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Roblox May Come to Meta Quest Later in 2023
Roblox, a major metaverse platform is set to launch in the Meta Quest headset later in the year. The Verge reports that the metaverse platform will come to Quest in…
Accenture Report Sees a Rise in a Consumer and Business Interest in the Metaverse
An Accenture report has found that there is increased interest in the metaverse by consumers and businesses. The interest in the metaverse is mostly built around the creator economy of…
Sharp Shows a Lightweight VR Headset Prototype
At the ongoing CES 2023, Sharp showcased a prototype of a very lightweight virtual reality headset that has been designed to demonstrate the company’s latest virtual reality technologies in one…
Lumus Demoes New Waveguide Designs for Smaller and Lighter AR Glasses
Lumus is an Israeli company that specializes in developing reflective waveguide technology for AR hardware. The company is now showcasing the second-generation technology that will make it possible to develop…
Vive XR Elite to Ship in February, Costing $1100
The Vive XR Elite, a competitor to the recently launched Meta Quest Pro, will be launched next month and will retail at $1100. HTC has been teasing a “small” new…
Is Your Company Metaverse-Ready?
The metaverse hype has now been around for over two years and although the technology is yet to go mainstream in a big way, major tech players are taking steps…
Panasonic Subsidiary Shiftall’s Meganex PCVR Headset Launching in Spring, to Cost $1700
The MeganeX PCVR headset which is manufactured by the Panasonic subsidiary Shiftall is launching in Spring and will retail at $1700. The MeganeX headset will ship with OLED microdisplays, the…
Major Apple Headset Leak Brings Fresh Details and Confirms Previous Rumors
Leaks published by The Information suggest Apple’s much-rumored upcoming XR headset contains a dial used to shift between realities, among other features. The Information is reporting that it has received…
Apple Acquires Lens Manufacturer Limbak
Apple has reportedly acquired optics specialist Limbak which manufactures lenses for headsets like Simula One and Lynx-R1, according to reports. In his blog post, industry observer and display expert Karl…
The New HTC Headset is Vive XR Elite According to Trademark Filings
From trademark filings, it appears HTC’s new headset is the Vive XR Elite. From trademark filings, it is now apparent that the headset that HTC has been teasing is the…