XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 28, 2025

Metas devices and software are easy to use, powerful, and affordable. With Meta, companies can modify everything from their Quest headsets to the software employees use. There’s also the option to purchase advanced support and technical assistance (as well as MDM software) with Meta Quest for Business.

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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Companies using VR for workplace productivity can use immersive headsets and software to streamline and enhance skill development. Two-dimensional video calling and conferencing tools can help to a degree but regular meetings on these platforms have also been linked to burnout and disengagement.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Next, youll need to visit the Microsoft Store and download the Mixed Reality Link app , if you havent already. On Quest: Open the Settings menu in-headset, go to your Advanced settings, and enable the Pair to PC with Microsoft Mixed Reality Link experimental feature. Once installed, leave your PC unlocked and put your headset on.

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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.

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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

JUNE 8, 2022

At the event taking place both in Las Vegas and online from 12 to 16 June, Vection will introduce updates that give Webex users immersive collaboration features such as virtual world-building tools to strengthen modern hybrid working routines. Metaverse Software-as-a-Service.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 29, 2025

Meta offers companies a wide range of powerful (and affordable) hardware options, flexible applications, and software solutions to help them unlock the power of extended reality. You can design custom simulations and training applications within the Quest ecosystem, using developer tools. So, whats next in your roadmap? The good news?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

In a hybrid and remote work world, studies have shown that VR can bridge the gaps between employees better than any video conferencing or traditional collaboration tool enabling rapid knowledge sharing and growth. Countless companies are using VR onboarding solutions and educational tools today.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Using the Microsoft HoloLens, an employee could complete the same task on their own in just about two hours. Along with the HoloLens, Toyota is also testing Microsoft’s Dynamic 365 suite, which combines VR and AR tools Microsoft Layout and Microsoft’s Remote Assist. It doesn’t matter if you’re a bank.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Companies can create digital twins of workplaces using tools like Varjo Teleport , allowing staff to explore an office environment from anywhere. Organizations can even use software to guide new employees through simulations on how to complete certain tasks, or use specific equipment and tools.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2020

Back at Microsoft’s annual SharePoint Virtual Summit in May 2018, the company announced it was getting ready to ship a new VR maker tool set called Spaces for SharePoint, the web-based collaborative platform for enterprise customers. ” The news was first reported by German VR publication MIXED.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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. Ready to discover how Microsofts tech is supporting companies across industries?

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The VR animation software Mindshow is relaunching as an enterprise tool for professional productions. Mindshow was one of the earliest creation tools in the modern rebirth of VR, previewed back in 2016 and released on Steam in 2017 , before its delisting in 2020.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

Earlier today, Slovakian software company Matsuko announced plans to premiere its new holographic communication app later this week during the 14th annual SXSW Pitch. Those with a compatible XR device, such as the Nreal or Microsoft HoloLens 2, can view the iPhone-captured hologram in 3D real-time. Say goodbye to boring 2D video calls.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2023

Last Friday, Microsoft-owned immersive social platform Altspace VR (virtual reality) announced the closure of its service effective March 10, 2023. The decision comes following recent lay offs at Microsoft. The entire division faces an uncertain future following Microsoft laying off 11,000 workers this month.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This week at Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced that it would launch a mixed reality (MR) version of its Windows portfolio for Meta Quest headsets. The news comes as the firm drops support for HoloLens, seemingly highlighting the firm’s shift towards becoming an immersive software provider rather than a hardware one.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Microsoft today revealed HoloLens 2 at MWC 2019 in Barcelona. Image courtesy Microsoft. Image courtesy Microsoft. Microsoft says that HoloLens 2 will be available for $3,500 (putting it squarely in the non-consumer category), and pre-orders are available starting today. The headset is also equipped with eye-tracking.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 24, 2023

Microsoft, Qualcomm and Magic Leap announced a partnership to “guide the evolution” of the Mixed Reality Toolkit (MRTK), a cross-platform AR/VR development framework which has now gone open-source. Meanwhile, Microsoft announced MRTK3 is on track to reach general availability to developers on the second week of September 2023.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Coming soon to VR headsets, Airline Flight Attendant Simulator VR is a consumer version of the actual training software used by major airlines and professional flight schools to train cabin crew members. Once you’ve become more familiar with said tools, you’ll take to the skies for some high-stakes virtual training.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Once considered a novel tool for entertainment, XR has now emerged as a potential must-have for the future workplace. XR collaboration tools are perfectly-suited to the age of hybrid work, and ideal for cultivating productivity in any environment. Let’s explore the top reasons to buy XR collaboration tools in 2022.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

