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Vision Pro and Quest 3 Hand-tracking Latency Compared

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Vision Pro is built entirely around hand-tracking while Quest 3 uses controllers first and foremost, but also supports hand-tracking as an alternate option for some content. But which has better hand-tracking? The core input system combines hands with eyes to control the entire interface.

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Video Offers a Glimpse of Vision Pro Hand-tracking & Occlusion Performance

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A video posted by a Vision Pro developer appears to show the current levels of hand-tracking and occlusion performance that Apple’s new headset is capable of. Apple Vision Pro, expected to launch in the next few months , will use hand-tracking as its primary input method.

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Meta’s New Demo App is Like ‘Beat Saber’ for Hand-tracking

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Meta’s hand-tracking has improved by leaps and bounds since we first saw it on the original Quest in 2019, but as Apple serves up stiff competition with its upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset , Meta tossed out a new hand-tracking demo that shows off the benefits of its latest software update.

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Meta Shows Off Quest Hand-tracking Improvements, Claims “almost as responsive as controllers”

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Apple is going all-in with hand-tracking for its upcoming Vision Pro , but can hand-tracking really replace proper VR controllers? First announced in late July, the company’s Hands 2.2 Hands can also provide a faster on ramp for users new to VR.

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Ultraleap Hyperion Makes The Best Hand Tracking Tech Even Better

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Ultraleap released Hyperion, the latest version of its industry-leading hand tracking software runtime and SDK. We tried the previous version of Ultraleap's hand tracking, called Gemini, at CES 2022 and found it noticeably superior to Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro hand tracking.

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Report: Apple Racing to Build Software & Services for Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset

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Apple appears to be getting ready to unveil its first mixed reality headset at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Apple TV : both immersive sports content and traditional video content – the latter presented in virtual environments, such as a desert or the sky.

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Report: Apple Mixed Reality Headset Delayed to Late 2023 Amid Decreased Confidence in Market Appeal

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Ming-Chi Kuo, a respected supply chain analyst, reports that Apple is tamping down enthusiasm for its upcoming mixed reality headset, which was rumored to see its big announcement at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Chips communicate via a custom streaming codec to combat latency.

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