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JANUARY 10, 2025

Sony's standalone XR headset for enterprise CAD now has a price and release month. The Sony SRH-S1, as it's now being called, will be available for businesses to purchase from January 23 for $4750, and will start shipping some time in February. The headset was first announced at last year's CES.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the cheaper Apple Vision headset is delayed "beyond 2027". This would mean, if you believe Kuo, that Apple's next headset will instead be the straightforward refresh of Vision Pro with the M5 chipset that he claimed last month will enter mass production in late 2025.

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metamandrill

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This roundup explores the latest XR, AR, and AI advancements, including Meta's ambitious $100 billion investment, Apple's shifting AR strategy, Sonys XYN ecosystem, and OpenAI's powerful new research agent. The post Latest Immersive Tech News: Curated Freshly on February 04, 2025 appeared first on Metamandrill.com.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Notably, Google is developing the XR OS alongside Samsung; during the announcement, Samsung also highlighted how it is poised to release a headset in 2025. Moreover, other XR industry figures are supporting Android XR, including Qualcomm, Sony, XREAL, Magic Leap, and Lynx, a new entry into the XR market.

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MARCH 30, 2025

Though the base game is on PS VR2 as well, there are currently no plans for this Vertigo 2 DLC to reach Sony's headset. Store links Quest Honey Pot - April 2025 (Quest) Honey Pot is the latest game from VRMonkey ( Galaxy Kart , Sky Climb ). An upcoming update adds co-op puzzles on April 4, and a 5v5 shooter mode will follow in May.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Apple also had such abilities with its Vision Pro, accompanying technology portfolio, and partners like NVIDIA. Other significant players in the XR industry are supporting Android XR, including Qualcomm, Sony, XREAL, Magic Leap, and Lynx, a new entrant in the XR market.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Boz states that 2025 is the make it or break it year for XR at Meta , but I personally dont think it is true. The controllers would be sold separately and would be fully optional, mostly dedicated to people who want to play games requiring controllers on the Apple Vision Pro. There are a few passages worth a comment.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Top news of the week (Image by Samsung) Samsung XR headset may launch in Q3 2025 Two new reports gave us potential updates on the Samsung Project Moohan headset. The first report comes from Business Post and hints at a release date in Q3 2025. South Korean news outlet The Elec instead reports that Samsung will use Sonys new 1.35-inch

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The success of the Ray-Ban Meta has triggered the smartglasses hype: when I was at CES, I saw many startups launching their AI-powered smartglasses and we have heard rumors of all the major brands (including Apple and Samsung) working on their own smartglasses devices, too. But as usual, I warn you to be careful of the hype.

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Since launching in 2016 and 2019 respectively, Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator have both been ported to most XR headsets across the years, most recently on Apple Vision Pro. Alongside Samsung's announcement earlier today, it's worth mentioning that Sony, Lynx, and Xreal are also building Android XR devices too.

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MAY 5, 2024

Chinese news outlet WallStreetCN reports Apple plans to launch the cheaper and lighter Vision headset as early as June 2025. The current Vision Pro is heavily supply constrained by Sony's limited micro-OLED display output. Alternatively Apple could be pivoting to use LCD panels, but this seems unlikely.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

If youre looking for the best smart glasses in 2025, youre in luck. Based on our experience reviewing some of the industry’s most impressive AR and AI specs, here are our top picks for the glasses you should be considering in 2025. In fact, smart glasses have experienced a massive surge in popularity throughout the last year.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman ; the Apple visionOS 2.4 This marks an evolution evolution in the company’s mixed reality strategy, as Apple recently ceased development of its planned Mac-ready AR smart glasses to focus exclusively on Vision Pro. Professional Applications of the VisionOS 2.4

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Since Apple confirmed its entry into the extended reality market at WWDC 2023 in June, consumers have been clamoring for an official Apple Vision Pro release date. Advertised as more than just a mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro could mark a new era for extended reality.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Prominent supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims mass production of a refreshed Apple Vision Pro with an M5 chipset is expected to begin in the second half of 2025. Ming-Chi Kuo has been reporting on Apple's supply chain for more than 10 years. The current Apple Vision Pro , released seven months ago, uses Apple's M2 chipset.

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MARCH 28, 2025

Industry conditions have forced us into a tricky spot where we are having to weigh the future health of our studio against the month-to-month realities of game development in 2025. How can Apple, Meta, Google, Valve , Sony and others fail to fund teams like Cyan to work on more VR games?

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JANUARY 18, 2025

Welcome to our first XR News Round-Up for 2025, offering quick updates on recent news stories. If you've missed our biggest stories, we went hands-on with Sony's XYN headset and Play For Dream at CES, while Quest 3S was 2024's top-selling console on Amazon. Our weekly newsletter and latest articles have the remaining details.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the companys principal mixed reality (MR) device at the moment, Meta Quest 3 bags the number one spot for headset shipments, followed by Sonys PSVR2 which achieved a 6.7 Apple, ByteDance, and XREAL also made the top five. percent in 2025, shipping 7.7 percent share fuelled by PC gamers and successful promotions.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The first product from the partnership is reportedly slated for 2025, priced at around $2000. For example, several sources suggested Quest Pro would be named "Quest 2 Pro" and that Apple Vision Pro would be called "Apple Reality Pro". How LG's branding will appear on the reported 2025 headset is not yet known.

