Road to VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Well, an AR preview might not exactly be ‘trying it’, but Amazon’s new ‘AR View’ function aims to help you figure out if a crock-pot clashes with your marble counters, or if that chair can really fit in that corner, adding a little more depth to the online shopping experience than you’re used to.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 31, 2023

We were all waiting for an Apple announcement, hoping that it could bring back some enthusiasm into the field, and it seems that the Vision Pro is having some beneficial effects , indeed. Apple showed investors that XR is not a fad, and even if it is still in its early stages, it is going to stay. Let’s all hope so.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 13, 2021

Apple, Amazon, Google , Samsung SmartThings, and Signify, the team behind the Philips Hue smart bulbs, already committed to it earlier this year. Matter is a new standard that’s supposed to make your smart home gadgets play nicely together.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 11, 2021

Apple has Siri, Amazon has Alexa, and Google has its Assistant. Even Samsung has Bixby, which for whatever reason it’s still very much committed to.

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AR Insider

MAY 4, 2021

Picking up where we left off last week, Apple is leading the way with wearables, which is partly to set the stage for its rumored AR glasses. They’re driven to future-proof their core businesses; or – like Apple – to diversify revenue in the face of maturing cash cows. That includes Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Snap and others.

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Next Reality AR

JULY 2, 2018

Voice-activated digital assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google currently have the upper hand for home automation integrations, but a new augmented reality mobile app promises to give homeowners and renters visual control over their connected appliances.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Apple is working on some sort of metaverse, and its headset is entering mass production. It has been a week of interesting rumors about the upcoming Apple MR headset. So, forget about an Apple headset that is going to enter the mainstream , as I already sold in this previous article. Other relevant news. Learn more. Learn more.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

Apple glasses are coming in 2021–2022 and they are incredibly sleek. Apple glasses are coming. The glasses are expected to run a new operating system, rOS (or reality OS), and Apple is exploring touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures as a means of control. Apple is really good at selling stuff.

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Robert Scoble

MAY 15, 2021

I have been talking with hundreds of people across the industry and have discovered that the changes coming to Apple are deeper than just a VR/AR headset. This is the fourth paradigm shift for Apple. So, what is Apple getting ready to announce over the next year? Eventually, I hear, Apple will even bring 3D to 2D monitors.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Apple Announces Vision Pro Image courtesy Apple The News Apple announced is Vision Pro headset in June of 2023 marking the company’s first public step into the XR headset space. Apple also boldly announced the headset’s staggering $3,500 price, despite a launch date set for nearly a year later.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the last couple of years, AR has experienced tremendous growth and popularity as big technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple have adopted the technology. The leading OEMs such as Samsung and Apple are expected to contribute to manufacturing more AR devices. The concept of augmented reality is no longer new.

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Anand Tech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Altogether, AMD, Apple, Cadence, Google, Intel, MediaTek, NVIDIA, Samsung, Synopsys, and TSMC have signaled an interest to purchase up to an aggregate of $735 million of Arm's American Depositary Shares (ADS), SoftBank, the owner of Arm, disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Apple is already far ahead given the success of Watch and Airpods. Google meanwhile acquired Fitbit to buttress its wearables play. Amazon and Microsoft launched wearables lines in the past quarter and smaller players like Bose and Snap are planting seeds for a wearables-heavy future. . The poster child here is Apple.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

The Vision Pro bring Apple’s branding into the space and, with it, many eyes. Major Firms Enter the XR Market During a launch event at MWC 2024, Samsung showcased a new XR headset developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. MWC 2024 was a valuable insight into the mainstream XR market.

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GizModo VR

MAY 3, 2021

After the original Google Glass crashed and burned, consumer smart glasses were put on the back burner for a while. Facebook , Apple , and even Samsung are all rumored to be working on a pair… Read more.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 12, 2022

SAVE $200: Amazon has a Renewed Premium Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) on sale for $799 as of April 12. Enter: the Renewed Premium iPhone 12 Pro that just went up for sale on Amazon. Enter: the Renewed Premium iPhone 12 Pro that just went up for sale on Amazon. Ignore Amazon's list price; new ones retail for $999.).

