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A CNET reviewer watches a Lakers–Bucks game via Apple’s Vision Pro and finds the experience impressive in video quality and 3D immersion but lacking essential interactivity, multi-screen stats, and flexible viewing options; two years into Vision Pro’s life, the package remains expensive and not yet transformative enough to surpass traditional viewing for devoted fans.
Samsung's upcoming XR headset, officially named Galaxy XR and codenamed Project Moohan, is set to launch later this fall with features like a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, dual 4K micro-OLED displays, and support for external controllers, aiming to compete with Meta Quest Pro and Apple Vision Pro, with an expected high price point and a release in 2025.
Apple recently launched the Apple Vision Pro, a VR/AR headset, and despite challenges in the Chinese market, the company's strong financial position and expansion into AI, VR/AR, and digital services make it a compelling long-term investment. With lower P/E and free cash flow ratios compared to rivals like Microsoft and Amazon, Apple's stock presents good value for investors, especially considering its potential in high-growth tech sectors.
Tech influencer Marques Brownlee unboxed the Apple Vision Pro headset and its accessories in a video, showcasing the packaging, design, and functionality of the nearly $4,000 device set to launch on February 2, 2024. Brownlee plans to upload more videos demonstrating the setup and use of the VR/AR headset.
Labor expert Peter Rokkos believes that Apple's Vision Pro VR/AR headset will revolutionize the workplace, making VR/AR technology mainstream and transforming how businesses operate. He points to Apple's track record of popularizing new technologies and envisions VR/AR headsets being used not only for employee training but also for day-to-day job tasks. While the current price of the Apple Vision Pro is high, Rokkos expects it to decrease over time as competition enters the market, ultimately leading to widespread adoption in the future.
CES 2024 is set to showcase significant advancements in technology, with a focus on AI, VR/AR, and large-scale TVs. AI is expected to be a major theme, with products boasting new algorithms and machine learning capabilities. VR and AR are also anticipated to make headlines, especially with new hardware and experiences that build upon current platforms like the Meta Quest 3. Additionally, TV technology will be a highlight, with innovations in display technology leading to more affordable 100-inch TVs. ZDNET will provide coverage, aiming to sift through the marketing noise to highlight the most impactful and practical innovations.
Square Enix's new president, Takashi Kiryu, has outlined the company's focus for 2024, emphasizing the aggressive use of AI in game development and a continued interest in blockchain technology. Despite the challenges of 2023, including mass layoffs and economic turmoil, Kiryu highlighted the rapid adoption of VR/AR and AI tools in various industries. Square Enix plans to enhance development productivity and marketing sophistication in the short term, while aiming to create new forms of content with these technologies in the long term. The company is also adjusting its organizational structure to support these goals and exploring ways to diversify earnings in anticipation of ongoing economic challenges.
This article discusses the potential of Apple's Vision in the VR/AR space and why it doesn't necessarily mean doom for Meta. It also explores whether the Vision Pro can replace the Mac and revisits AR in light of Apple's acquisition of Mira.
Rumors of Apple's mixed reality headset launch at WWDC 2023 may be a distraction from the company's real product reveals, including a new Mac Pro, iMac, and MacBook Air. The VR/AR market has yet to find a compelling use case, and the high price of the rumored headset would limit its appeal to enterprise customers. Apple's recent missteps in judging the market, including the conservative colorways of its latest MacBook Air, raise concerns about the direction of the company.
A hands-on look at the Meta Quest 3 reveals a thinner and lighter headset with improved features such as fancy hand-tracking and pass-through video. The Quest 3 is expected to be more expensive than its predecessor, the Quest 2, but cheaper than the Quest Pro. It will not have eye-tracking, but will feature a second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chip and more sensors inside three pill-shaped areas. The redesigned controllers will ditch the Quest 2’s rings, and the depth sensor may help to keep costs down. The pass-through video is described as “almost lifelike.”
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims to have tested the upcoming Meta Quest 3 headset, which is said to be lighter and thinner than its predecessor, the Quest 2, and may be more focused on mixed reality (MR). The Quest 3 features triple "vertical pill-shaped sensor areas" on its front panel, with two housing "dual RGB cameras" and the remaining cut-out for a depth sensor. However, the Quest 3's display and VR clarity do not seem to have any tangible generational improvement, and it may fall short of its rumored impending rival, the first-gen "Apple Reality" headset, in terms of advanced head- and eye-tracking features.