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ZEISS Takes Majority Stake in AR/VR Optics Creator Tooz Technologies

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ZEISS, the German optical systems manufacturer, announced it’s acquired majority share of the joint venture Tooz Technologies , an AR/VR optics creator founded by Zeiss and Deutsche Telekom in 2018. Zeiss is now sole owner of the startup. Zeiss is now sole owner of the startup.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.1.9): Apple Vision Pro launches on 2/2, Qualcomm announces new chipset for Samsung headset, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Apple has also unveiled that the ZEISS Optical Inserts will be available in two types: Readers, priced at $99, and Prescription, available for $149. Qualcomm has officially said that this is the chipset that the upcoming Samsung headset is going to employ. Apple will open the preorders next Friday, that is January, 19th at 5 am PT.

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An Immersive AR/VR mode is coming soon to AR-media

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This class of low cost devices include popular options like the Google Cardboard , the Samsung Gear VR and the Zeiss VR One. The Best VR Events and Concerts Planned for 2021 [link] The new immersive AR/VR mode is something to be used in association with dedicated headsets that work in combination with smartphones.

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NOLO VR Completes $10 Million Series A Financing Led by BlueRun Ventures

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The system also allows you to play SteamVR games, provided you download a software called RiftCat for mobile headsets such as Samsung Gear VR or Google Cardboard. Global VR/AR hardware vendors that either support, or use Nolo CV1 for 6DOF tracking include devices from Deepoon, PiMax, Pico, Nibiru, AntVR and Carl Zeiss.

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Check out Vivo's fancy new foldable phone

Mashable VR

Foldable smartphones aren't exactly new anymore – it's been three years since Samsung released the original Galaxy Fold – but they're still exciting, mostly because we're all still wondering whether some smartphone maker can do something fresh with the concept. Looks like there's a periscope camera in there, too. Credit: Vivo.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.09.04): Meta may be working on the next Quest Pro with LG, Meta Avatars get legs, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Talking about the optics system of the Vision Pro, there are still many unknowns about the ZEISS prescription lenses associated with the device. It is yet unclear whether the entire show will be in an immersive format or if it will feature select sequences or additional content.

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Vimeo 360 is a Revolution for Immersive Storytellers—Here’s How

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In addition to Facebook launching a dedicated VR app for Samsung Gear VR , high-end video platform Vimeo has announced Vimeo 360. Direct playability on the Vimeo app with Zeiss, GearVR, and Daydream HMDs. Vimeo 360 is here, and it’s more than just 360 video functionality. It’s a big day for VR and 360 video.

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