Road to VR

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to a report from The Information , ByteDance subsidiary Pico Interactive is pulling the release of its next consumer-focused standalone headset in effort to no longer compete directly with Meta Quest, instead positioning its next device to compete with Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro mixed reality headset.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The two companies have a great relationship and Apple is realizing that the fact that its headset lacking controllers is a problem for certain types of content, gaming in particular. For this reason, Apple may be working to make PSVR 2 controllers compatible with the Vision Pro. He is very positive about it to happen quite soon.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Tech in Asia recently caught wind of WeChat parent company Tencent’s plans to bring AR to the app’s gargantuan feature list, which includes payments, entertainment, shopping, and transportation. A few tech demos captured with a screen recording app show the possibilities of the platform’s casual, smartphone-based AR.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It wants to create an ecosystem , where most probably all the devices can work together (like it happens today with Apple devices); The report also claims that Facebook may be building its own operating system to encompass all these devices. Apple is working on Micro-OLED displays. Another week, another rumor about Apple’s XR efforts.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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. In comparison to the upcoming competitors we’ll discuss, this device by far stands above the rest in terms of financial expense alongside Apple.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Apple Inc has reached out to Chinese manufacturing firm Luxshare to develop its upcoming augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, Nikkei Asia reported on Thursday. It also indicates a major achievement for Chinese suppliers as Apple previously supported Taiwanese firms. Luxshare is rising in the ranks of Chinese industry.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

You know that in Asia (Japan, China, etc…) the gaming arcade rooms are still pretty popular, while in the West they have mostly died. When I was in Shenzhen, one of the biggest and most technologically advanced cities in China, I had the pleasure of meeting with a few Apple Vision Pro developers.

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ARPost

MAY 12, 2020

From exotic locations across the Caribbean and Europe to Asia, KaviAR Gate is an inviting and inspiring app that anyone can download and use to take a virtual vacation.” . Tech giants such as Google and Apple must lead the charge aside from independent firms such as KaviAR Tech, Ruiz also said. What Is KaviAR Gate?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Raymond Pao, VP of HTC VR New Technology, is now GM of North Asia. Paul Brown, GM of HTC VIVE Europe, is now GM of HTC Europe. Chen(???), GM of HTC smartphone Taiwan, is now GM of HTC Taiwan. SEE ALSO HTC: Vive Pro is Targeted at Prosumers and Will Be "more expensive" Than Consumer Vive.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Apple is aiming to launch Vision Pro in February, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Gurman reliably reported many details of the upcoming headset before it was officially revealed or even acknowledged to exist by Apple. Apple will likely require appointments for purchasing, he wrote, as it did with the original Apple Watch in 2015.

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Next Reality AR

AUGUST 7, 2019

The mobile augmented reality war for dominance between Apple and its Asia-based rivals is in full effect.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Apple has been "aiming internally" to get Vision Pro "out the door" by the end of January, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Gurman reliably reported many details of the upcoming headset before it was officially revealed or even acknowledged to exist by Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Lets split the international LBE VR sector into three core areas (North America, Europe/UAE, and Asia). Asia was the first to get a grip on operating under post COVID measures and has seen the growth and the pain. As you would expect, hard data is a commodity that many are after, and sadly I have to keep this for our paying clients.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2020

Well, if the rumor becomes reality, this would mean that all next Apple devices will have both front and back depth cameras, for high-precision Augmented Reality and 3D reconstruction. Well played Apple. If Google and Apple are working on AR maps here in the west, the giant Huawei is doing in the same in China. Image by Acer).

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Upload VR

JULY 7, 2023

Apple Vision Pro will reportedly have a very slow rollout. Officially Apple Vision Pro is set to go on sale in "early 2024" in the US for $3500, and then in more (as yet undisclosed) countries "later" in the year. Apple is reportedly considering selling a top strap accessory. UploadVR David Heaney

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ARPost

JULY 8, 2021

Facebook, Apple, Google, a number of players in Asia – they’re going to come out in the next couple of years.”. And it isn’t supposed to because the necessary consumer hardware is still on the horizon. Playing the Long Game on Hardware and Society. “AR AR glasses are coming, and we’re very excited about them,” said Lotlikar.

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Upload VR

MARCH 25, 2024

Apple Vision Pro will launch in China later this year. Reuters reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the news in response to a question at the China Development Forum in Beijing, according to China Central Television. Vision Pro is currently only available in the US. But does it deliver? And what’s it really like to own and use?

