Road to VR

MAY 21, 2025

When it launches later this year, Android XR is coming first to Samsungs mixed reality headset, Project Moohan. Now, Google has tapped AR glasses creator XREAL to be the second with its newly unveiled Project Aura. Choosing XREAL as its next Android XR hardware partner makes a good deal of sense here.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 10, 2024

More info (Genie 2) More info (World Labs AI) Other relevant news (Image by Google) Samsung may unveil its glasses in January According to South Korean magazine Yonhap News, Samsung is going to unveil at its Unpacked event in January, together with the S25 phone, a pair of XR glasses. appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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VRScout

AUGUST 12, 2020

Nreal’s smartphone-powered consumer AR headset finally arrive this month in Korea. Available now for pre-order, the Nreal Light AR smart glasses connect with compatible Android smartphones to bring your favorite apps, such as Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Google Chrome, to life in augmented reality. Image Credit: Nreal.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we see Yelp serve Google, TikTok hand over the algorithmic keys, and Samsung turn phones into sous chefs. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2023

Samsung announced last month it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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AR Insider

MARCH 5, 2024

We keep hearing that AR is an effective brand marketing medium. Our latest case study looks at Samsung's AR campaign using TikTok Effects. This post appeared first on AR Insider. But where's the proof?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2025

More Moohan Details Emerge from Galaxy Unpacked 2025 During Samsungs Unpacked event, the technology giant provided a brief yet intriguing glimpse into the future of its much-anticipated Moohan headset. Second, the headset will incorporate elements of Samsungs mobile AI technology. Lastly, it will receive more public updates this year.

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Road to VR

MAY 18, 2023

eMagin, the US-based developer and manufacturer of OLED microdisplays for AR/VR headsets, announced a merger agreement with Samsung Display, a subsidiary of the Korean tech giant. The company announced in a press statement that Samsung will acquire all outstanding shares of eMagin common stock on a fully diluted basis for $2.08

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 11, 2025

When I started writing these weekly summaries of AR/VR news I couldnt imagine I would have continued for such a long time. Thank you to all of you, my readers, for having kept reading these posts of mine and giving me the strength to keep writing them by telling them they are useful for you. THIS IS MY 400TH ROUNDUP OF XR NEWS.

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VRScout

JULY 14, 2019

Could the multinational technology conglomerate be expanding into the AR market? According to a recently published patent application filed by Samsung, the company may be developing a foldable AR headset featuring a built-in display that automatically activates when the device is unfolded.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 22, 2025

Meta’s Orion AR Glasses Prototype | Image courtesy Meta The report also makes mention of touch-sensitive frames or wrist strap controls as input methods, the latter of which was shown off with Meta’s Orion AR glasses prototype. Meta’s rumored next-gen smart glasses also represents a heating up of the segment.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 2, 2025

On the other hand, in 2024, investments into AR smart glasses also took place, building the foundation for what many supporters claim will be the next smartphone moment. Many vendors are trying to claim a stake in this seemingly prosperous AR smart glasses market.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 31, 2025

Ahead of the usual surge of CES-fuelled interest in XR, innovation was increasing in the AR/VR/MR landscape and beyond, according to a new report from Anaqua. The innovation and IP management technology solutions provider recently debuted its report analyzing USPTO data and which firms are leading in general technology innovation.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil some new augmented reality smart glasses in early 2025. That is according to the Korean news publication Yonhap News Agency, which believes the AR glasses will be showcased alongside its Samsung Galaxy S25 launch event Galaxy Unpacked.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 6, 2022

What are the biggest insights and observations in AR and adjacent sectors this week? Welcome to Reality Bytes, featuring lightning-round video commentary from AR Insider partner, M7 Innovations. The post Reality Bytes: Apple, Samsung & CES appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

At its first “developer day,” OpenAI unveiled a range of new features, upgrades, and price reductions that will strongly influence… Continue reading → Spatial Beats: Samsung, OpenAI & Humane This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

MARCH 1, 2023

It’s been rumored that Samsung is working on a smart ring that can be used in tandem with a pair of custom augmented reality (AR) glasses, and based on a recently uncovered trademark filing by Samsung registering the names “Galaxy Ring” and “Galaxy Glasses,” it appears as though the gossip could be true.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Project virtual screens, fly drones, and dim the lights with ‘Samsung Glasses Lite.’ Referred to in the videos as ‘Samsung Glasses Lite,’ this proof-of-concept represents what a pair of AR glasses made by the company could look like in the years ahead. R&D Vision Concept ? Image Credit: WalkingCat.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Last week Samsung held its half-annual Galaxy Unpacked event, during which the company revealed several updates regarding its lineup of Galaxy S23 hardware. An exciting space where Google has been investing in for a long time across both experiences and technology is AR and VR,” said Hiroshi in an official release.

