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Import Records Reveal Sony Has Shipped Thousands of Dev Kits, Possibly PSVR 2

Road to VR

United States import records from late 2021 onward show that Sony Interactive Entertainment has shipped thousands of boxes containing developer kits from Asia to the US. The exact contents of the boxes hasn’t been specified, however Sony’s next-gen PlayStation VR 2 headset is a very likely candidate.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.10.12): AI models generate 3D scenes, Samsung may unveil its smartglasses in January, and more!

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For instance, many people talk about XR revolutionizing education, but creating an educational XR experience is very expensive, so at the moment, having many educational XR experiences is not feasible for schools. More info PSVR 2 may support hand tracking At SIGGRAPH Asia, Sony has demonstrated hand tracking working on PSVR 2.

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The XR Week Peek (2025.03.04): Valve Deckard may cost $1200, PSVR 2 price has been slashed, and more!

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More info (Valve Deckard to be released in 2025 for $1200) More info (The headset could come with a Half-Life demo app) Other relevant news (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) Sony permanently slashes the price of PSVR 2 Finally, Sony has permanently cut the price of the PSVR 2 headset.

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Google, Sony And Oculus Unite To Establish VR Industry Standards

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Google, Sony, Oculus, Samsung, Acer and HTC have combined their efforts in order to create a healthy and equal industry for virtual reality hardware and software to develop and expand. The post Google, Sony And Oculus Unite To Establish VR Industry Standards appeared first on VRScout.

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8th Wall’s New WebAR Tool Moves Us Closer To The Metaverse

VRScout

That’s a lot of online traffic, and considering how AR is becoming a big part of social media through face filters, consumerism , entertainment , education , and the metaverse in general. Of course, there was also a massive rise in social media use and e-commerce. Image Credit: 8th Wall.

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Facebook Cancels F8 Conference Over Fears Of A Coronavirus Outbreak

VRScout

In lieu of an in-person conference, Facebook states that it will be providing many of the same programs and services it normally would during F8 through a combination of locally-hosted events, videos and livestreams, educational workshops, charitable donations, and other F8-inspired experiences.

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How Different Age Groups Can Use Virtual Reality

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Virtual reality is commonly associated with the gaming industry, as major companies like Meta, HTC, Sony, and others are creating VR-based video games , which typically appeal to a younger audience. The list below includes some ways children can use virtual reality: VR has numerous applications in an educational setting.