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Nreal Launches $600 ‘Light’ AR Glasses in United States via Verizon

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Nreal, the Chinese startup behind the Nreal Light AR glasses which made a splash back at CES 2019, has now expanded to the United States, making the smartphone-tethered device available through select Verizon stores starting today. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.

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Samsung Files Trademark for ‘Galaxy Glasses’ AR/VR Headset

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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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Samsung Files Patent Application For Foldable AR Glasses

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According to a recently published patent application filed by Samsung, the company may be developing a foldable AR headset featuring a built-in display that automatically activates when the device is unfolded. The post Samsung Files Patent Application For Foldable AR Glasses appeared first on VRScout.

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Samsung Smart Glasses: Rumors, Specs, and Release Dates

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Rumors about an impending set of Samsung Smart Glasses have been circulating for a while now. Samsung’s team has dropped plenty of hints that the company is planning on entering the XR market. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung could enter the “smart wearables” market sooner than we thought. So, what does all of this mean?

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South Korea Is Building Its Own K-Pop Metaverse

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Ever since Psy graced our ears with his now-iconic song ‘Gangnam Style’ in 2012, the popularity of South Korean music, film, and television has skyrocketed in places like the United States. The K-pop industry is so massive, the country actually relies upon it as one of its primary sources of gross national income next to Samsung.

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Samsung’s XR Device for the Galaxy Ecosystem: More Details Revealed!

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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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CES 2021 Switches To All-Digital Format Due To COVID-19

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With COVID-19 continuing to maintain its stranglehold on the United States, the Consumer Technology Agency today announced that the 2021 Consumer Electronics Showcase will be switching to a digital format as a result of the ongoing pandemic. The legendary Vegas-based event will return to its physical format in 2022.

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