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ByteDance Unveils Advanced XR Headset: Pico 4 Ultra Set for Chinese Launch
ByteDance’s extended reality (XR) division, Pico Interactive, has officially announced its latest innovation in the XR space: the Pico 4 Ultra. This next-generation headset, built upon the foundation of the original Pico 4 platform, is scheduled to hit the Chinese market next month with a starting price of approximately £470. Earlier this year, industry insiders … Continue reading ByteDance Unveils Advanced XR Headset: Pico 4 Ultra Set for Chinese Launch
17th September 2024
What’s Next for the Quest: Report Suggests Quest 4 Will Launch in 2026
Now that the world has had several months to get used to the Meta Quest 3, it’s time to look at the future. As previously discussed, Meta is currently working on a “lite” version of the Quest 3, but according to The Information, that’s not all that’s in the pipeline. According to reports, two different … Continue reading What’s Next for the Quest: Report Suggests Quest 4 Will Launch in 2026
25th July 2024
Quest 3 Reaches One Million Users and Quest 2 Goes Out of Stock
According to data gathered from First Encounters, over one million users have completed their introductory experience on the Quest 3. When you buy and set up a new Quest 3 headset, you’re prompted to complete First Encounters. The post-set up app shows off the Quest 3’s 3D scene mesh capabilities and sees you shooting parts … Continue reading Quest 3 Reaches One Million Users and Quest 2 Goes Out of Stock
20th June 2024
Is It the End of the Road for Oculus Go?
Although Meta’s attention may have turned toward the Quest range, there are still some Oculus Go users out there. Until recently, Go owners could enjoy their six-year-old devices despite the fact that Meta had stopped supporting the headset two years ago. Now, many users are having issues opening apps. So far, Meta’s advice on fixing … Continue reading Is It the End of the Road for Oculus Go?
28th May 2024
LG and Meta Partnership Breaks Up Over Lack of Synergy
Less than four months ago, Meta and LG revealed they were partnering on a next-generation XR device. There was considerable speculation this would be a follow-up to the Meta Quest Pro. LG CEO William Cho met with Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg in South Korea to finalise the deal. But now, the partnership has ended, and … Continue reading LG and Meta Partnership Breaks Up Over Lack of Synergy
24th May 2024
Meta Closes Quest App Lab and Opens Quest Store to Smaller Developers
Meta has begun changing how apps from smaller developers are made available to users. These changes mean that apps and games that were previously unlisted will now appear in the main Quest Store. The Quest App Lab was launched in 2021 and was designed as a secondary platform for distributing apps. However, after three years, … Continue reading Meta Closes Quest App Lab and Opens Quest Store to Smaller Developers
20th May 2024
Quest 3 Lite: What We Know So Far
Over the last few months, it has been reported that Meta is working on a budget version of the Quest 3. Thus far, dubbed “Quest 3 Lite” or the “Quest 3S”, the new headset looks set to replace the Quest 2, which appears to be facing upcoming retirement. Since last October, when the Quest 3 … Continue reading Quest 3 Lite: What We Know So Far
17th May 2024
Meta Makes Strides With First Fully Augmented Reality Glasses
In late 2021, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the company was working on “Project Nazare,” which he stated would be Meta’s first “fully augmented reality glasses.” But since that announcement, there has been complete radio silence on the device’s progress. In the meantime, we’ve seen Meta pick up and drop projects, develop and launch the … Continue reading Meta Makes Strides With First Fully Augmented Reality Glasses
29th April 2024
Is Low Vision Pro Demand the Reason for Reduced International Launch Shipments?
Although a date has yet to be set in stone, the Apple Vision Pro is set to have an international release at some point in the not-too-distant future. But while people in Europe, China, and other parts of the world wonder when they can get their own Vision Pro, the go-to analyst on all things … Continue reading Is Low Vision Pro Demand the Reason for Reduced International Launch Shipments?
19th April 2024Virtual Reality: what is it and why is it important to know about?
Virtual reality is essentially the use of technology to create the illusion of presence in an environment that isn’t really there. It works by sending information to various senses, such as sight and hearing, that fool our brains into experiencing something virtual. The illusion is often completed by the presence of interactivity, in other words the virtual world responds in some way to your presence.
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Where to go from here?
If you are new to virtual reality (or just want a refresher) we suggest you start with our What is virtual reality?section for a more in-depth discussion of the topic. We look at practical examples and discuss the core technologies in a clear and simple way. Providing a solid foundation for further reading.
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Pros and cons of virtual reality
We have series of articles about the various applications of this technology and the equipment used, for example, VR glasses (or goggles as they are sometimes called).
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Expert Insight
Ekram Alam
Ekram Alam is co-founder of Cocoon Creativity and co-developer of EVOLVE, a mobile VR and AR app that aims to transport you back to the prehistoric age with the help of Evolutionary Biology professors at UCL.
