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XReal Air 2 Ultra Review: An Apple Vision Pro Competitor?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

In this XReal Air 2 Ultra review, we’re taking a closer look at the specs, design, and features of a set of spatial computing glasses eager to give Apple a run for its money. Plus, it helps position XReal as a direct competitor to companies like Apple and Meta. Hand tracking and head tracking.

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A Week of VR Meditation With Mindway

ARPost

The thumbsticks can be used for snap turns, but there’s no movement and head-tracking is sufficient. Mindway’s Major Components When you first enter Mindway, you find yourself in a calm virtual environment reminiscent of a Quest Home. Reach high up to grab an apple from a tree during a stretch.

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A brief history of VR and AR

TechCrunch VR

At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, David Em made strides in the creation of explorable virtual landscapes, while the Ames Research Center iterated on VIEW (Virtual Interactive Environment Workstation). Image Credits: Apple Magic Leap is far from alone in those struggles.

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