of computing that, at its core, uses AI, Computer Vision and extended reality to blend virtual experiences into the physical world making almost every surface a spatial interface. It combines software, hardware, data/information, and connectivity. Cathy Hackl The new year is here and some of the tech sector’s biggest announcements are just around the corner. …
Meta Quest 2: VR headset now available at a lower price Meta has announced a price reduction for its VR headset and is also offering various accessories at a discount. This makes Meta’s reasonable starting prices in the world of VR even more affordable. Just a few months ago, Meta presented the Meta Quest 3, …
broader acceptance of spatial computing. getty I recently wrote about the Rise of Wearable Face Computers where I explore the role of smart glasses and how they may impact the wearable computing space in the new year. However, these glasses may play a more significant role in making augmented reality an important stepping stone toward …
Windows Mixed Reality: Acer also has corresponding headsets on offer Windows is discontinuing Windows Mixed Reality, which means that numerous headsets will potentially become electronic waste in the long term. The discontinuation is also likely to have a profound impact on Microsoft’s VR strategy and the platform’s chances of success. Windows Mixed Reality is a …
computers” will gain momentum. getty By now, you are aware of Apple’s groundbreaking XR headset, the Vision Pro. Those who have used it all marvel at its features, graphics and immersive capabilities. Apple will bring it to market in early 2024, and I do not doubt that from the beginning, it will become the gold …
Is smartphone AR a viable gaming medium beyond Pokémon GO? Jadu is betting that its mobile AR fighter sets a new standard for the medium. Though it might still feel like an emerging medium, augmented reality (AR) has actually been in our sights—literally and figuratively—for decades. Invented in the early ’90s, it grew in the …
The Looking Glass Go is available in white and transparent finishes (Image Source: Looking Glass) Looking Glass has just launched a KickStarter campaign for its smallest holographic display yet, the Looking Glass Go, featuring a 6-inch screen and a compact folding design. Customers can use the company’s Luma AI tool can turn 2D images into …
Dream GlassLead SE: New VR headset The Dream Glass Lead SE is a new pair of AR glasses designed to allow users to enjoy media content on the go without being disturbed. Financing is to be provided by a crowdfunding campaign. The Dream Glass Lead SE is a new pair of virtual reality glasses. This …
XR means VR, AR, and generally all spatial computing and 3D technologies. I spend most of my time studying and writing about this tech, and personally test new products all the time. For your consideration, here are fifteen XR gift suggestions, priced from $10 – $1,000. I’ve personally used all the devices and software below. …
Walid Kilonzi, 24, a pioneering Extended Reality (XR) Producer, has carved a distinct path in Africa’s technology landscape with his brainchild, Fallohide, orchestrating an immersive journey through the uncharted territories of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Extended reality is an umbrella term for the three realities, where AR denotes a …