ARPost

MARCH 9, 2021

Microsoft Ignite was a three-day conference that took place virtually on YouTube, Microsoft.com, and in Altspace from March 2-4. Surprisingly, there was little at the conference directly related to HoloLens , Microsoft’s mixed reality headset. The Future of the Cloud, According to Satya Nadella. Satya Nadella. “As

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Metaverses are in line with the tech trend Oculus Quest reported sales growth, which indicates higher accessibility of VR equipment for the general audience. Centralism If we take a look at metaverses developers, the list will mostly consist of the ‘big guys’: Microsoft, Meta, Epic, etc. It’s so exciting to see where it all goes.

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Road to VR

MAY 26, 2016

Microsoft may be preparing a new, much more powerful version of their Xbox One games console codenamed ‘Scorpio’ to power the Oculus Rift some reports are suggesting. It’s also claimed MS are pursuing a partnership with Oculus to supply headsets to go with the new console, said to be released in 2017.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

He has a very interesting working story, having worked for great companies like Microsoft and Fast Company. In the interview with me, he talked about many topics, like the rumors he heard on Apple Glasses, on the Oculus Quest 2 , the America vs China war, XR entrepreneurship, Tesla, and more! XR is going to conquer the consumer market.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Last week industry legend and current Oculus VR CTO John Carmack sat down with stand-up comedian and podcast icon Joe Rogan for Episode #1342 of the immensely popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He also references the success of the Microsoft HoloLens within various fields of enterprise. . Image Credit: Joe Rogan Experience. [

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 30, 2017

At Oculus Connect, the company’s annual developer conference, we got fresh insight into where Oculus is heading, and a new look at how Facebook’s money is funding battles on all fronts of the industry’s increasingly competitive landscape. Oculus Rift + Touch Price Cuts in 2017. Old Enemies – HTC. Launch – $800.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 20, 2020

(Image by Oculus). Oculus could be starting the production of a new Quest at the end of July. Multiple reports seem to confirm that Oculus is actually starting the production of a new Oculus Quest headset, with an expected release date in 2021. of units more produced annually. Other relevant news. Image by Pico).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 20, 2020

Last Oculus Quest update shows hints of an Oculus MR ecosystem. Facebook is continuously updating the Oculus Quest , its most successful device, and this week it has rolled out the runtime v16. I think that this update, together with the last ones, marks the beginning of a mixed reality ecosystem that is being built by Oculus.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2024

To boot, myMako is very much the sort of thing that could have launched on any number of XR headsets—Magic Leap (1 or 2), Microsoft HoloLens (1 or 2), or any VR headset for that matter, as it basically presents surgeons with 3D images obtained from computer tomography (CT) based scans.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Yesterday I was reading the comments on Reddit regarding my post with the predictions for Oculus Connect 5 and the kind redditor /u/SilverWhite2 provided me the link to the latest available patent with the design of Santa Cruz. Front view (Image by Oculus). Rear view (Image by Oculus). Top view (Image by Oculus).

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ARPost

JANUARY 18, 2022

As we move further towards engaging with a completely virtual online world, tech giants such as Meta and Microsoft continue to lead the way. After acquiring Oculus in 2014, Meta is planning to change the digital world as we know it, developing digital avatars that can connect work, communication, and entertainment. ” Microsoft.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

A report on Thurrott.com indicates Microsoft is skipping an incremental hardware update to its Hololens in favor of a generational upgrade in 2019. The article frames this as Microsoft deciding it has “a large lead in the AR space and isn’t feeling pressure to release a product that is only an incremental update.”

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 1, 2019

This is what the homepage of Oculus website shows now (Image by Oculus). As we were all expecting (also thanks to the amazing speculations of the Best Buy guys on Reddit :D), Oculus has launched both the Oculus Quest and the Rift S during the keynote of the F8 event , that happened at 10AM PT. Oculus For Business.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The glasses, codenamed Orion, should be made to replace smartphones and are slated for a release date of 2023–2025, that seems very reasonable, considering that no present tech is able to create truly consumer AR. It is notable to see that all these headsets present different aspect ratios for their visuals. Other relevant news.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s a virtual environment where you can be present with people in digital spaces. Meanwhile, Microsoft is focused on its “enterprise metaverse ,” said CEO Satya Nadella in the company’s earnings call on Tuesday. “At Rezzil Secures $2.75M Investment for Oculus Sports Training App “Player 22. ” Now, it’s the Metaverse.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Four years after Mojang added PSVR support in a free Minecraft update on PS4, the Microsoft-owned studio announced that support will soon be discontinued. Presently, the best way to play Minecraft on PC VR is through the Java Edition's Vivecraft mod. Minecraft will no longer support PlayStation VR after March. QuestCraft 5.0

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey left Facebook in 2017 to found his own defense technology company, Anduril Industries. SEE ALSO Microsoft Wins $480M Defense Contract to Provide U.S. The post Oculus Founder’s Defense Company Could Make Software for Battlefield-ready AR Headsets appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Because statistical data is always more compelling when presented in 3D. To experience the magic in VR or AR, visit the same link via a WebVR compatible headset, such as the Oculus Quest, or a dedicated AR headset like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 or Magic Leap One.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Zuckerberg also discussed enterprise-focused partnerships with Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, even bringing on Microsoft CEO and Chairman, Satya Nadella. We knew early on that we wanted this to be a great place to get work done and with Microsoft, we can make that happen,” said Zuckerberg. Microsoft Teams in Workrooms.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Let me give you just a few very well-known examples: Meta bought Oculus VR for 2 billion dollars when there was still only a prototype headset. The US government closed a 22-billion contract with Microsoft for the development of AR for the military and the provision of HoloLens to soldiers. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) for AR Headsets.

