Apple has recently shared its VisionOS Beta 6, and along with the release, there’s an interesting video showing how users can create avatars by scanning their faces with the Vision Pro cameras. But while facial scanning to create avatars might not be all that remarkable, where the video gets interesting is where it shows how … Continue reading Apple Vision Pro ‘EyeSight’ External Display Revealed
According to The JoongAng, a South Korean newspaper, Samsung plans to officially announce an XR headset next year, with a limited December 2024 launch. The initial release of the new headset will be limited to 30,000 units. Although Samsung has produced VR headsets in the past, this will be the first standalone device and the … Continue reading Samsung Teams With Google 2024 XR Headset Launch
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, has confirmed that the company’s much-anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset will only be available from Apple Stores. After sharing Apple’s Q4 earnings for 2023, Tim Cook was asked questions about the Apple Vision Pro’s release on a conference call. He talked about how the new headset will be distributed and … Continue reading Apple CEO Confirms Vision Pro Will Only Be Available In Apple Stores
After several years of petitioning from various corners of the tech industry, the wireless communication regulator, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has approved plans for the use of the 6GHz band in the United States. The FCC unanimously green-lit the plans at the same time as agreeing to progress with the restoration of net neutrality … Continue reading US Regulators Open Up 6GHz Band for VR and AR Devices
As an early adopter, it’s always exciting to be one of the first to try something new. Whether you’ve already got your new Meta Quest 3 headset and it’s barely left your head since you bought it on the day of release, or you know there’ll be one under the tree on Christmas Day, you’ll … Continue reading Meta Quest 3: The Best Apps, Games, and Accessories Available Right Now
The Meta Quest 3 has landed. Before you rush out and buy your headset, you will need to decide which option to buy. The base model comes with 128 GB storage for $480, while the £620 model offers 512 GB. If you’re on a budget, you may wonder how much of a difference the smaller … Continue reading Quest Storage: Which Quest 3 to Get and What Has Changed for Quest 2 Users?
On September 27th, during the company’s Connect conference, Meta officially unveiled the Quest 3. This formal announcement fills us in on many of the details we didn’t know about the new headset while confirming some of the earlier rumours and speculation. The great news is that Meta’s much-anticipated Quest 3 is only days from release. … Continue reading Meta Unveils The Quest 3: Prices, Specs, Release, and More
Back in November 2022, SBS Biz, a South Korean news outlet, reported that Meta and LG Display were in talks over the production of potential OLED microdisplays for new headsets. Using microdisplays in new headsets would increase pixel density, improve resolution, and reduce the size and weight of the device. Now, another South Korean news … Continue reading Will Meta and LG Partner for Quest Pro Replacement?
According to reports in the Financial Times, Meta has begun talks with Magic Leap in the hopes of creating a multiyear deal. The deal’s focus could centre around intellectual property licensing and manufacturing of Magic Leap AR headsets in the United States. It’s believed that Magic Leap’s intellectual property surrounding custom components like its waveguides … Continue reading Meta In Talks With Magic Leap for AR IP Deal
As many of the world’s tech giants are working to assert a dominant footing in the metaverse, some people are speculating about how the new iteration of the internet will be governed, and how any new challenges will be managed. For lots of industry leaders, establishing open standards is the way to go. To achieve … Continue reading What Is the Metaverse Standards Forum?
