Vr news and trends

Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices
Wearables // December 12, 2024

Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. The new Android XR was created in collaboration with Samsung and will first launch on headsets code named Project Moohan and built by Samsung, Google said in a Thursday...

Consumers Want to Personalize Shopping With Extended Reality
Retail // April 25, 2024

As consumers demand more immersive, captivating eCommerce journeys, many are increasingly interested in adopting extended reality — augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) — to improve their shopping experience. Take Perfect Corp., a company providing AR try-on options for the beauty and fashion industries....

Meta Aims to Ignite Enterprise Productivity With Open Metaverse OS
Meta // April 23, 2024

Teamwork makes the dream work. And when the dream is an interoperable virtual reality (VR) world based on a proprietary operating system (OS), you are going to need a big team.  This, as on Monday (April 22) Meta announced it would be opening the operating system, Horizon...

AR and VR Have Potential to Reshape Wearable Tech Landscape
Wearables // April 22, 2024

Frequently integrated into wearable devices such as smart glasses and headsets, extended reality (XR) technology — encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) — is unlocking new levels of immersive experiences across sectors such as healthcare, retail and beyond. Take, for instance,...

Interviews & Exclusives
If the Shoe Fits: Manolo Blahnik, BMW and Amazon Turn to VR

October 06, 2023
Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising frontier, offering immersive experiences that can transport users to new realms. However, the question arises: should brands use VR primarily to facilitate transactions, or should they prioritize storytelling and immersion? The answer lies in understanding the unique potential of VR and its impact on building authentic connections […]

Virtual Malls Give Merchants Low-Cost Way to Reach Consumers

March 28, 2023
The metaverse is expected to open up a world of opportunities for businesses and is projected to generate up to $2.6 trillion in commerce volume by 2030, according to data...

Why the Metaverse Has a Social Engagement Problem

February 08, 2023
Sometimes the best way to introduce users to the metaverse is by completely ignoring everything we’ve heard about the metaverse. With brands including Adidas, Gucci and Warner Music, to name...

Verizon, Mastercard Use 5G To Reimagine Point Of Sale

July 21, 2021
Standing in line, waiting for the point of sale to open up, getting ready to swipe the card … feels so yesterday. Pre-pandemic, in fact. Joel Henckel, senior vice president,...

Quick Reads
Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices

December 12, 2024
Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. The new Android XR was created in collaboration with Samsung and will first launch on headsets code named Project Moohan and built by Samsung, Google said in a Thursday (Dec. 12) press release. Google also aims to develop an ecosystem […]

Report: 52% of Vision Pro Apps Are Paid Downloads

February 12, 2024
New research shows that more than half of apps on Apple’s Vision Pro are paid downloads. As Techcrunch noted in a Monday (Feb. 12) report, that figure — 52% to be exact —...

Apple’s Vision Pro Headset to Launch With 600 New Apps

February 01, 2024
Apple’s first mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, is set to be released Friday (Feb. 2) and will launch with 600 new apps and games. “Apple Vision Pro is unlocking the imaginations...

Apple Plans to Launch Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset by February 

December 20, 2023
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset by February.  The company has been increasing production of the headset at its facilities in China, with the aim of having units...