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The XR Week Peek (2020.12.28): Flight Simulator VR released, a new hack lets you use Quest without Facebook, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Tooz is a joint venture between two very big companies: Zeiss , that has a big expertise in optics and glasses, and Deutsche Telekom , that is one of the most important telco company in Europe. Do you need some examples? Meet Tooz, a new AR glass. The effect is that almost all the most awaited games on Quest have been a disappointment.

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Editorial: Apple Vision Pro is a mix of innovation, and year-2016 VR, for a hefty price. But…

The Ghost Howls

It’s interesting that most use cases they showed were mostly 2D… there was not much attention to 3D immersive stuff, if we exclude the Disney announcement and some other tidbits (like the relaxation example, or the possibility of entering into 3D spaces). 2D apps all around you, this is what they are selling.

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Apple Vision Pro Debuts in US Stores Today!

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Additionally, Apple is working with ZEISS to offer optional optical inserts for the device in a bid to improve accessibility options available alongside current XR devices. Currently, the Vision Pro is only purchasable by US customers, however, Apple is expected to roll out worldwide release windows at its WWDC event later this year.

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WWDC 24: Everything Businesses Needs to Know about Vision Pro

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

For example, Apple teased the WWDC audience with immersive virtual desktop features, and to support this, the firm rolled out new developer considerations. Additionally, the package includes ZEISS Optical Prescription inserts that improve clarity.

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Apple Vision Pro Debuts in US Stores Now!

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Additionally, Apple is working with ZEISS to offer optional optical inserts for the device in a bid to improve accessibility options available alongside current XR devices. Currently, the Vision Pro is only purchasable by US customers, however, Apple is expected to roll out worldwide release windows at its WWDC event later this year.

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Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest Pro: Which is Best?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

ZEISS optical inserts will cost between $99 and $149. I’ve seen plenty of examples of how odd this can look in Vision Pro memes. With the Apple Vision Pro, the 512GB version will cost $3,699, and the 1TB version costs $3,899. Plus, there are a bunch of extra fees to consider, like Vision Pro accessories.

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VR and AR in 12 variations

VRGuy

Or does it embed processing inside the headset Wide field of view vs. Narrow FOV This generates a total of 2 x 3 x 2 = 12 options as follows Configuration Example and typical use 1: VR, PC-powered, Wide-field Examples: Oculus, HTC Vive, Sensics dSight, OSVR HDK. 2: VR, PC-powered, Narrow-field Example: Sensics zSight 1920.

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