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The Nubia Neovision Glass feature a Micro OLED display. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Nubia Neovision Glass: New Micro OLED AR glasses showcased with up to 120-inch display

ZTE has previewed the Nubia Neovision Glass before its release in China next month. Not only has the company confirmed key details about the AR glasses, like their use of a Micro OLED display, but it has also revealed launch prici...

Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2023 20:14

The Honor Movie Glasses can simulate up to a 201-inch screen. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Movie Glasses: New AR glasses arrive with ability to simulate 201-inch display

Honor has released the Movie Glasses, which it boasts can be used as a portable cinema thanks to their ability to simulate vast displays. Supposedly, the Honor Movie Glasses can create the effect of a 201-inch display while also d...

Alex Alderson, 07 Mar 2023 19:07

Meta Quest Pro gets a price cut

At US$1,499.99, the Quest Pro started as one of the more expensive virtual reality (VR) headsets on the market. However, that price has received a "new regular price", as has that of its Quest 2 sibling in certain configurations. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2023 15:24

Both VR headsets are a way off from release, Quest Pro pictured. (Image source: Meta)

Details of Ventura and La Jolla Meta Quest VR headsets leak

Details of two unreleased Meta Quest VR headsets have leaked, courtesy of The Verge. Cited in an internal roadmap, 'Ventura' and 'La Jolla' will serve different product segments, with the former billed as a cheaper or more 'access...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2023 19:43

The Quest 3 may be a fair bit more expensive than the current Quest 2, even after the latter's price increase. (Image source: Bradley Lynch & Marcus Kane)

New leaks suggest Meta wants VR enthusiasts to be 'fired up about' this year's Quest 3 VR headset

New Quest 3 information has surfaced online. Purportedly, Meta plans to bring several improvements to market over the current Quest 2 with a view to getting 'enthusiasts fired up'. The Quest 3 will cost even more than the current ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2023 19:32

Meta wants its 'holy grail' AR glasses to replace smartphones. (Image source: Meta)

Leaked roadmap reveals Meta plan for a smartphone-free future

According to a report, Meta is working on multiple sets of AR glasses that it hopes will supersede smartphones by the 2030s. While second-generation smart glasses are due later this year, Meta is not expected to bring its most 'te...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2023 19:21

Volkswagen ID.3: Next-gen all-electric hatchback with 'likeability' upgrades makes global debut

Volkswagen has now previewed its ne ID.3 with promises of upgraded design and 'smart car' attributes made in line with "the wishes of our customers”. Accordingly, its exterior and its aerodynamics are touted as "sharper", while it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2023 18:16

The Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition has been unveiled. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MWC 2023 | Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition revealed in surprise announcement

Xiaomi unveiled the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition at MWC 2023. The gadget has a micro OLED display with up to 1,200 nits brightness and electrochromic lenses which can turn black. You can use the device to watch content in a...

Polly Allcock, 27 Feb 2023 14:42

The OnePlus 11 becomes more of an AR device. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 brings Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power to Qualcomm AR solutions for the first time

OnePlus and Qualcomm have teamed up to make the former's new flagship smartphone the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered device compatible with Snapdragon Spaces, a developer's resource for augmented reality (AR) applications. The pa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2023 21:52

An Apple "Reality" render. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Rumor | Apple Reality-series headset launch re-scheduled for WWDC 2023

Apple has been said to unleash its inaugural mixed-reality headset as early as March 2023. However, according to a famed tech correspondent, these plans have now fallen through, and the Cupertino giant will settle for debuting the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2023 18:07

The new Ultralite OEM Platform. (Source: Vuzix)

Vuzix Ultralite OEM Platform is touted to bring OpenAI to next-gen smart glasses

The Ultralite OEM Platform is something of an all-in-one reference design for next-gen smart glasses from Vuzix. The manufacturer asserts that the new, lightweight form-factor for wireless, smartphone-linked spectacles can leverag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2023 19:19

The new projector-watch concept. (Source: Samsung via USPTO)

Rumor | Next-gen Samsung Galaxy Watches will integrate a projector for an on-hand "Beam" display

Galaxy Watch-series devices are probably among the best-known Wear OS products out there. However, their maker Samsung may plan to upgrade their successors to a much more unique and unexpected feature: the ability to cast an extra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2023 18:22

The Nubia Pad 3D is one of many devices that ZTE will announce during MWC 2023. (Image source: ZTE)

MWC 2023 | Nubia Pad 3D and Nubia Neovision Glass previewed with innovative features

