The Analysts Conference at the 6th JiWei Semiconductor Summit in China. During The Analysts Conference at the 6th JiWei Semiconductor Summit, held recently in Xiamen (Fujian Province), China, various researchers and analysts, including JPR Founder/President Jon Peddie, addressed the audience, providing views and insights concerning the semiconductor industry. Attendees … [Read more...] about Analysts speak, conference-goers listen
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SIGGRAPH Pioneers: Ed Kramer interviews Dr. Jon Peddie, CGI industry guru
SIGGRAPH is the Special Interest Group on Graphics, the world’s leading organization dedicated to research in Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. Their parent organization is the ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery. Ed Kramer currently serves as Chair of the SIGGRAPH Pioneers, an advisory group that meets for a reception each year at the SIGGRAPH conference. … [Read more...] about SIGGRAPH Pioneers: Ed Kramer interviews Dr. Jon Peddie, CGI industry guru
Seeing in augmented reality is hard
The next step for pixels and eyeballs is smart glasses. Jon Peddie sees many challenges ahead before we all wear them. Smart glasses are the next wave for augmented reality (AR), says graphics industry pioneer and analyst Jon Peddie. They will be quite popular in industrial settings, and somewhat popular in the consumer marketplace. But they won’t be easy to make. … [Read more...] about Seeing in augmented reality is hard
New book by Jon Peddie explains our Augmented Reality future
Augmented Reality: Where We Will All Live makes a clear distinction between AR and other forms of immersive graphics. A new book by computer graphics pioneer and researcher Dr. Jon Peddie takes a close look at the impact and potential of augmented reality. Augmented Reality: Where We Will All Live provides an in-depth exploration of the field of augmented reality (AR) in its … [Read more...] about New book by Jon Peddie explains our Augmented Reality future
A critical look at virtual reality
Panelists debate the long-term effects of VR on physical and mental health, as well as the realistic potential market. Panelists at a session on virtual reality this week at the FMX conference in Stuttgart, Germany were not exactly fawning enthusiasts. Concerns were raised regarding physical and mental health, the reality of market projections, and the “chicken and egg” … [Read more...] about A critical look at virtual reality
Graphics leaders stalking Rhino
AMD and Nvidia both want their raytracing technology in the hands of Rhino 3D users. The fierce rivalry between AMD and Nvidia never seems to let up. Recently both companies have turned their attention to Rhino 3D, the popular NURBS-based design tool from McNeel and Associates. Last week at the Develop3D conference in the UK, AMD presented a new photorealistic … [Read more...] about Graphics leaders stalking Rhino
Looking forward to Nvidia’s GTC conference
Jon Peddie reveals what makes this annual conference on GPU-based computing so special. By Jon Peddie Every year now for the past seven years Nvidia has presented a GPU conference. The first in late September 2009 was named the GPU Technology Conference, and it overwhelmed the San Jose Fairmont hotel, prompting the company to rename it GTC and move it to the convention … [Read more...] about Looking forward to Nvidia’s GTC conference
The present and future of raytracing
New display capabilities and ever-increasing processing power keep this technology on the cutting edge. By Jon Peddie More papers, patents and Ph.D.’s have been written and awarded on raytracing than any other computer graphic technique. Because raytracing is so important—and at the same time computationally burdensome—individuals and organizations have spent years and … [Read more...] about The present and future of raytracing
11 myths of computer graphics
Jon Peddie interviews himself for Electronic Design; taking on the limits of game physics, integrated graphics, and why 4K is not good enough. By Jon Peddie Over the years the magic of computer graphics (CG) has sparked the imagination and curiosity of millions—the specialist as well as the consumer. The movies, games, advertisements, science, medicine, and designs we … [Read more...] about 11 myths of computer graphics
Immersive 2015 to connect creators with technologists and investors
The Chief Content Officer at HTC and JPR’s Jon Peddie are among this year’s speakers. Toronto is becoming a hub for work at the intersection of 3D and immersive technologies. Last year we told you about a new conference designed to connect creative professionals in gaming and media with the toolmakers and investors of immersive computing: virtual reality, stereoscopic 3D, … [Read more...] about Immersive 2015 to connect creators with technologists and investors