XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

While headset news dominates and steals headlines, the ways in which immersive RT3D technology is used today reach many users in manufacturing, industrial, factory operations, and more. For its second year in a row, XR Today compiled the thoughts of industry leaders on how to tackle the industry of tomorrow. Join here.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For the sixth straight year, the Industrial XR Forum returns to bring spatial computing insights and best practices to the industrial enterprise. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2025

As far as industry events go, AWE USA has become our must-attend XR event of the year. Whether youre an established XR developer looking to level up or an aspiring creator preparing to launch your first immersive experience, the AWE Gaming Hub provides connections, resources, and industry exposure.

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AR Insider

APRIL 15, 2024

One of AR's hallmarks is its breadth of applicability across use cases and industries. Which areas are most primed for disruption and transformation? Guest author Monica Hsueh dives into three. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For the seventh year in a row, the Industrial IMMERSIVE is returning to bring together industrial, energy & engineering immersive tech leaders, end users, XR, Spatial Computing, 3D, Reality Capture, Digital Twins and AI solution providers to share first-hand experience, insight and advice for implementing and scaling immersive tech programs in (..)

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Democratizing XR Solutions Worldwide An industry-wide stepping stone to XR’s success lies in the adoption and democratization of AR/VR/MR solutions, which can lead the world towards true ubiquity. Various 2025 XR All-Stars shared a focus on XR democratization.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

After spending a decade obsessed with an overly-ambitious vision that achieves both graphical richness and wearability, AR glasses are beginning to be self-aware that they can’t do both. We examine the evidence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

APRIL 8, 2025

Efficient text entry without an actual keyboard remains an industry-wide challenge for unlocking productivity use-cases in XR headsets. Researchers have created a comprehensive catalog of existing text entry techniques to codify different methods and analyze their pros and cons.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Industrial sectors are a storied hotbed for the integration of emerging technologies. Industrial companies commonly use 3D files and content to ensure accuracy when developing and managing a facility. Vandli also said: “You get better discussions, and you end up making decisions on a more informed basis.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 7, 2025

But while the previous model was dedicated to industrial use cases, especially in collaboration with Siemens, the new one will actually be targeted at prosumers and creators. The choice of the black color in XYN instead of the gray of the industrial version is a good step in this sense.

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Road to VR

APRIL 16, 2025

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The global leader in industrial-grade virtual and mixed reality hardware and software, Varjo, has announced the general availability of Teleport, which creates photorealistic digital twins by stitching together 3D scenes made from Apple smartphone photos.

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Road to VR

MARCH 26, 2025

By acquiring Napster, were paving a path to a brighter future for artists, fans, and the music industry at large, said John Acunto, Infinite Reality co-Founder and CEO. Additionally, the company says Napster will also sell both physical and virtual merchandise, exclusive digital content, and event tickets.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2025

While the move is focused on consumer use cases, namely gaming, the NVIDIA GeForce NOW integration highlights an important industry-wide step towards adopting XR streaming platforms. This technology allows headsets to display high-quality 3D models and experiences, representing a significant leap forward for the industry.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Unlocking Improved Collaboration Collaboration is critical to success in any industry but its often difficult for teams to share ideas and connect effectively in a remote or hybrid environment. Engagement among staff members in a range of industries is dropping drastically using VR in the workplace could be the solution.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The company says funding will support its efforts to accelerate adoption of its XR hardware and software solutions for industrial applications, with CEO Timo Toikkanen noting Varjo will leverage AI and machine learning to further integrate real and virtual environments, enhancing productivity and efficiency for its industrial clients.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While the XR industry’s major hubs are concentrated on the West Coast of the US, the MIT Reality Hack hackathon has become a focal point for XR developers andentrepreneurs on the East Coast of the US.