ZTE has teased the Nubia Pad 3D and Nubia Neovision Glass, two of many devices that the company will showcase later this month during MWC 2023 in Barcelona. Also up for release is the ZTE 5G FWA router with a built-in internet spe...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2023 16:15

Next-gen Meta Quest headset tipped to launch with microOLED displays made by LG Display and SK Hynix

Meta is now slated to forge ahead with successors to the Quest Pro headset. The OEM is said to equip them with custom displays with microOLED from leading supplier LG Display. According to industry sources, SK Hynix may also contr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2023 21:26

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon X35. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 debuts as a world-first 5G NR-Light modem

NR-Light is a new type of 5G pitched at moderate-bandwidth applications that fall between those like SIM-enabled broadband devices and, for example, the things of IoT systems. Qualcomm has just introduced the first modem and RF sy...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2023 17:54

The Quest Pro is not a direct successor to the Quest 2. (Image source: Meta)

Deal | Meta Quest Pro receives US$400 and £200 price cut mere months after launch

Meta has discounted the Quest Pro, the company's high-end alternative to the Quest 2. Originally available for US$1,499.99, the sale takes the Quest Pro to a slightly more palatable US$1,099.99. The VR headset is now also cheaper ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2023 16:16

An "Apple headset" render. (Source: Antonio de Rossa)

Rumor | Apple Reality Pro at risk of becoming a "high-profile flop"

Apple is projected to get into the mixed-reality hardware game for the first time this year with the "Reality Pro". A prolific tech correspondent has critiqued the Cupertino giant's alleged decision ahead of time, speculating that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2023 23:12

Apple's mixed reality "Reality Pro" headset will reportedly use external battery packs. (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple Reality Pro AR/VR headset information dump reveals an iOS-like interface, advanced eye tracking, and close to US$3000 price

Apple’s first mixed reality headset is rumored to release this year. According to the latest report by Bloomberg, the device will feature an interface that is practically identical to iOS/iPadOS, advanced hand and eye tracking, a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jan 2023 08:13

Project Chronos comes in a sole Cloud Grey colourway. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo Project Chronos: Concept debuts at CES 2023 with Intel Raptor Lake processor and 7 video outputs

Lenovo has introduced Project Chronos, an Intel Raptor Lake-based machine designed to capture motion without needing a dedicated wearable. Still a concept product at this stage, Project Chronos has seven display outputs and runs W...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Concept Nyx will use virtual reality and mixed reality to change how people connect for business meetings or gaming sessions. (All images via Dell)

CES 2023 | Dell imagines the future of connectivity for business and gaming with Concept Nyx

Dell's Concept Nyx is an exploratory idea for future methods of connecting people for business, gaming, and more. The crux of Concept Nyx is the personalization of tools like mixed reality cameras and gaming controllers.

Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2023 15:00

The front PS5 USB-C port was designed for the PSVR2 cable (image: Sony)

Sony developed PSVR2 for a PlayStation 5 cable connection as it warns original VR games will be difficult to port

The PlayStation VR2 has been developed together with the PS5 from the very beginning, said Sony, in order to create a perfect match and a single USB-C cable connection. Porting original PlayStation VR games to the PS VR2 won't be ...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Dec 2022 19:04

The so-called HTC Vive Flowcus could cost more than US$1,000. (Image source: Brad Lynch - edited)

HTC Vive Flowcus: Official render and hardware details teased for Meta Quest Pro competitor ahead of CES 2023 showcase

HTC has shared more details about its next VR headset. Aimed at reestablishing the company within the consumer VR market, the unnamed VR headset will debut next month during CES 2023. The so-called HTC Vive Flowcus is expected to ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 11:30

John Carmack has left Meta due to problems with inefficiency. (Image: stock image w/ edits)

John Carmack announces departure from Meta and VR development

John Carmack has resigned from Meta and the development team behind the Meta Quest VR headset. Citing inefficiency problems that plague the company as a whole and VR development specifically, Carmack has quit Meta to work on his A...

Sam Medley, 17 Dec 2022 19:21

OPPO Air Glass 2 debuts as a new, light and accessibility-friendly augmented-reality product

OPPO's already action-packed Inno Day event has also introduced the OEM's latest augmented reality (AR) device. The second-gen Air Glass is touted as durable yet super-lightweight, and to come in various styles and support correct...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2022 14:13

New Immersive Home solutions are on the way. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm debuts new Immersive Home Platforms for next-gen Wi-Fi 7-capable domestic networks

Now that Wi-Fi 7 is all but here, Qualcomm has anticipated demand for new total-home or home mesh systems compatible with this new standard. The OEM's latest Immersive Home Platforms are touted as small yet powerful enough to deli...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2022 18:48

The Huawei Vision Glass retails for CNY 2,999 (~US$431) in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Vision Glass smart glasses debut in China with Micro OLED displays

Huawei has started selling the Vision Glass in China, its latest pair of smart glasses. The Huawei Vision Glass can create up to 120-inch virtual displays across its Micro OLED panels, which operate at 1080p and 60 Hz.

