The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This confirms two trends to me: the MR/VR market is still alive (sorry, Ill never say its dead) and somewhat growing, but it is a bit stagnant, waiting for some innovation to make a big step forward; the smartglasses market is starting and is showing a lot of potential (even if, in my opinion, is being hyped a bit too much).

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AR Insider

JULY 6, 2020

That’s especially true for Apple, which continues to double down on Watch and AirPods. This could replace (or augment) the current suite of iThings, which notably fits the profile for Apple’s ARPU-driving multi-device ecosystem approach. As noted, this revenue reconciliation is just one task that wearables have at Apple.

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VRScout

MAY 11, 2018

Not so fast, Apple. It appears as though the hybrid headset market is shaping up to be the latest trend in immersive entertainment as it’s now being reported that Samsung may be in the process of developing their own AR/VR headset similar to that of Apple’s recently announced device. Photo of Samsung Odyssey.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 7, 2022

Image by Samsung). Samsung is close to launching an XR device, or maybe two. Last month, we got to know that (according to a rumor) Samsung is working together with Microsoft on new AR glasses, most probably powered by a Qualcomm chipset. Samsung has apparently completed a prototype, and “is deciding the release date”.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by VRTUOLUO) A leak shows a prototype of the Samsung XR headset We finally have a leak of the Samsung headset that makes us see something about it. The report talks about Samsung wanting to target the $1000–2000 range, which in my opinion risks being neither expensive nor affordable.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 4, 2016

These facts have me considering jumping ship from Apple seriously for the first time since 2007. I’ve been an iPhone owner since the first generation, but over the last few years I’ve purchased Samsung phones for VR too. Just how embedded am I with Apple? Just how embedded am I with Apple?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

New Samsung Headset Details Revealed Patentlyapple has revealed a new patent application from Samsung, which highlights the company’s ongoing development of an upcoming XR headset for the Galaxy ecosystem. Additionally, reports suggest that Samsung aims to debut the headset in 2025, as an outlook header indicates.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 14, 2023

More information about Google’s XR headset are coming “later this year” Google and Samsung will release an XR headset (Image by Google) Google, Qualcomm, and Samsung are working on an XR headset. And this trend can only get better, especially after Google will have launched its XR version of Android.

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AR Insider

MAY 4, 2021

Picking up where we left off last week, Apple is leading the way with wearables, which is partly to set the stage for its rumored AR glasses. They’re driven to future-proof their core businesses; or – like Apple – to diversify revenue in the face of maturing cash cows. Apple Fires the Latest Shot in the Wearables Wars.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2024

The post is pretty long, but it is worth a read during these vacation days because it well summarizes what have been the most relevant XR trends for the past year. Last week I’ve already told you about two new chips that Samsung has built and that may be used in this headset.

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Road to VR

JUNE 22, 2023

Microsoft released the first-gen Zune in 2006, an MP3 player that looked to compete with Apple’s largely dominant line of iPods. Apple wasn’t the first to make a portable MP3 player, although it was the first to make one everyone wanted. Zooming out, Zune’s ultimate defeat belies a larger pattern of behavior.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. Apple is already far ahead given the success of Watch and Airpods. The poster child here is Apple. Of course, the trend stretches beyond the big five ( let’s not forget Facebook ).

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AR Insider

MARCH 23, 2021

Apple integrated the technology in the iPad Pro last year, signaling that it would soon arrive at an iPhone near you. This aligns with Apple’s AR master plan but more immediately has photography benefits — a key focal point in the iPhone’s horse-race against Samsung and Google flagships. Apple Steps Further Into AR’s Future.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Apple Watch Series 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch have massive discounts right now at Amazon.

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Digital Trends

JULY 20, 2021

The Apple Watch 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 are getting major price cuts today at Amazon, and if you want a new smartwatch you need to see these deals.

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Digital Trends

JANUARY 23, 2021

The Galaxy S21 is Samsung's latest entry in its ongoing rivalry with Apple, making it a direct competitor to the iPhone 12. We find out which flagship is best.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 21, 2020

In my opinion, these are the trends to keep an eye on: The continuous growth of the market Establishment of VR in enterprise settings Incremental technical evolution of devices Blurring of the line between AR and VR High-quality content (especially gaming) 5G over-hype Standardization given by OpenXR Others (LBVR, WebVR, SocialXR).

