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GlobalData: The metaverse faces an uphill challenge

Ryan Daws — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:26:35 +0000

The metaverse – a virtual realm promising shared experiences and real-time interactions within simulated scenarios – is encountering obstacles on its path to widespread adoption, according to a report by GlobalData. GlobalData’s latest study, titled “Metaverse – Thematic Intelligence,” sheds light on the challenges hindering the metaverse’s growth. Chief among these challenges are limited knowledge... Read more »

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Qualcomm sets launch window for its next-gen XR chip

Ryan Daws — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:05:37 +0000

Qualcomm has revealed its plans to launch its next-generation chip for XR (Extended Reality) devices in Q1 2024. The revelation came from Qualcomm’s GM & VP of XR, Hugo Swart, during an interview with Korean news outlet ETNews. Qualcomm’s next-generation XR chip is expected to power upcoming mixed-reality devices, including Samsung’s first mixed-reality headset. This... Read more »

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China wants metaverse users to have traceable IDs

Ryan Daws — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:08:17 +0000

In a bold move that has ignited discussions around the globe, China is considering the expansion of its real-world social credit system into the realm of virtual online worlds and metaverses. The controversial proposal, titled “Digital Identity System,” has been crafted by the state-owned telecom giant China Mobile and reviewed by experts—raising concerns among digital... Read more »

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NVIDIA unveils Omniverse innovations to accelerate OpenUSD adoption

Ryan Daws — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:32:31 +0000

NVIDIA has unveiled a suite of innovations to accelerate the widespread adoption of OpenUSD through its Omniverse industrial metaverse platform. OpenUSD, created by Pixar Animation Studios, is a cutting-edge 3D scene description technology designed to facilitate interoperability across various tools, data, and workflows. Earlier this month, NVIDIA joined industry titans in creating the Alliance for... Read more »

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UKAEA will develop a fusion energy plant in the metaverse

Ryan Daws — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:53:48 +0000

The industrial metaverse is set to revolutionise the development of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s prototype fusion energy plant, STEP, located in Nottinghamshire. The immersive and connected virtual environment will serve as the digital realm where engineers and scientists will collaborate to design and refine the plant’s engineering blueprint. In partnership with Dell Technologies, Intel,... Read more »

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Mark Gurman: Don’t expect a cheaper Vision Pro for several years

Ryan Daws — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:45:51 +0000

Apple’s new Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has garnered positive attention, but its steep price has raised concerns about its potential sales. Revealed at WWDC 2023, the Vision Pro marks Apple’s entry into a new product category since the Apple Watch in 2015. Priced at $3,500, the headset is more than three times the cost of... Read more »

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Oculus founder says the Apple headset ‘is so good’

Ryan Daws — Mon, 15 May 2023 19:01:19 +0000

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey has offered nothing but praise for Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset. In a tweet, Luckey simply said: “The Apple headset is so good” Luckey did not expand further on what makes the Apple headset so good but said there’s high confidence within the company for its launch. The comment is a stark... Read more »

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Apple’s mixed-reality headset will use magnetic batteries

Ryan Daws — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:34:17 +0000

Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset will feature a unique magnetic port for attaching a battery pack. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the external battery pack will have a proprietary connector on one end that attaches to the headset itself. The magnetic connector will be round-tipped and will lock into the port by the user turning it.... Read more »

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Apple open-source code references ‘realityOS’

Ryan Daws — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:59:05 +0000

A reference to realityOS has been spotted in Apple’s open-source code. RealityOS is the operating system that Apple is widely expected to use on its upcoming mixed-reality headset. However, it may end up being named xrOS (a reference to “extended reality”) when it reaches consumers’ faces. This week, Apple posted various bits of code on... Read more »

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Apple’s AR/VR headset plan causes internal divisions

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:52:55 +0000

Internal divisions are reportedly arising at Apple over its much-anticipated AR/VR headset. Apple CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams are said to be pushing to launch the headset as soon as possible, even if its design isn’t optimal. Designers at Apple are said to have disagreed with their leadership and want to wait until... Read more »

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