During an online showcase event, Varjo officially announced its latest enterprise-grade MR headset portfolio. The XR-4 portfolio includes the XR-4, XR-4 Focal Edition, and XR-4 Secure Edition, a lineup of three MR headsets that Varjo designed to match a range of end-users from aviation to government to defence. Patrick Wyatt, Chief Product Officer of […]
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Suffolk, Carnegie Mellon Universities Join Transatlantic VR Partnership
The University of Suffolk is set to join a massive transatlantic research project in virtual reality (VR), it announced on Monday. Aimed at building soft skills for young learners, Carnegie Mellon University and VR soft skills training firm Bodyswaps have launched the programme. The Careers, Employability, and Enterprise Team at the University of Suffolk are […]
Is Samsung Debuting Smart Glasses in 2024?
This month, Samsung continued its recent history of leaking details on an upcoming XR wearable when it filed for a “Samsung Glasses” trademark in the UK. The news follows many leaks and comments regarding a potential Samsung headset that looks to bring fresh competition to the XR space and will also expand the firm’s product […]
Virtualware Appoints VRARA’s John A Cunningham to Advisory Board
European virtual reality (VR) solutions provider Virtualware announced on Monday it had appointed John A Cunningham to its International Advisory Board. The move aims to greatly expand Virtualware’s operations across markets in the United States, the company said in a press release. Cunningham currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the VR/AR Association (VRARA) […]
Meta Faces New Scrutiny Over Claims That Youngsters Are Being Exposed to Harmful Content in its Apps
A new filing on behalf of 33 U.S. states alleges that Meta has misrepresented its moderation and safety performance.
LinkedIn Outlines Updated, AI-Based System for Detecting Rule-Violating Content
LinkedIn’s new AI-based system enables enhanced optimization of its moderation workflow.
TikTok Says That Users Are Now Spending Half Their Time in the App Watching Minute+ Long Clips
TikTok’s making a bigger push on long-form content.
TikTok Launches New ‘Creative Cards’ to Provide Content Inspiration
The cards provide data-backed notes of inspiration for your TikTok clips.
Varjo XR-4 Promises Mixed Reality “Practically Indistinguishable From Natural Sight”
Varjo XR-4 brings significant upgrades, promising VR and mixed reality “practically indistinguishable from natural sight”.
See the full specs and details here:
Meta CTO: Quest 3 Price Won’t Be Cut Or Discounted Any Time Soon
Meta CTO: Quest 3 price won’t be cut or discounted any time soon.
Kayak VR: Mirage Gets Festive With Limited Time Christmas Update
Kayak VR: Mirage gives Australia a Christmas makeover on PC VR and PSVR 2.
Here’s What Arizona Sunshine 2 Will Look Like On Quest 2
A new gameplay trailer shows what Arizona Sunshine 2 will look like on Quest 2.
Check it out here:
Varjo announces XR-4 mixed reality headset with impressive resolution
After teasing many images with the number 4 on them, finally Finnish manufacturer Varjo has announced its new headset: it is called XR-4 and it features mixed reality and a fantastic resolution. Varjo Varjo is a well-known company in our space because of its ability to deliver very high-end headsets, usually targeted at enterprises or […]
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The XR Week Peek (2023.11.27): Discover XR Cyber Monday Deals, Sam Altman returns to OpenAI, and much more!
Italy won the Tennis Davis Cup, and that was pretty cool to see (the match between Sinner and Djokovic was just incredible). And talking about “cool” things (pun intended), today I’m traveling to Helsinki, Finland, where I hope to have a great time at MatchXR. Will we meet there? Top news of the week Discover Black […]
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Crew Works Advanced Physics, Biology Ahead of Cargo Missions
Ultra-cold space physics and immunity research were the top science objectives aboard the International Space Station on Monday. The seven-member Expedition 70 crew is also stepping up its cargo operations this week while continuing to maintain lab systems. The coldest place in the universe may just be the orbital outpost’s Cold Atom Lab, a quantum …
No More Rainbows Expands Campaign With Molten Shores Update Next Month
No More Rainbows takes us to the Molten Shores next month on Quest and PC VR.
HTC Vive Black Friday Sale Discounts Wireless Adapter, Trackers, Base Stations & Vive Pro 2
HTC’s Black Friday sale offers discounts on the Vive Pro 2, Vive Tracker 3.0, Vive Pro wireless adapter, and the base stations.
HTC is Offering Big Discounts on Vive Headsets & Accessories for Black Friday
Black Friday is almost always when we see the best deals of the year on VR headsets and 2023 is no exception when it comes to HTC. The company is offering a big Black Friday sale on Vive headsets and accessories. Updated – November 24th, 2023 The Best HTC Vive Headset Black Friday & Cyber […]
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University Project Aims to ‘Dissolve Borders’ Between Virtual and Real-World Meetings
The University of Glasgow has won funding for a project that aims to eradicate awkward virtual meetings by better portraying non-verbal cues. The FUSION project has been awarded £1.75m to create meeting spaces that will incorporate both virtual and physical spaces. People will interact with each other in these spaces both physically and as avatars. […]
Unity to ‘Renew Focus’ on Creatives at Unity for Humanity Event
XR Today had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Lindl, VP of Education and Social Impact, Unity to discuss the Unity for Humanity initiative further. The conversation comes after Lindl, a key figure in the global sustainable initiatives industry, joined XR Today for an interview on the future of Unity’s collaboration with the XR Association (XRA). […]
Rokid Max AR Glasses Review: The Complete Guide
The Rokid Max AR glasses, released this year, promise consumers a unique insight into the evolving world of smart glasses technology. While major technology brands have been discussing the potential benefits of smart glasses for a while now, the market is still quite limited. We’ve seen plenty of updates to the VR/AR and mixed reality […]
The Best Augmented Reality Accessories for AR Immersion
Augmented reality accessories are intuitive tools, add-ons, and extras designed to enhance user experiences when adopting smart glasses and AR headsets. Demand for these solutions is increasing as the market for augmented reality continues to grow, predicted to reach a value of $1,109.71 billion by 2030. AR accessories don’t just give AR fans an opportunity […]
Newegg’s Quest 3 Black Friday Deal Gives You A Quest Store Gift Card With Your Purchase
Newegg’s Quest 3 Black Friday deal gives you a Quest Store gift card with your purchase.
Pico 4 Black Friday Weekend Deal: Just €330/£260 And Comes With 3 Free VR Games
Pico 4 Black Friday deal: just €330/£260 and comes with Arizona Sunshine 2, Green Hell VR, and Warplanes: Battles over Pacific.
‘Samsung Glasses’ Trademark Filed In The UK
Samsung filed a trademark for ‘Samsung Glasses’ in the UK.
Here’s what this might be.