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New HTC headset without controllers and HTCs metaverse “Viveport Verse” coming soon.

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HTC is soon launching a new VR headset without controllers and their own metaverse called “Viveport Verse”. This thursday HTC is going to present a new VR headset to the public and beating Facebook by doing so. HTC has already posted teasers every now and then a few days ago, where a black cup could be seen.

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Report: VR and AR Device Market to hit $1.8 billion in 2018

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The report published today by global analyst company CCS Insight shows the worldwide market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) head-worn devices growing by an average of 50 percent annually over the next five years. Latest forecast by analyst firm CCS Insight paints an optimistic picture of Immersive Tech adoption.

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Remote assistants in combination with AR or VR in US 2022

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Virtual Reality and The Future of Remote Assistance for Businesses Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably been a part of at least one conversation regarding augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in recent years. Another example of AR is Snapchat lenses and Instagram filters. According to Investopedia ?—?“Augmented

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Using AR and VR, many people were able to continue working , remodel their homes, stay fit , and discover new ways of having fun. The VR/AR Global Summit 2021 (European Edition). When: September 29 – October 1.

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Why are Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality the Perfect XR Pair?

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Blending VR and AI in the New World For example, the travel, tourism, and healthcare sectors have leveraged AI virtual assistants to guide people in virtual environments. In travel and tourism, numerous countries have also opened national metaverse portals with AI-assisted chats to communicate with users.

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HTC Partners With InterContinental Hotels To Bring Vive To Chinese Hotel Rooms

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We’ve often talked about VR being used for virtual tourism, but this isn’t exactly what we had in mind. HTC today announced a partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to bring the HTC Vive to sites in Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya. In a prepared statement, Alvin W.

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A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

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Also, unlike augmented reality (AR), which people can access via smartphones and smart glasses, VR relies on larger headsets and controllers to interact with fully-immersive virtual worlds. Meta, Pico, HTC VIVE, and Varjo headsets all incorporate this new technology. The History of VR.