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The XR Week Peek (2021.10.19): HTC launches Vive Flow, Magic Leap 2 announced, and more!

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HTC advertises it as a headset for relaxation and productivity because it wants to position it as a different product than a gaming machine like Oculus Quest 2. Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap 2 has been teased. Chipset : Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 Display Type : LCD Display resolution : 3.2K Other relevant news.

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AR Glasses You Can Be Seen In

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Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? Magic Leap makes you look like a Minion, and even though I personally think the HoloLens looks much cooler (hey, what can I say, I’m a geek) I will also admit that it feels on the heavy side after prolonged use.

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AR Glasses You’d Be Happy To Be Caught Dead In

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Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? Magic Leap makes you look like a Minion, and even though I personally think the HoloLens looks much cooler (hey, what can I say, I’m a geek), I will admit that you begin to feel the considerable weight of the device after prolonged use. Image Credit: Vuzix.

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Oculus Connect 6 Reveals New AR and VR Updates, Developers Weigh In

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Steve Hinan , Solo Independent VR Game Developer of METAL MULTIBALL , told us how Oculus Link will benefit duo Rift/Quest owners. Sharing a tip with fellow developers, he says, “there is a plan for a Go emulation layer that allows Quest owners to play approved Go games too.” . The first big reveal was the upcoming Oculus Link add-on.

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Qualcomm’s AR2 is the First Chip Built Just for AR

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This is otherwise challenging in that AR glasses design is a game of tradeoffs between UX and wearability. Stepping back, there are several AR glasses designs including standalone (HoloLens 2) and tethered (Magic Leap 2). Software & Silicon So how does AR2 clock in? It’s a very different chip.

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Snapdragon AR2 to Empower AR Devices, Qualcomm Says

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

This has allowed companies to access standalone headsets with the latest specs along with major support for software development via the company’s Snapdragon Spaces platform. We wanted to help facilitate lightweight, wearable glasses with comfortable form factors, allowing people to use them for longer periods of time.

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The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into

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Some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding VR include the following: it always causes motion sickness and virtual reality is solely applicable to games. Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel.