Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2017

This report is the fifth edition of Greenlight Insights’ annual report providing a comprehensive perspective on the virtual reality industry, including hardware unit forecasts, market revenue forecasts, industry and technology analysis, and other special topics for industry executives.

Industry 250

Industry Data Virtual Reality Survey 250

The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2022

But not any kind of announcements, because we already know that the budget cuts pushed the launch of AR glasses to something like 2026. The main UI of the Vive Focus Plus, which also included the PC VR games you could play through the headset (Image by HTC Vive). Content announcement. John Carmack. I mean, we are all waiting for it.

Software 532

Software AR Oculus Apple 532

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A recent HTC VIVE study has found that extended reality (XR) technologies have become an “invaluable” tool for training healthcare staff in key skills and capabilities. 84 percent of respondents added that they liked or loved training with XR technologies. billion by 2028.

Healthcare 122

Healthcare Survey Training Tools 122

The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At the same time, I think that Meta is not pushing much on its business offerings (and in fact this price clarification arrived many months later than expected) so probably the field will still be dominated by Pico and HTC for any foreseeable time. cameras) to the previous one, just with improved characteristics and design.

Unity 440

Unity Microsoft Machine Learning Apple 440

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

The event always wows spectators with a rich lineup of technology vendors and innovations; however, in 2024, XR took centre stage with many firms highlighting major products, addressing device debuts, and entering the market. However, HTC VIVE still believes that controllers hold value. MWC 2024 wrapped up for another year.

Head Mounted Display 124

Head Mounted Display Samsung Eye Tracking Immersion 124

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

AWE EU 2023 Round Up Augmented World Expo EU (AWE) 2023 hosted its yearly event highlighting recent innovations in enterprise-grade AR/VR/MR solutions, as well as related emerging technologies such as genAI, digital twins, and geospatial tech. Meta showed up at AWE EU 2023. Mixed reality is not just looking into the future of work.

Microsoft 91

Microsoft Machine Learning Training Healthcare 91

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

February is already an eventful month for Meta; following its Q2 report last month, the immersive technology firm announced the closure of Crayta and Echo VR while exploring augmented reality (AR) wearable goals. ” Meta is attempting to complete the device ready for a 2026 release date.

AR 98

AR Microsoft Software Wearables 98

The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Plus there is this sense of perceived “stasis” of the technology. As I said a few months ago , we are in the middle of a paradigm change: the cycle that started with the Quest is arriving at an end, and a new cycle driven by new technologies (mixed reality headsets) and new players (Apple, Google) is starting.

Apple 461

Apple Samsung Eye Tracking Google 461

The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A few weeks after I officially entered VR, the technology started being overhyped after Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus. But it is undeniable that Facebook/Meta has been a force speeding up the development of immersive technology and one of the main drivers of the current positive situation. The Gartner Hype cycle of VR.

Virtual Reality 498

Virtual Reality Technology Trends Apple 498

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Working in innovative technologies aint easy its very frustrating and I know it very well (but eventually, it pays off). The prototype of the gloves costs $2500, but in 2026, when the product is ready, it should cost only $1000, which is much less than many other XR gloves solutions.

Apple 260

Apple AR Simulation Ukraine 260

The Ghost Howls

JULY 10, 2023

Long story short… Samsung is copying from Apple, again More info Other relevant news (Image by Apple) Apple Vision headset delayed to 2026 Apple is having its share of problems with the XR headset it is building, which is its most complicated product ever to assemble.

Samsung 272

Samsung Apple Las Vegas China 272

The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In any case, even if you do that, you’ll still be able to play SteamVR content only through November 2026. Its userbase is superior to known PCVR headsets like the HTC Vive Pro and Pro 2 and most probably in the next weeks, it will also surpass the Pico 4.

Microsoft 412

Microsoft Samsung Apple Unity 412

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Last week, Augmented World Expo EU (AWE) 2023 hosted its yearly event highlighting recent innovations in enterprise-grade AR/VR/MR solutions, as well as related emerging technology such as genAI, digital twins, and geospatial tech. Time and time again, we have seen how important businesses have been to scale that technology adoption.

Training 127

Training Industry Strategy HTC 127

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Microsoft has always been quick to invest in innovative new technologies. When Microsoft launched Windows Mixed Reality in 2017, it wanted to take advantage of the rapidly growing PC VR market, which was previously dominated by Oculus and HTC. However, even if you dont, youll only be able to use SteamVR apps through November 2026.

Microsoft 103

Microsoft Software Samsung Hardware 103

The Ghost Howls

MARCH 5, 2024

The official communication by LG states that “the fusion of Meta’s diverse core technological elements with LG’s cutting-edge product and quality capabilities promises significant synergies in next-gen XR device development. ”. It would mark the beginning of the race towards AR glasses, which are the next technological paradigm.

AR 446

AR Apple Sony Google 446

The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2022

We are taking the worst thing of real-life to the metaverse: VR is the technology through which we can make the impossible possible and instead we are just recreating taxes, expensive land, mortgage, harassment, speculation… what a time to be alive! The next versions of the glasses are expected for 2026 and 2028. We are at it again.

Europe 380

Europe Tools Apple HTC 380