VRScout

JANUARY 22, 2022

Company’s like Apple and Meta are leaving Samsung in the virtual dust. According to a new report by The Korea Herald , Samsung is steadily losing its position within the VR/AR space due to its unhealthy “obsession” with foldable smartphone technology. on-year whereas its competitors, Apple and Xiaomi, grew 25.5%

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

The evolution of technology. The evolution of VR is usually compared to the one of other technologies, like the web or mobile. 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. Let me show you why. Let me show you what are some of them.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. More info (Volu official website) More info (The technology behind Volu). Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2023

On the technological side, it has been exciting. Since there is the possibility that Apple announces its headset soon, all the companies are rushing to announce what they have in the pipeline before the big day. Kuo now sustains that Apple told the manufacturers that the device may sell 7–10M units in its first year of life.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2024

More info News worth a mention (Image by Google) Samsung may use Google Soli in its headset Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm are building together a headset that may compete with the Apple Vision Pro. And this week I got to read that the device may use Google Soli for finger tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It was not a perfect day because I also had some work-related issues to cope with, but it’s part of life when you are working with cutting-edge technologies I’m curious to know how the holidays are going for you, so answer this post letting me know how life is going for you! But before, let me list the most important XR news of the past week.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. Shahram Izadi, Vice President of AR at Google , notes how Android ecosystem support will enable developers to collaborate with Samsung and Qualcomm to drive the future of immersive and spatial XR.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 22, 2023

With this technology, we can all create and enjoy more immersive experiences. 2023: Enter Google ARCore Google’s convenient and easy-to-access ARSDK facilitates the development of WebAR experiences for cross-platform delivery. It’s the Google version of the “ARKit” experience from Apple.

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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.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Apple may announce its headset at WWDC 2022. A new week, a new rumor about Apple. This time it comes from Bloomberg, which predicts that Apple will announce its MR headset in June 2022 during WWDC , to launch it some months later, probably during the holiday season. (Image from the web). Learn about the m**averse in Japan.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2024

It appears that Disney is creating its omnidirectional product for use in its theme park attractions; however, with its incredible reach, the technology may find other homes. Disney Research, a group the firm uses to develop innovative emerging technologies, highlighted the device in a YouTube video this weekend.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Here is it, today, the Apple Vision Pro finally falls into the hands of US customers. Alongside Apple’s XR device debut, other firms, from Zoom to Microsoft, are jumping on the spatial computing bandwagon. Will Apple remain a prominent figure in the XR device marketplace, or will another firm stand tall?

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GizModo VR

MAY 5, 2022

Photos of the Sony WH-1000XM5's retail package have supposedly leaked, giving us our best look yet at the upcoming flagship headphones that are set to take on the Bose 700 and Apple AirPods Max. Read more.

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Mashable VR

MAY 4, 2022

Start off with the Sony X80J 65-inch 4K TV on sale for $698 at Walmart, which as of May 4 is 30% off its original price. Take for instance the Sony X80J 65-inch 4K Google TV that's on sale for $698 at Walmart (add the TV to your shopping cart to see the sale price). Credit: Sony. Sony X80J 65-inch 4K smart Google TV.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JANUARY 27, 2023

Following last week’s theme of layoffs across the tech sector, this week continues the unemployment trend as influential groups reassess the space and US Courts aim at Google. The wider immersive technology sphere also aims to discover new opportunities by leveraging emerging tech, attaining new partners, and business models.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 15, 2022

Save $402.59: Become the favorite child this Father's Day with a gigantic 4K TV like the 75-inch Sony X90J 4K TV on sale for $1,497.40 As of June 15, you save about 21% on this popular Sony TV series. One sizable option is the Sony X90J Bravia XR 75-inch 4K TV that's down to $1,497.40 Credit: Sony. That's $402.59

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Like Nintendo , Sony has a long history of experimenting with weird products. The new Sony LinkBuds fall into that latter category. Sometimes those experiments are flops, but other times they result in genuinely clever, useful, and innovative products. They won’t completely replace your favorite pair of headphones,… Read more.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 27, 2022

Apple is one of the most globally respected technology companies, having built its reputation on creating reliable, high-end products with innovative features. The Cupertino tech giant has such an impressive track record that its next project—whether that be an AR headset or something else entirely —is already assumed… Read more.

