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A frightening truth: setting out to create XR products has meant crafting for an uncertain future 😱 This morning Apple announced Vision Pro is coming here to Japan at the end of this month. It’s not only a validator for the field of spatial computing (AR/VR), but also for our local market, with regular people here finally getting to experience the newest evolution of head-mounted displays. There are now hundreds of millions of VR users out there, and more are steadily coming to understand this unique way of experiencing content firsthand. These include many of the stakeholders that have been called to greenlight these sort of projects/products over the years without really understanding the opportunity. That’s all about to change. For nearly 2 decades (yes, before Oculus), I’ve set out crafting virtual worlds and spatial content you can explore via head-mounted displays. The market is now coalescing in ways it never has before, changing the way we propose and pursue these initiatives. Join me, Ryan Canuel, vickie nauman, and David Gene Oh next week as we discuss what’s next in our #AWE panel: FUTURIZE: CRAFTING TOMORROW'S GAMES AND PRODUCTS https://lnkd.in/gGuvXx6G

"Excited to share my latest Medium article "Apple’s calculated risk with Apple Vision Pro: Strategic Brilliance or a Walk on the Edge". 👉 Link to the Blog: https://rb.gy/qq17z Dive into the world of innovation and discover how Apple is shaping the future. I've taken the time to research Apple's bold decision to step into the realm of VR. Read the full article here: [https://lnkd.in/dHuP74sg] If you are a tech enthusiast, do give this a read and let me know your thoughts!!.. #AppleVisionPro #productstrategy #productmanagement #InnovationInsights #apple #applenews #TechBlog

A new rumor mentions the "Pico 4S", a refresh of the Pico 4 that could help Pico compete in the consumer market and that may be released rather soon. Actually, this news was already mentioned in a previous rumor, the one about the cancelation of the Pico 5. That report talked about Bytedance canceling the consumer-oriented Pico 5 to focus on an Apple Vision Pro competitor, but still aiming at releasing an updated version of the Pico 4, probably because that product was already in the late stage of development. It's still good news to see Pico around the VR ecosystem, releasing a new device... #VirtualReality #China #metaverse #hardware #technology

24 years ago I wrote my thesis about how VR/AR could change the face of medicine by using interactive overlays and “in headset” assistance from the best surgeons in the world during procedures. When Meta got into the VR space and helped turn the Oculus into a mainstream product, I was on board and have been continually impressed with how good their hardware and software have become at the price point they offer it at. At under $500, everyone should own one. It’s a brilliant piece of hardware that I use for entertainment, work, and fitness. Yesterday I finally got my hands on the Apple Vision Pro, which is their first generation offering in the MR/AR/VR space. Like many Apple first generation products, there is a lot of work to do to make it a useful and necessary device. However, there is no denying that the idea of having a computer that uses eye tracking to navigate data is going to be a part of our future. For the price and feature set, the Quest 3 is still a better investment hands down. But one thing is for certain. Now that Apple has entered the space, the entire vertical is going to be pushed into great things. #AugmentedReality #MixedReality #VirtualReality

Controversial opinion: The Metaverse isn't dead, it's just getting started. I was speaking to one of the world's leading VR experts last week, and here's his thoughts... 1) Power The Meta Quest 3 is 40% slimmer than the Quest 2, and comes with full-colour mixed reality. The Apple Vision Pro has more pixels than a 4K TV, and that’s for each individual eye. VR is finally starting to get powerful, and there’s a real possibility that the graphics could soon become completely indistinguishable from real life. 2) Eco-system Over the past few years we have seen some major upgrades to improve your level of immersion. One example is omni-directional treadmills, so you can now run, and jump, and even swim in VR. We also now have eye and hand tracking, so there’s now no longer even a need to use controllers. 3) Apple With the release of the Apple Vision Pro we are now finally seeing some mainstream competition for Meta. Apple have an incredible track record completely disrupting industries, from the iPhone, to the Apple Watch, and beyond. Just imagine the innovations that they could bring to this sector. #vr #virtualreality #metaverse

