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The XR Week Peek (2024.02.27): Meta reported to release Quest Pro 2 in 2025, Apple Vision Pro affected by the crackgate, and more!

The Ghost Howls

The release of this headset is expected for the first half of 2025. Sony Interactive Entertainment knows that PSVR 2 has not the same compelling games catalog that the original PSVR had and it is trying to give its players many new fresh games. Long story short, Sony will make PSVR 2 users play PCVR games.

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Sony Unveils Mocap System for XR Creatives, Avatars

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Sony has released a set of motion capture (mocap) wearables in time for the holidays, the company announced in a press release. Sony’s Mocopi mocap system uses six coloured tracking devices, which people can wear on their bodies. A photo of Sony’s ‘Mocopi’ device trackers. PHOTO: Sony Corp.

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Sony and Honda are teaming up to build electric cars

Mashable VR

Japan's Sony and Honda have signed a deal to jointly develop and sell battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs), the two companies announced on Friday. The first model resulting from the new venture should launch in 2025. SEE ALSO: Sony reveals electric SUV prototype as it tests EV market. Tesla is getting another competitor.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.11.07): PSVR 2 will cost $549, HoloLens are probably dead, and more!

The Ghost Howls

(Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony announces price and release date for PSVR 2. Sony Interactive Entertainment has finally announced that PSVR 2 will be launched on February 22nd, 2023 for $549. Apple AR glasses may have been pushed back to 2025–26. Holoride launches in Germany. Alan Smithson.

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What Made VR Gaming Highly Popular

ARPost

Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Technologies like VR are being used widely to make games distinctive and entertaining so that both avid and casual gamers can enjoy their favorite games irrespective of time and place. VR In Gaming.

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What Are The Biggest Myths About AR Advertising?

AR Insider

A just-released report by Snap and Deloitte sees the technology moving to ubiquity by 2025 and promises unprecedented business outcomes, citing a staggering 94% conversion rate on purchases in some cases. A lot of people assume that because AR is about bringing the magic of 3D and animation into the real world, it’s an entertainment thing.

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Editorial: This VR cycle may take more time than expected

The Ghost Howls

PSVR 2 Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) I had big hopes for PSVR 2. PCVR keeps remaining stale, and I don’t see fewer complaints from the PCVR community since the launch of the Sony headset, showing that it had no relevant impact on other sectors of XR. Let me tell you why.

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