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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Using stereoscopic 180-degree cinematography, Atlantic Productions will leverage Meta’s extended reality (XR) technologies for the award-winning series Galapagos with Sir David Attenborough, legendary British Biologist, Documentarian, Historian, and Broadcaster. A Quill production still from Galapagos with David Attenborough.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 2, 2021

The streaming video business is booming, and while that makes it easier to access tons of content, for some companies like Sony, it makes it less attractive to manage digital storefronts, so at the end of August, Sony is disabling the ability to buy on-demand videos in the PlayStation Store. Read more.

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AR Insider

JULY 22, 2021

Cell phones are in a similar price vs. technology ballpark, with different optics. Sony, for example, has a mature console ecosystem, with a huge relative advantage in game prices (3x), sales channels and customer base (10x+) over Quest. But base units sell for $299, with $50 discounts cropping up. They make it up on the games.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 One-year price performance for MSFT as of 2/3/20 Apple Inc.

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GizModo VR

MAY 18, 2022

Just a few months after revealing its new LinkBuds line of wireless earbuds, Sony is introducing a second version with the LinkBuds S that, like the original, are designed to be worn all day long while adapting to your activities so you can hear the world around you when need to—and tune it out when you don’t. Read more.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2020

M7 Innovations is a company that uses exponential technologies to help companies solve complex problems. They’ve worked with giants including Channel, Timberland, Sony, Amazon, and Panera Bread. I think this is the most important thing happening in our lives: Apple and Google creating these distribution channels.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Sony has made a great deal of noise about their new 2021 Bravia XR OLEDs , which makes sense. The TVs are the first to feature Sony’s new Cognitive Processor XR, which sounds an awful lot like a proto-supervillain brain. The company says the processor will recreate how humans actually see things in real life. Read more.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The Sony HT-A7000 is the soundbar for someone who won’t settle for anything but the best, so long as they don’t have to go and actually install ceiling… Read more. Soundbars run the gamut. There are some made especially for gaming, others for small spaces, a few that can be built out over time, and several for those on a budget.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

OMG, it’s almost 3 years that I write these roundups… the first week peek was exclusive for my blog subscribers and it featured as best news the release of Google Blocks and in the other news something about Samsung Gear VR… how much time has passed since then! Apple Glasses may release in 2021 for $499. This is the 150th Week Peek!

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The hype for the Apple Pro is starting to deflate and it is possible to see that from some cues: for instance, there are more critics of the headset and fewer articles are talking about it. So at the beginning of next year, we may have huge players like Apple, Google, and Meta battling for the high-end XR sector.

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VRScout

JANUARY 16, 2017

. “This market research analysis identifies the increasing awareness of VR technology as one of the primary growth factors for this market.” According to the report, the price of VR devices and components will also decline due to the investment of major corporations like Google.

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GizModo VR

MAY 21, 2021

Now that Google has given everyone a big preview of Android 12 , everyone is wondering about the next batch of Google devices slated to run the company’s mobile OS. And based on a number of recent leaks, the Pixel 6 is shaping up to be Google’s most enticing phone in years. Read more.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Apple is a tough nut to crack when it comes to future projects. However, while rivals like Google , Microsoft and Sony are already well on their immersive way, Apple remains silent on what its immersive projects may be. Tagged with: apple , ar , industry news , patent. Every company except one.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 14, 2021

This week we had another report from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, that is said to very reliable in rumors about Apple (even if he only made wrong predictions about Apple Glasses, but this is none of my business). More info (Report by Kuo) More info (Report about Apple Glasses). Apple announces minor XR news at WWDC 2021.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Meta’s Oculus team have already partnered with leading companies like Sony Music to give fans an immersive way to explore music videos and unique content. Microsoft’s technology could easily be the basis behind a number of mixed-reality and unique event experiences in the entertainment world going forward.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 20, 2021

Google case reveals the search giant has an anti-competitive side. For a platform long heralded for being open and promoting choice, the tea spilled from the unredacted documents presented in the Epic v. Read more.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 29, 2017

The technology world is always a game of rivals. For every Nintendo there is a Sega and for every Apple there is a Microsoft. There are a handful of major players already cutting their teeth in VR including Google, Sony and Samsung; but the two titans sitting at the top of the heap are Oculus and HTC. Oculus/Apple .

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