Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

2024 will mark the 13th year that we’ve been following this XR journey here at Road to VR. 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. Somehow another year has come and gone.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Meta is reportedly teaming up with South Korean tech giant LG Electronics to offer up competition to the Apple’s forthcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which is slated to arrive sometime in 2024. Provided the report is true, it seems some very distinct battle lines are being drawn.

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Road to VR

APRIL 24, 2024

Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo maintains Apple may be reducing Vision Pro shipments for its international debut by a wide margin due to demand falling “sharply beyond expectations” in the US market. Apple hasn’t intimated yet when we can expect international availability of Vision Pro however.

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Road to VR

MAY 5, 2022

Google is adding to its portfolio of XR microdisplay designs and talent, as the company announced it’s acquired microLED (µLED) designer Raxium. The Information’s report held Raxium was sold to Google for $1 billion, however official details of the acquisition are still murky. Image courtesy Raxium, Google.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Tencent should start selling the headset beginning in late 2024 , with Meta getting most of the device revenue, while Tencent most of the content revenue. Samsung is one of the most important smartphone brands, and probably one of the few brands in the world that can try to compete with Apple. This is hugely disappointing.

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2023

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, the company’s work-focused version of its iconic but once maligned smartglasses, is being discontinued. Google says in a device support FAQ that, starting March 15th, it will no longer sell Glass Enterprise 2, adding that it will only support the device until September 15th, 2023.

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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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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. Apple already committed to doing AR and made clear that the endgame is AR glasses.

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Road to VR

JULY 6, 2023

Samsung’s upcoming XR headset, which is meant to compete with Apple Vision Pro, has been delayed by “one to two quarters” from its reported early 2024 release target, according to an SBS Biz (Korean) report. That’s apparently been delayed by about “one to two quarters,” or three to six months.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Will the Apple Vision Pro be discontinued? In the last couple of months, numerous reports have emerged suggesting that Apple is either slowing down or completely halting production of its flagship headset. So, what does that mean for Apple’s future in the extended reality market? Apple Cuts Vision Pro Shipments: Is This the End?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Play for Dream MR headset has been called a “Vision Pro knock-off,” given its close aesthetic similarity to Apple’s headset. Especially considering that Google says Samsung’s Project Moohan headset will be the first headset to release with Android XR, and its release date still hasn’t been announced.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Apple’s SVP of Marketing Greg Joswiak posted on X (formerly Twitter) recently that the App Store now has 1,000+ apps designed for Vision Pro, a fair sight more than the 600 apps reported by the company right before the headset’s February 2nd launch. million compatible apps.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2024

In a post on X, Meta CTO Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth says the company is happy to do the “heavy lifting” on bringing Apple’s media streaming to Quest— if Apple will allow it. I always wanted to get Apple AirPlay support on Meta Quest, but it was said that Apple wouldn’t cooperate.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Plus its since 2022 circa that we started seeing a lot of kids in the platform, but developers saw the 80% loss in revenues start around half of 2024 when Meta changed its store. More info Android XR to guarantee camera access Google confirmed to me that the Android XR operating system will offer camera access in the same way phones do.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 8, 2020

billion in 2024. Enterprise spending is 98 percent of that total, but will retract to 90 percent by 2024 and continue to decline until consumer/enterprise trendlines intersect. As shown in the Google Glass era, cultural receptivity and comfort levels for face-worn hardware (with a camera, no less) will be a years-long uphill climb.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Top news of the week Ray-Ban Meta sold 2 million devices EssilorLuxotticas CEO Francesco Milleri during the companys Q4 2024 earnings call this week praised the Ray-Ban Meta glasses for having been a big success. It feels good to have 15 minutes of celebrity sometimes And with all this happiness, lets dig into the best XR news of the week!

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 27, 2024

Google Project Starline finally looks like it’s going to be rolling out to workplaces worldwide, potentially transforming the way we meet and collaborate in the future of work. So, what is Google Project Starline, and what makes it different from the current solutions available? What is Google Project Starline?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This rumor mentions a thing we already heard from other sources, which is that Meta is working on a new cheap device for 2024, aiming at a price tag of $199. More info — Use Google Translate! Apple is still working on a cheaper Vision Pro Meta is not the only company working on a cheaper device.

