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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. The company quietly issued an update on the Samsung XR website on Monday, stating that all of its XR services will terminate on September 30th, 2020. Image courtesy Samsung. MORE
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. Unlike these existing devices, however, Samsung’s headset will feature a design more similar to that of a conventional pair of sunglasses. The post Samsung Files Patent Application For Foldable AR Glasses appeared first on VRScout. MORE
Samsung is kicked-off the first day of CES 2020 with a bang this morning, offering attendees an in-depth look at a variety of cutting-edge products straight out of a science fiction novel, including a BB8-style robot assistant, as well as new improvements to their proprietary voice assistant, Bixby. Among the many products developed as part of what the company refers to as their “Age of Experience” product strategy, Samsung also teased its own dedicated AR headset. MORE
It appears as though the hybrid headset market is shaping up to be the latest trend in immersive entertainment as it’s now being reported that Samsung may be in the process of developing their own AR/VR headset similar to that of Apple’s recently announced device. Photo of Samsung Odyssey. “Samsung Electronics is working on developing cordless and high-priced headsets supporting both VR and AR,” says a reported Samsung official while speaking with KT. MORE
Is this the new Samsung Gear 360? We are two weeks out from Samsung’s March 29th Unpacked event where the company is expected to launch their new Galaxy S8 mobile device. Popping up on the FCC’s equipment authorization database Wednesday, the published documents include a slew of Samsung reports and tests required by the company when applying for certification of new hardware. Image Credit: VRScout & Samsung. News 360 Video Gear 360 Samsung MORE
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Today during the Exynos 2100 launch event, Samsung's Dr. Inyup Kang, VP and GM of the System LSI division, confirmed that their partnership with AMD on integrating a next-generation RDNA based GPU will be coming to fruition with the next generation flagship Exynos design. MORE
Almost a year ago to the day now we wrote about a new Samsung VR headset patent with a strange new design. New Samsung VR Controllers Spotted. In our story last January we noted that the Samsung headset seemed to have four cameras for inside-out tracking. MORE
Samsung recently filed patents with China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) office that shows off a few new designs in what appears to be two fairly similar PC VR headsets. Unlike Samsung’s previous HMD Odyssey and Odyssey+ headsets, which sports two outward-facing camera sensors, it isn’t clear exactly what tracking standard the proposed headset(s) may use. MORE
DigiLens , the Silicon Valley-based waveguide maker, today announced that Samsung’s venture capital group Samsung Ventures is increasing its stake in the company. At the time of this writing, neither firm has detailed the extent of the investment, stating simply that Samsung Ventures is again investing through a convertible debt instrument. Samsung Ventures is a partner who fully understands all the different challenges of the XR ecosystem. MORE
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Samsung hasn’t really said much about VR since the release of Samsung Odyssey+, the hardware refresh to its Windows Mixed Reality headset that came to market in October 2018. In short: Samsung has more AR/VR products coming down the pipeline. Farshid Fallah, Samsung’s director of developer relations for XR and gaming, took the stage at an AWE panel talk on Thursday to talk a bit about the upcoming AR capabilities for Galaxy S10. Image courtesy Samsung. MORE
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Samsung appears to be making a strategic partnership with Microsoft as it produces what Korean Times reports is a “powerful cordless headset that supports both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).” “Samsung Electronics is working on developing cordless and high-priced headsets supporting both VR and AR,” an unnamed Samsung official told the Korean Times. MORE
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Samsung’s recently announced Galaxy Note 10 phablet does not support its Gear VR mobile VR headset. The Samsung Gear VR is a smartphone-based VR headset. We don’t know, though, if next year’s Samsung phones will continue to support VR. We reached out to Samsung, and the company told us “We remain committed to innovating in VR and AR to deliver incredible new experiences to our consumers.” MORE
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Samsung is wasting no time this year. They're set to be revealed at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event. SEE ALSO: What to expect from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021. Viewers can tune into @SamsungUS on Twitch, @Samsung on TikTok, or r/SamsungMobileUS on Reddit on Thursday, Jan. MORE
Samsung Odyssey+ is the company’s latest VR headset, and while it launched just a few weeks ago for $500, the Korean tech giant is throwing it on sale this Black Friday at a 40% discount. An important distinction: Samsung Odyssey+ boasts the same resolution as HTC Vive Pro, but at a remarkably lower price—HTC Vive Pro costs $800 for just the headset, no basestations or controllers included. MORE
A patent awarded by China’s Intellectual Property Office to Samsung reveals what seems to be a new version of the Samsung Odyssey, with four tracking cameras. Odyssey is Samsung’s brand for its PC VR headsets. The patent contains a design drawing sketch as well as two full color renders from Samsung. A rendering made by Samsung, contained in the patent filing. We’ll keep a close eye on Samsung this year for any further teases or announcements. MORE
Today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung announced a brand-new Gear VR, powered by Oculus, and revealed the Gear VR Controller that lets you interact with VR games and experiences. While there was no shortage of new Samsung hardware revealed at the conference, including a new Gear VR headset to show off, the Gear VR Controller is the input device we’ve been eagerly waiting for as an answer to Google Daydream’s View controller. MORE
Samsung Galaxy is now the exclusive mobile partner of Twitch Rivals, a year-long agreement that will see the companies collaborate on exclusive events and Twitch content. gaming twitch streaming samsung samsung galaxy phones mobile gaming MORE
Samsung filed a patent application for a VR headset with a field of view of at least 180 degrees. But if Samsung did decide to go forwards with this design, they could leverage their competitive advantage as the world’s largest small OLED panel manufacturer. Samsung Galaxy smartphones already incorporate curved OLED technology. In an October interview with Lowyat.NET , the CEO of Samsung Electronics confirmed that the company was heavily looking in to both VR and AR. MORE
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. MORE
But Samsung has leapfrogged Apple with its own take on the product category. Over the past two product cycles, Apple has been rumored to be preparing to reveal its Apple AirTags tracking devices that can help iPhone owners find their possessions with augmented reality. MORE
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Recent versions of the Oculus Mobile SDK drop support for the Samsung Gear VR mobile headset. The Samsung Gear VR is a smartphone-based VR headset. This was prompted by the news that Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 will not support VR , and speculation that the regular Galaxy S line will follow suit next year. The post Oculus SDK Drops Support For Samsung Gear VR appeared first on UploadVR. MORE
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The latest edition of Samsung’s Odyssey VR headset promises better visuals and a more comfortable fit. Samsung earlier this morning revealed its HMD Odyssey Plus , an updated version of the companies 2017 Windows Mixed Reality headset, delivering improved visuals, new functionality, and a more comfortable design. For assistance interacting with the real-world while in headset, Samsung has turned the Odyssey Plus controllers into mixed reality flashlights of sorts. MORE
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AUGUST 12, 2020
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But Samsung has leapfrogged Apple with its own take on the product category. Over the past two product cycles, Apple has been rumored to be preparing to reveal its Apple AirTags tracking devices that can help iPhone owners find their possessions with augmented reality.
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Upload VR
JANUARY 11, 2021
Almost a year ago to the day now we wrote about a new Samsung VR headset patent with a strange new design. New Samsung VR Controllers Spotted. In our story last January we noted that the Samsung headset seemed to have four cameras for inside-out tracking.
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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. The company quietly issued an update on the Samsung XR website on Monday, stating that all of its XR services will terminate on September 30th, 2020. Image courtesy Samsung.
VRScout
OCTOBER 22, 2018
The latest edition of Samsung’s Odyssey VR headset promises better visuals and a more comfortable fit. Samsung earlier this morning revealed its HMD Odyssey Plus , an updated version of the companies 2017 Windows Mixed Reality headset, delivering improved visuals, new functionality, and a more comfortable design. For assistance interacting with the real-world while in headset, Samsung has turned the Odyssey Plus controllers into mixed reality flashlights of sorts.
Road to VR
JANUARY 27, 2020
Samsung recently filed patents with China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) office that shows off a few new designs in what appears to be two fairly similar PC VR headsets. Unlike Samsung’s previous HMD Odyssey and Odyssey+ headsets, which sports two outward-facing camera sensors, it isn’t clear exactly what tracking standard the proposed headset(s) may use.
VRScout
JULY 14, 2019
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. Unlike these existing devices, however, Samsung’s headset will feature a design more similar to that of a conventional pair of sunglasses. The post Samsung Files Patent Application For Foldable AR Glasses appeared first on VRScout.
Road to VR
JUNE 3, 2019
Samsung hasn’t really said much about VR since the release of Samsung Odyssey+, the hardware refresh to its Windows Mixed Reality headset that came to market in October 2018. In short: Samsung has more AR/VR products coming down the pipeline. Farshid Fallah, Samsung’s director of developer relations for XR and gaming, took the stage at an AWE panel talk on Thursday to talk a bit about the upcoming AR capabilities for Galaxy S10. Image courtesy Samsung.
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JANUARY 7, 2020
Samsung is kicked-off the first day of CES 2020 with a bang this morning, offering attendees an in-depth look at a variety of cutting-edge products straight out of a science fiction novel, including a BB8-style robot assistant, as well as new improvements to their proprietary voice assistant, Bixby. Among the many products developed as part of what the company refers to as their “Age of Experience” product strategy, Samsung also teased its own dedicated AR headset.
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JANUARY 19, 2021
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JANUARY 14, 2021
Samsung kicked off 2021, and interrupted CES, with its live-streamed product launch, Galaxy Unpacked. samsung galaxy unpacked samsung consumer tech samsung galaxy buds pro samsung galaxy s21
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Samsung Odyssey+ is the company’s latest VR headset, and while it launched just a few weeks ago for $500, the Korean tech giant is throwing it on sale this Black Friday at a 40% discount. An important distinction: Samsung Odyssey+ boasts the same resolution as HTC Vive Pro, but at a remarkably lower price—HTC Vive Pro costs $800 for just the headset, no basestations or controllers included.