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you a lot of Samsung devices in your home, the company announced that your Galaxy smartphone, Samsung TV, and even your Samsung-made fridge can all act as controllers for smart home gadgets that will support the Matter standard. It doesn’t matter quite yet, as the new smart home standard won’t launch until 2022.…

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Upload VR

JANUARY 19, 2023

Microsoft is far from the only big tech company to make this move – this week Amazon started laying off 18000 people, Meta laid off more than 11000 in November, and Snap laid off 20% of its staff in September. Google and Apple have instituted hiring freezes for some teams.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 8, 2022

Credit: Bellroy/Amazon. Credit: Sennheiser/Amazon. If you want a more affordable pair that you wouldn't mind accidentally losing during your travels, we suggest scavenging through your belongings for an old pair of free-with-iPhone Apple headphones — just make sure you have a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter , too. Smartwatch.

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Mashable VR

MAY 10, 2022

If the rumors are true, Google may give wireless earbuds the old college try once again. But while Google can at least claim some parity with Apple in terms of phone quality, there’s no competition when it comes to earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 delivered quality ANC at a low price. Do it, Google.

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Anand Tech

JULY 26, 2023

Interestingly, the company aims to serve world's leading tech giants, challenging TSMC, IFS, and Samsung Foundry. As demand from Japanese companies alone may not suffice, Rapidus is looking for orders from international corporations like Apple, Google, and Meta. "We "We are looking for a U.S.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Amazon has finally laid out its plans for adopting the new Matter smart home connectivity standard, which is launching sometime next year. Read more.

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GizModo VR

JULY 7, 2021

It’s been more than two years since Samsung released the original Galaxy Buds , so it’s time for a refresh. And thanks to a slate of new leaks, we may have just gotten the best look at Samsung’s next wireless earbuds yet. Read more.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We know we are only a few years off from seeing some amazing augmented reality products from Apple and Facebook. iPhone 12 pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 iPhone 12 Pro: With ARKit just about any modern iPhone or iPad can be considered an AR gift. Compared to Amazon and Google the Portal is the only display/camera with AR capabilities.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Yesterday Apple held a keynote presentation to update the world on their latest products. It’s too early for Apple to jump into the AR/VR game. That much was made clear on stage at the company’s latest keynote where they revealed the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2. Acquisitions.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 30, 2021

Apple Watch Nike S6 and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lead Tuesday’s best deals. Read more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2024

Apple, Apple, Apple. The impact of Apple’s headset is predicted by some in the XR industry to bring new eyes and fresh investments towards broader enterprise and consumer AR/VR/MR companies – already, it appears XR firms are taking note of the potential spatial computing trend of 2024.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 1, 2021

Apple’s AirPods Pro and the Google Pixel 4a 5G lead Monday’s best deals. Read more.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 2, 2021

It’s just that, on the heels of Samsung giving up on Tizen and partnering with Google for a unified wearable platform, this doesn’t feel like an auspicious time to launch a flagship smartwatch running a proprietary OS. The Huawei Watch 3 is here , and as far as smartwatches go, it looks pretty good on paper. Read more.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 10, 2021

A Samsung 70-inch smart 4K tv and a Grepro jump starter lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 11, 2022

The weatherproof Sonos Move is easy to bring inside and outside thanks to its handle, has great sound quality, and has Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built in. It is peak backyard barbecue/patio hangout season, and you don't want to be caught without a speaker that can handle the task.

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GizModo VR

MAY 17, 2022

The inherently losable nature of wireless earbuds can make it hard to justify dropping $200+ on offerings from Apple and Google , but for $60, the new Skullcandy Mod earbuds pair excellent battery life with ambient sound boosting and multi-device connectivity, making them ideal for doing work when you’re constantly… Read more.

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VRScout

MAY 1, 2018

Available for sale on Oculus.com in 23 countries, online from Amazon , or in Best Buy Stores in the U.S., While the experience may feel similar to a Samsung Gear VR or Google Daydream View, both devices require newer Android devices. the Oculus Go is part of Oculus’ larger goal to getting one billion consumers into VR.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

billion from companies listed below like Google and Qualcomm. Google – NASDAQ: GOOG – Cardboard, Google VR, Daydream & Tango, VR cameras, Tilt Brush. Samsung – KRX: 005930 – GearVR (partnership with Oculus VR) and 360 Camera. Amazon – NASDAQ: AMZN – VR Content & Game Engine. Unconfirmed.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 1, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Outriders lead Thursday’s best deals. Read more.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 8, 2021

Walmart’s Mario games sale and the Apple iPad Pro 12.9" " lead Monday’s best deals. Read more.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 16, 2021

Hisense TVs and Google Stadia Premiere Edition lead Tuesday’s best deals. Read more.

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