This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
In short, Kuo posits that Meta is slowing down investment in VR hardware due to looming economic recession, but this will provide others opportunity to play catchup as market share shifts away from Meta to companies such as Sony, Valve, Pico, and HTC. It’s not VR, its Meta’s core business that’s taking a hit.
Sony is reportedly lowering near term sales figures for its upcoming PSVR 2 headset, allegedly halving initial sales projections based on lackluster preorders. Citing people familiar with deliberations, Sony reportedly told a supply partner to expect reduced display panel orders, allegedly stating that it only expects to sell 1.5
Apple Announces Vision Pro Image courtesy Apple The News Apple announced is Vision Pro headset in June of 2023 marking the company’s first public step into the XR headset space. While Vision Pro has yet to launch, it has certainly been the most talked about story in 2023.
But with new headsets, promising new content, and a looming heavyweight positioned to challenge Meta all on the horizon, 2023 could big a much bigger year for the VR space. Sony’s PSVR1, meanwhile, has largely lost any remaining relevance since the announcement of the upcoming PSVR 2. On the Horizon for 2023. The 2022 Plateau.
So here you are a collection of the best news in immersive realities from the CES 2023, with many links to go deeper! HTC Vive XR Elite HTC Vive XR Elite (Image by HTC Vive) The star of the event has for sure been the Vive XR Elite, HTC’s latest flagship headset. Could I make an exception for this year?
There are already some OEMs collaborating with Qualcomm on this chip, and we can expect to see the first hardware implementing it in the second half of 2023. HTC’s new headset gets leaked. HTC has been teasing its headsets for a lot of weeks by sharing images of small black corners of the upcoming device. Other relevant news.
More info (Sony MR headset — Road To VR) More info (Sony MR headset — Upload VR) Shiftall reveals MeganeX Superlight Shiftall (remember to read the f before the t) revealed at CES a new headset: the MeganeX Superlight. The one winning the most important prize, Best 2023 Experience, has been Noire by Centre Pompidou.
See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions That Could Shape the Future of Tech 1. Thus, in the future, VR users are less likely to encounter such issues.
Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). PSVR 2 may launch in Q1 2023. The channel says that according to “credible sources”, Sony may launch PSVR 2 sometime in Q1 2023. Of course, take this rumor with a grain of salt: Sony could still decide to launch the new headset in 2022 to exploit the holiday season.
A few days ago, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that PSVR 2 will launch for $549. PSVR 2 price will be $549 and it will officially launch on February 22nd, 2023. PSVR 2 price will be $549 and it will officially launch on February 22nd, 2023. PSVR 2 launch. The price has been one of the most debated topics online.
HTC launched VIVERSE , their metaverse platform that aims to create positive experiences that benefit every user. Sony also unveiled its new PlayStation VR headset. Look Ahead: XR’s Transformative Role In 2023 and beyond, XRA is committed to promoting the responsible development and use of immersive technology.
See Also: The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into Think how Microsoft revolutionized personal computers, or how Apple changed the mobile phone market forever. HTCHTC is about to release its offering in the form of the VIVE XR Elite with a release date of February 25 and an entry-level price of $1,099.
Best Collaboration Tool Sony Electronics Head of XR Business Development Thaisa Yamamura was “honored to present” the Auggie Award for Best Collaboration Tool. She also presented the winner with a 15.6in Sony Spatial Reality Display. We’re just so happy. We’re so excited to be recognized here.”
Last week, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 kicked off its yearly event by bringing leading firms and representatives together to discuss emerging technology trends and innovations. CES 2023 occurred between January 5 – 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES 2023: Fresh AR/VR Hardware.
And in fact, some weeks ago Sony has made everyone understand that it has delayed the launch of the PSVR 2 because the market is not there yet. Companies like Pico, HP, Valve, and HTC are already performing very well in this sector. The rise of enterprise.
The shutdown will come to effect in August 2023, and in the meanwhile, all the players will be able to get some premium addons and beautifications for free. But Sony has refuted the report, claiming it is not true. The contest runs from January 31 to March 3, 2023. headsets in the next year. Don’t miss them!
Moreover, 2023 is expected to be another slow year for the VR market, with a weak economy and inflation causing non-essential purchases like VR headsets to be put on hold. Or it could be the excitement about new headsets coming from Sony, Apple, Pico, and HTC that is keeping potential buyers on the sidelines.
We won’t see a true disruptive headset probably until 2022-2023. We have also to consider that in 2019, most of VR companies (Valve, Oculus, HTC, etc…) have already launched their devices, and given that VR headsets have usually a lifecycle of 2-3 years, I’m not expecting them to announce something new next year.
Roblox was already on App Lab, where it had more than one million downloads, and now is going to be available on the official Quest store Asgard’s Wrath 2, coming on Quest Store on December 15th, 2023. Also, it lacks integrated audio, which in 2023 is a big issue. And as you can imagine, the leaks come from him, always him: Brad Lynch.
XR headset manufacturer HTC VIVE has debuted its VIVE Ultimate Tracker, which will offer users multiple vantage points for body tracking, Shen Ye, Global Head of Product, HTC VIVE announced in a blog post on Wednesday. Building on the successes of the HTC VIVE Tracker 3.0, ” HTC VIVE FOTA 6.0 Check it out! #VR
According to this report, this is the plan that Meta has for the upcoming years in VR: Release Quest 3, focused on Mixed Reality, in 2023. HTC has made its moves at MWC, too. HTC is one of the best companies when it comes to XR for enterprise and it’s good that it is expanding its offering in the field.
But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). For example, we invited senior executives from HUAWEI, JBD, HTC, Alibaba, iQIYI, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and so on.