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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JANUARY 13, 2021
Samsung has created some pretty great soundbars in the past, but if the company's CES 2021 debuts are any indication, this year's models will be even better. Home Theater News ces 2021 ces 2021 product lifestyle soundbar Samsung samsung HW-Q800A Samsung HW-Q950A soundbars
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MAY 11, 2018
It appears as though the hybrid headset market is shaping up to be the latest trend in immersive entertainment as it’s now being reported that Samsung may be in the process of developing their own AR/VR headset similar to that of Apple’s recently announced device. Photo of Samsung Odyssey. “Samsung Electronics is working on developing cordless and high-priced headsets supporting both VR and AR,” says a reported Samsung official while speaking with KT.
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Samsung is wasting no time this year. They're set to be revealed at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event. SEE ALSO: What to expect from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021. Viewers can tune into @SamsungUS on Twitch, @Samsung on TikTok, or r/SamsungMobileUS on Reddit on Thursday, Jan.
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JANUARY 17, 2021
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JANUARY 1, 2021
Samsung may soon come out with a Bluetooth-based tracker to give Tile a run for its money. samsung tiles bluetooth smartphones smarthome smart homesRead more.
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MAY 9, 2018
Samsung appears to be making a strategic partnership with Microsoft as it produces what Korean Times reports is a “powerful cordless headset that supports both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).” “Samsung Electronics is working on developing cordless and high-priced headsets supporting both VR and AR,” an unnamed Samsung official told the Korean Times.
UploadVR
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Recent versions of the Oculus Mobile SDK drop support for the Samsung Gear VR mobile headset. The Samsung Gear VR is a smartphone-based VR headset. This was prompted by the news that Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 will not support VR , and speculation that the regular Galaxy S line will follow suit next year. The post Oculus SDK Drops Support For Samsung Gear VR appeared first on UploadVR.
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JANUARY 13, 2021
Samsung Galaxy is now the exclusive mobile partner of Twitch Rivals, a year-long agreement that will see the companies collaborate on exclusive events and Twitch content. gaming twitch streaming samsung samsung galaxy phones mobile gaming
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JANUARY 3, 2021
Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21 on January 14, with a virtual event coinciding with the final day of CES 2021. Mobile News ces 2021 Samsung Samsung Galaxy S21 Samsung Unpacked
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JANUARY 14, 2021
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JANUARY 26, 2020
A patent awarded by China’s Intellectual Property Office to Samsung reveals what seems to be a new version of the Samsung Odyssey, with four tracking cameras. Odyssey is Samsung’s brand for its PC VR headsets. The patent contains a design drawing sketch as well as two full color renders from Samsung. A rendering made by Samsung, contained in the patent filing. We’ll keep a close eye on Samsung this year for any further teases or announcements.
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DECEMBER 11, 2020
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JANUARY 6, 2021
Big changes are coming to the Samsung home entertainment product lineup in 2021. samsung microled tvs remote control samsung qled 4k 8k consumer tech ces 2021Read more.
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JANUARY 14, 2021
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MARCH 15, 2017
Is this the new Samsung Gear 360? We are two weeks out from Samsung’s March 29th Unpacked event where the company is expected to launch their new Galaxy S8 mobile device. Popping up on the FCC’s equipment authorization database Wednesday, the published documents include a slew of Samsung reports and tests required by the company when applying for certification of new hardware. Image Credit: VRScout & Samsung. News 360 Video Gear 360 Samsung
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JANUARY 12, 2021
Today during the Exynos 2100 launch event, Samsung's Dr. Inyup Kang, VP and GM of the System LSI division, confirmed that their partnership with AMD on integrating a next-generation RDNA based GPU will be coming to fruition with the next generation flagship Exynos design.
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. At the time of this writing, neither firm has detailed the extent of the investment, stating simply that Samsung Ventures is again investing through a convertible debt instrument. Samsung Ventures is a partner who fully understands all the different challenges of the XR ecosystem.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung announced a brand-new Gear VR, powered by Oculus, and revealed the Gear VR Controller that lets you interact with VR games and experiences. While there was no shortage of new Samsung hardware revealed at the conference, including a new Gear VR headset to show off, the Gear VR Controller is the input device we’ve been eagerly waiting for as an answer to Google Daydream’s View controller.
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JANUARY 20, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is the bigger brother of the newly announced S21, adding a bigger screen and battery. Android Buying Guides Mobile comparison comparisons galaxy s20 plus Galaxy S21 Plus Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus smartphone comparisons
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JANUARY 28, 2019
Samsung filed a patent application for a VR headset with a field of view of at least 180 degrees. But if Samsung did decide to go forwards with this design, they could leverage their competitive advantage as the world’s largest small OLED panel manufacturer. Samsung Galaxy smartphones already incorporate curved OLED technology. In an October interview with Lowyat.NET , the CEO of Samsung Electronics confirmed that the company was heavily looking in to both VR and AR.
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AUGUST 8, 2019
Samsung’s recently announced Galaxy Note 10 phablet does not support its Gear VR mobile VR headset. The Samsung Gear VR is a smartphone-based VR headset. We don’t know, though, if next year’s Samsung phones will continue to support VR. We reached out to Samsung, and the company told us “We remain committed to innovating in VR and AR to deliver incredible new experiences to our consumers.”
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