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Trends and predictions for XR in 2024

The Ghost Howls

So (a bit late) here you are a list of some of the most relevant XR trends to follow in 2024, with some predictions of what to expect next. The big players enter the field Google is back (Image by Samsung) One of the most encouraging signs of this new cycle is that all the big players are now in the immersive realities field.

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HoloLens Optics Chief Joins Google Amid Reported Push for Upcoming Google AR Headset

Road to VR

Bernard Kress, principal optical architect on Microsoft’s HoloLens team, has left the company to take on the role of Director of XR Engineering at the recently formed Google Labs. Now Kress is back at Mountain View working on Google’s next AR headset.

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Google Acquires MicroLED Startup Raxium to Bolster AR Ambitions

Road to VR

Google is adding to its portfolio of XR microdisplay designs and talent, as the company announced it’s acquired microLED (µLED) designer Raxium. The Information’s report held Raxium was sold to Google for $1 billion, however official details of the acquisition are still murky. Image courtesy Raxium, Google.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.10.17): Quest 3 has been shipped, Quest 3 Lite to come in 2024, and more!

The Ghost Howls

This rumor mentions a thing we already heard from other sources, which is that Meta is working on a new cheap device for 2024, aiming at a price tag of $199. More info — Use Google Translate! According to the latest rumors, the device is expected to be launched either at the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025.

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Spatial Computing Experts Unite at SPIE 2024

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

VR|MR 2024 is well underway, bringing together the best and brightest in the emerging XR technology landscape to network and discuss the future of XR – as it undergoes a pivotal Q1 period this year. Yesterday, Google and Mojo Vision representatives introduced the event, kicking off the monumental event with an opening keynote.

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XR Goes Mainstream at MWC 2024 – Event Roundup

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MWC 2024 wrapped up for another year. The event always wows spectators with a rich lineup of technology vendors and innovations; however, in 2024, XR took centre stage with many firms highlighting major products, addressing device debuts, and entering the market. MWC 2024 was a valuable insight into the mainstream XR market.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.03.20): Meta to perform new layoffs, Google Glass to shut down, and more!

The Ghost Howls

More info (Official statement by Mark Zuckerberg) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Road To VR) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Upload VR) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — Yahoo Finance) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — CNN) Other relevant news Google is discontinuing Glass It’s the end of an era.

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