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Global Virtual Reality Industry to Reach $7.2 Billion in Revenues in 2017

Road to VR

billion in global revenues, driven in part by the increased spending in several enterprise sectors and in location-based entertainment (LBE) industry. “We Anticipating modest growth in the short term, Greenlight Insights expects the VR industry to grow into a major global marketplace by 2021, reaching $74.8 Preview Table of Contents.

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First Look: Oculus Venues and Oculus TV

VRScout

These apps hope to make the Oculus Go your next entertainment device. While the experience may feel similar to a Samsung Gear VR or Google Daydream View, both devices require newer Android devices. The $200 standalone VR headset from Oculus has finally arrived. And that’s a big deal. Image Credit: VRScout / Oculus.

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Report: Public VR Awareness Almost Doubling Annually with PSVR & Gear VR Leading the Way

Road to VR

We know that Samsung has confirmed more than 5 million Gear VR units are now in the wild for example, and of course the headlines of Sony surprising themselves with PlayStation VR’s early sales figures – approaching 1 Million going in to 2017. Nielsen’s ‘ U.S Image courtesy Nielsen.

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METAVERSE: THE FUTURE OF THE E-COMMERCE

ARVR

Customer Behavior in the Metaverse According to Gartner 25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the Metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media and entertainment by 2026. Samsung , Coca-Cola , Gucci , Nike and many more. I hear you sayin’ not so far, HOLD ON!

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The Brighter Reality of Virtual Reality

ARVR

Creating remote MR productions VR for rehabilitation of cognitive and psychological disorders (Source: Kurt Othmer, Youtube) A recent survey has narrowed down to the fact that every minute of the day, there is a vehicle related accident. Augmented reality (AR) is the future of Restaurant Menu? Fortunately no!

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The XR Week Peek (2022.03.07): Samsung is planning to launch an XR device, PSVR may arrive in 2023, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Samsung). Samsung is close to launching an XR device, or maybe two. Last month, we got to know that (according to a rumor) Samsung is working together with Microsoft on new AR glasses, most probably powered by a Qualcomm chipset. Samsung has apparently completed a prototype, and “is deciding the release date”.

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Over 20 Use Cases of Smart Glasses, VR Headsets, and Smartwatches at Airports

EnterpriseWear

In IATA’s 2017 Global Passenger Survey, 85% of those surveyed indicated they would be willing to give up more personal data in exchange for faster process checks and more personalized service at the airport. Out from behind the scenes in 2017, AR and VR began to make more public appearances in the airport industry.