Road to VR

APRIL 25, 2023

If the avalanche of recent reports can indicate anything at all, it seems Apple is entering the VR/AR headset market fairly soon, bringing along with it the most inflated expectations the industry has ever seen. The Apple Watch wasn’t the first smartwatch either. In case you haven’t noticed, Apple is a big deal.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 6, 2022

SAVE $70: Typically $749, Amazon has the 2022 Apple iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) on sale for just $679 as of April 6. Walmart was wild for slapping a $70 discount on the new 256GB iPad Air when it went up for preorder last month — we usually don't see deals that good until an Apple product has spent a few months on the market.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 17, 2023

Apple is set to reveal its long-awaited Reality Pro mixed reality (MR) headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on 5 June, news reports revealed on Sunday. What’s in the Bag for Apple? These include a lineup of new Apple laptops, Apple Watches, and software updates.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

16, the green entry-level configuration of last year's 24-inch Apple iMac (7-Core GPU, 256GB) is on sale at Amazon for $1,199 (original price: $1,299). Apple is rumored to be launching three new Macs in March, which makes now the perfect time for a steep sale on last year's model. Credit: Apple. SAVE $100: As of Feb.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 28, 2022

with coupon automatically applied at checkout) You don't have to be a diehard Apple fan to know that deals from the brand don't come around all that often. with coupon automatically applied at checkout) You don't have to be a diehard Apple fan to know that deals from the brand don't come around all that often. Credit: Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2019

Apple has killed its AR glasses project… maybe. A piece of unexpected news has shaken the XR communities this week: according to a report on Digitimes Taiwan, Apple has abandoned its AR/VR glasses project and all the members of the team have been re-allocated in other teams. AR is still alive, Apple will still release its AR glasses.

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Featuring the M1 chip, the new MacBook Pro 13-inch is the best Mac in years.

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Digital Trends

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The iPad Pro is a little overshadowed by the iPad Air these days, but it's still the best tablet you can buy.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 18, 2022

Ignoring the rare newcomer, few laptops are more exciting to review than HP’s Spectre models. MacBooks are beloved, XPSs are ultra-sleek, and Lenovo’s are almost annoyingly consistent, but none of these products are as visually stimulating as HP’s flagship portable laptops. Not what you expected?

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Mashable VR

MARCH 15, 2022

SEE ALSO: Apple stops pretending it's for everyone. Released in the fall, both of these machines are packing 512GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and Apple's custom-made M1 Pro silicon chip. Click here to read his full review.). Credit: Apple. Credit: Apple. Credit: Apple. 1,799 on Amazon (save $200).

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Mashable VR

MARCH 1, 2022

There's been buzz about a new, redesigned Mac mini for over half a year now, and if we had to make an educated guess , it's probably finally launching during Apple's rumored March event. SEE ALSO: Apple may launch 3 new Macs in March. Click here to read his full review.) Credit: Apple. on Amazon (save $129.01).

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I felt silly about this gap in my knowledge after spending years reviewing the company’s laptops. Wait, Lenovo makes wireless earbuds? Curious about what the PC maker could achieve in the audio space, I jumped on the chance to test its Smart Wireless Earbuds, which—and here comes another revelation—aren’t the first… Read more.

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GizModo VR

JULY 30, 2020

We’ve reviewed a ton of laptops and played around with even more. Whether you’re looking for a cheap device or a powerful gaming machine, we’ve gone ahead and put together a list of the very best laptops and convertibles you can buy right now. Read more.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Further, we have a hands-on review from a long-awaited trial of the Nreal Air in action. Nreal is not a super Apple-friendly device. A Hands-On Review of Nreal Air. At least, significantly less complicated than the initial setup for a device like the Quest 2 (review). I’m glad that I’m typing this on a laptop.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The “Applification” The Apple Vision Pro Since Meta is scared by Apple, I’m sure that Zuck will try to copy the same use cases Apple showed for its Vision Pro. I may still write some VR posts, and @boztank would probably have me back on his podcast for a review.

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Anand Tech

AUGUST 6, 2020

The move followed Intel's sale of their own cellular modem divison to Apple for $1B. “With Intel’s deep expertise in the PC space and our groundbreaking 5G modem technology, we will redefine the laptop experience and bring consumers the best 5G experiences.”

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

per eye OLED microdisplays (similar to Bigscreen Beyond) for $500 and another with 4K per eye OLED microdisplays (similar to Apple Vision Pro) for $750. We reviewed Bigscreen Beyond and had a first-hand demo of a prototype long before it shipped. Just two weeks later though, the startup canceled the 2.5K

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Ryan Schultz

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Also, this is the first of what I suspect will be many blogposts about the Apple Vision Pro spatial computing headset, which I am eager to get my hands on as soon as I can! Accordingly, I have created a new blogpost category, called Apple Vision Pro. I have a second blog post on that project, which I hope to publish very soon.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 4, 2022

There's no shame in wanting a cheap tablet to tote around with you to bridge the gap between your phone and laptop. So, if you're looking for an Android tablet to replace your laptop or compete with it performance-wise, you'd be better off with the Galaxy Tab S8. 119 at Walmart and Amazon (save $40).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Are they as revolutionary as RayNeo says, or will they quickly fade into the background as companies like Meta, Microsoft , and Apple continue to invest in the XR landscape? RayNeo Air 2 Review: The Specs The RayNeo Air 2 smart glasses, created by an innovator in the consumer-grade AR landscape, are a pair of ultra-lightweight XR glasses.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 2, 2022

Cambria will be a pro headset to substitute your laptop. I don’t see myself buying a VR headset to substitute for my laptop in 2022, but I would be happy to be surprised. I don’t see myself buying a VR headset to substitute for my laptop in 2022, but I would be happy to be surprised. That would be pretty cool. Other news.

