Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

2024 will mark the 13th year that we’ve been following this XR journey here at Road to VR. What it Means for 2024 The first article about Apple that I ever wrote on Road to VR was this one in 2014 about the company filing a job posting seeking someone with experience in AR and VR. Somehow another year has come and gone.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 24, 2023

And then I wish you all a wonderful 2024, in which all your dreams can come true. Let’s see what the next year will bring for me and for the whole ecosystem… in my opinion, 2024 will be slightly better than 2023 , especially because of the launch of the Apple headset and of the rumored $199 Quest Lite.

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JUNE 13, 2023

It’s unknown at this time whether or not Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will feature support for PC VR headsets as was the case with the previous version. For more information on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 visit flightsimulator.com. You can also check out the official FAQ here.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2024

A report from Business Insider maintains Meta’s AR team has been tapped to get its ‘Orion’ AR glasses ready to unveil at Connect 2024, which typically happens in October. The post Meta Reportedly Set to Unveil Prototype AR Glasses ‘Orion’ at Connect 2024 appeared first on Road to VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Next month, at the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) 2024, which has a history of showcasing XR customer and enterprise innovations, automotive leader Honda plans to showcase its unique VR experience platform. SXSW 2024 attendees can demo the XR Mobility Experience at the event’s Creative Industries Expo for its global debut.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, VR headset trends aren’t just impacting consumers; they’re also helping to shape the future of immersive work and the enterprise metaverse. Whether you’re planning on investing in VR headsets for the first time in 2024 or taking the next step in your immersive journey, it’s worth keeping up with the trends.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While XR wasn’t a major focus of the event, Apple confirmed its upcoming mixed reality standalone Vision Pro isn’t seeing any delays to push it off its early 2024 release. First unveiled at WWDC in June, Apple CEO Tim Cook said last night during the product event that Vision Pro is still “on track for release in early 2024.”

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Road to VR

JUNE 13, 2023

The next iteration of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) was announced over the weekend, slated to arrive sometime on Xbox consoles and PC in 2024. “Add-ons that were purchased from the in-simulator Marketplace will not need to be re-purchased in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.”

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 8, 2023

There’s been a very interesting piece of news that the last week went below the radars of many XR magazines but that I think it’s worth talking about : CREAL has announced the commercial availability of its lightfield solution for XR glasses for 2024. Why is it cool and why should we matter?

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Skydance Interactive, the studio behind The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners , revealed their next VR game Behemoth is being delayed by a year, now slated to arrive on all major headsets in late 2024. Behemoth is coming to Quest (presumably 2/3/Pro), PSVR 2, and PC VR sometime in late 2024.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

21 billion in 2024, a 39 percent CAGR. billion projected by the end of 2024. Mobile AR Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024. billion by 2024 as advanced hardware cycles in, and AR acclimates culturally. More from AR Insider… The post Mobile AR Revenue Projected to Reach $21 Billion by 2024 appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 15, 2024

Laval Virtual 2024 wrapped up for another year. In 2024, many major technology firms like Apple, LG, and Samsung are debuting XR devices, and events like Laval Virtual will provide crucial insight into the growing industry. What the Industry Thinks Events like Laval Virtual 2024 are a great space to network and incubate ideas.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2023

FlipVR went into pre-order in the US in November with shipments estimated for April 2024. The post Shiftall’s Slim & Light PC VR Headset ‘MeganeX’ US Release Slips into 2024 appeared first on Road to VR.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 1, 2021

Billion by 2024. billion in 2024. Entitled Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 , the report examines glasses-based AR revenue totals and subsegments – including consumer and enterprise spending. Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 is available to ARtillery PRO subscribers, and more can be previewed here.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For the sixth straight year, the Industrial XR Forum returns to bring spatial computing insights and best practices to the industrial enterprise. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 3, 2024

Given the installed base enjoyed by Apple Watch and AirPods, will they'll be enlisted to add utility and appeal to Vision Pro through several integrated use cases. We examine in our annual predictions. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

MARCH 2, 2023

Meta is planning to ship a VR headset in 2024 which the company wants to make as accessible as possible to consumers. According to a report by The Verge , Meta’s VP of VR, Mark Rabki, told thousands of employees in a memo that it plans to release a consumer VR headset in 2024, codenamed Ventura.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 23, 2024

One of our favorite voices in the wide world of spatial computing is Tom Emrich. Each year, Emrich publishes his predictions for the year ahead – many of which align with our own. We spotlight and excerpt his top picks. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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MARCH 11, 2024