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Road to VR

MARCH 24, 2025

Citing industry sources, the report alleges Samsung is developing XR glasses (noted as ‘smart glasses’ in the reportmore on that below) with the goal of releasing them by the end of the year. Now, a report from ETNews (Korean) maintains the South Korean tech giant may also have a pair of XR glasses up its sleeves.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, community-led websites like Reddit provide an excellent space for the industry and its enthusiasts to unite and share their thoughts on the latest immersive technology news and real-world challenges. Following Reddit communities can be vital in understanding where the industry is heading and what its most dedicated users are feeling.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Transfr VR Transfr explains on its website that students can explore a long list of career from key industries, including architecture and construction, health sciences, manufacturing, law, transportation, hospitality, finance, agriculture, arts, Information Technology, and many more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, community-led websites like Reddit provide an excellent space for the industry and its enthusiasts to unite and share their thoughts on the latest immersive technology news and real-world challenges. Following Reddit communities can be vital in understanding where the industry is heading and what its most dedicated users are feeling.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2025

Five years after Half-Life: Alyx reshaped expectations for VR gaming, Valve remains a quiet yet critical force in the industry. Aside from having the coffers to pay for world-class talent, this is a major reason why Valve punches far above its weight class despite having a relatively small workforce compared to industry peers.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 23, 2024

One of those featuresa headstrap that automatically tightenswould be an industry first. While it remains to be seen if Pimax can deliver something as svelte as promised, for now it looks like the company is flexing an industrial design muscle that’s been largely hidden by the utilitarian and boxy style of its previous headsets.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Now, companies in every industry, from manufacturing to healthcare, are beginning to rely on VR tech. If youre keen to stay on the cutting edge of the industry, heres what you can expect in the years ahead. However, the benefits of VR solutions are becoming more obvious in various other industries too. billion by 2032.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The firms are using the upcoming Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida, this December 2-5 to highlight the working relationship. Together, we’re setting a new benchmark for innovation and reliability in the training and simulation industry.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

PICO introduced the news in a recent press release: “This achievement highlights our commitment to advancing industry standards and delivering seamless interoperability for developers and users. specification by collaborating with industry leaders, providing key insights, and actively participating in the development process.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

VR Use Case #3: Product Development Constant innovation is crucial in any industry, but product development can be time-consuming and expensive. VR Use Case #4: Upgrading Marketing and Sales Youve probably already seen countless VR use cases emerging in the retail and ecommerce industry.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Industry rumors maintain Samsung initially delayed the device to better compete with high-end mixed reality headsets, such as Vision Pro. Samsung is building the hardware, Qualcomm the chipset, and Google the Android-based XR operating system.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This week, amid legal battles, Meta announced a collaboration with UK immersive learning start-up Moonhub to bring VR/MR training to the facilities management industry. According to the partners, the two firms are achieving an 800% increase in XR training sessions in the facilities management industry.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Some ideas move to the “discovery” phase for feasibility and industrial design evaluation. Meta’s Orion AR Glasses Prototype | Image courtesy Meta To get there though, Bosworth outlined the company’s multi-phase process for product development.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 7, 2025

Rounding off a busy week for the XR industry, PIXO VR made further strides in bringing VR immersive training solutions to the forefront by collaborating with safety and regulatory compliance solutions provider J. Keller & Associates to scale and enhance workplace training into the latter’s portfolio of training services.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Kinsey Fabrizio, the President of CTA , also added: Technology is reshaping industries, enhancing products and creating experiences that improve lives in ways we never thought possible. The independent panel at CES 2025 comprises experts from industry design, engineering, and media, who evaluate and rank the top entries in each category.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2025

The company additionally announced the appointment of David Baron as Chief Operating Officer, a founding executive at Hulu, and industry veteran of Fox Digital Media, Paramount, and Microsoft.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 24, 2024

“Think of all the use cases for companies in industries like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 13, 2025

Immersive learning case studies from countless industries highlight the potential extended reality technologies have to transform how we build skills and knowledge. Organizations across industries embrace VR, AR, and MR to enhance training effectiveness, reduce costs, and improve employee performance.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 21, 2025

While StadiaGoogle’s short-lived cloud game streaming serviceis probably the most recognizable example in recent years, the XR industry already has first-hand experience with the practice. We never sort of disengaged with this community and this industry,” said Izadi.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Even before Vision Pro launched, industry rumors alleged Apple wasn’t keen on making controllers or supporting third-party controllers either. To learn more, check outXR industry veteranNima Zeighami’s early impressions of Surreal Touch.

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