AR Insider

JUNE 20, 2022

This week, we look at Meta's "World Beyond" Apple's XR snub and Netflix's Squid Game competition. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

r/RayBanStories – Trendings Insights, for Trending Tech Speaking of augmented reality, 2024’s smart glasses success “story” of the year came through the Meta Ray-Ban product portfolio. r/VisionPro – Get the Latest on the Elusive Lastly, Apple was a hot brand topic in 2024’s XR.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Apple continues to make moves to catch up to Google's leading position in online mapping, including immersive features like AR navigation. Its latest move involves collecting 3D mapping data while people use Apple Maps. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MARCH 18, 2024

Among all the trends in spatial computing – including Apple Vision Pro and the ongoing convergence with AI – accelerated innovation in smart glasses sticks out. We look at exemplars. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MARCH 24, 2021

Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. This is the theme of our new series, Location Wars , where we break down who’s doing what… continuing here with Apple. Part II: Apple . Apple’s AR play — as with most endeavors — is to sell hardware.

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Road to VR

MAY 16, 2023

Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s highly anticipated mixed reality headset is very likely set for its reported Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) unveiling in June. He says Apple is “well prepared” for the announcement of the headset, which is rumored to cost $3,000.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 18, 2023

All eyes seem to be on Apple for its rumored AR hardware plans. But another bit of Apple AR news was overshadowed by all that excitement: the incorporation of AR shopping in Apple stores. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Prolific Apple sleuth Mark Gurman revealed that Apple Intelligence will soon make its way to Apple Vision Pro. This is a logical convergence of both products, and one we predicted in our annual predictions exercise.What does it all mean and where could it lead? We revisit the topic. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Apple announces Visual Intelligence, Google expands virtual try-on options, and Walkabout Mini Golf goes cross-platform. We have these and other items from XR and AI realms through the eyes of Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

r/RayBanStories – Trendings Insights, for Trending Tech Speaking of augmented reality, 2024’s smart glasses success “story” of the year came through the Meta Ray-Ban product portfolio. r/VisionPro – Get the Latest on the Elusive Lastly, Apple was a hot brand topic in 2024’s XR.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 12, 2020

“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. But the latest company to signal possible moves in this direction is Apple. Though it wasn’t covered heavily in AR circles, Apple now lets users scan surroundings to localize their device.

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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

AUGUST 15, 2022

This week, we look at Amazon's Roomba acquisition, Snap's ups & downs and Apple's latest AR rumors. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

JULY 4, 2022

This week, we look at Niantic's new NBA game, TikTok's platform headwinds, and the latest Apple AR clues. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 22, 2022

This week, we look at Meta Horizon, Jurassic World AR and Apple's ad play. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 10, 2023

All eyes are on Apple's potential XR market entrance. Later comes the real endgame: AR glasses, propelled by Apple's signature elegance. In the near term, that could involve a VR-like entertainment device with passthrough AR. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

JULY 11, 2022

This week, we look at Meta's VR pricing, Apple's XR viability and Matthew Ball's new book. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

One theme Vision Pro coverage isn't so much about specs and gadgetry but Apple's broader positioning and master plan. To add some color, AR Insider Editor in Chief, Mike Boland was recently on Localogy's podcast. We have audio and show notes. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This week, we look at PSVR 2, Apple's Reality Construction Kit, and all the news from the spatial spectrum. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MAY 23, 2022

This week, we look at Apple's latest headset rumors, Meta' Horizon Worlds, and Qualcomm's new AR design. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

One question that continues to loom over Apple Vision Pro – as with any early tech product – is what’s its main draw and primary function? Use cases will expand but it's strategically starting with the most relatable one: immersive entertainment. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

JULY 25, 2022

This week, we look at Apple's latest AR rumors, Google Glass' second coming and Meta's legal challenge. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This week, we look at Apple and Google's AI moves, and Nintendo VR rumors. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This week, we look at Apple's "Reality" trademark, Snap's reset and lots of meta news. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This week, we look at Meta's ongoing challenges, Microsoft's Quest 3 fate and the latest Apple glasses rumors. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 24, 2022

This week, we look at Microoft's big deal, Apple's Metaverse shun and Google jumps back into AR. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

APRIL 13, 2021

Picking up where we left off in the last installment of this series, Apple could inflect the AR glasses market when it enters. We don’t know for sure, but clues point to a likelihood that Apple will eschew common AR connotations. In other words, Apple won’t launch AR glasses — at least in V1 — that employ “heavy AR.”

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 15, 2022

Apple MR headset may cost $2000+. The rumors about the Apple headset have started to intensify and converge on what they suggest. This week, Mr. Kuo, a popular Apple analyst, has said a few interesting predictions about the upcoming headset. Other relevant news. Image from the web). units in 2023. Pico 4 may launch in September.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 18, 2022

Apple to launch a second “more affordable” headset in 2025. Since the rumors about the upcoming Apple headset were not enough, the famous Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has thought well to release rumors about the next-generation headset. Other relevant news. Image from the web). Anyway, we’ll see… these are all speculations.

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AR Insider

APRIL 5, 2022

The biggest question on everyone's mind in the AR world is what will Apple do? AR proponents eagerly await as clues continue to trickle out of Cupertino. We examine the latest evidence in this week's report excerpt. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MARCH 13, 2025

At SXSW, Apple debuted its immersive Metallica experience. AR Insider Editor at Large Emily Olman was on site to get a demo from Apple. She breaks down her observations on Apple's latest, and the broader return of cinematic VR. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This week, we look at Meta's Horizon Worlds launch, more Apple Glass rumors and Epic Games' latest. The post Spatial Beats: Meta, Apple & Epic appeared first on AR Insider. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink.

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AR Insider

MAY 30, 2022

This week, we look at Niantic Lightship VPS, Augmented Word Expo and the latest Apple rumors. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MAY 31, 2021

This week, we look at new VR mounts and locomotion inputs, the ongoing Apple/Epic saga, and hands-on with Huawei’s VR glasses. The Apple Worldwide Developer’s Conference begins June 7th. Apple always buries an easter egg or two in the invitation. W elcome back to Spatial Beats. XR pundits swear the glasses mean something.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This week, we look at Facebook's New Frames, Apple's court ruling and more metaverse mania. The post Spatial Beats: Facebook, Apple & Epic appeared first on AR Insider. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink.

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AR Insider

JUNE 12, 2023

This week, we look at the aftermath of Apple's big announcement and other news from the spatial spectrum. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

APRIL 10, 2023

This week, we look at Sony's new 3D display, more Meta Schadenfreude and Apple rumor overdrive. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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