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

ARPost

This is supported by a 2022 PwC survey , which shows that 42% of business leaders are planning to use the metaverse to provide onboarding and training for their employees. Aside from the increased use of XR devices in enterprise settings, it’s likely that we’ll see more companies offering immersive experiences to their employees.

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Report: VR and AR Device Market to hit $1.8 billion in 2018

Tech Trends VR

“We expect stand-alone headsets like the Oculus Go and HTC Vive Focus to ignite a new wave of growth that will help broaden the appeal of virtual reality, particularly with businesses and in education,” says George Jijiashvili, CCS Insight’s senior analyst for wearables.

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Tim Cook Discusses Augmented Reality

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Additionally, Apple has supplied its Lidar scanners to other XR firms, including drone services for preservation and surveying. ” In May, Apple filed a trademark for Reality OS designed for peripherals, software, and wearable computer hardware. Current AR Opportunities from Apple.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.10.11): Meta Quest 3 ships now, a cheaper model may come in 2024… and more!

The Ghost Howls

More info Meta lays off people working on its custom chips An unconfirmed rumor unveiled that Meta is laying off people working on its “custom silicon for wearables team”, that is the team working on Meta’s custom chips. Sony’s entertainment assets have huge potential in the metaverse area.”

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Over 20 Use Cases of Smart Glasses, VR Headsets, and Smartwatches at Airports

EnterpriseWear

Ideas on the ground and on board: The airport industry first began toying with wearable technology with the release of the original Google Glass in 2013. More recently, the use of wearable augmented and virtual reality devices by airport and airline technicians to train, perform maintenance, and receive remote support has gained traction.

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Apple Competitor Xreal to Reach 200,000 Shipments

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

A survey conducted by StreetBees found that 5 0 percent of questioned individuals aware of the Vision Pro are excited about the device. Moreover, Apple expressed dissatisfaction with its Sony and TSMC suppliers when it hosted its WWDC 2023 showcase, where the firm introduced the product. However, only 27 percent intend to buy it.

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Big XR News from Apple, Xreal, Senseglove, and NVIDIA

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Moreover, Apple expressed dissatisfaction with its Sony and TSMC suppliers when it hosted WWDC 2023. In a survey conducted by Streetbees , the group found that 50 percent of questioned individuals aware of the Vision Pro are excited about the device, and a further 27 percent intend to buy it.

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