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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…
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…
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…
Lynx R1 Headset Begins Shipping to Early Backers
The much-awaited Lynx R1 mixed reality headset has now begun shipping to early backers. Lynx founder and boss Stan Larroque has also revealed that the Paris-based company is “ramping up…
Meta Has Acquired the Optics Company Luxexcel
Meta has acquired Luxexcel, a Belgian-Dutch company specializing in the 3D printing of complex corrective lenses. This could be an important step in the tech giant’s road to building its…
VR Headset Sales Dropped in 2022
Virtual reality headset sales in the dropped 2% year over year to $ billion by early December 2022 according to data by NPD Group. Global shipments for virtual reality headsets…
Meta Reality Lab Outlines its Mixed Reality Vision
Meta has had a tough year in 2022, facing increasing pushback and skepticism from investors over its huge bets on the loss-making metaverse projects and a general slowdown in its…