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MARCH 4, 2025

MWC 2025 is proving itself to be a hotbed for XR innovation. At MWC 2025, Samsung showcased many products, from its mobile AI suite to new smartphones. While MWC 2025 only gave attendees a glimpse of the upcoming headset, here is everything readers need to know about the upcoming device.

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Steki Amusement

JANUARY 2, 2025

However, IDC also predicts that China’s AR/VR market will usher in a long-awaited recovery in 2025, with shipments increasing by 114.7% Meta is far ahead with a market share of 70.8%, and Sony PSVR2 ranks second with a market share of 6.7%. For example, Meta Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, etc. year-on-year in 2024.

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MARCH 25, 2025

We saw a 10 percent bump in augmented and virtual reality headset shipments last year — but they’re predicting a 12 percent drop for 2025. Last year, Meta accounted for 75 percent of headset sales, followed by Apple at 5.2 percent, Sony with 4.3 Do the IDC numbers mean anything? Yes, they do. percent share.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

on Quest, Steam, Pico, and Apple. on Meta, Steam, Pico, and Apple (VS Only). p.s. PlayStation, you're changing soon too, promise Owlchemy Labs (@owlchemylabs.com) 2025-01-30T16:11:23.819Z Presently, only the PlayStation versions of both games haven't received price reductions, though Owlchemy confirms those changes are coming soon.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Hands-On With Samsungs Android XR Headset, Shipping In 2025 Samsungs first standalone headset is coming in 2025, running Googles new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomms Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. Apple Vision Pro also features a unique feature that hasn't shipped in any other headset: EyeSight.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Will customers be able to purchase a set of Samsung smart glasses in 2025? Samsung Smart Glasses Could be Rolling Out in 2025 As mentioned above, Samsung has been telling customers that it’s been working on an XR wearable for a while now since it confirmed its partnership with Google and Qualcomm early in 2024.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Apple is asking LG and Samsung about supplying micro-OLED displays for the cheaper Vision headset, a South Korean news outlet reports. The Elec claims Apple sent a request for information (RFI) to both companies inquiring about "technical information necessary for product development". Currently 2.5K

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MARCH 19, 2025

GDC 2025 Kicks Off This Week At GDC 2025, RP1 hosted the Spatial XR Mixer at Emporium Arcade Bar. The event was a who’s who of XR, with reps from Sony, Meta, HTC, and our very own XR Guild in the mix. XR Guild in the Big Apple XR is blowing up in NYC. Follow Brittan on Linkedin. Nominations open in April.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Vision Pro 2 is set for late 2026 and Apple is struggling to make a cheaper headset first, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Gurman has a strong track record of reporting on Apple's future plans. He reliably reported many details of Vision Pro before it was officially revealed or even acknowledged to exist by Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This was to be expected and it is no big deal: VisionOS 2 is coming today and this is great news by itself because it is bringing a lot of new features and improvements to the Apple device (three of these features are actually launching later this year, but all the other ones are coming now).

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MARCH 7, 2021

While the rumblings over Apple’s planned venture into augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality have been getting louder recently , we now have a series of dates for these devices by prognosticator Ming Chi-Kuo, a good source with a reliable track record on all things Apple. Read more.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Apple reportedly can't make more than half a million Vision Pro headsets per year. South Korean tech news outlet The Elec cites "sources" saying Sony, the supplier of Vision Pro 's ultra high resolution OLED microdisplays, can't manufacture more than 900,000 per year.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

This week, amidst rumours stemming from CES 2024, multi-national hardware provider LG is slated to enter the XR device marketplace following a tested period of developing components for immersive industry giants, including Meta and Apple. Interestingly now LG’s television division is developing its upcoming [2025] headset.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Play For Dream's latest headset is a blatant Apple Vision Pro clone but with a Quest Pro style rear battery. That fifth headset was revealed to be Sony , and HTC still hasn't revealed its headset. The headset's total weight is exactly the same as Apple Vision Pro, 650 grams, but the distribution of this weight is vastly different.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

The platform is built to work with Android devices and integrates directly with Google Play Services to provide a consistent framework for developers, similar to how Apples Vision Pro headset can lean on Apples App Store. The company plans to make the Android XR platform available to developers in early 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A major display supplier reportedly sent Apple samples of regular OLED panels meant for use in future Vision headsets. The Sony-supplied micro-OLED displays in Apple Vision Pro are 1.42 We'll keep a close eye on Apple as we chart that journey, including the evolving visionOS that these future cheaper headsets will run.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Already, the company is partnering not just with Samsung and Qualcomm but with countless heavyweights like Sony, Magic Leap, and Unity. According to early testers, however, the headset feels and looks like a Meta Quest Pro, with the visual quality of the Apple Vision Pro. What Will Android XR Mean for the Future of the Industry?

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