XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The global leader in industrial-grade virtual and mixed reality hardware and software, Varjo, has announced the general availability of Teleport, which creates photorealistic digital twins by stitching together 3D scenes made from Apple smartphone photos.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Supported capture devices include iPhones and iPads running iOS 17 or later, which includes a fairly large swath of hardware—from iPhone XR and above, and Apple’s 8th gen iPad and above.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 11, 2025

Leveraging AI-Powered Hardware The partnership showcases the ongoing relationship between AI and XR, with the surging AI hardware and software market helping to supercharge interest in and the ability of AR/VR/MR solutions. GIGABYTE AI PCs support the VR content creation workflows.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

In the technology space, especially in areas like AR/VR/MR, updates come in fast, so staying up to date with the latest hardware and how to leverage it within your business can be a challenge. Reddit is a great place for users to learn about the latest news and insights regarding specific hardware.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Taiwanese technology manufacturer, HTC, contributed various technologies to make up the Holodeck, including its VIVE Focus 3 VR headset, VIVE Location-Based Software Suite (LBSS), and VIVE Focus 3 Eye and Face Trackers. Project Challenges The BLKA reportedly faced a number of challenges to getting the Holodeck up and running.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Sightful, the hardware startup working to carve out a new ‘headless AR laptop’ niche, has cancelled plans for its $1,900 Spacetop G1. The company says its software will be available in early 2025, initially compatible with Xreal AR glasses via USB-C.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 28, 2025

Metas devices and software are easy to use, powerful, and affordable. With Meta, companies can modify everything from their Quest headsets to the software employees use. Meta Quest Hardware Options Lets start with your options for VR headset modification for businesses.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Pimax Prime Membership Pimax Prime includes flexible payment options, additional services, and new hardware and software features like early access to new software, invitations to member-only events, priority technical support, flexible returns, and flexible payment options.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

VR Hardware Advancements For years now, major VR vendors have been fine-tuning and improving their headsets, focusing on making VR innovations for enterprises. Growth in Software Ecosystems As the future of VR continues to focus more heavily on the enterprise market, demand for robust software ecosystems is growing.

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Road to VR

MARCH 24, 2025

Meta had tapped LG in February 2024 to partner on XR software and hardware, which at the time was rumored to include LG manufacturing a Vision Pro competitor for Meta.LG has since confirmed it’s closing its XR product division , instead focusing on long-term R&D.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Quest Games Optimizer , the paid software that lets Quest users boost game performance, has now topped over 100,000 users.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 23, 2025

So no demos beyond those early, closed door hands-ons allowed last month.Check out the video below, courtesy of The Verge : Drawing design and software cues from Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, the device features a rigid strap, eye-tracking, pancake lenses, and ergonomic design, which wethought was pretty close to Quest Pro in terms of comfort.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This allows companies to share the VR file format via E-Mail, file sharing, and cloud services without requiring additional software. The VRFX file format aims to streamline business XR project creation and management by requiring no specific content player to interact with and manage immersive RT3D content.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Meta is going to hand the design of its headsets to Goertek , and gradually stop working on hardware altogether, to concentrate on the Horizon OS platform. Boz also denied that the whole VR hardware division of Meta is going to be laid off. I still think that there may be some true parts of the rumor , though.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 17, 2025

Although the company lacks a solid foundation in the XR market, its interest in AR, VR, and MR hardware has garnered attention from market observers. Second, its extensive Galaxy ecosystem provides a supporting infrastructure, even in the absence of a dedicated XR hardware solution. Several factors contribute to this interest.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Quest 2, Quest 3S, and Quest 3 have always been good at playing immersive games, but the underlying Horizon OS software that powers them continues to be rough around the edges as Meta has prioritized adding features rather than polish. These improvements will be appreciated most by those who have already spent lots of time in VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 26, 2024

However, this new update will make the experience far more intuitive, eliminating the need for additional apps and software. You could either tether your headset directly to your computer using Air Link , access Windows through a Remote Desktop via the Meta Horizon Workrooms app, or use third-party software.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Companies using VR for workplace productivity can use immersive headsets and software to streamline and enhance skill development. Choose hardware and software solutions that are user-friendly, comfortable, and convenient for your team members. Make sure the software theyre using feels familiar and intuitive.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Middlesbrough-based Animmersion UK is experienced in scaling virtual reality software to a wide client list. The most recent agreement introduces a turnkey solution for businesses, providing a client with a collection of devices with pre-loaded demonstration software.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Thats because countless organizations are beginning to discover the benefits of VR hardware for workplace use cases. Pico, Varjo, HTC VIVE, and even Meta are all experimenting with premium and affordable VR headsets for business use, as well as intuitive device management software. So, how do you pick the right solution for your needs?

