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The XR Week Peek (2023.06.20): Samsung to change its XR plans, Upload made a cool showcase, and more!

The Ghost Howls

We all joked about Samsung waiting for the Apple Vision Pro announcement to copy it, but according to some rumors, this is exactly what is happening. But having these new displays is a huge undertaking, and the production may only start later this year. Anyway, these are all rumors, so take them with a big grain of salt.

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Xreal Air 2 Ultra Are True AR Glasses Powered By Samsung Galaxy S23 Or S22 Via USB-C

Upload VR

Xreal Air 2 Ultra are true AR glasses, but they only work with two specific Samsung phones. The glasses are now available for preorder in the US, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Czechia, Japan, South Korea, and China for $700. The company claims shipping will begin in March. There's an important caveat here though.

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Samsung Wallet keeps your boarding passes, credit cards, and crypto safe

Mashable VR

Samsung has combined several existing apps and services to create Samsung Wallet, an app that holds your digital keys, boarding passes, ID cards, payment cards, and cryptocurrencies, all in one place. It's all protected by the Samsung Knox security system. Credit: Samsung. Samsung Wallet is launching in the U.S.,

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Air France introduces VR headset for Joon, Their Low Cost Airline

VRWorld

In July this year, Air France announced plans to launch an airline that specifically targets millennials, raising the question of what, exactly, that actually means. Air France originally trialed VR headsets in business class, and now it is announced that Joon will provide virtual reality headsets to its passengers.

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Laval Virtual 2024: XR is on the Comeback

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In 2024, many major technology firms like Apple, LG, and Samsung are debuting XR devices, and events like Laval Virtual will provide crucial insight into the growing industry. XR took centre stage, with many firms highlighting major products, addressing industry concerns, and presenting innovations.

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One Direction’s Liam Payne Stars In Live VR Concert Tomorrow

VRScout

Available for free on the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go, MelodyVR is home to on-demand musical performances from over 750 artists, including major acts such as Post Malone, Bebe Rexha, The Chainsmokers, and The London Symphony Orchestra. The live concert will be streaming via the free MelodyVR app tomorrow 12pm pst.

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Google's AR/VR Operating System Engineering Director Quits

Upload VR

However, in 2021 he quit, citing whistl eblower Frances Haugen's revelations that the company was aware of negative societal effects of its platforms but prioritized profits over trying to better mitigate them. In February Samsung officially announced it was working on an XR headset, with Google handling "the software."

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