VRScout

JULY 12, 2021

Bet on games of Blackjack and Roulette in this blockchain-powered virtual casino coming soon to major VR & AR devices. XR technologies are changing the way we interact with each other and eliminating the need for expensive equipment,” said XR Casino CEO Dan Martinez in an official release. For more information visit here.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2024

According to a report from Korean tech outlet The Elec , Microsoft has contracted Samsung to supply micro OLED display panels for what is described as “next-generation mixed reality devices.” Samsung and Google confirmed in July their forthcoming “XR platform” will be announced sometime this year.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Samsung’s 2023 Unpacked event was all about the company’s Galaxy S23 hardware, although at the end of its hour-long presentation the South Korean tech giant announced it was working with Qualcomm and Google to develop an XR device. Samsung was one of the first truly massive tech companies to develop VR hardware.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Google has reportedly shelved a multi-year project that sought to commercialize an AR headset, known as Project Iris. Provided the report is true, it appears Google will now need to rely on Samsung to compete with Meta and Apple in XR.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

While Samsung is said to be the first to launch an Android XR headset, Sony, Lynx, and XREAL are also planning to use the operating system. Part of that struggle, naturally, is building out a software stack that does everything an XR headset needs to do.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leaked concept video featuring two Samsung AR devices has come to light. Although just concepts and not functioning products as such, it’s clear the Korean tech giant is gearing up to compete with companies like Facebook and Apple as they inch ever closer to releasing consumer AR headsets.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 13, 2025

Samsung spent 2024 doing many things, one of which was continually teasing its forthcoming XR headset. Despite a lack of foundation directly in the XR market, Samsung’s interest in AR/VR/MR hardware caught the interest of many market observers. This is a massive opportunity for Samsung.

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Road to VR

APRIL 20, 2020

DigiLens , the Silicon Valley-based waveguide maker, today announced that Samsung’s venture capital group Samsung Ventures is increasing its stake in the company. Samsung Ventures is a partner who fully understands all the different challenges of the XR ecosystem.

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MARCH 13, 2025

Notably, AdHawk is best known for its innovations in eye-tracking, which replaces traditional cameras with micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), which is said to result in faster processing and reduced power consumptiontwo things highly prized by AR and smart glasses creators today. Image courtesy AdHawk Microsystems Inc.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

I was afraid that at this CES wouldn’t have been many pieces of news about AR and VR, but actually, we had quite a few interesting ones. This shows that the ecosystem is alive, and notwithstanding the pandemic, there are many XR companies that are pushing the technology forward. TCL Leiniao AR teaser trailer.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Sony vs Samsung skirmish is nothing new. Both Sony and Samsung have clearly demonstrated an interest in extended reality over the years. Samsung introduced the Gear VR headset in 2015, followed by the Odyssey headset. Samsung, on the other hand, hasn’t revealed a lot of information about its headset at all.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

In March 2014 Facebook bought Oculus and the current wave of interest in VR and AR was reborn. While the public largely scoffed at the awkward goggles, industry pundits proclaimed VR/AR would one day replace our 2D screens, and highlighted education as one of the top applications in the years to come.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I’m sorry about that, but it’s still a miracle I’ve managed to write it… Top news of the week (Leaked image from Samsung video) Samsung is back to XR with Google and Qualcomm The big news of the week is that Samsung is back to XR. This is huge because we know that Samsung is able to always deliver good hardware.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Samsung has secured a trademark with the UK’s Intellectual Property Office for ‘Samsung Glasses’, which could mean we’re finally seeing some movement from the South Korean tech giant to release an XR headset. There are a few candidates though. ” The news was first reported by UploadVR.

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ARPost

JUNE 15, 2020

According to Statista research , projects for 2023 place AR technology value at more than 18 billion US dollars, while mobile AR user growth should hit 2.4 Meanwhile, AR is useful in many different fields. To do so, you’ll need the right AR SDK. AR object-orientation depends on marker positioning. Location-Based.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 11, 2024

As reported by 9to5Google , Google’s first-party AR hardware team is taking the brunt of the blow. Hardware teams dedicated to Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit are set to be united into a single team, making a number of positions redundant. A majority of the hardware-related layoffs however are set to affect its AR team.