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2025

Despite little fanfare, the company has continued to shape the VR landscape through steady updates to SteamVR, integration with standalone headsets like Quest, and whispers of new hardware and games. That included Valve Software, the developer of Half-Life: Alyx.

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Upload VR

MARCH 20, 2025

Rockwell was a prominent figure in Vision Pro's introduction at WWDC 2023 , introducing the technical architecture of the device's hardware and system software. Contrary to Apple's set organizational structure, the VPG has been running as a mostly self-contained unit, with its own hardware, software, and content teams.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

RAVE Computer, a woman-owned small business, specializes in enhancing emerging hardware to promote optimal training effectiveness and operational readiness. This collaboration highlights how our expertise in hardware optimization and supply chain management complements their revolutionary training software.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

” The aforementioned 3D scanners are powered by peel.OS, an easy-to-use “data acquisition software” that transforms 3D scans into CAD-ready files compatible with a wide variety of applications. “This clearly shows our commitment to democratizing the entire 3D scanning experience for users in many different fields.”

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We're talking hardware (e.g., AR headsets) and software (e.g., How much do enterprise spend on XR productivity? interactive guidance). Our latest Behind the Numbers installment dives in. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2025

Shuei Yoshisa unveiling Project Morpheus (PSVR) at GDC 2014 Yoshida is also credited with guiding Sony through significant stages of its gaming division, overseeing the development of both hardware and software, and fostering strong relationships with both ‘AAA’ and indie game developers alikesomething he would champion in his later career (..)

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 29, 2025

Meta offers companies a wide range of powerful (and affordable) hardware options, flexible applications, and software solutions to help them unlock the power of extended reality. Most Meta Quest devices , like the Quest 3, will update automatically with new software and patches whenever theyre connected to the internet.

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VRScout

JULY 1, 2021

Russian state corporation Roscosmos reveals a prototype of its new VR headset, announces additional hardware for 2021. This past February, Roscosmos, a state corporation of the Russian Federation specializing in space flight, announced that it was in production of consumer-focused VR hardware. Image Credit: Roscosmos.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 27, 2025

The leading expert in 3D-driven enterprise software as a service Virtualware, for example, recently won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the Best Advance in Augmented and Virtual Reality category for its work integrating immersive training modules for ADIF rail professionals.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2023

The system utilizes the FS3D virtual wildland training hardware and software to immerse pilots in hyper-realistic training scenarios featuring VR and mixed reality technology, photo-realistic imagery, and scientific fire growth modeling. Intellic Technologies is just one company using immersive technology to train pilots.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

California-based hardware designer CaseCruzer has designed a new portable charging station that powers up 10 Meta Quest VR headsets at once. As VR hardware prices drop and content creation gets simpler, virtual training is bursting out of Fortune 500 boardrooms and into businesses of all sizes.

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VRScout

AUGUST 30, 2021

Whereas other headset manufacturers specialize in providing tethered hardware, Pico’s interest in standalone VR could be a potential threat to Facebook’s Oculus Quest down the road. Image Credit: Pico Interactive. According to the IDC, Pico VR was the third-largest headset manufacturer in the first quarter of 2021.

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2023

Available for purchase next month, the ELF-SR2 is a 27-inch 4K display that can supposedly deliver immersive 3D content without the need for additional hardware, such as augmented reality (AR) glasses or a VR headset. Sony announced a new addition to its growing lineup of Spatial Reality Displays. For more information visit here.

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Road to VR

APRIL 22, 2024

” The company hasn’t shown any of the headsets as such, but this symbolizes a monolithic shift in how the company is controlling its hardware-software stack , likening it to a more Android-style approach as opposed to Apple’s walled garden approach with iOS and Apple Vision Pro.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week I got to check out a prototype version of the MeganeX Superlight headset and found it to be a promising piece of hardware that’s certain to be held back by its steep price. I understand that making and launching hardware is extremely difficult, but it’s a real shame to not have an audio headstrap available at launch.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2023

The Omni One treadmill comes packaged with a Pico Neo 3 Pro and is designed to work out of the box without the need for a PC or additional hardware. Omni One’s operating software, social features, and proprietary game store are pre-installed on each headset.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Two OEMs are already onboard: Lenovo and ASUS are already working on devices whose software will be built on top of the Meta Horizon ecosystem. But the reality is that Meta has always sold headsets under cost or at cost, so it’s not really earning money from hardware.

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