The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

On the other side, this is massive for Apple, that mixing the data of Apple Maps together with all these point clouds detected by the rear cameras when in use, will be able to create an AR Cloud ecosystem probably even before Facebook, Microsoft, and Google. Microsoft releases Azure Remote Rendering. supports VR. 3D artists rejoice!

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. For example, the last time we covered one of their reports it was an industry survey with Perkins Coie.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We’re already seeing key metaverse players coming together in the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft. To continue providing users with seamless software experiences and improved productivity and collaboration capabilities, Microsoft and Meta have teamed up to bring Mesh for Teams to Meta Quest headsets.

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Voices of VR

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The XR Association is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association with members including Facebook/Oculus, Google, Microsoft, Sony, & HTC. They’re focused on general awareness and education,

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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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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 30, 2023

Users can also port across mobile phones, PCs, and gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft XBOX, and Nintendo Switch. The cross-platform tool allows developers to develop gaming solutions with zero latency and costs. Unity is offering the solutions in a closed beta, with opportunities to provide feedback.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 25, 2023

On the other hand, a Deloitte survey from September found that just 5% of U.S. Highlighting the pressure platform developers face, AltspaceVR, one of the first social applications of VR, was recently sunsetted by parent company Microsoft. A separate poll of over 2,000 U.S.

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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. That year, SITA worked with Helsinki Airport to explore visualizing airport operations with the Microsoft HoloLens.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2020

Or that Microsoft is working on a new reference design that fixes the issues of the first one? 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. More info (GDC Survey) More info (ISFE and Ipsos Survey). I admit I am intrigued.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Or maybe “relaxed” is not the right word to use, considering the little drama on Microsoft’s headsets. Top news of the week (Image by HP) Microsoft officially drops support for its Mixed Reality headsets Microsoft has just released the infamous Windows 11, version 24H2 update. I think this speaks a lot.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 12, 2022

According to the Steam Hardware Survey, Pico 4 now represents 0.67% of the player base on Steam. What was expected but still not announced is that the FTC is also trying to prevent Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard. Sony predicts the next technologies for XR visual displays. More info (GameVroom). Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

More info Jim Ryan hints at a possible PlayStation metaverse The court documents related to the FTC vs Microsoft trial related to the acquisition of Activision contain a very interesting piece of information related to what Sony may be working on. Sony’s entertainment assets have huge potential in the metaverse area.”

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 24, 2023

For me this is not a fortunate sentence: this is what Alex Kipman said about the HoloLens, a few weeks before the whole Microsoft Mixed Reality division was disbanded and he was fired from the company. Let me copy-paste for you what it is about: AR/VR creators, this survey is for you. Take the survey before it closes, on August 6.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

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. According to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony is closing its Manchester-based game studio, that it opened in 2015 to produce ‘AAA’ PSVR exclusives. Great post.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Microsoft and Samsung may be partnering for an AR device. According to Korean media, Samsung Electronics is working with Microsoft on a new augmented/mixed reality project “involving HoloLens”. Image by Sony). Sony shows prototype headset with dual 4K display. Take the survey before it closes on January 31st.

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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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