Road to VR

JUNE 4, 2024

At Connect 2024, we’re hoping to hear more about the recently leaked Quest 3S , which is rumored to be the company’s next affordable headset to supplant Quest 2. What are you hoping to see at Connect 2024? We haven’t seen the headset in question, so there’s plenty to learn between now and late September.

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JUNE 4, 2024

At Connect 2024, we’re hoping to hear more about the recently leaked Quest 3S , which is rumored to be the company’s next affordable headset to supplant Quest 2. What are you hoping to see at Connect 2024? We haven’t seen the headset in question, so there’s plenty to learn between now and late September.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

2024 will mark the 13th year that we’ve been following this XR journey here at Road to VR. What it Means for 2024 The first article about Apple that I ever wrote on Road to VR was this one in 2014 about the company filing a job posting seeking someone with experience in AR and VR. Somehow another year has come and gone.

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Road to VR

MARCH 27, 2024

Marking one year since its initial unveiling, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed this week that Vision Pro is set to launch internationally in 2024, which also includes mainland China —a region where its competitor Meta can’t sell headsets. We’ll be following along then, so make sure to set your calendars.

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JUNE 13, 2023

It’s unknown at this time whether or not Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will feature support for PC VR headsets as was the case with the previous version. For more information on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 visit flightsimulator.com. You can also check out the official FAQ here.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

And then I wish you all a wonderful 2024, in which all your dreams can come true. Let’s see what the next year will bring for me and for the whole ecosystem… in my opinion, 2024 will be slightly better than 2023 , especially because of the launch of the Apple headset and of the rumored $199 Quest Lite.

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JULY 8, 2024

Ramos) Following the recent news that Pimax was launching a “Light” version of their Crystal VR headset, there was soon talk of a Pimax Global Roadshow passing through several US and European Cities during the Summer of 2024. Header image by R. Cole and S.

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JUNE 19, 2024

This week at AWE 2024, Microsoft announced new avatar integrations and usability enhancements for its recently launched Microsoft Mesh platform. At AWE 2024, Microsoft announced a trove of features for Mesh, which sees the firm boost the service’s usability across various enterprise settings.

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Road to VR

JUNE 13, 2023

The next iteration of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) was announced over the weekend, slated to arrive sometime on Xbox consoles and PC in 2024. “Add-ons that were purchased from the in-simulator Marketplace will not need to be re-purchased in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.”

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While XR wasn’t a major focus of the event, Apple confirmed its upcoming mixed reality standalone Vision Pro isn’t seeing any delays to push it off its early 2024 release. First unveiled at WWDC in June, Apple CEO Tim Cook said last night during the product event that Vision Pro is still “on track for release in early 2024.”

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JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, VR headset trends aren’t just impacting consumers; they’re also helping to shape the future of immersive work and the enterprise metaverse. Whether you’re planning on investing in VR headsets for the first time in 2024 or taking the next step in your immersive journey, it’s worth keeping up with the trends.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2024

A report from Business Insider maintains Meta’s AR team has been tapped to get its ‘Orion’ AR glasses ready to unveil at Connect 2024, which typically happens in October. The post Meta Reportedly Set to Unveil Prototype AR Glasses ‘Orion’ at Connect 2024 appeared first on Road to VR.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Next month, at the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) 2024, which has a history of showcasing XR customer and enterprise innovations, automotive leader Honda plans to showcase its unique VR experience platform. SXSW 2024 attendees can demo the XR Mobility Experience at the event’s Creative Industries Expo for its global debut.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 8, 2023

There’s been a very interesting piece of news that the last week went below the radars of many XR magazines but that I think it’s worth talking about : CREAL has announced the commercial availability of its lightfield solution for XR glasses for 2024. Why is it cool and why should we matter?

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Upload VR

JUNE 28, 2024

Thank you, everyone, for checking out The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2024! While CoasterMania is already available in early access on App Lab, players can expect the game to be released in the official Meta Quest store on October 3rd, 2024. Deep Cuts let us know that the title will be ready for a Fall 2024 launch on Meta Quest.

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Road to VR

JUNE 26, 2024

The post Mixed Reality Arena Shooter ‘Spatial Ops’ Launches Out of Beta in Late 2024 appeared first on Road to VR. If you’re interested in playing the open beta, you can play it via SideQuest up until its full launch.

