Microsoft has enabled a long promised feature for their games console the Xbox One, the ability to stream games into a VR environment via a headset attached to a PC. Microsoft has been making significant strides to strengthen its offerings and stance on immersive technologies. The company has made several significant announcements regarding Windows 10,...
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SSVAR blog talking about virtual reality,augmented reality and mixed reality.
Business Benefits of Augmented Reality, Enterprises Remain Cautious
A recent article on Tech Vibes addresses that, despite an increase in the awareness of Augmented Reality technology this year, adoption rates are still low for the enterprises. The information presented in the article is from a new study by ISACA, global business technology and cybersecurity association. Significant points from the study include: In North...
GE use Digital Twins and HoloLens to “Talk” to Machinery
Last week, MS Power User posted an article discussing General Electric’s use of the Microsoft Hololens, which was announced at the recent 2016 GE Minds and Machines conference. The technology is being used to help the company service equipment which is malfunctioning, for example, industrial steam turbines. GE uses a technology device called “digital twins”;...
Smart Glass and Wearable Technology Market Reports
Two recent articles on SAT Press Releases discuss two different research reports involving analysis of the smart glass market and the wearable technology market respectively.‘Smart Glass Market for Construction, Mining, and Other Applications: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Segment, Trends and Forecast, 2015 – 2021’ was released by Zion Market Research, which...
The AR Market in 2017, Part 1: Connect the Dots
In your profession, you’re one of those who are most aware of future technologies. The proof of this fact is that you have discovered Augmented Reality and decided that it’s sufficiently important to dedicate at least a few minutes or hours to getting oriented and staying informed about the trends. That’s the first step. But...
Greenlight Insights merges with M2 Advisory Group to do more VR, game, and tech analysis
Greenlight Insights and M2 Advisory Group are merging to form a larger market research firm focused on virtual reality, games, and other technology markets. Above: Clifton Dawson, CEO of Greenlight Insights. Image Credit: Greenlight VR The combined companies will focus on analysis and business resources for immersive and interactive technologies. San Francisco-based Greenlight Insights is headed...
Venture Reality Fund releases AR industry landscape
The Venture Reality Fund has released its latest augmented reality landscape research, which shows dozens of companies that are developing the infrastructure, tools, platforms, and apps for the fast-growing AR ecosystem. The landscape helps to visualize all of the companies in the space, and it also helps categorize the competition. The fund has also a...
Orah 4i camera enables 4K livestreaming for 360-degree videos in VR
VR platforms still don’t have a lot of videos that take full advantage of modern headsets, but one company has introduced a new device to make it easier to produce that kind of content. Orah is now shipping its 4i camera. This device is available for $3,595, and it enables creators to instantly broadcast a 4K...
Pokémon Go’s ‘baby’ update disappoints some fans
Niantic has revealed that it is releasing new creatures in Pokémon Go, but many fans are not satisfied with the developer’s latest addition to 2016’s biggest mobile game. The update, which is live now, only introduces a handful of new pocket monsters. In the eggs you find at Pokéstops, you can now hatch creatures like Cleffa and Igglybuff....
Pokémon Go gets ‘select’ monsters from the Gen 2 games Gold and Silver
Pokémon Go is expanding — but it’s not getting as many extra creatures as some fans were expecting. Developer Niantic revealed today that it is introducing new pocket monsters to its popular mobile game. Starting today (December 12), trainers may collect Togepi, Pichu, and “select Pokémon” that first debuted in the Pokémon Gold and Silver (Gen 2) games...
