Goertek has revealed a new ultra-lightweight mixed reality headset reference design for 2026, showcasing a compact, 100g device with high-resolution and wide field-of-view, likely relying on tethered power and compute, indicating future trends in XR headset development.
Sony unveiled a new standalone MR headset with "4K" OLED displays, powered by Qualcomm's XR2+ Gen 2 processor, and featuring unique controllers aimed at 3D creatives. The headset includes passthrough video, a flip-up visor, and is designed to work with Siemens' NX CAD software. While the pricing and specific release date are yet to be announced, Sony plans to launch the headset this year.
Apple's mixed reality headset may not launch during the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023 as the company has delayed the mass production schedule for assembly by another one to two months. Analysts have raised concerns about the headset's high selling price of $3,000 to $4,000 and its potential to look like a "dud" next to Apple's existing lineup. It is estimated that the company could sell about a million headset units in its first year without any immediate profit. Meanwhile, Sony Group's PlayStation VR2 is projected to sell less than 300,000 units by the end of this month.