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The XR Week Peek (2023.12.26): WMR gets discontinued, Meta to showcase an impressive AR prototype, and more!

The Ghost Howls

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

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5 Reasons to Buy XR Collaboration Tools in 2022

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Indeed, research suggests the market will be growing at a phenomenal rate of around 57.91% between 2022 and 2027. While video conferencing can help to bridge the gap between teams and strengthen human connections, those who keep their cameras on consistently can generally feel more drained by the end of the day. meetings a week.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.10.11): Meta Quest 3 ships now, a cheaper model may come in 2024… and more!

The Ghost Howls

And a Vision Pro 2 wouldn’t be shipped until 2027. So a Vision Pro 2 in 2027 seems to me the most logical option , instead of a downgrade of an original plan. Mine was planned to ship today, so I guess that tomorrow I will do an unboxing video! I’m honestly finding this report a bit too pessimistic. Wait, what???

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Adopting Emerging Tech Drives Business Transformation, WEF Report Says

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The most notable example in recent times is the evolution of video conferencing tools, following the hybrid and remote boom following the pandemic. From Zoom to Microsoft, both platforms and others are helping to facilitate a better-connected world. The world is still adjusting to these new expectations to improve ROI.

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Will Enterprise Work in Virtual Reality?

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

Grandview Research believes that the VR market will grow at a rate of 2.16% until 2027, and the extended reality (XR) market could soon be worth billions. Countless companies, like Microsoft, Meta, and Qualcomm, are investing in the future of VR. Many firms, such as Microsoft, are investing in VR defence solutions.

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The 7 Most Successful Business Models Of The Digital Era

Bernard Marr

The value of global e-commerce was estimated to be around $10 trillion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $27 trillion by 2027. Other sites like Patreon allow creators to build personal relationships with their audience, often allowing them to create ongoing products or services such as music, videos, or writing.

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Meta, Tencent in Talks to Sell Quest Headsets in China

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The news comes after Tencent, the largest global video game publisher, aimed to develop its own metaverse unit in June last year. A source speaking to Reuters at the time stated Tencent’s XR projects would not reach profitability until roughly 2027, citing internal forecasts.

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