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VRScout

JANUARY 22, 2022

Company’s like Apple and Meta are leaving Samsung in the virtual dust. By 2024, we could be looking at a roughly $300 billion industry. ” Concept art of Apple’s XR device / Image Credit: The Information. on-year whereas its competitors, Apple and Xiaomi, grew 25.5% respectively. respectively.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

UploadVR Ian Hamilton If you missed the news, Samsung finally revealed its standalone headset today, and Google revealed the Android XR platform that it will run. But Google is building a platform it hopes will be the industry standard, and at least three other companies are already building devices to run it: Sony, Lynx, and Xreal.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. Google Chrome, for instance, has been helped a lot by the fact that it is the pre-installed browser on all Android phones. Render of the possible upcoming Apple device (Image by Antonio DeRosa).

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2024

Unlike Meta’s current line of Quest headsets, the alleged Microsoft headset will be used for “enjoying or watching content such as games or movies rather than the metaverse,” the report maintains (machine translated from Korean), potentially putting it in competition with Apple Vision Pro.

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2023

Samsung announced last month it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

T he use of the Exynos chips makes me think even more that this is an old device : Samsung has recently announced that it is going to build its headset with Google and Qualcomm, so it is impossible that the to-be-released device doesn’t have a Qualcomm chip.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

More info Some news about Apple Vision Pro The news and rumors about Vision Pro never end. In these two weeks, we got to discover that Apple is planning to organize demo sessions of Vision Pro inside the Apple Store venues and that in the beginning, the only way to buy a Vision Pro will be going to an Apple Store.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2023

Google has reportedly shelved a multi-year project that sought to commercialize an AR headset, known as Project Iris. Provided the report is true, it appears Google will now need to rely on Samsung to compete with Meta and Apple in XR. Project Iris was said to ship as early as 2024.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Moreover, a recent report from Juniper Research says that the number of hearables in use will grow to more than 970 million units by 2024 (an increase of 270% compared to 2020). Sponsored content. Mobile application.

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AR Insider

APRIL 6, 2021

billion in 2024. Enterprise spending is 98 percent of that total today but will retract to 90 percent by 2024 and continue to decline until consumer/enterprise trendlines intersect. As seen in the Google Glass era, cultural acceptance and comfort levels for face-worn hardware (with a camera, no less) is an uphill climb.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung's first standalone headset is coming in 2025, running Google's new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. I went hands-on with an early headset developer kit showcasing Google's software and Samsung's hardware. Beyond this, Samsung isn't yet sharing specifications.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Vision Pro is getting a ton of social media engagement after it launched earlier this month, which is great since people are finding out just how Apple’s first mixed reality headset can fit into their lifestyle. You won't find it in Apple's marketing but the Vision Pro is the ultimate cooking computer.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While the Apple Vision Pro version uses a simplified UI based on this redesign and is therefore unaffected, today's Synth Riders update is now live on all other active platforms - Quest, Steam, PS VR2, and Pico. Synth Riders new user interface Speaking to UploadVR at Gamescom 2024 , Kluge Interactive CEO Arturo Perez told us more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Now, both companies are beginning to invest in more premium devices that could put them head-to-head with rival devices like the Apple Vision Pro , and unlock new opportunities in the enterprise market. Initially, rumors indicated that Samsung was working on an MR headset, like Sony – to compete with the Apple Vision Pro.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

That’s especially true for Apple, which continues to double down on Watch and AirPods. This growth accelerated in Q4, due not only to holiday spending but new hardware including Apple Watch Series 6, Fitbit Sense and Airpods Pro. percent compound annual growth (CAGR) for hearables through 2024, and a 14.3

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The glasses should work with Google Gemini AI and have the following features: Processors : Snapdragon AR1 and NXP Camera : 12MP with Sony IMX681 Battery : 155mAh Weight : 50 grams The first batch of production should be around 500,000 units , with more to come if the glasses prove to be successful.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 13, 2025

Samsung spent 2024 doing many things, one of which was continually teasing its forthcoming XR headset. Unlike competitors like Meta, Samsung has a broad hardware ecosystem to support a dedicated XR wearable, much like how the Apple Vision Pro works alongside newly released iPhone/iPad models. This is a massive opportunity for Samsung.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 16, 2024

Late last week, at its 2024 Frontier event online showcase, Pimax debuted two VR headsets that continue its legacy of creating ultra-high spec specialist XR devices. Apple only debuted the Vision Pro in US markets – with more regions to come – with a productivity and workplace-focused approach.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To a request for further explanations by Upload, Microsoft answered that the future release of Windows that will remove the software will happen in late 2024. Speaking with the journalist Alex Heath, Boz claimed that Meta will unveil a very expensive prototype for AR glasses already in 2024. And that “ As of Nov.

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