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Samsung Debuts Its New Augmented Reality Playgrounds

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Samsung today announced Dreamground, a next-gen playground that combines physical structures with AR technology to immerse visitors in a one-of-a-kind digital environment. ” Image Credit: Samsung. . ” Image Credit: Samsung. For more information check out Samsung’s official announcement here.

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Samsung's Android XR Headset Ships In 2025, And We Went Hands-On

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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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The XR Week Peek (2022.03.07): Samsung is planning to launch an XR device, PSVR may arrive in 2023, and more!

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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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Google is Bringing Daydream Compatibility to Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG’s Next Flagship Phone

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Google I/O has begun, the company’s annual developer conference, and amidst expectations of a new all-in-one VR headset , the company announced that Samsung’s Galaxy S8/S8 plus and LG’s next flagship phone will be officially receiving Google Daydream support. This story is breaking. Check back for more information soon.

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Google Set To Acquire Ultra-Low-Power Eye Tracking Startup For Headsets & Glasses

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0:00 / 0:19 1 Google's Android XR platform is set to debut in Samsung's standalone headset later this year. Like Apple Vision Pro and PlayStation VR2, Samsung's headset features internal cameras pointed at your eyes, combined with infrared illuminators that help them see. But as with Inseye Lumi, the tradeoff is accuracy.

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‘Virtual Desktop’ Arrives On Oculus Go & Gear VR This Week

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Previously available strictly on PC VR headsets, creator Guy Gordin recently revealed that a version of the tool optimized for mobile platforms will launch on the Oculus Go and Samsung Gear VR later this week, with plans for an Oculus Quest release planned sometime next year. Plans for an Oculus Quest release are scheduled for 2019.

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Report: Sony Targeting Holiday 2022 Launch for Next-gen PSVR with OLED Display

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As the Bloomberg report notes, the majority of modern VR headsets have moved to LCD displays, but the next-gen PSVR may use a Samsung-made OLED display, just like the first-gen PSVR. Bloomberg has a decent track record regarding the accuracy of its VR sources. Four months later, Quest 2 was announced.

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