article thumbnail

REPORT: Apple Mixed Reality Glasses Launching Mid-2022

VRScout

This past April, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that augmented reality (AR) technology is “ critically important ” for the future of the company. It’s obvious that Apple is working hard to build an AR ecosystem of amazing tools powered by products such as the iPhone or iPad. This date makes sense for a couple of reasons.

Apple 545
article thumbnail

Report: Apple Acquires VR & AR Eye-tracking Company SMI

Road to VR

A report from MacRumors provides compelling evidence that Apple has quietly acquired SMI, also known as SensoMotoric Instruments, a company specializing in eye-tracking technology. The company has demonstrated its eye-tracking solution in the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Gear VR, and other head-mounted displays.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

XR Healthcare Market will be Worth $19.6 billion by 2033

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook noted how medical professionals are helping to establish the firm’s Vision Pro device as a healthcare tool. The Apple CEO highlighted how Dr Tommy Corn, a medical professional at Sharp Healthcare, uses Apple Vision Pro hardware to improve surgical eye care through simulated analysis and optimization.

article thumbnail

Apple Wins AR Smart Windshield Patent amid Vision Pro Debut

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Apple has been working on its plans to create an augmented reality (AR) windshield, according to new documents. In recent filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Apple has begun working on designs for the AR interface. Apple ‘s new patent reveals an #AugmentedReality display system for vehicles.

Apple 80
article thumbnail

Apple Eyes Cheaper Future Vision Pro MicroOLED Displays

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

New reports have revealed that US tech giant Apple is working to solve a contentious issue linked to future versions of its upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality (MR) headset. New from @waynema : Apple is testing displays made by two Chinese firms for possible use in future Vision Pro devices, as Chinese firms play a bigger role in high-end tech.

Apple 52
article thumbnail

Apple Reportedly Delays MR Headset ahead of WWDC

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple will likely announce its anticipated mixed reality (MR) device in the spring of this year, ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, reports show. Power On: Apple is planning to debut the Reality Pro mixed-reality headset this spring, ahead of WWDC, and ship it later in the year. Apple’s Augmented Retail.

Apple 92
article thumbnail

Visit The Coldest Place On Earth With Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Antarctic VR Experience

VRScout

A voice over then welcomes you to the experience before providing some important survival information, such as why Hillary chose to make the hut brightly colored. You can download a simplified version of the Antarctic Heritage Trust VR app via the Apple App Store or the fully interactive edition via Steam.