ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As pointed out in one of the Unity Developers’ blog posts , aside from the exponential rise of development businesses, we’re also seeing more developer tools, such as the Unity and Unreal engines, becoming more accessible. We’re already seeing key metaverse players coming together in the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft.

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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. As John Riccitiello (CEO of Unity) said some years ago , the VR market won’t be interesting enough until it will reach the 10 million users mark. 2022 could be the key year for XR. USA vs China.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This week, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Taqtile, a leader in AR instructional solutions, is showcasing its now deepened support of Microsoft services to boost the usability of its immersive solution in demanding industrial environments. The company intends to prepare for an increasing number of OpenXR devices in 2024.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 13, 2022

The Unity real-time development platform has become one of the industry-standard choices for the creation of powerful XR experiences over the years. Countless companies have built powerful games and training environments within Unity, specifically designed to work within the extended reality landscape.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

This won’t be the year of AR : exactly as I said for virtual reality, let’s not hype the technology and think that this is the year when mainstream adoption of wearable AR glasses is going to happen. Didn’t work (Image by Microsoft). Sounded good. Smartphone-based AR is here to stay.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 13, 2022

Meta has not officially answered this report, but Andrew Bosworth, the CTO of the company, has indirectly commented on it: “ We’re going to ship wrist wearables and AR glasses that bring completely new tech?—?like Microsoft will for sure keep pushing for immersive realities and “the metaverse”, but in a completely different way.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Xiaomi , one of the biggest smartphone and wearables manufacturers in the world, has announced its smartglasses. Last Call / Full Saga Review) More info (Microsoft Flight Simulator) More info (Squingle) More info (Half Life 2 VR Mod) More info (Shock Troops) More info (Mafia VR Mod) More info (Gunman Contracts?—?Mod Image by Xiaomi).

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Although Microsoft hasn’t shown much of an investment in the entertainment and arts sector as of yet, it has a lot of potential to offer with the HoloLens ecosystem. Microsoft’s technology could easily be the basis behind a number of mixed-reality and unique event experiences in the entertainment world going forward.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. Advancements in Hardware and Wearables Spatial computing solutions rely on a combination of intuitive hardware and powerful software. It’s not just wearable hardware that’s evolving, either.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. Advancements in Hardware and Wearables Spatial computing solutions rely on a combination of intuitive hardware and powerful software. It’s not just wearable hardware that’s evolving, either.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2021

Microsoft signs a $22B deal with the US Army. We all know that Microsoft is building AR glasses for the US Army : a modified version of HoloLens 2 called IVAS, that is ruggedized, with a wider field of view (80° x 40°), and feature additional sensors (for instance to provide thermal vision). Well played, Microsoft. Learn more.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Cross Platform Mobile AR Development in Unity If utilizing the full power of native AR frameworks on Android and iOS isn’t necessary and if your goal is faster time to market, cross-platform AR development in Unity may be a good option. Unity AR Foundation is a helpful framework for cross-platform augmented reality app development.

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VRScout

MAY 30, 2017

Air New Zealand is one airlines provider that is testing how the Microsoft Hololens can help improve in-flight customer service. that the secretive company has already secured is not enough to bring their proprietary augmented reality wearable tech to market, so reportedly Magic Leap is currently raising a Series D round of financing.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Microsoft has always been quick to invest in innovative new technologies. Even earlier, in 2016, Microsoft introduced the world to arguably the first enterprise-grade mixed reality headset: the HoloLens. Unfortunately, since then, Microsoft has distanced itself from the XR space. But is Microsofts XR journey really over?

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The incumbents like Facebook, Google, Apple, Microsoft or Snap already own global social graphs, but perhaps looking to unseat them could be the multiplayer gaming behemoths like Sony, Activision Blizzard or EA, or 3D-specific ideas like Aura’s “avatar as a service”. In another scenario, we may see game engines dominant, like Unity or Unreal.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The SDK will also support third-party Unity plug-ins, and NuEyes intends to ship its SDK platform in Q1 2024. Additionally, Microsoft is sparking its stake in an Industrial Metaverse, with plans to debut products in 2024. The Metaverse may get its second wave of enterprise-based interest as the new year arrives.

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VRWorld

JULY 19, 2017

“e-skin apparel is completely different from other wearable devices in the sense that first and foremost it’s still just a shirt that anyone can wear. ” According to the company, Xenoma’s Software Development kit (SDK) enables development of apps using Java SDK, Visual C# and Unity Engine.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 17, 2023

With partners like Unity, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Intel, the GDC event showcases some of the latest technologies in the XR world from the biggest businesses. Attendees will have a chance to experiment with some of the latest tools and wearables on the market, as well as explore learning opportunities.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We started talking with other professionals in the field, and they always kept saying to us “If Microsoft can’t do it, how can you do it?”. indoor vs outdoor) USB-C connection to a compact wearable computing pack for the computational power PC version works with Windows, but we’re doing our best to support Android and Linux.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 21, 2023