•With the use of micro - OLED display... Apple applies the immersive world to convey its kind of emotional worlds packed with series of movies, shows and fantasy... •The Apple Vision Pro is said to be delivered to the US by February, 2nd.. •The immersive device is expected to last for 2hrs and 2.5hrs for video packed activities and a day and beyond when connected to an external USB type C-charger.. •With ultra low - latency and lossless audio made possible by its audio ray tracer — analyzing the acoustic sounds into a spatial soothing one... •That's some of its functions... The era of VR and AR is now bundled with AI.. •Would Google Oculus quest VR dominate the VR/AR market after the release of Apple's Vision Pro...? →Theophy IP #apple #google #newsroom #technews #applevisionpro #googleVR #AR/VR #OLED #viral #trending #oculus

The Apple Vision Pro's debut marks a significant step in the AR VR and spatial computing landscape, challenging conventional expectations. Priced at $3500+, it may not be targeting mass markets, but Apple's vision for super-powered glasses in stylish frames is intriguing. The journey from niche enthusiasts to a growing user base is evident, with about 26% of teens using AR VR headsets. Apple's entry, though earlier than usual, brings one of the best headsets, and acknowledges the need for iteration. This early device may be aimed at gathering user feedback, with a limited run of 0.5 million devices. However Apple and competitors like Meta are set to build the market one vertical at a time, starting with games and media, and expanding into territories like retail and healthcare. #ARVR #TechInnovation #AppleAVP #FutureTech #DigitalTransformation #EarlyAdopters #TechTrends #MetaQuest #InnovationLeadership #EmergingTech #AVPDebut #UserExperience #TechInsights #ARVRJourney #DigitalVisionaries

The Apple Vision Pro launched last week, a giant leap for the future of virtual and augmented reality. What potential does it hold for the world of digital health? Our CEO, Aaron Gani, talked to STAT reporter Mario Aguilar about that this week. "[It's] going to give us an amazing platform to demonstrate some really, really cool, mind-blowing stuff... Apple is giving us something so that we can all learn and demonstrate the art of the possible." Leveraging our suite of digital tools, including Fern and Mind & Motion, RealizedCare is on the front lines of reimagining how this technology can be used to help millions of individuals free themselves from fear and pain. #VR #AR #ChronicPain #DigitalHealth

It's official: the Apple Vision Pro headset will officially launch on February 2nd (at least in the US). Starting at an eye-watering price of $3,499, the mixed-reality device could be a game-changer in tech and help bring to fruition Zuck's dreams of the real-life metaverse. Apple has the habit of making things popular, and the Vision Pro, with its augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) capabilities, could be the answer. The question is: are people still interested? The super high price point and (likely) production restrictions means this will not be for everyone. Expect early adopters and tech aficionados to jump at the chance to get one, but probably not the average person on the street. And it's not going to be available outside the US at launch (boo!), which will also limit its reach. Still, as a tech geek myself I am very much looking forward to seeing what this baby is capable of, and what games and software developers have been working on for this new platform - and the dawn of "spatial computing". 🥽 Are you at least curious about the Apple Vision Pro? Will you or would you buy one? PS: Pre-orders being next week (January 19th), if you're keen! #AppleVisionPro #SpatialComputing #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality

🤝 In a recent development, Meta has partnered with LG Electronics to bring an advanced mixed-reality headset to the market. This collaboration is aimed at challenging Apple's latest AR headset, the 'Vision Pro.' The new headset from Meta and LG is expected to be released in two versions. 👉 A more affordable version in 2024, aimed at the mass market. Will cost less than $200. 👉 A more high-end version in 2025, to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. LG Electronics has been dedicated to advancing mixed reality, investing resources in research and development in this field. In 2019, the company applied for an MR patent. This partnership between Meta and LG is a sign of the growing importance of mixed reality. Both companies believe that MR has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with computers and the world around us. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting venture! #meta #lg #mixedreality #ar #vr #visionpro #apple #technology #innovation #future #metaverse #Dreamerzlab