Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The company revealed its first iteration of Project Aria back in 2020, showing off a sensor-rich pair of glasses which the company used internally to train its machine perception systems, ultimately tackling some of the most complex issues in creating practical, all-day augmented reality glasses of the future.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In May 2024, the Google I/O event revealed a few interesting insights into the tech giants future product roadmap. The company mainly highlighted AI, introducing new versions of Google Gemini, tools for building AI assistants, and more. With Project Astra, Google introduced its vision for the future of smart assistants.

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Road to VR

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. HoloLens), virtual reality (e.g. Meta Quest 2), and mixed reality (e.g.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Recent leaks suggest that Samsung could enter the “smart wearables” market sooner than we thought. Later, in November, another leak emerged suggesting Samsung will use its partnership with Google and Qualcomm to release a pair of AI smart glasses similar to the Meta Ray-Ban glasses. So, what does all of this mean?

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AR Insider

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Wearables Wars” is AR Insider’s mini-series that examines how today’s wearables will pave the way and prime consumer markets for AR glasses. Each installment will profile a different tech leader’s moves and motivations in wearables. Spectacles represent a long-term investment in augmented reality hardware.

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ARVR

JULY 8, 2022

In January, 2015, amid a mounting wave of critical sentiment, Google withdrew Glass from the consumer market, with the promise of returning with a revamped product in 2017. But, since then, no major tech company has offered AR glasses for consumers, and wearable AR has turned into a market that is perpetually ‘three years away’.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

These headsets aim to tackle the issue of VR fatigue, and enable long-term use of wearable devices. Other organizations, like Google, are working on entirely new software solutions. To make their devices more versatile, many vendors are beginning to implement flexible options for mixed reality and augmented reality into VR headsets.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As shown in the Google Glass era, cultural receptivity and comfort levels for face-worn hardware (with a camera, no less) will be a years-long uphill climb. The iPhone succession plan is meanwhile accomplished through a suite of wearables that replaces the iThings at the center of our computing lives.

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VRScout

MARCH 6, 2021

Epson’s latest wearable devices can connect to your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Everything is managed through Epson’s Moverio Link app, available free on the Google Play Store. that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS). There have also been key improvements to weight distribution. Image Credit: Epson.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

At Unpacked 2024, TM Roh, the President of Samsung’s Mobile Division, and Google’s Senior Vice President of Platforms and Devices, Rick Osterloh , said that the XR device is under rigorous development and aims for a late 2024 release. This means users can experience the same augmented reality content through a smartphone or tablet.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2017

Google launched the Daydream View headset late last year, the company’s first virtual reality hardware product. A slew of recent job postings however suggest significant new AR/VR hardware in the works from Google. A slew of recent job postings however suggest significant new AR/VR hardware in the works from Google.

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Road to VR

MAY 19, 2017

Among fans of the device (myself included), there was hope that after the Project Glass had “Graduated” from within Google’s secretive Google[x] in 2015 (also the origin of Tango, Google Watch, and more) the Glass team would be moving ahead with development of new and improved versions of the device.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Google has announced the launch of Android XR, a platform designed to support the creation of mixed reality (MR) applications. The initiative builds on ARCore, Googles existing augmented reality framework. Google has partnered with several hardware manufacturers for Android XR, including Samsung and Qualcomm.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Smartglasses are a wearable device separate from augmented reality, and are generally defined by their ability to present useful information to the user, often in the form of a small floating screen or heads-up display (HUD). Think Google Glass or Vuzix Blade—not Microsoft HoloLens or Magic Leap 1.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 2, 2025

AR smart glasses leaders commonly state how wearable technology has the potential to allow users to interact with RT3D content, leverage AI based on one’s surroundings, and communicate with others hands-free, potentially ushering in the next form of human-computer interaction. Will Samsung Enter the AR Wearables Market in 2025?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

2018 will see the introduction of a number of ‘smartglasses’ Initially, very few of these products will be capable of augmented reality, but many of them will be (or already are being) conflated with AR. Image courtesy Google. Google Glass. What Are Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses? Intel Vaunt.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 7, 2020

LITHO , the company behind an innovative wearable AR controller that resembles a ring made for two fingers , has launched a new movie effects app that lets you drop awesome AR visuals into your movie projects, offering a faster, cheaper, and more intuitive alternative to desktop software such as Adobe After Effects or Cinema 4D.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Google is diving head-first back into the world of extended reality and this time, the company is going big. While it might not be ready to show off any physical products just yet, Google has officially laid out its vision for a brand-new unified Android XR ecosystem.

