The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2021

The rumors on the Apple Glasses are intensifying. It is not a secret that Apple is working on an XR device: the mystery is when it is going to release it and what it will actually be. The hype is rising, and Apple is playing with it. (My usual terrible image to wish you Happy Easter, if you celebrate it). Top news of the week.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

One of the reasons that HTC VIVE is an ARPost perennial favorite headset manufacturer is because the company doesn’t turn out a headset every day. However, both of these models bring strengths that are likely to become a part of the future of AR wearables as we know them. The Future Comes in Pieces.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

The firm entered a definitive agreement with HTC VIVE, giving the leading XR firm a massive $250 million investment. Notably, the move gives Google access to “certain HTC employees from its XR team” who will join Google to help the firm develop its own XR solutions. What a HTC/Google Unitifaction Mean?

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Tech Trends VR

APRIL 9, 2018

We expect stand-alone headsets like the Oculus Go and HTC Vive Focus to ignite a new wave of growth that will help broaden the appeal of virtual reality, particularly with businesses and in education,” says George Jijiashvili, CCS Insight’s senior analyst for wearables. billion in 2022. billion Click To Tweet.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

MR headsets include Meta Quest Pro, HTC Vive XR Elite, and Apple’s rumored headset which is reportedly set to arrive sometime early this year at around $3,000.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 9, 2024

However, the report noted that as sales declined, the average selling price increased by over $1000, partly due to Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro Driving Sales Prices Ramon T. The report also showed how Apple has quickly advanced to the second top-selling vendor, overtaking industry veterans such as ByteDance, Xreal, and HTC.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2025

In a storyline that mirrors the rise of Apple’s Vision Pro, the Moohan headset was finally publicly revealed following years of speculation at the tail end of 2024with further reveal coming in the first month of 2025. Samsung brings a broader technology ecosystem that can help introduce its large Galaxy user base to XR wearables.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 21, 2024

Following the launch of WWDC and AWE 2024 this week, reports have emerged showing that both Apple and Meta may be taking critical steps and restructuring methods to top the XR mountain. Apple and Meta are aware of this period of shifting. The other group is the upcoming Wearable division.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 28, 2024

On that note, leading into 2025, the XR market is looking to shift, with interest shifting towards emerging technologies such as AR and MR, with accessible products debuting from firms like Meta and Apple. WEART looks to join this XR product shift with its wearable haptic product.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 7, 2022

I developed many software and hardware products in the past, not only as Electronics Engineer but also as a Product Manager, worked in some well-known corporates such as Nokia and Verifone then a couple of years ago I founded WalkOVR, the first wearable walk-in-place locomotion solution for Virtual Reality. . How does the product work?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The HTC VIVE Focus Vision is now available to pre-order, and we’re excited about its potential for the enterprise market. Plus, we’ve had new announcements from Snap , new rumors from Apple, and new innovations in VR locomotion, like the Virtuix Omni One to explore. What is the HTC VIVE Focus Vision? Unlike some VIVE devices.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

JANUARY 31, 2024

When HTC VIVE started teasing the HTC VIVE Flow way back in 2021 , it left some consumers a little confused. They were named the “best wearable tech” at the Esquire Gadget Awards in 2021. With that in mind, we decided to take a closer look at the HTC VIVE Flow to see whether it still holds up in the VR market.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 24, 2024

HTC VIVE Pro 2 – Best refresh rates Building on the success of the original HTC VIVE Pro, the HTC VIVE Pro 2 combines comfort and performance in a relatively affordable package. This powerful headset is the result of years of experimentation by Apple and features tons of cutting-edge technology. Is my PC ok for VR?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 20, 2023

With these emerging technologies, companies have begun experimenting with augmented dashboards, entertainment systems, and immersive wearables. In the interview, we discuss the Munich-based firm’s end-user insights with Audi and HTC VIVE and trends in automotive XR. What are its strengths and weaknesses?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

While there are undoubtedly plenty of high-cost solutions out there, such as the impending Apple Vision Pro , there are also some more affordable headsets ideal for beginners. HTC VIVE Pro Price: $499 HTC VIVE offers a vast selection of high-quality headsets designed for business users.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If you plan to invest in Apple ’s innovative mixed reality headset, recent rumors about potential Apple Vision Pro weight issues might give you some cause for concern. Since announcing the Vision Pro , Apple has made some ambitious claims. Apple Vision Pro Weight: How Much Does it Weigh?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Google has entered into a definitive agreement with HTC VIVE, granting the leading XR company a substantial investment of $250 million. This investment provides HTC with significant XR-related support from Google and access to a non-exclusive license for HTCs XR intellectual property.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 12, 2024

Last week, Apple introduced its first public update to its debut XR device, improving many core features as the firm starts its spatial computing journey. The Apple Vision Pro was only released last month, and Apple is already moving forward to optimise the product for early adopters. Apple also released version 1.1

