Rumours are circulating online that Nintendo is working with Google to produce a VR headset. The source is Nash Weedle, who previously provided reliable information about the 133-year-old gaming giant. His recent Tweets indicate that a potential VR headset won’t be a Switch accessory. Google has previously abandoned its own XR headset, and there are … Continue reading Is Nintendo Working On VR Headsets With Google?
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?
On September 27th and 28th, Meta will host its annual Connect XR developer conference. The annual event always attracts considerable attention; however, the last three events have all been digital. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Meta’s Connect conference has not had an in-person presence. But this year, the company will take their virtual event back … Continue reading Meta Connect 2023: What to Expect
Meta has launched a closed beta test of Horizon Worlds for smartphones. The metaverse platform is currently available for the Meta Quest; however, when the new app officially launches, Horizon Worlds will be more accessible, providing greater growth potential. The platform lets users create social experiences and games using controllers. While in Horizon Worlds, you … Continue reading Meta Launches Closed Horizon Worlds Smartphone Beta
Last October, ByteDance released its Quest 2 rival, the Pico 4, across Europe and East Asia. Nearly a year later, the Federal Communications Commission in the United States approved its predecessor, the Pico Neo 3, a device launched elsewhere as a beta device in early 2022. The FCC is the regulatory body responsible for approving … Continue reading Why Has the US FCC Recently Approved ByteDance’s Pico Neo 3?
Just before Apple unveiled its long-awaited XR headset to the world this summer, Meta quickly stole some of the limelight by announcing the launch of the Quest 3 this autumn. The news of the Quest 3 followed several months of speculation, and the headset is the latest in Meta’s best-selling consumer range. The Quest 2 … Continue reading Meta Quest 3: What Do We Know So Far?
Pencilled in for release in early 2024, Samsung has reportedly postponed the launch of its new XR headset. The headset would compete directly with Apple’s recently-announced Vision Pro; however, according to an SBS Biz report in Korea, Samsung is delaying its release by “one or two quarters.” SBS Biz is a 24-hour business news channel … Continue reading Samsung Postpones XR Headset Following Apple Announcement
With a population of 1.4 billion people, China represents a large percentage of the potential VR market. However, as Facebook has been blocked in China since 2009, Meta is yet to tap into this financially lucrative corner of the planet. Now, Wall Street Journal reports suggest that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hopes to re-enter China … Continue reading Could Meta Release Quests In China?
At the Worldwide Developers Conference held in June, Apple officially announced the launch details of the mixed-reality headset it’s been working on behind the scenes for the last eight years. Due for release in the US in early 2024, the Apple Vision Pro will be launched in other markets later that year. With a price … Continue reading How Has the Apple Vision Pro Been Received So Far?
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
