AR Insider

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we enter 2024, signs point to a potential turning point for smart glasses. We examine the evidence in our 2024 predictions This post appeared first on AR Insider. These include XReal Air 2 and Ray Ban Meta Smartglasses.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We break it down in the first of five big predictions for 2024. Where do AR and AI converge? Generative AI will assist AR creation workflows while conversational AI provides natural-language interfaces. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 provides players with a virtual reality recreation of Earth that offers a sense of unmatched realism. Flash forward 42 years, and on launch day for Flight Simulator 2024 I waited about eight hours at what might as well have been a virtual airport waiting to connect to Microsoft's servers.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Meta Connect 2024 has just finished and there Mark Zuckerberg and some other Meta executives have announced very important news concerning XR and AI. These have been my 5 main highlights of the Meta Connect 2024. Header image by Meta) The post The 5 main XR highlights from Meta Connect 2024 appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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AR Insider

JUNE 17, 2024

One of Korea’s government institutes, the National IT Promotion Agency (NIPA) has selected 8 Korean metaverse and XR companies to be featured at the K-Metaverse… Continue reading → Leading Korean Metaverse Companies Target Global Market at AWE USA 2024 K-Metaverse Pavilion This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

So let’s see together what are my predictions for tomorrow’s 2024 edition! “The Quest users spent in total 3 million hours in 2024 in Horizon Worlds”). These are my speculations for tomorrow’s Meta Connect 2024. Who of you will make the best predictions?

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JANUARY 12, 2025

Meta Quest 3S was the top selling games console on Amazon US in 2024, despite only releasing in October. The news comes after the Meta Horizon app needed to set up Quest headsets was the #1 free iPhone app on Christmas Day 2024, and SteamVR saw near-record usage in December. Clearly, 2024 was another year of growth for VR.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 8, 2023

There’s been a very interesting piece of news that the last week went below the radars of many XR magazines but that I think it’s worth talking about : CREAL has announced the commercial availability of its lightfield solution for XR glasses for 2024. Why is it cool and why should we matter?

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Meta's Reality Labs division's sales for 2024 were more than 40% higher than in 2023, according to a memo leaked to Business Insider. Quest 3S Was The Top Selling Console On Amazon In 2024 Meta Quest 3S was the top selling games console on Amazon US in 2024, despite only releasing in October.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 17, 2025

Citing data obtained by independent analyst Omdia, Game Developer (via Forbes ), notes that downloads of the Meta Horizon app fell by 27% on Christmas Day 2024 when compared to 2023, which is historically the app’s yearly peak for downloads.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Metas metaverse ambitions are evolving rapidly, with younger users and mainstream consumers reshaping the Quest platform over the course of 2024, according to Samantha Ryan, VP of Metaverse Content, which could see free-to-play content flourish as a result. “People also spent more money across Quest devices.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

” Here’s that message in full: Starship Troopers: Continuum will now be coming out on November 14, 2024, on Meta Quest, and November 25, 2024, on PlayStation VR2. This is to allow further time for extra playtesting, polish, and fixes, to help ensure the best experience on Meta Quest and PlayStation VR2.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 8, 2024

Ramos) Following the recent news that Pimax was launching a “Light” version of their Crystal VR headset, there was soon talk of a Pimax Global Roadshow passing through several US and European Cities during the Summer of 2024. Header image by R. Cole and S.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Both Quest 3 and Quest 3S come with Batman: Arkham Shadow , a $50 AAA VR game, for free, and this stacks with the Black Friday 2024 deals below. UploadVR David Heaney For Black Friday 2024, Best Buy is giving a $75 gift card with Quest 3 purchases, effectively valuing the headset at $425.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 3, 2024

Given the installed base enjoyed by Apple Watch and AirPods, will they'll be enlisted to add utility and appeal to Vision Pro through several integrated use cases. We examine in our annual predictions. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

So in this article, I want to tell you what are the major lessons you have to take from Meta Connect 2024 and that you should take into consideration for the future of your career or your business. Header image from a Meta event) The post A strategical analysis of the news from Meta Connect 2024 appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Led by Quest 3 and Vive XR Elite, mixed reality is becoming a new standard in VR. Will this broaden VR's appeal and use cases to the point that it could become table stakes? We examine in our annual predictions. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

One of our favorite voices in the wide world of spatial computing is Tom Emrich. Each year, Emrich publishes his predictions for the year ahead – many of which align with our own. We spotlight and excerpt his top picks. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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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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AR Insider