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Digital Trends

MAY 4, 2021

If you want a smartwatch, here's your chance at savings as Amazon is offering the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 at $150 off and the Apple Watch Series 6 at $49 off.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2024

Alongside Apple’s marketplace debut next week, XR devices may have their mainstream moment in 2024. The 2022 hiring and accelerator program came amid Disney’s attempt to hop on the Metaverse hype wave, introducing AR streaming and other XR content alongside partners like Snap and Apple.

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Digital Trends

JUNE 26, 2020

If you want the best smart wearable that's not an Apple Watch, check out the best Samsung Galaxy Watch deals.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Apple Watch Series 6 has taken its place as the best Apple smartwatch. But is it better than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3? We find out in this comparison.

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Upload VR

JUNE 6, 2023

Believers in virtual and augmented reality found themselves sleepless and stirring on the eve of Apple's keynote address at WWDC23. As the moment drew near for the 10 am Pacific keynote from Apple, people watched who had bet their livelihoods on the belief that one day we'll wear glasses that are personal computers. Apple Vision Pro.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 22, 2024

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is coming. Apple will host a widely published in-person keynote showcase during the event, followed by three days of virtual content to bring budding developers the latest updates. Apple has not confirmed any Vision Pro-related WWDC news. Could WWDC 2024 be an XR Showcase?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 7, 2017

Apple’s WWDC 2017 keynote made that abundantly clear with their announcement of support for external Metal graphics, HTC Vive, SteamVR and Metal VR. The VR market is only starting and now that all the biggest players in the tech space are engaged including Apple we can consider it a complete market.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Galaxy Buds 2 and the Apple AirPods 2 are two great wireless audio options, but which is better? Here are our thoughts on both 'buds, and which we prefer.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 12, 2021

Can't decide whether to invest in a new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or pick up the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max? We compare both phones to help you decide.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 27, 2021

There's no better time to jump on the wearable bandwagon with these two amazing deals on Amazon right now from Samsung and Apple.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

Mutalk at CES (Digital Trends). I also wonder if this partnership has been made to join the forces against the upcoming arrival of Apple in the field, or against Meta, which is rumored to abandon Qualcomm chips in favor of custom chips for its future Quest devices. I’m not so sure if I want to look like this. Futher references.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2019

Apple has killed its AR glasses project… maybe. A piece of unexpected news has shaken the XR communities this week: according to a report on Digitimes Taiwan, Apple has abandoned its AR/VR glasses project and all the members of the team have been re-allocated in other teams. AR is still alive, Apple will still release its AR glasses.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Samsung has teamed up with fashion designer Sami Miró to make a set of sustainably produced watch bands for the Galaxy Watch 4, with two made from apple peel.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Microsoft has this great patent portfolio and it would be great to take that amazing secret sauce of the HoloLens and license it out to their existing OEM partners like Dell or Samsung.”. Alice Bonasio is a VR Consultant and Tech Trends’ Editor in Chief. Connect with her on LinkedIn and follow @alicebonasio on Twitter.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

There are big savings for Apple AirPods and Samsung Galaxy Buds right now at Amazon.

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Digital Trends

JULY 28, 2021

It's a good time to buy a smartwatch from Amazon, which is offering a $30 discount on the Apple Watch Series 3 and a $50 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.

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Digital Trends

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The app ecosystem on the Apple Watch is so far ahead of Google and Samsung, it's embarrassing.

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Digital Trends

JULY 12, 2021

Amazon is offering massive price cuts on the Apple AirPods and Samsung Galaxy Buds. Now's the perfect time to grab a decent pair of true wireless earbuds.

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Digital Trends

MAY 18, 2021

The newly announced Wear platform is a joint effort between Google and Samsung, and it just may have a chance to take on the Apple Watch.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

20 for 2020: Augmented Reality Trends and How They May Play Out This Year. These are the 20 AR trends I will be watching and how they may play out this year. Read my “ Reality Check ” post which looks back at the 19 trends I highlighted for 2019 and how they actually played out last year. Source: Samsung. Source: Apple.

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