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 8, 2022

During the Cisco LIVE 2022 conference for digital enterprise solutions next week, Vection Technologies will preview 3D Frame, a plug-in for Webex Meetings that adds immersive Metaverse features. Vection also has a deep product portfolio to help firms and brands going through a digital transformation with extended reality (XR) technologies.

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Road to VR

JUNE 20, 2023

Amid mounting pressure from Sony with the recent launch of its PSVR 2 headset for PlayStation 5, Microsoft again affirmed that it’s still waiting for the technology to mature before offering any sort of dedicated VR software or hardware for Xbox.

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2021

In terms of compatibility, the platform is cross-compatible with nearly every major VR & AR device, including the HTC Vive, Oculus Quest 2, Microsoft HoloLens 2, as well as AR-enabled iOS and Android devices; it’s never been easier to take your friends’ money! Image Credit: XR Casino. “XR Image Credit: XR Casino.

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ARPost

JANUARY 1, 2021

From the most anticipated VR games in 2020, and reviews of various XR headsets, to the benefits of VR in banking, and AR in the toy industry, these are the 20 stories ARPost readers clicked on the most in 2020. Augmented Reality And Hearables: Where The Two Technologies Meet. Is Augmented Reality The Next Big Thing In The Toy Industry?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This week at Ignite 2024, TeamViewer, an XR remote guidance service provider, introduced new AI features via the Microsoft technology portfolio, including Teams, Copilot, and Azure OpenAI infrastructure integrations. The award appears to relate to TeamViewer’s recent integration with Microsoft Teams and Copilot AI service.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 23, 2019

When have you entered VR and what has fascinated you about this technology? ( That’s really where we’re focusing on: companies like that, within those industries. That’s a very good question and I have a very good answer. So, when I was a kid, I actually was born in California, but my father was going to medical school.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Between ups and downs, the industry and its leading firms fought through a crashing technology market introduced in 2023, where many XR firms and other related digital solutions providers suffered greatly due to a lack of capital and investments. Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro gain Microsoft 365 Office tools.

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ARPost

JULY 31, 2020

However, California-based Pinot Noir specialist, Siduri , is taking a different approach with their educational WebAR experience made with Rock Paper Reality and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology and hosted by 8th Wall. A Look at the WebAR Experiences. Throwing around terms like “Pinot Noir” can be a lot. Why We Care.

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VRScout

APRIL 12, 2021

According to a report by WCVB-TV , a new intra-operative AR guidance platform ‘HipInsight’ was used for the first time last month during a live operation at New England Baptist Hospital, marking one of the first times AR technology has been used inside the operating room during live surgery.

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ARPost

JUNE 2, 2020

However, it isn’t stopping immersive technologies from evolving. Microsoft HoloLens on the Frontlines. Microsoft HoloLens on the Frontlines. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has led a project , introducing Microsoft HoloLens to medical professionals in high-risk London hospitals. Let’s get right into it.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 7, 2022

Several factors have accelerated the adoption of XR technology in the corporate landscape. However, perhaps one of the biggest use cases for XR in any industry is to improve collaboration and enhance teamwork. The chances are not everyone in your team will be able to leverage this technology every day.

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2018

One of the main reasons companies have doubled-down on their use of this immersive technology is its unarguable cost-effectiveness. “After introducing VR technology in production and logistics one year ago, more than 100 people are currently already using VR applications regularly,” said Abmerier.

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VRScout

JANUARY 22, 2022

According to a new report by The Korea Herald , Samsung is steadily losing its position within the VR/AR space due to its unhealthy “obsession” with foldable smartphone technology. By 2024, we could be looking at a roughly $300 billion industry. Samsung Galaxy Fold / Image Credit: Samsung.

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