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Mashable VR

MAY 10, 2022

If the 28,000 five-star reviews on Amazon aren't enough to win you over, it also comes highly recommended from Mashable reporter Matt Binder as a solid pick for anyone new to the streaming scene. Setting up the Blue Yeti is as simple as plugging it into your PC or laptop so you can go live whenever the mood strikes you.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We’ve seen plenty of updates to the VR/AR and mixed reality space, with new innovations from Meta and even Apple, but smart glasses technology has lagged. In this Rokid Max glasses review, we’ll examine what these wearables can do. Fortunately, a few innovators in the market, like Rokid, are helping to reignite the industry.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 28, 2022

Tablets are great if you need something more advanced than a smartphone, but more compact than a laptop. We took the time and read through reviews and articles to find the best tablet for just about anyone. It generally comes down to a choice of four — Apple, Android, Windows, or Fire. Do you want an Android tablet?

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Mashable VR

APRIL 29, 2022

There are some caveats, of course, as our friends at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) pointed out in their review. Its performance and display compared to the S7+ or even Apple's iPad are just so-so, and there's no fingerprint sensor or other fancy security feature. at Walmart (save $150).

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VRWorld

MARCH 21, 2017

Well, according to research from Deloitte, VR is now a “ billion dollar niche “ Reviewing the state of the market and making predictions on its potential progress back in 2016, the accounting and professional services firm calculated that hardware sales of $700 million would be bolstered by $300 million in content sales.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is a very impressive fusion of hardware and software, but it's by no means perfect. Apple Vision Pro Specs, Features & Details Apple officially revealed the full Vision Pro specs when opening preorders today. And Apple did not send UploadVR a review unit, we bought our own. But does it deliver?

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft Pulls an Apple: Surface 4 Pro and Surface Book. Like its predecessors, the screen is detachable from the base, so you can use it like a laptop or like a tablet. The reality of this “launch” is that Microsoft “pulled an Apple,” featuring a two year old mobile graphics chip and a 14 month old processor.

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Mashable VR

MAY 19, 2022

Switched-on shoppers can find great deals on a wide range of leading technology, including laptops, desktops, smartphones, and more, with just a small dose of know-how. You already know the big-name players such as Philips, Sony, Bose, and Apple. It's all about which brands to consider and where to find the best products.

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InstaVR

JULY 8, 2019

Both files will be uploaded to your Google Developer account for them to review. Turnaround time for review by Google is usually 2-3 business days. Similar to Android, you’ll need to be an approved Apple Developer to publish to the latter. WebVR allows you to publish to either laptop or mobile phones. Oculus Go .

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 8, 2023

More info (WSJ report on Ray-Ban Stories) More info (NWN talks about the report) Roblox had 1M downloads on Quest When I reviewed Roblox on Meta Quest App Lab last week, I highlighted how it had a very high number of user reviews: 1200 in just 24 hours, which is kind of a record for App Lab.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 4, 2024

The blog post said: Just like the smartphone didn’t eliminate the laptop or desktop computer, AR glasses won’t be the end of mixed reality headsets. This could enable Meta to generate a valuable income source and services for its XR hardware ecosystem, competing with Apple’s Vision Pro offerings. But the race is on.

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Anand Tech

APRIL 23, 2021

As anyone who follows the site knows very well, the list of things we have to review/cover easily exceeds our available time. To that end, we're looking for contributors to help out both with reviews as well as our short-to-medium form Pipeline coverage. Systems/Laptops (US-only). News/Pipeline (Mobile). Networking.

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GizModo VR

JULY 22, 2020

Sure, it doesn’t run macOS, but no other non-Apple computer does either, at least not legally. For years I’ve considered the Razer Blade 15 to be the closest thing you can get to a MacBook Pro for gamers. Like a MacBook Pro, the Razer Blade 15 has an understated, minimalist design and excellent build quality, but it… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 14, 2022

The reviewers talk about a very good device, and CNET even defines it as the best AR glass up to now. Apple chips may be its secret weapon for XR. The new Apple M-series chips continue to make strides in the tech communities: they are proving to be fast and reliable while being small and consuming little battery power.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

The same has happened with Apple, which is now offering bonuses to employees to keep them inside the company. Apple has performed very strategic acquisitions as well, and the news of the week is that Snap has acquired Compound Photonics to gain a key supplier of LCOS and Microled displays. Apple may have delays for its headset.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I listened to podcasts where industry insiders spoke more candidly about the medium than they would on a printed media, I dove into gaming forums, as well as reviews posted online about AR experiences being offered. I presented my research on September 2020 and you can read it in full here.

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