How much do you know about Microsoft XR for enterprises? While Microsoft might not have the same selection of proprietary hardware solutions as companies like Meta, the company is still deeply invested in extended reality. Want to learn more about Microsofts XR Vision?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2023

Last Friday, Microsoft-owned immersive social platform Altspace VR (virtual reality) announced the closure of its service effective March 10, 2023. The decision comes following recent lay offs at Microsoft. The entire division faces an uncertain future following Microsoft laying off 11,000 workers this month.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 30, 2024

Nowadays, almost every virtual reality headset supports some form of immersive collaboration app, whether it’s Microsoft Teams and Zoom on the Apple Vision Pro or Horizon Workrooms on the Meta Quest. Alternatively, here are some of the most popular tools companies can use for VR meetings.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The right tools not only improve collaboration between team members, but also pave the way for more innovative development and design processes. What’s more, Meta’s flexibility makes it easy to combine Oculus headsets with state-of-the-art technology and software for building prototypes and designs.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 1, 2025

Exceptional Software: HTC also creates software solutions for enterprise use cases. Plus, there are tools like VIVE Business+ for end-to-end device and app management. Similar to HTC, Meta also offers dedicated software solutions and services to businesses.

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MAY 6, 2021

Arcturus, a company building tools for editing and distributing volumetric video, today announced it has raised a $5 million seed investment. Arcturus says the funds will be used to “scale the software development team, focus efforts on sales growth, and expand the product line with an emphasis on live-streaming features.”

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Upload VR

APRIL 4, 2025

A software engineer managed to get PlayStation VR2's eye tracking working on PC, though they caution that it's currently "extremely WIP" and lacks calibration. The developer currently goes by the handle whatdahopper, and releases their software open source as Bnuuy Solutions.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Firms like Microsoft, Meta, AWS, NVIDIA, and countless others are elevating workplace XR in all its forms, and the list is long. While the world is far from ubiquity, this will take many years; the XR space may truly take its foundational steps as new hardware and software lurk around the corner.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 8, 2024

Microsoft is squarely at the forefront of the immersive technology race. Along with Lenovo, Apple, Pico, Meta, and XREAL, Microsoft has become a top player in the market. Microsoft is notably receptive towards XR application flexilibty and acecssiblity, with the new OpenXR coding feature in Windows Holographic version 1.1.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Today, we’re looking at some of our top reviews of tools featuring spatial technology, to help offer an insight into what this innovation can offer. This intelligent headset is cross-compatible with all of the leading VR headsets, and can be added to a wide range of different tools in the current marketplace. Rebuff Reality VR Ears.

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MAY 21, 2020

Now, they have an advanced tool of the trade – the ARES AR workspace developed by Holo-Light. It is a software suite created by Holo-Light, a company specializing in mixed reality development. The Tool for the Future of Industrial Design. The Augmented Reality software overcomes barriers between people and technology.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Using its lastest face-tracking tools on the Quest Pro, Meta promises to deliver avatars with greater realism, depth, and expression. avatar and Avatar software development kit (SDK) generate photorealistic avatars for users. Microsoft is already vying for the Metaverse after its massive $67 billion deal with Activision Blizzard.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Looking for the top Microsoft XR implementation tips to help you get the most value out of solutions like Microsoft Mesh, Azure Mixed Reality services, and immersive applications? So, how do you make sure youre getting the best return on your investment in Microsoft XR solutions? Heres your guide to implementation success.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 18, 2024

Microsoft highlights how companies can benefit from Team’s enterprise-ready and proven end-to-end encryption, data loss prevention, and compliance certifications when leveraging the AR service. Microsoft is planning for device-wide general availability in 2024.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 22, 2025

For years, traditional simulations and digital twins created with 3D software has helped countless organizations to streamline production cycles, boost process efficiency, and reduce costs. than traditional 3D workplace management tools, we first need to identify the challenges with old-fashioned systems. Schedules slip.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It is its Reality Labs division, the same one working on XR headsets, that is developing the hardware and the software for these AI-powered robots that can handle everyday household tasks. The company plans to roll out the features as part of a software upgrade and they could be available in beta version for developers as soon as this week.

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