The seventeenth annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference , beginning on Thursday, March 14, 2024, will be an online distributed conference happening in multiple virtual spaces. Screenshot from VWBPE 2023 spotlight presentation.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re embracing the industrial metaverse or unlocking the benefits of extended reality in the enterprise during 2024, VR gloves could be a great investment. The Top VR Gloves to Consider in 2024 As mentioned above, the number of companies investing in haptic technologies is still relatively small.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Continuing the large wave of announcements and highlights from the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 conference in Barcelona, Spain, HTC VIVE also introduced new enterprise immersive services for its XR Elite Bussiness Edition product.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2024

And we’ll give you a new look at other titles coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in 2024 and beyond.” You can catch State of Play on Wednesday, January 31st at 5:00 PM ET ( local time here ), linked below: The post State of Play Returns Today, Promising a Look at PSVR 2 Games Coming in 2024 & Beyond appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MAY 2, 2022

According to a report by The Information , Meta plans to release four new VR headsets by 2024, and that’s purportedly in addition to its AR devices. “By 2024,” the report says, the company plans to launch four new headsets. But what features the headsets beyond Cambria will be target is still somewhat unclear.

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Forrester VR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As retailers gear up for 2024, they must confront an array of challenges, from theft and culture wars to the adoption of new technologies such as AR, VR, and genAI. Despite the challenges, the retailers that rise to the occasion and make the right strategic decisions will position themselves for success.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Billion by 2024. billion in 2024. Entitled Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 , the report examines glasses-based AR revenue totals and subsegments – including consumer and enterprise spending. Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 is available to ARtillery PRO subscribers, and more can be previewed here.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Led by Quest 3 and Vive XR Elite, mixed reality is becoming a new standard in VR. Will this broaden VR's appeal and use cases to the point that it could become table stakes? We examine in our annual predictions. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Artists entering the platform include Avenged Sevenfold (A7X), aespa, and KAI , with the former set to release a volumetrically-captured VR concert in early 2024. MIDƐM+ Cannes to Kick Off in 2024 The updates come ahead of the MIDƐM+ Cannes event , which will take place from 24 to 27 January. have remained an exploratory landscape.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Creator of Rhythm Action Game ‘Thumper’ Announces New VR Game Set for 2024 appeared first on Road to VR. It doesn’t sound exactly like a rhythm game proper, but something of an audio-visual extravaganza. We love seeing creative VR gameplay and Thrasher certainly looks intriguing!

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EON Reality

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pioneering Spatial AI’s Next Chapter with Breakthrough Growth and Innovative Expansion in 2024. The company is poised to experience a substantial boost in cash flow and new orders, marking a promising start to its growth journey in 2024. Product Enhancements: The company has recently released version 9.9,

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Best Meta Quest 3 Accessories in 2024 Virtual reality accessories might not be a “must-have” for every user, but they can make a massive difference to your immersive experience. We’ve looked at the controllers and accessories offered by Meta and the third-party options compatible with the system. Let’s dive in.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The XR Awards 2024 is kicking off soon, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about the firms that are delivering transformative, immersive technology for the workplace. For the 2024 edition, new categories have been introduced to cover the ever-evolving XR marketplace. Apply to the XR Awards Today!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Tencent should start selling the headset beginning in late 2024 , with Meta getting most of the device revenue, while Tencent most of the content revenue. I think this can be an important moment: China is a huge market that Meta has never been able to enter properly and now, with this headset, it could finally be able to sell its units there.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In its latest post, he stated that Meta plans to make the Quest 3 live as a medium-tier headset while releasing a new cheaper version of it in 2024 as the affordable option for the mass market. Because of these problems and the delays, a cheaper version of the Vision Pro, which was expected for 2025, may have been canceled.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Billion by 2024. billion in 2024, a 19.6 Entitled VR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 , the report examines VR revenue totals and subsegments – including consumer and enterprise spending. VR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 is available to ARtillery PRO subscribers, and more can be previewed here. Report Availability.

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Ryan Schultz

APRIL 8, 2024

Comparison Chart of 15 Social VR Platforms © Ryan Schultz, Published to RyanSchultz.com, 8 April 2024 (Google Sheets version) Comparison Chart of 15 Social VR Platforms © Ryan Schultz, Published to RyanSchultz.com, 8 April 2024 (PDF version): Copy-of-Comparison-Chart-of-15-Social-VR-Platforms-Update-April-2024-Sheet1 Download

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Targeting a 2024 launch on Quest 2/3/Pro and SteamVR headsets, the single-player game puts you in the hotseat of your very own series of Taskmaster. The post Madcap UK Comedy Show ‘Taskmaster’ is Getting a VR Game, Coming to Quest & PC VR in 2024 appeared first on Road to VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today at MWC 2024, Samsung unveiled an upcoming XR headset the firm created alongside partners Google and Qualcomm, with a scheduled release window coming in 2025. At the event, Samsung unveiled several innovative tech products, including the immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device.

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