This week, a rumor spread among XR communities: next-gen PSVR will be announced at a press conference to be held by Sony on February, 5th. The reason is that Sony has already announced that it will launch PSVR 2 only after the PS5 , to not confuse its buyers by selling too many things together. PSVR 2 could be revealed next month.
Nvidia Sony Qualcomm Niantic Meta PICO Pimax HTC VIVE Nreal Nvidia Investing in everything from AR and VR streaming solutions, to cloud platforms for the modern metaverse, Nvidia has a range of options to offer gaming developers. So, which companies are leading the way to the future of immersive gaming?
PSVR 2 Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) I had big hopes for PSVR 2. I’m pretty sure that Sony is waiting the next few months to make some moves, there’s still the Black Friday and the Christmas Holiday that have to happen, but at the moment I do not see this device as disruptive to our ecosystem.
This follows on from a February 2022 announcement that the company was “in negotiation” with Sony to be integrated into the new headset. In 2019, Tobii technology was integrated into the HTC Vive Pro Eye. The upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset will use eye tracking from specialist group, Tobii.
Although, with more recent commercial headsets like the Meta Quest Pro and Sony’s PSVR 2, the technology is finding a home in affordable immersive products. How has eye and hand-tracking tracking technology advanced in 2022 and 2023? With new headsets from Pico, Lynx, Vive, Lenovo etc.,
The Augmented World Expo Asia announced that it will host its 2023 conference in Singapore from August 30-31. 2023 will mark the first time that AWE Asia is hosted in Singapore. AWE Asia 2023 will offer 56 sessions, 30% more than in 2022. For the first year, sessions at AWE Asia will be organized into 9 content tracks.
The tech giant has also faced strong competition from rival headset firms, including Pico Interactive, HTC VIVE, and Lenovo, among others. The company hopes to launch its Quest 3 consumer headset to boost its standing in the mixed reality market later in 2023.
The report indicated that the global market for smart glasses reached approximately 678,600 units in 2023. per cent from 2023 to 2030. On a regional level, the smart glasses market in the US expanded to encompass around 432,300 units in 2023, contributing to the projected 2030 market forecast.
My favorite ones have been: Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that the next PSVR headset will be called PSVR 2 and will feature 2K x 2K per eye, up to 120 Hz framerate, and 110° FOV. I have to admit that I thought this CES wouldn’t have brought great news about XR, but actually, we had some nice announcements.
” “While we will continue to find ways to work more efficiently, what won’t change in 2023 is our vision and the long-term research effort we’re undertaking to get there,” Bosworth wrote.
This would be pretty disruptive, because up to now every standalone headset has been a walled garden with its own store and hardware, with the only exception being HTC trying to distribute its Viveport store to some other Chinese devices. Basically, Google could try to be for standalone devices what Steam has been for the PC VR ones.
Moreover, at AWE 2023 , Xreal noted that AR-based productivity tools would create the “first 100M AR killer use case,” meaning that it could be the first AR product to gain a user base of 100 million people. But I think it’s very encouraging that people are accepting this new form factor, they are accepting this new experience.
In 2023, Igloo Vision showcased its various immersive spaces. Additionally, the firm incorporated a Lenovo ThinkSmart Teams Room device, Crystal Vox Loqui 1 Speaker, a Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling mic, and a Sony digital camera.
All you need to do is get in touch [link] pic.twitter.com/o8VKifqGdl — Igloo Vision (@IglooVision) October 13, 2023 Formed in 2007, the company began building its geodesic domes for projection-mapped immersive spaces. Or, if you’re not near our London office, why not book a virtual demo?
Don’t forget to catch the XR Awards on 25 May, 2023, where we celebrate the victories of the global immersive industry. Meta has even begun collaborating with massive automakers like the BMW Group to compete with Magic Leap, Microsoft HoloLens 2, and HTC VIVE Flow headsets. billion in 2023 alone.
PlayStation VR PlayStation VR2 Released October 2016 February 2023 Compatible Consoles PS4 / PS4 Pro / PS5* PS5 Connection HDMI + USB + AC Power USB-C Lens Type Aspheric Fresnel Field of View 100 ° 110 ° Screen Type OLED HDR OLED Pixels Per Eye 960 × 1080 2000 × 2040 Max Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz Lens Separation Adjustment ?
Users can also port across mobile phones, PCs, and gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft XBOX, and Nintendo Switch. In early 2023, Meta laid off thousands of employees from Reality Labs in an effort to reduce costs. The cross-platform tool allows developers to develop gaming solutions with zero latency and costs.
It is also a defensive, move that makes it avoid the loss of its partners, as it has happened with Insomniac Studio that has just been acquired by Sony. The report also highlights that one of the regions where VR may grow more in 2019–2023 is Western Europe.
A Bigger Slice of the Apple Pie (Chart) News of the device comes as the tech giant aims to release its Vision Pro headset, which debuted at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023 on 5 June. This comes amid growing rivalry with Meta Platforms, HTC VIVE, Lenovo, and others.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, during demonstrations and events like the Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) 2023, testers expressed concerns that the metal-framed device was too heavy for long-term use. Early tech reviewers have said the device weighs anywhere between 1 and 1.5 pounds (somewhere between 453g and 680g).
Although, with more recent commercial headsets like the Meta Quest Pro and Sony’s PSVR 2, the technology is finding a home in affordable immersive products. How has eye and hand-tracking tracking technology advanced in 2023? Matt Tullis: Recently, the availability and usage of hand-tracking technology has grown dramatically.
The Future of Magic Leap After Ross Rosenberg was appointed Magic Leap’s CEO in October 2023, the company has since focused on its enterprise roadmap for 2024; targeting its XR devices towards enterprise and industrial clients. – What is super important is what Leacttia said, interoperability.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 3,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content