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disguise revamps Learn Platform

disguise, the technology platform enabling live experiences and virtual productions, has re-engineered its learning program to a new offering named disguise Learn. disguise Learn’s new in-classroom and online courses provide an improved experience offering dedicated learning pathways for virtual production, extended reality, broadcast graphics, location-based experiences and live events so users can pick a learning […]

November 29, 2022

Study: 5G brings enhanced connectivity to XR

Extended Reality (XR), an umbrella term for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), will be the next-generation computing platform which aims to create virtual experiences indistinguishable from reality, according to a study, Extended Reality and 3GPP Evolution, from trade body 5G Americas. “XR will greatly influence the way people play, work, […]

November 18, 2022

Survey: 64% interested in World Cup Metaverse

Research from Bankless Times has shown that World Cup viewers are aware of the possibility of integrating AR/VR technologies, as well as the metaverse, with the tournament itself. These technologies are closing the gap between watching the World Cup on TV, and actually being in the stands. When asked about a new experience they would […]

November 10, 2022

India: 30% prefer to watch new movies on OTT services

Axis My India, a consumer data intelligence company, has released its latest findings of the India Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI), a monthly analysis of consumer perception on a wide range of issues. The October report highlights that a significant 30 per cent plan to watch new movies on an OTT platform, 24 per cent plan […]

November 2, 2022

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord on Quest 2, PS VR2

Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) has revealed the name of their highly anticipated VR game based on the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, coming to Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR2 in 2023. Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, developed by award-winning VR developer and publisher nDreams and published by Sony Pictures […]

November 1, 2022

Prediction: Biometric logins to halt password sharing

CCS Insight has produced its latest set of 100 predictions that share its expectations for the technology landscape in 2023 and beyond. This year the research team has focused on potential changes ahead for the digital world, for the digital society, and for the digital self. Focus areas include sustainability, personal futures, advances in infrastructure, […]

October 18, 2022

Forecast: Metaverse device installed base at 100m in 2024

As investment in the metaverse grows, ownership of dedicated metaverse devices (VR and AR headsets) is set to surge. The Strategy Analytics Metaverse, Augmented and Virtual Reality (MAV) report, Metaverse Device Forecast 2014-2027, predicts the installed base to double by 2024, from 50 million today. The report author, Executive Director David MacQueen, commented: “Growing investment in […]

September 28, 2022

Report: 79% of US interested in VR

Americans’ interest in virtual and augmented reality continues to grow, especially as Apple gets ready to launch its new AR/VR headset in 2023. A report from ARRIS Composites shows 79 per cent of Americans are interested in virtual reality, 19 per cent already own a headset, and 29 per cent plan to buy one in […]

September 7, 2022

IBC confirms Nonny de la Peña to deliver IBC2022 Show Keynote

IBC has announced that journalist, filmmaker and Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR/AR) pioneer Nonny de la Peña, Founder of Emblematic Group, as Keynote Speaker at IBC2022.  De la Peña will give a talk entitled ‘What’s Next: How immersive tech will create new narratives and transform entertainment’. The session is free and open to all show attendees. […]

August 31, 2022

Forecast: 5G to generate $7trn in 2030

5G is set to generate $7 trillion (€6.9trn) of economic value in 2030, as it fuels a proliferation of connected devices from smartphones to consumer electronics to enterprise applications and beyond, according to a report from mobile and video technologist InterDigital. The State of 5G Report: Enabling the Boundless Generation, written by ABI Research, explores […]

August 18, 2022