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The XR Week Peek (2024.01.16): Apple prepares the launch of Vision Pro, Sony announces MR headset, and much more!

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It is fully standalone , and it features a unique set of controllers: on one hand the user wears a ring (which is controlled by the thumb), while on the other one, he wears a controller that has a very peculiar shape. The new device, still unnamed, boasts a Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 processor and is said to include 1.3-inch

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5 Ways AR Enhances Spectator Sports

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The face becomes a controller through which virtual games can be played, as shown in these examples from the Miami Dolphins or Bayern Munich. Buildings are completely mapped so that the AR experience connects seamlessly with the physical world, as shown in this AT&T Samsung experience. At-Home Viewing is Immersive with AR.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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Facebook-owned Oculus has slashed Rift + Touch controller bundle prices from $800 to $600, which positions the Rift at a mere $100 more than the console-powered Playstation VR. Bringing Nearpod’s total funding to $30.2M, this round was led by Insight Venture Partners, Reach Capital, GSV Education, AGP Miami, and Krillion Ventures.