Road to VR

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There are a few things, arguably the largest of which is the Google, Samsung and Qualcomm headset collaboration , which was announced in early 2023. Samsung is building the hardware, Qualcomm the chipset, and Google the Android-based XR operating system. So what’s spurred this renewed interest in XR?

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Last week Samsung held its half-annual Galaxy Unpacked event, during which the company revealed several updates regarding its lineup of Galaxy S23 hardware. Speaking to The Washington Post , Samsung confirmed its interest in the development of “extended reality” devices. Qualcomm is also involved in the partnership.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Updates to the beta version of Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR, the official integration which allows Windows VR headsets to be used with SteamVR, hint at “upcoming hardware releases.” There’s at least a chance that the G2 is not the only headset among the “upcoming hardware releases” for WMR.

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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. Samsung was one of the first truly massive tech companies to develop VR hardware.

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2023

Samsung announced last month it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The finding suggests Google is getting closer to sharing more details about Android XR, the upcoming XR platform it plans to debut in a headset being built by Samsung. Samsung first announced its headset all the way back in February 2023 , and just four months ago gave an update saying it was coming this year.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 11, 2024

Google is reorganizing a number of its hardware teams, which will see layoffs affecting a few hundred roles across its Devices & Services units. As reported by 9to5Google , Google’s first-party AR hardware team is taking the brunt of the blow. A majority of the hardware-related layoffs however are set to affect its AR team.

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VRScout

JANUARY 22, 2022

Company’s like Apple and Meta are leaving Samsung in the virtual dust. According to a new report by The Korea Herald , Samsung is steadily losing its position within the VR/AR space due to its unhealthy “obsession” with foldable smartphone technology. Samsung Galaxy Fold / Image Credit: Samsung.

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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Samsung and Google announced in early 2023 that, along with Qualcomm, they’d be releasing an “XR platform” based on Android , which could also see the release of a high-end mixed reality headset. It was said Google created several smartglasses prototypes in a bid to interest manufacturing partners, such as Samsung.

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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. Despite its $3,500 sticker price, Vision Pro has shown that big and expensive is okay as long as you can engage diehard fans with compelling hardware and greater ecosystem integration.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Let’s start by saying that we can choose to invest in the metaverse in two ways: in the technology that supports it (hardware, software, and infrastructure) or in digital assets (NFT, crypto). When I say hardware, I mean it in a very broad way. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) and Samsung (Nasdaq: SSNLF) for Smartphones and Tablets.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 27, 2020

Samsung recently filed patents with China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) office that shows off a few new designs in what appears to be two fairly similar PC VR headsets. Otherwise, the render shows off a very similar design and strap system to the Samsung HMD Odyssey, which also features integrated audio.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung's first standalone headset is coming in 2025, running Google's new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. Beyond this, Samsung isn't yet sharing specifications. I went hands-on with an early headset developer kit showcasing Google's software and Samsung's 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. The post Samsung Files XR ‘Glasses’ Trademark in the UK appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

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. The device, codenamed “Project Moohan,” is planned for consumer release in 2025.

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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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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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VRScout

MARCH 1, 2023

New filings point towards new XR hardware on the way. In October, a rumor emerged claiming that Samsung was working on a smart ring that uses multiple sensors to give you important health data throughout the day, much like a modern smartwatch. Credit: KIPRIS This isn’t Samsung’s first attempt at a smart ring.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 2, 2025

In 2024, Meta made its commitment clear by highlighting its related success via its EssilorLuxottica partnership , and on the other hand, Samsung spent the year teasing audiences with an XR device to rival Meta’s and others, while the device is still yet to hit the market, Samsung appears ready to debut the product in 2025.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Samsung has revealed the first-ever headset code-named Project Moohan for use on the new Android XR operating system. From a design perspective The South Korean electronics manufacturer, Samsung, explains that the hardware is a lightweight and ergonomic designed for maximum comfort.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

Yesterday, during Samsung’s Upacked event, the technology giant gave a short but sweet insight into the future of its elusive but attention-grabbing Moohan headset. Samsung revealed the information on the device alongside its broader ecosystem updates, putting into perspective the value of a firm like Samsung in the XR space.

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Road to VR

JUNE 3, 2019

Samsung hasn’t really said much about VR since the release of Samsung Odyssey+, the hardware refresh to its Windows Mixed Reality headset that came to market in October 2018. In short: Samsung has more AR/VR products coming down the pipeline. In short: Samsung has more AR/VR products coming down the pipeline.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2023

Provided the report is true, it appears Google will now need to rely on Samsung to compete with Meta and Apple in XR. Still, it seems its Samsung XR headset partnership and AR software development has become the main focus.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Samsung Odyssey+ is the company’s latest VR headset, and while it launched just a few weeks ago for $500, the Korean tech giant is throwing it on sale this Black Friday at a 40% discount. As a hardware refresh of last year’s Windows VR headset Odyssey HMD , there’s a few notable changes in the latest version.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

According to the Korean outlet JoongAng (which we all read every day), Samsung headset is codenamed “Infinite” and will be announced at a Samsung Unpacked event happening in the second half of 2024. After that, the headset will be released in December of the same year. I’m very curious to see what this will turn out to be.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 12, 2019

Sony is the market share leader for VR hardware revenues according to the latest report from Strategy Insights. That includes Google (11 percent) Samsung (5 percent) and others (6 percent). billion (see above) VR hardware revenues are close to Strategy Analitics’ $2.02 Its PSVR revenue share figure is likewise 30 percent.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

MKBHD's latest video gives the first real look at Samsung's upcoming headset, and the Android XR operating system it will run. What Is Samsung's Headset? Samsung's first standalone headset is launching this year, running Google's new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Apple may be taking a beat before it releases a cheaper follow-up to Vision Pro, which would more broadly appeal to consumers, instead releasing a hardware refresh next year that includes the new M5 chipset. ” “Right now, it’s an early-adopter product,” Cook told the WSJ.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Hands-On With Samsungs Android XR Headset, Shipping In 2025 Samsungs Android XR headset is launching in 2025, and we went hands on. UploadVR Ian Hamilton If you missed the news, Samsung finally revealed its standalone headset today, and Google revealed the Android XR platform that it will run.

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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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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 4, 2025

Several major firms are taking to the event to showcase the latest in their AR/VR/MR endeavours, with a headline-stealing showcase coming via Samsung’s Moohan exhibition. At MWC 2025, Samsung showcased many products, from its mobile AI suite to new smartphones. The hardware design reflects Samsungs ecosystem-first approach.

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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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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Last week saw a number of developments from major XR hardware providers and upcoming participants in the market, waiting to enter the immersive wearable market. While many details remain confidential, this information strongly suggests that Samsung is getting closer to fully unveiling its new XR device.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2025

” Googles announcement of Android XR last month represents a critical shift in the competitive landscape, as Samsung will ostensibly be the first to launch a headset running Android XR. “Today we signed an agreement to welcome some of the HTC VIVE engineering team to Google, which is subject to customary closing conditions.

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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. The glasses are expected to be showcased during the launch event for the Samsung Galaxy S25, known as Galaxy Unpacked.

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