Virtual Reality

Metaverse to help AR/VR headset market reach 14 mn units in 2022

The year 2023 is forecast to see 18.8 million AR/VR device shipments, riding on the Metaverse momentum.

Apple completes production tests for AR/VR headset, says report

The report added that the headset is expected to debut by the end of 2022.

Why Apple will beat Meta in the augmented and virtual reality battle

There will also be competition from Microsoft, Alphabet, Snap and Sony. But none of these companies can match Apple's combination of design chops, cutting-edge hardware and a huge existing ecosystem

Davos 2022: WEF launches metaverse for strong public-private cooperation

WEF 2022: The Global Collaboration Village will bring together key global stakeholders to address critical global issues

Apple had to make tough choices about final design of AR/VR headset: Report

Apple had to make tough choices about the final design of its augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headset as it reportedly chose a standalone AR/VR headset over a more powerful tethered design.

Meta tests end-to-end encryption for Quest's virtual reality Messenger app

With the new v40 software update, Meta is testing optional E2EE for Messenger's one-on-one messages and calls in VR

Google acquires MicroLED display startup Raxium for future AR headsets

The acquisition of California-based startup with MicroLED technology will help Google build next generation of augmented/virtual and mixed reality headsets amid the buzz over metaverse

Meta is planning to launch four high-end VR headsets by 2024

According to The Information, the aggressive timeline reflects Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's desire to advance his metaverse dream by getting more people to use VR devices.

AR-VR headset market in Asia-Pacific to grow by 51% in next 5 yrs

In 2021, the Asia Pacific AR/VR market for headsets Grew by 60 per cent, with shipments reaching 2.19 million units, according to the IDC

Metaverse next trillion-dollar opportunity for entertainers: Daler Mehndi

The Pasha of Pop, who recently made India's first Metaverse real estate purchase, talks about his investment, his musical inclinations and future plans in a Q&A

Meta to let creators sell virtual items in social VR app Horizon Worlds

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that creator monetisation and metaverse economy is really important.

From films to weddings, the metaverse is about to change everything

IT services major Tech Mahindra, too, has entered the space with TechMVerse and will offer a metaverse based car dealership and a virtual bank among other things

Meta reportedly breaks up 300-person team that was building hybrid VR/AR OS

This comes after recent reports that the company had halted work on the team's project creating a unified custom operating system for its VR and AR headsets, citing The Information, The Verge reported

Facebook parent Meta's social VR platform Horizon hits 300,000 users

Horizon Worlds was rolled out to Oculus Quest VR headset users in the US and Canada in early December.

McDonald's files trademarks for virtual restaurants in metaverse

The company filed 10 applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office earlier this month for the McDonald's brand and McCafe

Apple working on realityOS for its upcoming AR/VR headset: Report

The AR/VR headset is reportedly expected to run a new operating system, previously referred to as "rOS", which stands for Reality Operating System

Meta executive pitches metaverse business to advertisers

The company's head of metaverse, Vishal Shah, cited opportunities for brands around digital goods and immersive shopping

Want to survive at Meta? Accept the virtual reality - or leave

Of the more than 3,000 open jobs listed on Meta's website, more than 24 percent are now for roles in augmented or virtual reality

Microsoft brings next-generation AR headset HoloLens 2 to India

Microsoft on Wednesday announced that its mixed reality headset HoloLens 2 is now available in India.

Microsoft joins the game: What's all the hype about the Metaverse?

Microsoft cited the metaverse as a reason for buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Let's break down what that really means