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MAY 30, 2024

.” The move shows Google seeking to gain ground to keep up with the likes of Meta, Apple, and others in a race to control the AR headset market. While consume VR headsets have been around for years now, none of the world’s major technology companies have launched consumer-focused AR glasses.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung is the first partner to formally announce a new MR headset based on the newly announced Android XR. Note: Samsung and Google aren’t yet sharing any key details for this headset like resolution, weight, field-of-view, or price. That means an open-peripheral design which is great for using the headset for AR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 6, 2023

In an alternate version, Meta will offer a smartwatch with the neural detection incorporated, so if the user is used to having a smartwatch, doesn’t have to sacrifice it to wear the neural wristband Real AR glasses , with 3D objects in the scene, virtual avatars, and such, are now slated for 2027 I want to just say two things about this roadmap.

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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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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Samsung has partnered with Google to make an XR headset, although the South Korean tech giant hasn’t tipped its hand on what to expect just yet. That’s a patently Apple recipe though that Samsung may not be able to easily replicate. The question is: what can Samsung bring to the table that Apple and Meta can’t?

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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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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Are you ready for the revolution taking place in B2B sales ? We’re talking about VR and AR. How Do VR and AR Work to Engage a B2B Customer? Often B2B products are complicated enough that it’s hard to understand what they do. This is where VR and AR come to the rescue. Source: I-TRACE.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Increasingly, AR smart glasses are taking centre stage, and as that shift happens, new companies bringing a wealth of industry knowledge are joining the XR market and placing their flags. XREAL One Series AR Smart Glasses Debuts XREAL recently launched two new AR smart glasses models: the XREAL One Series and a Pro variant.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, the AR/VR/MR space never sleeps. 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. That is a wrap for November 2024.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nreal is a China-based startup behind the Nreal Light AR glasses, which aim for a sunglasses-like design. While we’re not quite there yet, I think the Nreal Light is definitely getting us closer to fully fledged AR glasses. There are two modes available in Nebula. It really is able to create a good impression of AR.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

While capable of providing some pretty useful and interesting apps, the next logical step for this early development of an AR app ecosystem invariably points to the future ahead: an Apple AR headset. The post Report: Apple Could Release an AR Headset as Early as 2020 appeared first on Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This week, the dedicated team over at patentlyapple discovered a new Samsung patent application highlighting the firm’s continued work towards an upcoming XR headset for the Galaxy ecosystem. The header noted how a Samsung XR device for the Galaxy ecosystem is due in 2025.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Talking in an interview with CNBC , Huawei CEO Richard Yu says the industry at large will begin commercializing AR headsets within one to two years, Huawei included. Huawei CEO Richard Yu says though that AR is the company’s next big area of interest, something he says will materialize in the form of AR glasses. “In

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

AR and VR are gearing up for a giant leap forward thanks to advancements in eye-tracking technology. The industry has been experiencing a boom in recent years with hundreds of startups and heavy investment from tech giants including Google, Apple, Samsung, and Facebook. for AR/VR headsets.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the last couple of years, AR has experienced tremendous growth and popularity as big technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple have adopted the technology. In 2020, the AR marketplace was valued at US$14.7 billion mobile AR active users. Top 8 AR Trends. Below are the top 8 AR trends: 1. 5G Network.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 31, 2025

From CES to Samsung, the range of XR announcements was truly broad and innovative. Samsung Unveils More on Moohan Following the big news of the Samsung XR headset debut last week, further details emerged this week. Notably, Samsung’s focus on AI integration can redefine standards for mixed-reality devices.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The free software has several templates for getting started, and advanced tools for experienced users and professionals. Image messaging app Snapchat first incorporated camera-based AR with the ‘Lenses’ feature in 2015, which enabled dramatically enhanced selfies using facial tracking. This is another indication that Snap Inc.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This week, Bloomberg reported that Apple is dropping the development of Mac-ready AR smart glasses. Seemingly, the Apple AR smart glasses device would work alongside and tether to Mac hardware, indicating that computing power would be shared between devices, unlike the Vision Pro’s standalone design.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Lenovo Mirage AR headset is now available for pre-order at BestBuy.com for $200, which includes a Lightsaber controller, base station, and the star of the show: a collection of mini-games called Star Wars: Jedi Challenges. But will it be enough to attract would-be Jedi to the augmented reality side of the Force and keep them there?

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