Companies like Microsoft, Accenture and Ubisoft will be sharing their insights on the evolving extended reality ecosystem, and the new technologies being released. 3. The event will also cover various interesting topics ranging from the metaverse, to wearables and digital twins.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 8, 2022

Microsoft already stands as one of the biggest gaming companies in the world, thanks to the development of the Xbox ecosystem. Microsoft is one of the most exciting companies to watch for gaming companies and consumers interested in the potential of Mixed Reality in gaming.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 1, 2023

Unity Unity stands as one of the market leaders in software development for the metaverse landscape and the XR economy. The Unity ecosystem enables business leaders and developers to create powerful immersive experiences using virtual, mixed, and augmented reality content.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Here are just some of the tech stocks many are looking at right now (in no particular order): Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) For the people who brought you the Hololens 2, probably the most sophisticated pair of mixed reality smart glasses out there to date. One-year price performance for FB as of 2/3/20 Alphabet Inc.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Microsoft Magic Leap Varjo HP Acer Samsung ASUS Dell Biel AjnaXR FYR Medical ESight Canon IrisVision VRgineers Zappar Lynx Valve Microsoft Microsoft has been increasing its focus on the extended reality landscape in recent years, with the production of solutions such as Microsoft Mesh, and a metaverse environment for Microsoft Teams.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

More info Meta lays off people working on its custom chips An unconfirmed rumor unveiled that Meta is laying off people working on its “custom silicon for wearables team”, that is the team working on Meta’s custom chips. Plus this headset had many delays and now it can’t compete on the consumer side with the Quest 3 that has just launched.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sensors use IoT technology and can be built into everything from standalone systems to wearable headsets and smartphones. Tools like the Apple Vision Pro, combined with a collaboration tool like Microsoft Teams, link the real world to digital content. This paves the way for a more meaningful, powerful session between teams.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 23, 2023

Microsoft Microsoft has been increasing its focus on the extended reality landscape in recent years by producing solutions such as Microsoft Mesh and a metaverse environment for Microsoft Teams. IrisVision Technology vendor IrisVision produces low-profile, wearable hardware solutions for the XR space.

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AR Insider

MAY 6, 2020

The third major change came from Unity which recently announced that it will now be serving AR ads on mobile. Unity has one of the world’s largest mobile ad serving businesses and at the end of last year they partnered with Fossil to pilot this new ad format in mobile games. Virtual humans are getting more and more real.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2023

These will focus on avatars, 3D web interoperability, wearables, digital fashion, networks, cybersecurity, privacy, and others. Some of the top members of the Forum include IKEA, Alibaba, rooom , Adobe, Huawei, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Sony, Unity, and many others.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We wanted to help facilitate lightweight, wearable glasses with comfortable form factors, allowing people to use them for longer periods of time. The AR market has been primarily focused on assisted reality, or devices with monocular displays and sometimes cameras, but are wearable computers for tasks such as remote guidance.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 11, 2022

Innovators in the world of Mixed Reality, Microsoft relies heavily on concepts like hand and eye tracking to help users combine the physical and digital worlds. The Microsoft HoloLens technology available today comes with state-of-the-art eye-tracking, and hand tracking capabilities to ensure users can easily interact with digital content.

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ARVR

JULY 17, 2020

However, some of the underlying technologies, principles and potential paint for a very interesting picture on how a country with over a billion people could have access to consumer grade wearable computing. Connect to your smartphone, with split rendering of visuals via an affordable, light weight wearable glass that’s on you.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 26, 2023

The omniverse solution is available as a platform-as-a-service offering, running on Microsoft Azure. Cavrnus Otherwise known as Cavrnus VR, Cavrnus is a Metaverse builder platform , designed to help every creator share their vision of a metaverse on the internet.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 15, 2024

The OpenXR API is a core piece behind many XR headsets from vendors such as Acer, ByteDance, Canon, HTC, Magic Leap, Meta, Microsoft, Sony, XREAL, Qualcomm, Valve, and Varjo. Moreover, RT3D development services like Autodesk VRED, Blender, Godot, NVIDIA’s Omniverse, StereoKit, Unreal Engine, and Unity support OpenXR integration.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 11, 2024

This consolidation simplifies application development cycles for the range of vendors using OpenXR APIa, including Acer, ByteDance, Canon, HTC, Magic Leap, Meta, Microsoft, Sony, XREAL, Qualcomm, Valve, and Varjo.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Microsoft Hololens is a key player in the MR market. It has the ability to create a cross platform code where users can create their projects in either JavaScript, Unity, Xamarin, and Cordova. Wearable devices such as Heads-Up Displays (HUD) and AR glasses are expected to be widely adopted with nation-wide 5G installations.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Microsoft HoloLens and GE. Working with Microsoft , GE decided to upgrade its training experience to introduce a Mixed Reality educational environment via Microsoft HoloLens 2. Unity and the University of Miami. To get the project off the ground, the learning facility turned to Unity.

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