HTC has announced the launch of its new mixed reality headset, the Vive XR Elite. The XR Elite is a standalone headset that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) and is aimed at consumers who want games, passive media, and productivity tools in a lightweight package. It is…
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Apple prioritising xrOS, readying for hardware launch in 2023
Apple is reportedly developing a virtual and augmented reality headset that will use iris scanning technology for logins and payments, according to The Information. The report cites two people involved in developing the headset and notes that the scanning is intended to make it easier for multiple users to access…
Mojo Vision pivots from AR contact lens
Mojo Vision, the company behind the development of the Mojo Lens, a smart contact lens that overlays augmented reality (AR) information on top of the user’s field of vision, has announced that it will pivot its business and focus on its micro-LED technology instead. In an announcement on its website,…
Apple VR/AR Headset: Latest Details and Features Revealed
Apple is reportedly set to unveil its highly anticipated VR/AR headset later this year, and the latest round-up of technical details from The Information has many tech enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. The device, which has been in development for several years, is expected to feature 4K micro-LED displays for each…
NASA Seeks Augmented Reality System for Spacesuits to Enhance Mission Data Access
NASA is looking to bring augmented reality (AR) to space exploration, with the goal of helping astronauts access critical mission information and life support metrics inside their spacesuits. In order to do so, the agency has issued a request for information (RFI) to potential partners and suppliers who can contribute…
How to get a job in the Metaverse: Education
As the concept of the metaverse continues to emerge, it’s becoming clear that it will present a multi-trillion dollar business opportunity for brands and corporations. The metaverse, or highly immersive virtual worlds, will be the next evolution of the internet and companies like Meta and Microsoft are investing heavily in…
Vuzix to Showcase AR glasses range at CES
Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, will be showcasing its latest products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In addition to its CES 2023 Innovation Awards-winning Vuzix Ultralite AR smart glasses, the company will also be demonstrating its M-Series, Vuzix…
Meta Plans to Invest Heavily in VR Despite Recent Challenges
Despite facing challenges such as layoffs and a lack of widespread adoption of its metaverse, Facebook’s virtual reality (VR) subsidiary, Meta, is still planning to invest heavily in VR in 2023. According to a statement from Facebook CTO Andrew Bosworth, the company’s Reality Labs department, which is responsible for the…
Spatial launches a Unity-powered VR toolkit
Spatial, the developer of immersive 3D social metaverses, has launched a new toolkit that allows users to build and share their own virtual worlds. The Spatial Creator Toolkit is designed to provide creators with everything they need to build experiences in virtual reality and the metaverse, an interconnected space of…
Resolution Games Showcase: VR and AR Gaming’s Positive Direction and Future
Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) gaming is experiencing a surge in popularity, according to Tommy Palm, CEO and founder of Resolution Games. The company, which is known for producing award-winning VR and AR titles such as Demeo, Blaston, and others, hosted the Resolution Games Showcase, the industry’s first…