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2022 00:43

Xiaomi 10 Gigabit Router launches with tri-band Wi-Fi, NFC and USB 3.0 support

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest router official alongside its new flagship Android smartphones. The first-gen device can support up to four 2.5 gigabit (Gb) wired connections, and also purports to support "10Gb wireless" thanks to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2022 23:57

Has Apple turned its own Reality on its head already? (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Rumor | Apple re-names its AR/VR OS ahead of its launch

Apple has been thought to unveil Reality OS (or, possibly, realityOS) as the new "mixed reality" dimension for its software ecosystem in 2023. Now, according to a knowledgeable Bloomberg blogger, the Cupertino giant has decided to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2022 17:54

The biggest discounts are offered for the XMG laptops. (Image Source: Bestware)

Deal | Get up to €600 discounts on select XMG / Schenker systems with Bestware's Black Friday promotion

Bestware’s Black Friday campaign kicks off on November 23 at 10 AM CET and lasts until November 30 10 AM CET. There are many great deals for XMG gaming laptops with optional liquid cooling unit and the Schenker slim and light note...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2022 10:00

Huawei is only offering the Vision Glass in China for now. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Vision Glass: New Micro OLED smart glasses can create up to a 120-inch virtual display

Huawei has introduced a new pair of smart glasses in China. Sold as the Vision Glass, the smart glasses can reproduce giant and colour-accurate virtual displays thanks to Micro OLED displays.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 15:29

Apple might be ready to unleash its new Reality on the world. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Apple Reality-series headsets' 2023 debut rumors gain traction in latest production-related leaks

Apple is tipped to raise its challenge to Meta's bid for AR/VR dominance from early 2023 with the launch of its first ever headset. Now, the inaugural potential Quest-series competitor is said to go into production around that tim...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2022 16:13

MediaTek will develop the chips powering the PS VR2 headset. (Image via Sony and MediaTek w/ edits)

Sony partners with MediaTek to develop chips powering PS VR2

MediaTek announced this week that it would be developing the silicon used to power both the PS VR2 headset and the PS Sense controllers. Sony stated that it chose to work with MediaTek because the chip manufacturer could develop a...

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2022 04:36

The Pimax Portal will soon be headed to Kickstarter, starting at US$299. (Image source: Pimax)

Pimax Portal: Gaming handheld, VR headset and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U mini-PC extraordinaire revealed

Pimax has revealed the Portal, a gaming handheld based on Android. Not only can the Pimax Portal be used as a compact gaming device, but it is capable of integrating with a VR headset, an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U-powered mini-PC or a gam...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2022 00:22

Philips' Screeneo U5 4K projector Indiegogo campaign takes just 5 minutes to reach its goal

Philips claims that its new crowdfunding campaign for the Screeneo U5 took just five minutes to achieve its goal. The new successor to the U4 (also launched on Indiegogo) upgrades to a 4K UHD resolution and an image of up to 150 i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2022 18:49

The PlayStation VR 2 and its Controller Charging Station will cost US$599.98 as a pair. (Image source: Sony)

Sony outlines pricing, pre-order, release dates and updated game list for PlayStation VR 2 headset

Sony has revealed more details about the PlayStation VR 2 headset. Not only has the company announced the headset's price, but it has also confirmed PS VR2's pre-order and release dates. Sony has added another 11 titles to the VR ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2022 21:39

2022's Snapdragon Summit is officially announced. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2022 is officially set to start in mid-November 2022

The Snapdragon Summit is officially on, and will take place from its traditional Hawai'i setting in 2022. However, it will also be livestreamed, starting with its Day 1 keynote. The event is widely projected to introduce the new t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2022 19:37

BOE previews MLED. (Source: BOE via ITHome)

BOE touts its new MLED breakthrough as a way to make transparent displays clearer and brighter than ever

Transparent displays are thought to have an ever-expanding place in the future, within commercial displays and signage at least. Now, BOE has unveiled the latest result of its research and development in this area. Its new MLED ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2022 20:11

TCL holds a virtual Hallowe'en event. (Source: TCL)

TCL invites fans to a Hallowe'en 2022 party in the metaverse

The smart home OEM TCL has announced that it will throw a Hallowe'en party for its public in 2022 - in the metaverse, that is. It will be held in the "Dream House" the OEM has built on the Roblox gaming platform. TCL will offer pe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2022 19:16

