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Samsung Files Trademark for ‘Galaxy Glasses’ AR/VR Headset

Road to VR

Samsung announced last month it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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Samsung Files Patent Application For Foldable AR Glasses

VRScout

According to a recently published patent application filed by Samsung, the company may be developing a foldable AR headset featuring a built-in display that automatically activates when the device is unfolded. Recently, Apple filed a patent for its own consumer VR/AR headset. Image Credit: US Patent and Trademark Office.

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Will these High-End VR Headsets Shift the Market?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The firm plans to debut the Light device in May 2024 and the Super headset in Q4 this year, just as other major vendors like LG and Samsung are looking to enter the headset market. Apple only debuted the Vision Pro in US markets – with more regions to come – with a productivity and workplace-focused approach.

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Samsung partners with iFixIt to make self-repairs easier

Mashable VR

Samsung announced Thursday that it’s partnering with iFixIt , the premier online destination for tech repair information and parts, to make a few recent Samsung devices easier for tech-savvy owners to repair without paying a professional to do it.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.02.14): SteamVR headsets go beyond 3M, body-tracking leaked for Quest SDK, and more!

The Ghost Howls

PSVR 2, Apple XR visor) and games, will be fundamental to understand its evolution and its potential. The Superbowl is the most important sports event of the year in the United States, and airing an ad during the match is super-expensive, but also super-effective. References to Apple RealityOS have been leaked.

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The other DWI: Driving while immersed

TechCrunch VR

Approximately 5% of all car accidents are caused by distracted drivers , and texting has been proven to cause hundreds of deaths each year in the United States. I spent a number of years as an advisor to Samsung, working on their AR/VR strategy. Moreover, their partner in this endeavor, BMW, is actively promoting VR for drivers.

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AnandTech Call for Writers: 2021

Anand Tech

Q: Do I need to be located in the United States to work for AnandTech? A: You need to be old enough to legally work in your country of residence without significant restriction. Otherwise we have no specific requirements so long as you can do the job well. Anand started the site at 14, after all. Q: Is there a submission deadline?