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Road to VR

JULY 29, 2016

John Carmack, On Stage at Microsoft’s Xbox Keynote at E3 this Year. Minecraft however is no stranger to VR, becoming a firm VR fan favourite in the modded VR version known as Minecrift way back in the days of the Oculus Rift DK1. The post Minecraft is Finally Coming to the Oculus Rift appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Microsoft’s social VR platform, AltspaceVR , has been updated with a renewed emphasis on event hosting. Additionally, events can now be categorized by type to help users find more of the kind of events they like to attend: Presentations, Performances, Talk Shows, Watch-Parties, Gaming, and Meetups. Image courtesy AltspaceVR.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 19, 2020

Oculus Go price cut down to $150. Facebook has permanently cut down the price of the Oculus Go to $150 , the same price that made it sell incredibly well on Amazon during the Cyber Monday. More info (Oculus Go price cut) More info (Xiaomi laying off the team dedicated to Go). Microsoft admits display problems on HoloLens 2.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 28, 2017

One of Microsoft’s newest leaders in mixed reality, Mark Bolas, took the stage for a few minutes at Acer’s press conference this week and put into human terms the company’s goals with the technology. That’s because HoloLens is quite a bit different from immersive VR that truly makes you feel present in a virtual world.

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ARPost

JULY 1, 2020

The company’s original Reverb headset is well known to industry users, but is less popular among casual users than models by companies like VIVE and Oculus. While it lacked the pizzazz of an AltSpace event, Popper again presented the Reverb G2 at the VR/AR Global Summit the following week. Why We Love It Already.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2019

All the other major companies (Samsung, Huawei, etc…) are working on AR and Apple for sure can’t stop experimenting with if it doesn’t want to miss the next communication platform as Microsoft did with Windows Phone. Oculus is working on 2nd gen VR. We don’t know what Oculus will present, but we have some hints.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2017

Microsoft today announced that the company will be bundling its Windows VR headsets and motion controllers, and making them available for purchase this holiday season starting at $400. Image courtesy Microsoft. In the meantime, check out our deep dive reviews on HTC Vive , Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch. Acer headset.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2017

Following EA’s early keynote on Sunday, yesterday saw presentations from Microsoft and Bethesda, with some surprising no-shows and reveals. Microsoft says Xbox One X is the most powerful console today | Photo captured by Road to VR. Microsoft respond to Road to VR regarding Xbox One X VR no-show: Photo courtesy Microsoft.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s see if this launch is actually happening… More info Microsoft and its troubles with HoloLens According to an article on Business Insider, Microsoft has lost a total of more than $5 billion dollars with the HoloLens project. This may explain why it has been shut down.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 21, 2019

The most interesting news of the whole week has been the presentation of the hard work of Neuralink by Elon Musk, that is technically BCI and not VR, that I have detailed in this post of mine. Original image from Oculus). Oculus Rift and Gear VR have sold 10M units. Oculus wants to trade exclusive games with Sony.

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Peter Graham

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Soon Oculus will begin to adopt OpenXR with support reportedly coming in the latest Oculus Public Test Channel release. Appearing on the Oculus Forums , the preview release is available for testing now , just don’t expect to be running an HTC Vive or Valve Index on Oculus Home anytime soon. The current OpenXR 1.0

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2024

More info (Logitech MX Ink now available) More info (My hands-on with the device) The end of HoloLens 2 Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life of the Microsoft HoloLens 2: the company is now selling the last stock and will slowly discontinue the headset.

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Road to VR

APRIL 23, 2020

“VR Headsets Cost $1,000” Image courtesy Oculus. The most popular headset used on Steam right now is the Oculus Rift S [Amazon] which costs $400 brand new. SEE ALSO Cas & Chary Present: Why Working Out in VR is Game-changing. So, what are the arguments against VR commonly seen in 2020?

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2017

Microsoft debuted the lengthily-named “Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers” back in May, but until now we haven’t had a chance to actually try them out. During a recent meeting with Microsoft in San Francisco, I got to try the VR controllers for the first time paired with the Acer Windows VR headset.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

There has been an Oculus Lipsync SDK for developers since 2015, a model which converts microphone audio into plausible lip movement (we even use it in our weekly from-VR podcasts). And remarkably, Meta claims Audio to Expression actually uses less CPU than Oculus Lipsync.

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AR Insider

JULY 16, 2020

The division uses Unity to create a mixed reality pipeline connected to systems and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data, then deploy applications to multiple platforms, including Microsoft HoloLens, Oculus devices, and smartphones. For more on Daimler’s automotive lifecycle transformation, see the presentation below.

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Road to VR

JUNE 15, 2017

Microsoft’s E3 2017 presentation concentrated on the new Xbox One X console, but made no mention of VR. It’s great that as an industry we are investing, whether that’s PSVR, HoloLens, HTC, Oculus—this what the games industry should be about, investing in new technology. Our investment is on the Windows side right now.”.

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