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ZEISS Takes Majority Stake in AR/VR Optics Creator Tooz Technologies

Road to VR

ZEISS, the German optical systems manufacturer, announced it’s acquired majority share of the joint venture Tooz Technologies , an AR/VR optics creator founded by Zeiss and Deutsche Telekom in 2018. Zeiss is now sole owner of the startup. Zeiss is now sole owner of the startup.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.1.9): Apple Vision Pro launches on 2/2, Qualcomm announces new chipset for Samsung headset, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Apple has also unveiled that the ZEISS Optical Inserts will be available in two types: Readers, priced at $99, and Prescription, available for $149. Qualcomm has officially said that this is the chipset that the upcoming Samsung headset is going to employ. Apple will open the preorders next Friday, that is January, 19th at 5 am PT.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.09.04): Meta may be working on the next Quest Pro with LG, Meta Avatars get legs, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Talking about the optics system of the Vision Pro, there are still many unknowns about the ZEISS prescription lenses associated with the device. He also states that the prototype has some drawbacks, but they seem driven more by the fact it is a prototype than the actual showcased technology.

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Meta Optimistic about Apple’s Entry into the Market

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

With all eyes on the Vision Pro, Meta is assumedly taking notes on how to secure itself as not only a rigid competitor but more so as the sole leader in the space – beating out an oncoming wave of new headsets from Apple, Google, Samsung, LG, and more. The Vision Pro will cost $3,499 for a 256GB storage model.

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Learn about Headsets

Delight XR

Even though the technology has been around for years, the current generation of products and devices gets closer than ever to the VR’s original promise: getting elsewhere and connecting to whatever matters most to you. With the technology advancing every year, the hardware is getting cheaper and the software base is growing steadily.

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CES 2017 to feature more than 70 VR exhibitors

Hypergrid Business

The full list of those exhibiting in the gaming and virtual reality category can be found here and include new virtual reality headsets, 3D cameras, motion and eye tracking technologies and 3D imaging. It employs an inside-out tracking system — meaning there is no outside camera that does position tracking. Image courtesy Dacuda.).

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Big XR News from Apple, Google, XREAL, and Meta Reality Labs

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The trusted emerging technology show became home to many XR vendors showcasing the latest in AR/VR/MR solutions. Countless announcements and moments from the event paint a positive picture of the months ahead, with many immersive technology firms, new and old, looking to wow audiences as XR is expected to have another wave of hype.

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