The VR P10 Gaming Earbuds. (Source: Soundcore)

Soundcore VR P10 Gaming Earbuds are the first TWS products with official Meta Quest 2 compatibility

Soundcore touts its latest VR P10 Gaming Earbuds as the first audio products of their kind to be officially approved for use with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset. They come with a USB type-C dongle for potentially re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2022 19:08

This headset could come with gloves. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Apple VR glove with finger- and hand-tracking patent hints at companion accessories for the "Reality Pro" headset

Apple has patented its own glove for virtual reality applications. The accessory incorporates a comprehensive array of sensors that might translate hand and finger movement to a game or metaverse-like environment with high accurac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 16:23

microLED: now also for AR? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung microLED on Silicon is coming to brighten the future of augmented reality

The virtual reality (VR) industry seems to have developed a distinct predilection for OLED as a display material going forward. However, according to an industry blog, Samsung now concludes that augmented reality (AR) has differen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 14:48

The XR2 Plus Gen 1 is here. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 1 unveiled as a platform for "true mixed reality" as well as next-gen VR and AR hardware

Qualcomm has formally introduced the chipset found in the new Meta Quest Pro headset as the Snapdragon XR2 Plus (or XR2+) Gen 1 platform. It is rated for potentially significant gains in thermal management and performance compared...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2022 16:44

The Meta Quest Pro and Quest Pro controllers will go on sale later this month. (Image source: Meta)

Meta Quest Pro: Flagship VR headset arrives for US$1,499 with Quest Pro controller support for Quest 2

Meta has introduced the Quest Pro, a high-end VR headset that relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Meta has baked in eye and face tracking too, although it seems that the Quest Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2022 23:31

The Black Shark 5 series. (Source: Black Shark)

Rumor | First-gen Black Shark VR hardware is scrapped as Tencent declines to acquire the Android gaming smartphone brand

Xiaomi had reportedly been in talks to sell its premium gaming smartphone brand, Black Shark, to Tencent since early 2022. However, the latest word is that the software giant has ultimately passed on buying the company. Black Shar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2022 17:06

The Pico 4 should start reaching people in two weeks time. (Image source: Pico)

Pico 4: Pre-orders go live for Meta Quest 2 competitor

The Pico 4 is now available to order, just over two weeks after its introduction. Starting at £379 in the UK and €429 in the Eurozone, the Pico 4 comes with pancake lenses, a higher resolution display than the Quest 2 and a larger...

Alex Alderson, 04 Oct 2022 21:08

The Quest 3 is rumoured to be a cut-down version of the Quest Pro. (Image source: SadlyItsBradley)

Meta Quest 3: Specifications, release window and CAD renders leak for cheaper alternative to upcoming Quest Pro VR headset

Meta may be focused on delivering the Quest Pro headset, but Bradley Lynch has delivered a sizeable leak about next year's Quest 3. While the Quest 3 will carry over some Quest Pro features, it will miss out on technologies that i...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2022 20:28

Apple AR/VR headset design concept (image: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple Glasses AR/VR device may be released with record 2800 PPI OLED display pixel density

Samsung and LG would have to develop the jaw-dropping 3500 PPI OLED microdisplays for Apple's 2024 Glasses VR headgear, up from the initial 2800 PPI ask. Even the first 2023 Apple Glasses display supplier, Sony, will be offering r...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Sep 2022 09:52

The PlayStation VR 2 headset should contain noticeable upgrades over the current model. (Image source: Sony)

Sony previews PlayStation VR 2 'revolutionary immersive' features

The launch of Sony's next-generation VR headset may be a few months away, but the company has sought to demonstrate some of its most exciting features. Supposedly revolutionary and immersive, the PS VR2 will push 2,000 x 2,040 pix...

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2022 10:39

Imagination Technologies aspires to bring RISC-V to next-gen cars in partnership with SoC.one

SoC.one and Imagination Technologies assert that RISC-V, the emerging alternative to ARM, is ideal for inclusion in the automotive industry and its spiraling need for advanced computing and networking. The two companies have agree...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2022 16:56

Prime ministers and presidents next? (Image Source: TechZone360)

Chinese gaming company NetDragon appoints virtual humanoid robot as CEO

NetDragon Websoft is now under the leadership of Ms. Tang Yu, one of the most advanced virtual humanoid robots powered by AI. Apart from the usual managerial responsibilities, CEO Tang Yu can act as a real-time data hub and analyt...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Sep 2022 14:14