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2021

Bet on games of Blackjack and Roulette in this blockchain-powered virtual casino coming soon to major VR & AR devices. XR technologies are changing the way we interact with each other and eliminating the need for expensive equipment,” said XR Casino CEO Dan Martinez in an official release. For more information visit here.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2023

Google has reportedly shelved a multi-year project that sought to commercialize an AR headset, known as Project Iris. Provided the report is true, it appears Google will now need to rely on Samsung to compete with Meta and Apple in XR.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Rumors about an impending set of Samsung Smart Glasses have been circulating for a while now. Samsung’s team has dropped plenty of hints that the company is planning on entering the XR market. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung could enter the “smart wearables” market sooner than we thought. So, what does all of this mean?

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Researchers at Stanford and Samsung Electronics have developed a display capable of packing in greater than 10,000 pixels per inch (ppi), something that’s slated to be used in VR/AR headsets and contact lenses of the future. Image courtesy Stanford University, Samsung Electronics.

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VRScout

JUNE 23, 2023

The AR-powered pop-up experience “might be impossible” according to the company. This week Samsung Canada revealed Can You Beat The Box , a new location-based augmented reality (AR) game with very serious consequences. Credit: Samsung Canada Don’t worry though. Seriously colorful that is.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 29, 2025

The report makes mention of touch-sensitive frames or wrist strap controls as input methods, the latter of which was shown off with Metas Orion AR glasses prototype. These glasses are not intended for mainstream success, but more to succeed in a niche of prosumers: their expected price is around $1000.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Samsung and Google announced in early 2023 that, along with Qualcomm, they’d be releasing an “XR platform” based on Android , which could also see the release of a high-end mixed reality headset. It was said Google created several smartglasses prototypes in a bid to interest manufacturing partners, such as Samsung.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Samsung’s 2023 Unpacked event was all about the company’s Galaxy S23 hardware, although at the end of its hour-long presentation the South Korean tech giant announced it was working with Qualcomm and Google to develop an XR device. Samsung was one of the first truly massive tech companies to develop VR hardware.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2021

AR company NuEyes is taking its passion for AR and gaming to the next level with the launch of the Pro 3e 5G-enabled smart glasses through their gaming division, NuGaming. Designed to look like a standard pair of sunglasses, the Pro 3e uses AR to project a 148” viewing screen in full 1080p HD at a smooth 60 FPS.

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AR Insider

JUNE 16, 2022

This week on Reality Bytes, we discuss Samsung building gaming into their televisions, Crypto’s cryptic crash, and Jack Dorsey’s promise of Web…5!? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leaked concept video featuring two Samsung AR devices has come to light. Although just concepts and not functioning products as such, it’s clear the Korean tech giant is gearing up to compete with companies like Facebook and Apple as they inch ever closer to releasing consumer AR headsets.

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Road to VR

APRIL 20, 2020

DigiLens , the Silicon Valley-based waveguide maker, today announced that Samsung’s venture capital group Samsung Ventures is increasing its stake in the company. Samsung Ventures is a partner who fully understands all the different challenges of the XR ecosystem.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2025

Lightweight glasses The first lightweight (AI) smartglasses that I tried there have been Rokid Glasses , the latest device by Rokid, one of the leading companies in AR. These are very lightweight smartglasses that have speakers, a monochrome green waveguide display for notifications and small texts, and a camera to shoot photos and videos.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2024

According to a report from Korean tech outlet The Elec , Microsoft has contracted Samsung to supply micro OLED display panels for what is described as “next-generation mixed reality devices.” Samsung and Google confirmed in July their forthcoming “XR platform” will be announced sometime this year.

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2020

With the end of Samsung Gear VR, it seems the South Korean tech giant is also doing away with its VR video apps as well. The company is ending service for all of its Samsung XR apps across the web, mobile, and VR headset platforms. SEE ALSO Oculus CTO Explains Why "Gear VR's days are numbered". Image courtesy Samsung.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This comes as Meta continues its push to release its first commercial AR device, which not only needs all of those systems highlighted in Aria, but also the ability to display stereo-correct information in a slim, all-day wearable package.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

I was afraid that at this CES wouldn’t have been many pieces of news about AR and VR, but actually, we had quite a few interesting ones. This shows that the ecosystem is alive, and notwithstanding the pandemic, there are many XR companies that are pushing the technology forward. TCL Leiniao AR teaser trailer.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Google unveiled its Android XR operating system today, which is coming first to the newly revealed Samsung mixed reality headset, “Project Moohan,” slated for consumer release in 2025. So, starting today, app developers can both build as well as port existing games and experiences to upcoming Android XR devices.

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