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JUNE 10, 2024

The bellwether event in the XR ecosystem, Augmented World Expo (AWE), is marking its 15th anniversary by moving to Long Beach from Silicon Valley. We take a look at speakers, agenda highlights and what you can expect. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

Billion by 2024. billion in 2024. Entitled Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 , the report examines glasses-based AR revenue totals and subsegments – including consumer and enterprise spending. Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 is available to ARtillery PRO subscribers, and more can be previewed here.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2023

FlipVR went into pre-order in the US in November with shipments estimated for April 2024. The post Shiftall’s Slim & Light PC VR Headset ‘MeganeX’ US Release Slips into 2024 appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MARCH 2, 2023

Meta is planning to ship a VR headset in 2024 which the company wants to make as accessible as possible to consumers. According to a report by The Verge , Meta’s VP of VR, Mark Rabki, told thousands of employees in a memo that it plans to release a consumer VR headset in 2024, codenamed Ventura.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Billion by 2024. billion in 2024. Entitled Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 , the report examines glasses-based AR revenue totals and subsegments – including consumer and enterprise spending. Headworn AR Global Revenue Forecast, 2019-2024 is available to ARtillery PRO subscribers, and more can be previewed here.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re embracing the industrial metaverse or unlocking the benefits of extended reality in the enterprise during 2024, VR gloves could be a great investment. The Top VR Gloves to Consider in 2024 As mentioned above, the number of companies investing in haptic technologies is still relatively small.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 3, 2024

Given the installed base enjoyed by Apple Watch and AirPods, will they'll be enlisted to add utility and appeal to Vision Pro through several integrated use cases. We examine in our annual predictions. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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MAY 9, 2024

The XR Awards 2024 is incoming. The annual online showcase event is on Thursday, May 23rd 2024, at 4 PM BST/11 AM EST. During the live online event, XR today showcases some of last year’s winners and highlights the talent behind each finalist entry. XR Today is proud to announce the finalists of this year’s event.

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MAY 2, 2022

According to a report by The Information , Meta plans to release four new VR headsets by 2024, and that’s purportedly in addition to its AR devices. “By 2024,” the report says, the company plans to launch four new headsets. But what features the headsets beyond Cambria will be target is still somewhat unclear.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For the sixth straight year, the Industrial XR Forum returns to bring spatial computing insights and best practices to the industrial enterprise. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

One of our favorite voices in the wide world of spatial computing is Tom Emrich. Each year, Emrich publishes his predictions for the year ahead – many of which align with our own. We spotlight and excerpt his top picks. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

And we’ll give you a new look at other titles coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in 2024 and beyond.” You can catch State of Play on Wednesday, January 31st at 5:00 PM ET ( local time here ), linked below: The post State of Play Returns Today, Promising a Look at PSVR 2 Games Coming in 2024 & Beyond appeared first on Road to VR.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Artists entering the platform include Avenged Sevenfold (A7X), aespa, and KAI , with the former set to release a volumetrically-captured VR concert in early 2024. MIDƐM+ Cannes to Kick Off in 2024 The updates come ahead of the MIDƐM+ Cannes event , which will take place from 24 to 27 January. have remained an exploratory landscape.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Creator of Rhythm Action Game ‘Thumper’ Announces New VR Game Set for 2024 appeared first on Road to VR. It doesn’t sound exactly like a rhythm game proper, but something of an audio-visual extravaganza. We love seeing creative VR gameplay and Thrasher certainly looks intriguing!

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Continuing the large wave of announcements and highlights from the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 conference in Barcelona, Spain, HTC VIVE also introduced new enterprise immersive services for its XR Elite Bussiness Edition product.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

As retailers gear up for 2024, they must confront an array of challenges, from theft and culture wars to the adoption of new technologies such as AR, VR, and genAI. Despite the challenges, the retailers that rise to the occasion and make the right strategic decisions will position themselves for success.

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Upload VR

JULY 23, 2024

For 2024, Venice Immersive's competition includes Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom , a new VRChat experience titled Project: Lost Worlds from Fins ( Complex 7 ), a South Korean detective experience called In The Realm Of Ripley , and more. You can check out our full impressions of last year's festival below.

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MARCH 11, 2024

The seventeenth annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference , beginning on Thursday, March 14, 2024, will be an online distributed conference happening in multiple virtual spaces. Screenshot from VWBPE 2023 spotlight presentation.

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Upload VR

JUNE 3, 2024

Meta is gearing up for Meta Connect 2024 on September 25 and 26 for its next set of major updates in VR and AR technology. 2024 may be a particularly important year for Meta's efforts with reports suggesting the company is likely hoping to offer a slimline glasses AR demo that can open minds to the future of AR.

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MAY 14, 2024

Google showed a brief demo of AI smart glasses with a HUD I/O 2024. 0:00 / 0:53 1× The smart glasses teaser segment of Google I/O 2024. What we didn't see in the Google I/O 2024 keynote was any mention of Android XR, the spatial computing platform the company is working on for Samsung's upcoming headset.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Laval Virtual 2024 wrapped up for another year. In 2024, many major technology firms like Apple, LG, and Samsung are debuting XR devices, and events like Laval Virtual will provide crucial insight into the growing industry. What the Industry Thinks Events like Laval Virtual 2024 are a great space to network and incubate ideas.

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