Road to VR

MAY 15, 2020

With the end of Samsung Gear VR, it seems the South Korean tech giant is also doing away with its VR video apps as well. The company is ending service for all of its Samsung XR apps across the web, mobile, and VR headset platforms. Image courtesy Samsung. The news was first covered by CNET.

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2022

NuEyes’s lightweight AR glasses, when combined with a compatible Samsung device, can be used in a variety of medical situations. NuEyes Technologies and Samsung have announced a partnership that could change patient healthcare forever. Samsung teamed up with NuEyes to help veterans navigate vision loss earlier in 2022.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Project virtual screens, fly drones, and dim the lights with ‘Samsung Glasses Lite.’ Referred to in the videos as ‘Samsung Glasses Lite,’ this proof-of-concept represents what a pair of AR glasses made by the company could look like in the years ahead. Image Credit: WalkingCat.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2020

Since the pandemic started, many of us have been relying on video calls to stay connected with colleagues. Lorraine Underwood, author of the book Save the World with Code and one of the hosts of the YouTube series Element 14 Presents , points out how during a video call with multiple people you sometimes can’t tell who is looking at who.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 6, 2022

Welcome to Reality Bytes, featuring lightning-round video commentary from AR Insider partner, M7 Innovations. The post Reality Bytes: Apple, Samsung & CES appeared first on AR Insider. What are the biggest insights and observations in AR and adjacent sectors this week?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leaked concept video featuring two Samsung AR devices has come to light. Known leaker ‘ WalkingCat ‘ released two videos showing a pair of separate device concepts. If Samsung AR Glasses did exist as we see them in the video above, it would signify a truly magic leap in mobile processing.

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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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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 11, 2025

Top news of the week (Image by Samsung) Samsung XR headset may launch in Q3 2025 Two new reports gave us potential updates on the Samsung Project Moohan headset. South Korean news outlet The Elec instead reports that Samsung will use Sonys new 1.35-inch Of course, they are rumors, so take them with a grain of salt.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Everyone from marketing companies to entertainment venues can create massive video walls featuring realistic 3D holograms which, according to the company, are nearly indistinguishable from real life. The post Light Field Lab Unveils Modular Holographic Video Wall appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: Light Field Lab, Inc.

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Road to VR

APRIL 7, 2025

In 2015, Australian airline Qantas was one of the firsts to test out complementary access to Samsung Gear VR as in-flight entertainment for first class passengers. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen airlines leverage XR headsets as special perks.

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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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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

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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VRScout

AUGUST 12, 2020

Seeing as the Nreal Light needs an Android device in order to function properly, Korean technology companies Samsung and LG are partnering with Nreal to offer consumers a discounted price on the soon-to-be-released AR headset with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or LG Velvet smartphone on South Korea’s LG U+ carrier.

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VRScout

MARCH 26, 2019

Content-optimized 360° video rendering technology could take immersive filmmaking to the next level. is looking to breath new life into the 360-degree format with breakthrough technology that could drastically improve the quality of immersive 360 streaming video content. Image Credit: KAI Inc. Image Credit: KAI Inc.

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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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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 29, 2025

More info Samsung and Google are showing a bit more of Moohan Many people were expecting big XR news from the Samsung Unpacked event, like the announcement of AR glasses, but nothing like this happened. The first one is that Google and Samsung have shown a better integration of Gemini AI also on Samsung phones.

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MARCH 5, 2025

We may now know the resolution and display type of Samsung's headset. So far, Samsung has only officially said that its upcoming headset , which will be the debut of Google's Android XR, will feature "state-of-the-art displays". Now, South Korean news outlet The Elec reports that Samsung will use Sony's 1.35-inch

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VRScout

JANUARY 25, 2018

It may be hard to believe but its been four years since Samsung and Oculus first announced their smartphone-powered Gear VR headset. In darker times, the best 360° videos we had access too were grainy, nauseating clips of GoPro stunts and claustrophobic concerts. I’m not sure which impresses me more. What do you think?

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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. Even if they are just 3D videos in the end, the impact they have on the user is very positive. This is hugely disappointing.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Announced at the Samsung Developer conference last week, the 360 Round is the company’s new camera for creating and streaming 4K 3D content. A total of 17 lenses (eight stereo pairs aligned horizontal, and one centered vertical lens), and 6 internal microphones allows for capturing 3D 360 video and spatial audio. Format: MP4 (H.265/

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

However, it finally looks as though we’ll be getting a new look at a fresh batch of candidates soon, as it’s being reported that Samsung will be showcasing four of its best ongoing virtual and augmented reality projects at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week. Relúmĭno: Cheap Support for the visually-impaired.

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VRScout

JUNE 22, 2019

12K VR video content is now available for Viveport users. As of June 11, developer Visbit has bumped its video stream resolution up from 8K to 12K on its 360-degree video streaming platform, Visbit VR Theater. In the viewers’ eyes, a 12K VR video only gives them 2.5-3K

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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

JANUARY 24, 2025

Now-defunct Oculus Video app | Image courtesy Meta Without rehashing ancient history (the list of now-defunct home theater apps goes on), Meta’s most recent attempt was in Horizon Home on Quest, which was updated in 2021 to allow multiple users to join your home space and do things like watch videos and launch into VR apps together.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We continue the narrative this week with Maher’s look at Samsung’s AR glasses, Google Maps’ new parking integration and film festivals in Fortnite. See the quick summary below, followed by embedded video. And stay tuned each week for more AR-related musings from Maher. We discuss the potential.

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VRScout

JULY 24, 2019

Enjoy the entire Prime Video catalog and a curated selection of 360-degree content. When it comes to video streaming on the Oculus platform, there’s no shortage of apps to choose from. From Netflix and Hulu to Showtime and Red Bull, you can’t seem to throw a rock without hitting a dedicated video streaming app. and INVASION! ,

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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. That’s a patently Apple recipe though that Samsung may not be able to easily replicate. The question is: what can Samsung bring to the table that Apple and Meta can’t?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The best part of the video is where I put toilet seats in my living room… well, they’re still useful if you have an urgency to go to the toilet, but are too lazy to change rooms! This avatar video stream is generated by Avatar provider apps/services on the headset. Scott Stein having a video call on Vision Pro.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 13, 2022

Welcome to Reality Bytes, featuring lightning-round video commentary from AR Insider partner, M7 Innovations. What are the biggest insights and observations in AR and adjacent sectors this week? The post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Samsung has partnered with EarthX to debut a dozen immersive short films on the Samsung XR video platform from environmentally-focused filmmakers. Samsung XR is Samsung’s immersive video platform, and home to more than 10,000 videos. Image courtesy Samsung, EarthXR.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As reported by XR developer Antony Vitillo of Skarred Ghost , Google has confirmed that Android XR app developers can request permission to access both passthrough and face-tracking cameras, the latter of which only provides an “avatar video stream,” ostensibly allowing a degree of user anonymity.

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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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Road to VR

APRIL 11, 2018

In addition to confirming that the headset’s new displays are made by Samsung, the organization also gave the headset a favorable repairability score. Their Vive Pro teardown walkthrough details the disassembly process (you can catch a video summary heading this article). Image courtesy iFixit / Jeff Suovanen ( BY-NC-SA ).

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Taeyong Kim, VP of Samsung Electronics and Head of Graphics R&D, took the stage last month at the company’s annual developer conference to talk a little bit about the future of VR for the company. ” The full video can be found here. Kim says more details we arrive in the near future.

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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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