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 1, 2024

Firms such as AWS, Samsung, and HTC VIVE took to the event to showcase the future of work and paradigm-shifting immersive technology. The increased presence of XR at CES 2024 and MWC 2024 could be partly due to Apple entering the market in a bid to turn XR mainstream, and the knock-on effect is being felt.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Is Apple working on Smart Glasses? This week, Apple was found to have supplied the U.S. Apple has filed several patent requests for its Vision Pro technology and a smart glasses-style HMD. HTC VIVE Debuts Ultimate Trackers HTC VIVE unveiled its VIVE Ultimate Tracker.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 2, 2024

With the broader audience that comes with Connect, expect new product announcements from firms looking to join the moment, such as HTC VIVE, which is also readying a new product. Already, the stage is being set for a busy two months ahead as event season returns.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The VR passthrough features on the Apple Vision Pro , for instance, are strong enough to eliminate the need to remove your headset entirely when you want to reconnect with the real world. Companies like HTC VIVE are even using IR technologies and light depth sensors to boost positional tracking capabilities.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

See Also: Redefining the Future of Location-Based Entertainment With HTC VIVE Focus 3 and The Park Playground “Virtual reality is often perceived as being limited to the world of gaming. Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 7, 2023

Apple introduced its first spatial computing device this Monday at WWDC 2023. Many suspected an XR device would arrive on that fateful day following years of rumours, leaks, and hints from Apple’s CEO Tim Cook. That is what we focus on every day And Apple delivered.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Even if you put aside its decidedly bug-eyed appearance, the leaked HTC Vive Flow is a baffling headset. By all accounts, it’s supposed to be a standalone consumer VR device that’s made for activities like meditating and streaming media. It also will allegedly come with its own take on the metaverse. In a somewhat… Read more.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

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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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As one of the better-known companies in the virtual reality space, HTC VIVE has already proven to be a valuable partner for countless companies transitioning into the XR space. The HTC Vive headset is a common choice for entertainment companies looking to bring unique gaming and competitive experiences to hybrid environments.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 18, 2024

Campfire recently announced the upcoming launch of its enterprise XR software for Apple Vision Pro headsets. Campfire points out that the rapid growth of its MR application on Meta Quest 3 reflects a strong demand for virtual collaboration within the Meta portfolio, highlighting competition between Apple and Meta in enterprise usability.

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Upload VR

AUGUST 21, 2024

David Heaney wrote his review of the Apple Vision Pro from inside the headset. I've used Steam Deck and Quest 3 in an assortment of scenarios that previously only Apple Vision Pro has been interesting enough to use in. My other option is to take a $3,500 Apple Vision Pro and Macbook Air. Have a cat or dog?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro comes priced at $3,500, a big accessibility hurdle for many. ” HTC VIVE Flow The HTC VIVE Flow headset costs $499. ” HTC VIVE Flow The HTC VIVE Flow headset costs $499. The high cost could price many out of the product. ounces weight.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 4, 2023

Moreover, of those StreetBees questioned, 40 percent do not intend to purchase Apple’s device. A key factor in potential success for Xreal and other competitors like Meta and HTC VIVE, as a cheaper device may sway audiences into immersive technology now that Apple has re-entered XR into the mainstream.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: In this week’s VRScout Report, we discuss Oculus Story Studio’s Henry Emmy win, NASA training astronauts with virtual reality gloves, Snapchat flirting with augmented reality, HTC Vive trying to go wireless, and iPhone laying potential plans for VR/AR. HOLLYWOOD LOVES HENRY.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Co-founder Marco Salerno told me that the current prototype is capable of pushing back with two newtons (about the force of two apples resting on your hand), though they could feasibly push upward of 15 newtons with some different design tradeoffs. By 2020 the company had built the tech into accessories for the arms, hands, and a VR headset.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While the mainstream rise of Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3S, and Ray Ban smart glasses took centre stage for dedicated audiences, profound market shifts behind the scenes may shape the future of XR potentially towards mainstream AR wearable technology. 2024 was another busy year for XR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 31, 2023

” The concert is available to view across Meta Quest, Pico, Valve Index’s SteamVR, and HTC VIVE headsets. Speaking further about Apple’s upcoming mixed reality (MR) headset, he said that iTunes was a big industry for ENGAGE XR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

The market is evolving rapidly, with new solutions from world-leading companies like Apple and Samsung appearing alongside niche solutions from newer companies like BigScreen Beyond and MeganeX. By contrast, tethered systems like HTC VIVE Pro may require external sensors and high-powered PCs, increasing initial setup time.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

The Vision Pro bring Apple’s branding into the space and, with it, many eyes. Additionally, as Samsung and Google have partnered with Qualcomm, it is reasonable to assume that the device will use the Qualcomm XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, which supports AI-ready wearables. However, HTC VIVE still believes that controllers hold value.

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