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GizModo VR

JULY 21, 2021

Earlier this year, the buzz was that Apple would stop manufacturing its tiniest phone after poor sales. However, a new Nikkei Asia report says that a 5G iPhone SE… Read more. The fate of the iPhone Mini hasn’t looked too great as of late. Yet, iPhone 13 rumors have consistently included the Mini as part of a four-phone lineup.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This week we got to know new interesting details on the matter: it seems that Meta was developing its own fitness VR game, but then got to know that Apple was interested in buying Within. More info (Meta buying Within because of Apple) More info (FTC against Blizzard acquisition). See the innovation from SIGGRAPH ASIA.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2023

Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset has faced new setbacks after it dropped its exclusive assembly partner, Digitimes reported on Tuesday. Apple initially tasked Taiwanese firm Pegatron with assembling its upcoming MR headset, but has recently removed the company from its supply line, the report said.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 24, 2017

Of particular interest, In March, Google listed five new jobs seeking ‘Daydream AR/VR Business Program Managers’ based in major tech hubs of Southeastern Asia, hinting that the company plans to make big moves in the region where VR is seeing some of its most broad adoption.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The most recent expansion milestone sees XREAL securing new retail deals for its AR smart glasses product in global markets, including Europe, Asia, and the US. This significant retail expansion in the US, Europe, and Asia makes it easier than ever for new customers to experience the XREAL magic. Can XREAL take on Meta and Apple?

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AR Insider

JUNE 7, 2021

You’ve got a factory in Asia? technology and could pit it against software from Apple and Google. The seed round was led by Ulu Ventures. A local 360 camera operator creates a 3D room which up to twenty remote participants join, creating a unique fusion of the virtual and physical.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Tim Cook said today Apple Vision Pro is still on track to ship early next year. During today's Apple Event livestream , in which the company announced the iPhone 15 series and new Watch models, Cook confirmed that its first "spatial computer" is still on track to ship in "early 2024" as Apple announced at WWDC back in June.

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ARPost

JUNE 11, 2021

AWE Nite Asia returned live after a two-year hiatus to discuss the State of the Global XR Market. The panel discussion was moderated by the President of Sunrise International President and AWE Asia , Gavin Newton-Tanzer. Henry also commented on anticipation of an AR headset from Apple, which she doesn’t predict before late next year.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

More specifics were presented by Pico’s Europe, Middle East, and Asia General Manager Leland Hedges. It does have innovations, like leaderboards and achievements, and compatibility with Apple health apps. See Also: A Hands-On (P)Review of Pico Neo 3 Pro VR Headset. A Deeper Dive From Leland Hedges. “We

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Most probably this announcement has been made to envision a future competition with Apple, bringing to XR the battle Android vs iOS (and Samsung vs Apple) that we already have on phones. Learn more Some XR fun In China I have found where the Apple headset is manufactured. Is this consortium going to succeed?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 4, 2023

Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset is set to delay again amid its upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) from 5 to 9 June, a series of tweets has found this week. Reports have revealed that this may block Apple from unveiling the device at the key event.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 27, 2021

Apple’s second generation of custom ARM processors have reportedly entered mass production, reports Nikkei Asia. Sources familiar with the matter told the publication we could see MacBooks with the new chip start shipping as early as July this year. Rumors that next-gen MacBooks will go on sale later this year have… Read more.

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TechCrunch VR

APRIL 16, 2022

Last week, I talked about Apple and crypto. This week, we’re talking about Apple clashing with Meta over their metaverse taxes. It goes to show that while they seek to use Apple’s platform for free, they happily take from the creators and small businesses that use their own.”.

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ARPost

MAY 5, 2021

The event was attended by representatives from over 70 universities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and was attended by representatives from dozens of companies providing VR and AR education solutions. You’re not seeing the stores in the same way that Apple and Google have their app stores,” said Moynihan.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Reports have revealed that Apple could potentially ramp up work on a pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses that could support the release of the company’s Vision Pro headset. With the proposed smart glasses, Apple fans may tether the devices to their iPhones similarly to others like its Watch and AirPods wearables.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Pico 4 is going to launch initially only in selected countries in Europe and Asia , so Meta can keep its leadership in the US, but the situation may change fast, so it’s better for Meta to tease a Quest 3 pretty soon. It is impressive, and I think that Meta has to answer fast if it doesn’t want to lose its market leadership.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The tech industry is looking to replace the smartphone — and everybody is waiting to see what Apple comes up with. I n 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone. Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had been selling them for years. Triangulating Clues in Apple’s AR Roadmap.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Quest 3 Specs vs Apple Vision Pro While Apple Vision Pro is a much higher end device with a starting price seven times higher, Quest 3's specs actually hold up fairly well. It can also run most iPhone and iPad apps from the App Store as floating panels, and developers can even offer cross-buy.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Apple has taken down an app that allowed users to read the Muslim holy book, the Quran, in China, according to a new report from the BBC. The app, known as Quran Majeed , is incredibly popular around the world and is currently ranked 51 in Google’s U.S. App Store for reference materials. Read more.

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Anand Tech

AUGUST 9, 2024

However, most chips are typically tested, assembled, and packaged in Asia, which has left the American supply chain incomplete. Under the CHIPS & Science Act, the U.S. Addressing this last gap in the government's domestic chip production plans, these past couple of weeks the U.S.

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