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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. The big players enter the field Google is back (Image by Samsung) One of the most encouraging signs of this new cycle is that all the big players are now in the immersive realities field.

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Google Tried To Get Meta To Kowtow To Its Upcoming XR Platform

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Google reportedly asked Meta to partner and "contribute to" its upcoming XR platform, but Meta said no. Meta has been working on it for at least seven years, as it first arrived in 2018's Oculus Go. But less than two years later in late 2019 Google abandoned the Daydream platform, and no other standalone headset ever used it.

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New Product to Continue Meta Reality Labs 2024 Uptick

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It’s been ten years since Meta – then Facebook – bought emerging VR start-up Oculus and, in turn, formed its Reality Labs division. Since the Oculus purchase in 2014, the firm has released numerous headsets, most notably the Quest range, which now includes mixed and virtual reality products.

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Meta and the next 24 months crucial for its leadership

The Ghost Howls

Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. Google Chrome, for instance, has been helped a lot by the fact that it is the pre-installed browser on all Android phones. Google Glass v2. What will happen? Honestly, I don’t know.

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A strategical analysis of the news from Meta Connect 2024

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Every year I like to write a detailed report about all the major news from Oculus/Facebook/Meta Connect. So in this article, I want to tell you what are the major lessons you have to take from Meta Connect 2024 and that you should take into consideration for the future of your career or your business.

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Top 5 E-Commerce AR and VR Trends To Follow in 2023

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billion by 2024. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Vuzix are developing smart glasses to enhance the AR experience. Usage Analytics AI can also help analyze usage data and client feedback. AR also relies on spatial data to immerse users. Nevertheless, they’ve been making waves in many industries.

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The Samsung XR Headset: Release Date Rumors and Specs

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In 2023, we learned Samsung was joining forces with Google and Qualcomm on a new XR initiative during the company’s “Unpacked” event. During Samsung Unpacked 2024 in July, we got confirmation, once and for all, that a Samsung XR headset is coming. In fact, Google mentioned its partnership with Samsung at I/O 2024.

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