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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. Many companies always follow the trends set by Apple, and the XR field is no exception to this rule. The PC community is very strong and dedicated, while the standalone one is more casual.

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Microsoft’s Meandering XR Strategy Could Lead to Another Zune Moment

Road to VR

At least from the outside, it appears Microsoft isn’t actively competing for a seat at the XR table, which is fairly odd coming from a company that pioneered enterprise AR while simultaneously wrangling some of its top OEM partners to make a fleet of PC VR headsets for consumers in 2017. If Microsoft goes in half-cocked, maybe.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.03.22): Sony reveals PSVR2 controllers, FRL shows the wristband of the future, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. Image by Microsoft). Top news of the week. It will so have inside-out tracking.

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Optimistic Market Forecasts Declare AR Smart Glasses Uptick – Leveraging AI, Biometric, Sustainability Trends

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Following the landmark VR headset adoption trend kicked off by accessible Meta Quest 2 headsets, interest is shifting to the next big trend in XR: AR smart glasses and mixed reality headsets. 2024 may be the start of an XR shift. The development of XR for enterprises and consumers is notably rising in the US and EU.

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Quest Dominated Black Friday Search Volume in the US, Tied PlayStation VR Worldwide

Road to VR

Though it’s Facebook’s newest headset, Oculus Quest may be the company’s most popular so far, at least as far as search volume is concerned. Released earlier this year, Oculus Quest has entered the fray and made a big splash. Data courtesy Sony, chart by Road to VR. Peak search volume for Quest in the US was 1.6

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The XR Week Peek (2021.08.02): Facebook creates Metaverse group and prepares to launch its smartglasses, and more!

The Ghost Howls

If I had known people could like it, I would have not made it in 5 minutes with Microsoft Word, lol. TikTok), but it seems a bit less capable of creating a product defining the trends itself, according to the insider. Sony has sold 10M PS5 worldwide. Let’s hope it will keep selling well.

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Why Oculus Is Skipping E3, And Why It Doesn’t Matter

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Last week we broke news that , for the first time in a while, Oculus isn’t set to attend E3, at least not on an official basis. The alien logo ringing out across the various other stalls and rows is arguably now as identifiable as the designs sported by Microsoft for its Xbox and Sony for its PlayStation.

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