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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. I don’t know how many of them will prove to be true, but for sure they all can be something that can inspire you to define your XR strategy for this year.

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XR Year in Review: The Most Important Stories of 2023 and What They Mean for 2024

Road to VR

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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Samsung Enters XR Device Marketplace, MWC 2024

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Today at MWC 2024, Samsung unveiled an upcoming XR headset the firm created alongside partners Google and Qualcomm, with a scheduled release window coming in 2025. At the event, Samsung unveiled several innovative tech products, including the immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device.

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

Upload VR

Google reportedly asked Meta to partner and "contribute to" its upcoming XR platform, but Meta said no. The Meta Quest operating system is a fork of the open-source core of Android (known as AOSP), a similar strategy to Amazon's Fire OS for its Fire tablets. We would love to partner with them.

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6 AR Smart Glasses Trends to Watch in 2024

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Interest in AR smart glasses trends is increasing again in 2024. Products like Google Glass looked “nerdy” and felt uncomfortable to wear. However, in 2024, innovations in AI are driving new AR smart glasses trends. Exploring AR Smart Glasses Trends The AR smart glasses marketplace is exploding back into the spotlight in 2024.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.03.20): Meta to perform new layoffs, Google Glass to shut down, and more!

The Ghost Howls

More info (Official statement by Mark Zuckerberg) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Road To VR) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Upload VR) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — Yahoo Finance) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — CNN) Other relevant news Google is discontinuing Glass It’s the end of an era.

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Top AR Smart Glasses Providers for 2024

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Goertek XReal Lenovo Iristick Vuzix Magic Leap XYZReality Longan Vision Rokid ThirdEye Google Toshiba Epson RealWear Microsoft Lumus TCL RayNeo Goertek Offering a variety of extended reality products for virtual and augmented experiences, Goertek has a range of smart glasses included in its portfolio.

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