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Apple Vision Pro Apps: The Apps Coming to the Vision Pro

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Apple Vision Pro apps, coming to Apple’s latest spatial computing experience, will ensure individuals and teams can make the most of their new headset. Initially, Apple didn’t reveal much information about the apps available on the Vision Pro. Think of things like the Apple iCloud and Wallet apps.

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Microsoft to Cut Back Staff for US Army’s IVAS Headset amid Layoffs

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Microsoft has reportedly planned to reduce the number of employees working on its US Army mixed reality (MR) headset. Bloomberg reported the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant will slash 10,000 jobs and several hardware projects. ” This will include the IVAS system, the sources said, speaking on anonymity.

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Microsoft to Support Hololens and MRTK in 2023

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Microsoft’s mixed reality (MR) division is constantly under the microscope of the technology media landscape. The news comes after Microsoft closed the doors on Altspace VR (virtual reality), the collaboration and socialization Metaverse platform. Although, Microsoft’s IVAS headset is facing hurdles.

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Facebook steps into cloud gaming — and another feud with Apple

TechCrunch VR

Their approach is different than what Microsoft or Google has built but Facebook highlights a shared central challenge: dealing with Apple. Facebook’s service will launch on the desktop web and Android, but not iOS due to what Facebook frames as usability restrictions outlined in Apple’s App Store terms and conditions.

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Big XR News from Meta, Microsoft, and Immersed

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

At the same time, major workplace application developers Microsoft debuted its follow-up to Altspace VR and Immersed debuted an MR headset which could rival the biggest names on the market. The new XR collaboration platform replaces Microsoft’s predecessor, AltspaceVR, and will debut in October as a public preview.

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Samsung and partners tease new XR headset

Hypergrid Business

I myself switched from Apple to Samsung in 2015 specifically for Samsung’s Gear VR headset. But if Apple beats them to it, I’ll switch back to Apple. ” Roh also mentioned that Samsung’s XR venture will involve service partnerships with Meta and Microsoft, but declined to provide specific details.

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Russia's second-largest internet provider cuts off Russian websites

Mashable VR

Cogent Communications is cutting off internet service to its Russian clients, the Washington Post reported on Friday. Other companies that have stopped doing business with Russia include tech giants like Microsoft , Apple, Google, and others, as well as Visa, Boeing, and even Harley Davidson.

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