JUNE 10, 2024

The bellwether event in the XR ecosystem, Augmented World Expo (AWE), is marking its 15th anniversary by moving to Long Beach from Silicon Valley. We take a look at speakers, agenda highlights and what you can expect. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

2024 has been quite the year for Meta and its XR ambitions; just as AI and the Apple Vision Pro took over headline space this year, Meta was underpinning its foothold on the XR market. 2024 was the year AI glasses hit their stride. ” Meta is working to rebuild Meta Horizon after a slow launch during the Metaverse hype wave.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024) has just topped over 1 million players, evidenced by an in-game achievement that nearly everyone is bound to earn just by booting up the game and playing for a few minutes. According to similar in-game achievements, those games have topped nearly 500,000 players and over 400,000 playersrespectively.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Revealed back in April 2024, the companys Crystal Super headset was originally planned to release sometime in Q4 2024, however that was delayed to Q1 2025. More recently, the announcement of Dream Air seems to continue Pimaxs tendency to reveal new products before delivering on those it has previously announced.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

PSVR 2 saw nearly five times the peak sales volume on Amazon US during the 2024 holiday season as it did in 2023. In 2024, Sony started the sale ahead of Black Friday and kept it running well into the new year. Predictably, the sale increased the sales volume of the headset, but by even more than one might have expected.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Now, Sandbox VR says it’s reached the $200 million revenue milestone, bringing in $75 million in sales in 2024 alone from over 1.4 Since the beginning of 2024, Sandbox VR has sold 83 franchise units, bringing a total of nearly 150 total units in development with 34 operators today.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The company’s Crystal Super headset was announced back in April 2024 and originally planned for a Q4 2024 release, but is now said to be releasing sometime in Q1 2025.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Previewed at Apple’s 2024 WWDC, Canon intends to use the new lens to meet the growing demand for accessible spatial video creation. The new dual lens is scheduled for release in November 2024, priced at $449.99. Image courtesy Canon U.S.A., It’s an exciting step forward in making high-quality 3D content more approachable for everyone.”

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MARCH 31, 2025

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 supports PC VR headsets, although you’ll also need a pretty beefy rig to even run it. That said, Asobo is working with Pimax, which has been an official peripheral partner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 since November, to bring this and other VR-specific features to game.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

link] — Alex Coulombe (@iBrews) October 25, 2024 Together with the suggestion engine, there is also another big problem in the store, which is the Search Engine. — Ian Hamilton (@hmltn) October 25, 2024 It’s been since ages that Meta has tried to make a successful Social VR application.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Data from Amazon US suggests that Quest headsets didn’t sell as well over Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2024 as compared to 2023. In 2024, that number was around 146,000 Quest headsets, representing a drop in sales volume of 14%.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Embracer Group, the media conglomerate behind a host of game studios, announced in a recent financial report that Metro Awakening (2024) “ underperformed” financial expectations. Still, it’s unclear what the expectations for Metro Awakening actually were, or how much revenue the game has generated to date.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2025

” Previous reports from May 2024 suggested the LG/Meta deal was already on thin ice, as insiders alleged the South Korean tech giant wasn’t full steam ahead, but rather “controlling its pace” Then, in June 2024, LG announced was shaking up its XR product division, which was unusual for the company.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

Now, as first reported by MIXED , Luckey says he’s set to announce something in “a few weeks” Wait till you see what I am announcing in a few weeks and see if you still think I am out of the game.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Stranger Things VR (2024) , the Quest game from Tender Claws, is leaving timed Quest exclusivity next month. Originally launched on Quest 2/3/Pro in February, the studio announced it’s bringing Stanger Things VR to to PSVR 2 and SteamVR-compatible headsets on December 5th.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Founded in 2022, PolarityOne specializes in immersive experiences, with its first game EXOSHOCK releasing initially as a playable demo on SideQuest in mid-2024. This strategic investment solidifies VRAL Games’ position as a prominent contender in the VR gaming industry.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 16, 2025

The move comes as Avantis worked in 2024 to deploy its classroom solution worldwide. In 2024, Avantis Education formed a partnership with ICESCO. Manjinder also added: As we move towards a content creation economy, theres been growing demand for ClassVR to facilitate AI-generated content.

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MARCH 25, 2025

UNDERDOGS (2024) , the physics-based mech brawler from Racket: Nx (2019) studio One Hamsa , is now available on PSVR 2, finally bringing itsmetal-on-metal violence and innovative locomotion to PS5. 5] user score on Quest.

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