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VRScout

MARCH 1, 2023

It’s been rumored that Samsung is working on a smart ring that can be used in tandem with a pair of custom augmented reality (AR) glasses, and based on a recently uncovered trademark filing by Samsung registering the names “Galaxy Ring” and “Galaxy Glasses,” it appears as though the gossip could be true.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Past attempts have been unsuccessful, such as Google Glass, due to reluctance and concerns over ethical issues such as privacy and security of AR glasses. Fast-forward a few years from the failing Google Glass, and now it turns out the popularity of smart-glasses has increased again, thanks to numerous new developments. Guest Post.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 8, 2019

“We will continue to focus on developing our content, gaming, and augmented reality platforms to enhance the Snapchat experience for our community,” Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said in a memo obtained by Reuters. SEE ALSO The 3 Biggest Challenges Facing Augmented Reality Today.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 4, 2025

The device comes as a cross-collaboration between Samsung, Qualcomm, and Google, with Qualcomm providing a chipset foundation and Google working to deploy its much-touted AndroidXR framework on the upcoming headset. Moreover, Samsungs extensive technology ecosystem can help introduce its large Galaxy user base to XR wearables.

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ARVR

MAY 24, 2021

This thinking holds up, but a less-discussed product class could have a greater impact in priming consumers for AR glasses: wearables. Meanwhile, tech giants are motivated toward wearables. For example, Apple’s wearables offset iPhone sales declines. For Google that of course means search. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Over four parts, we’ll explore the biggest barriers and potential solutions to making consumer-grade Augmented Reality (AR) glasses that people will actually wear. Part 1 : The two biggest barriers holding wearable displays back are visual quality and device comfort, which hinge on the display and optics technology.

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Next Reality AR

MAY 20, 2019

As the tech world patiently waits for the advent of mainstream consumer smartglasses, Google is content to stick to the business world (for now). Don't Miss: GE Aviation Pairs Google Glass with Smart Wrench to Improve Process Quality The upgrade to Snapdragon XR1 makes Glass more energy efficient and improves performance, in addition to.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

This week, following last month’s AndriodXR announcement and this week’s Samsung Moohan teasers, Google made a massive parrel move. In return, Google will gain valuable XR-related support from the headset vendor. What a HTC/Google Unitifaction Mean? This move is huge for the industry.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

One is that Google will contribute to developing the device via the AndriodXR OS, another is that the device will adopt elements of Samsung’s mobile AI technology, and thirdly, it will receive more public-facing updates this year. Notably, Google is developing this XR OS in collaboration with Samsung.

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Road to VR

APRIL 30, 2020

Although it’s not an augmented reality system as such, the company seems to be making serious inroads to creating a truly wearable heads-up display (HUD), similar to Google Glass in function as opposed to an AR headset such as Microsoft’s HoloLens.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 13, 2025

Unlike competitors like Meta, Samsung has a broad hardware ecosystem to support a dedicated XR wearable, much like how the Apple Vision Pro works alongside newly released iPhone/iPad models. In 2024, Samsung reaffirmed its commitment to developing an XR wearable that will integrate seamlessly with its Galaxy ecosystem.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Samsung to Reveal AR Glasses Prototype According to the Korean news publication Yonhap News Agency, Samsung is planning to unveil new augmented reality smart glasses in early 2025. Samsung Electronics has reportedly been developing this product since February of last year with assistance from Google and Qualcomm.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Due to these variables, the augmented reality market is set to reach a value of $502 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 62.7%, according to Research and Markets. If you’re planning to become part of these percentages with your augmented reality project, you should know about all the nuances of AR app development.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 22, 2020

What’s Holding Wearable Displays Back? Over four parts, we’ll explore the biggest barriers and potential solutions to making consumer-grade Augmented Reality (AR) glasses that people will actually wear. They are not wearable enough or good enough for consumers to be willing to buy them. by Jason McDowall.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Starting at $499, these AR wearables are designed to assist with everyday tasks by providing an immersive heads-up display. Recent updates to the app have introduced new features such as a teleprompter, a fitness application, Google Maps integration, as well as translation and transcription capabilities.

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VRScout

JULY 9, 2019

The $199 wearable tracks your performance and displays key information via a see-through overlay. In 2019, a majority of smartphone users find themselves utilizing some form of wearable technology, such as bluetooth headsets and smartwatches. Featured Image Credit: FORM.

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ARVR

JUNE 7, 2021

This thinking holds up, but a less-discussed product class could have a greater impact in priming consumers for AR glasses: wearables. Meanwhile, tech giants are motivated toward wearables. For example, Apple’s wearables offset iPhone sales declines. How Augmented Reality (AR) is Reshaping the Food Service Industry 3.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 23, 2021

One of the biggest hurdles for augmented reality devices is design: No one wants to wear an obvious gadget on their face. Realizing the issues Google Glass had with gaining consumer traction, it seems Facebook may embrace a unique design for a future wearable. Folks, it’s a baseball hat. Read more.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

In these early months of 2017 just about every major tech company has some sort of virtual or augmented reality product either on store shelves or coming in the future. However, while rivals like Google , Microsoft and Sony are already well on their immersive way, Apple remains silent on what its immersive projects may be.

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