All articles tagged with #mixed reality
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the next Vision Pro may not arrive until 2028 at the earliest as Apple diverts resources to an AI pendant, camera-equipped AirPods, and AR glasses, while continuing support for the current headset.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple isn't abandoning Vision Pro but won’t launch a new Vision Pro–style device for at least two years, as Apple continues to develop cheaper, lighter enclosed headsets and shifts hardware talent to smart glasses and related AI wearables; the previously rumored Vision Air was canceled and teams reassigned, with ongoing attention to Vision Pro’s retail launch issues from recent coverage.
Apple's Vision Pro was used by New York ophthalmologist Dr. Eric Rosenberg to perform the world’s first cataract surgery via the ScopeXR platform, which streams live 3D digital microscope feeds into the headset and overlays preoperative data, while enabling real-time remote collaboration with other surgeons—underscoring Apple’s push into enterprise medical uses amid consumer-adoption challenges and a shift toward lighter smart-glass tech.
The article highlights the best hand tracking, mixed reality, and early access VR and MR experiences of 2025, including standout titles like Jigsaw Night, Laser Dance, Forefront, Little Critters, and Figmin XR, showcasing innovative gameplay and technological advancements across Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro platforms.
Tech giants are betting on smart glasses as the next big wearable device, aiming to make them a core part of personal computing with advancements in displays, mixed reality, and AI integration, potentially transforming how we interact with digital content on the go.
The Samsung Galaxy XR is a high-priced mixed reality headset that introduces innovative features like 'Circle to Search' and immersive Google Maps, serving as a glimpse into the future of AI-powered smart glasses. While it offers some impressive capabilities, its current high cost, limited app ecosystem, and comfort issues make it less suitable for most users today, especially compared to more established VR headsets like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro.
The article compares the Samsung Galaxy XR, Apple Vision Pro, and Meta Quest 3 VR headsets, highlighting their differences in price, specs, design, software, and AI features. It concludes that while the Apple Vision Pro is a powerful device, the Meta Quest 3 offers the best value for most users due to its affordability, comfort, and extensive app ecosystem.
Samsung's Galaxy XR offers a more affordable and open alternative to Apple's Vision Pro, featuring high-resolution displays, a lightweight design, and a new Android XR platform with AI integration, aiming to improve user experience and expand mixed reality adoption.
Samsung and Google have launched the Galaxy XR, a mixed-reality headset priced at $1,800 to compete with Apple's Vision Pro, featuring high-resolution displays, lightweight design, and integration with AI and Android XR apps, aiming to make mixed reality more accessible despite a still-nascent market.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy XR, a mixed reality headset powered by Android XR, priced at $1,800 and available in the US and South Korea. It features 4K micro-OLED displays, eye tracking, spatial video, and supports PCVR gaming, aiming to compete with devices like Apple's Vision Pro. The headset emphasizes entertainment and enterprise uses, with a focus on immersive content and virtual collaboration, while bundling free content to boost appeal.
Samsung and Google have launched their first Android XR headset, the Galaxy XR, priced at $1,800, featuring high-resolution displays, advanced cameras, and support for mixed reality applications, with a focus on comfort and multitasking, and offering a range of entertainment and gaming options.
Samsung is set to unveil its Project Moohan mixed reality headset at the upcoming Galaxy event on October 21st, which will run on the new Android XR platform developed with Google and Qualcomm, aiming to blend utility with immersive experiences amid competition from Apple's Vision Pro.
Leaked images and specs reveal Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, a competitor to the Apple Vision Pro, featuring dual 4K micro-OLED displays, a lighter weight of 545 grams, and powered by a Qualcomm XR2+ Gen 2 processor, aiming to offer a practical, high-end XR experience with a focus on weight reduction and competitive pricing.
Amazon is offering a discounted Quest 3S VR bundle for $299 during Prime Big Deal Day, featuring mixed reality capabilities, improved graphics with Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, and additional content and services, making it an affordable entry into Meta's VR ecosystem.
Star Wars: Beyond Victory is a mixed reality game launching on October 7 for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, featuring a Playset mode that allows players to build and interact with digital Star Wars scenes and figures in their own space, with realistic joint movement and interactive props, offering a nostalgic and immersive experience.