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Apple’s cheaper version of Vision Pro headset could be years away

Apple is likely to follow up its recently unveiled Vision Pro headset with a more affordable version, but its release could be more than two years away.
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Apple Vision Pro raises the bar (and price) of AR headsets

Apple just announced its first XR headset, a high-quality augmented reality and virtual reality device that integrates with Apple's ecosystem.
A man wears Apple Vision Pro.

Apple made it clear: The Vision Pro isn’t the next big video game platform

Apple's Vision Pro is an impressive XR headset, but its underwhelming video game integration is a disappointment so far.
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Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest Pro: How will Apple stack up?

Apple just entered the ring and while its Vision Pro has incredibly powerful hardware, Meta Quest Pro is a fraction of the cost and has a large game library.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

I don’t want Apple to announce its VR headset

The rumors say Apple will announce its long-awaited Reality Pro VR headset at WWDC 2023, but my wallet is begging the company not to do so.
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Everything announced at Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2023

Here's our live recap of every announcement made during the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2023.
Meta Quest 3 shown with its controllers.

Meta Quest 3 is official, but Apple is waiting in the wings

Meta's new Quest 3 was just announced days ahead of Apple's WWDC event and the budget VR headset has some impressive upgrades.
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All the reasons I’m excited (and worried) for Apple’s Reality Pro headset

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is nearly here, and I’m excited to see what Apple has in store. But I’m also concerned that it could be a huge flop. Here’s why.
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All PSVR owners to get ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Jackal Assault VR Experience’ free

Call of Duty's additional PlayStation VR, Jackal Assault experience, will be free to everyone on the PlayStation store, letting all PSVR owners enjoy it.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Why the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti simply isn’t enough for 2023

The RTX 4060 Ti brings the best of Nvidia's new features, but it has a critical flaw that makes it tough to recommend in 2023.
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Everything announced at the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Marathon, and more were announced during the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase.
Miles Morales and Peter Parker stand together in Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation Showcase 2023: how to watch and what to expect

Sony will host a massive PlayStation Showcase today that'll run for over an hour. Here's what you need to know.
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Humanity is the best PS5 (and PSVR2) game I’ve played so far

Humanity is a brilliant puzzle game that reminds me of the weird PlayStation games I grew up loving.
Spacetop's virtual screens in use at a coffee shop.

This wild, screenless AR laptop gives you a 100-inch virtual display

Looking for a laptop with a bigger screen? Spacetop packs a 100-inch virtual display into a 13-inch laptop body with its wired AR glasses.
Peter and Miles from Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

3 big things I need to see from the next PlayStation Showcase

Rumors note that there may be a big PlayStation Showcase on the horizon. Here's what we need to see from Sony's next big reveal stream.
Walmart associate uses new VR training system with Oculus GO

Walmart stocks its stores with VR training for its employees

Walmart will begin rolling out virtual reality training experiences to all of their stores this year with the power of Oculus Go. More than 6,300 stores will receive the new technology, helping them to train their associates in customer service, compliance, and other emerging technologies.
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The upcoming midrange Nvidia and AMD GPUs may be lacking in one key area

Nvidia and AMD will soon launch new graphics cards, and they might both have the same problem -- not enough VRAM.
A woman reaching out while wearing a VR headset.

Apple’s Reality Pro headset may launch sooner than anyone expected

A new report has suggested Apple’s Reality Pro mixed-reality headset could go on sale this summer. It’s a much sooner date than anyone previously expected.
Siduri Holographic Experience Banner for unique AR minigames.

Siduri Wines blends wine and tech in the ultimate sweepstakes experience

Wine tasting or drinking can be dry. Siduri Wines believes it should be more fun and exciting, so every bottle comes with a unique tech experience via AR.
The Olympic Rings outside a 2020 Tokyo Olympics arena.

How to watch the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in VR

The 2020 Olympic Games are here, and this year, Oculus and Xfinity are giving owners of the Oculus Quest an amazing way to view the event through VR.
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The design of Oakley’s new Kato eyewear is so crazy, it needs an AR introduction

Oakley's Kato eyewear has an unusual design that's part snowboarding googles, part Batman's cowl. The brand used augmented reality to introduce the sunglasses.
A woman reaching out while wearing a VR headset.

Apple’s mixed reality headset could be half the weight of other headsets

According to a new report, Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset could have an incredibly low weight compared to rivals, potentially giving it a huge advantage.
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Pokémon Go creators announce Pikmin augmented-reality game

Following their huge success with Pokémon Go, Nintendo and Niantic have finally gotten around to collaborating on another augmented-reality game.
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Sony unveils new PS5 VR controllers featuring haptic feedback, adaptive triggers

Sony revealed its new VR controllers, which will launch with the next-generation of PSVR.
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Hands-on with Microsoft Mesh: I handed someone a whale shark, and it was awesome

Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a cross-technology platform that lets app developers build persistent virtual environments. Thanks to Hololens, I tested it out.
A man playing with a PS VR headset and Move controllers.

Sony confirms that it’s creating a next-generation PS5 VR headset

Sony confirmed that it's working on a new PSVR headset built for the PlayStation 5.
Samsung AR Glasses

Leak reveals Samsung Glasses Lite, an upcoming Apple Glasses AR competitor

Samsung has apparently joined Apple in working on an upcoming pair of augmented reality glasses, according to a new leak from Twitter user WalkingCat.
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Apple VR headset in the works, AR glasses coming later

Apple has a virtual reality headset in the works with premium features and a high price tag, according to a report. It is expected to launch as soon as 2022.
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This quirky humanoid robot can be teleoperated using a VR headset

The inventors of Reachy, a humanoid, open-source robot, have come up with a way to teleoperate its robo-creation using a VR headset.
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Lenovo’s ThinkReality AR glasses can project virtual desktops into your eyes

Lenovo has announced the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses, which can project up to five virtual screens in your vision for the ultimate multi-monitor setup.
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Facebook is developing AR glasses to help deaf people hear better

The research lead for Facebook’s Hearing Science lab tells Digital Trends about the exciting possibilities of AR glasses.
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VR lets scientists shrink down and ‘walk around’ inside their own cells

Remember the movie Fantastic Voyage where a submarine shrinks down to microscopic size to explore the human body? It's like that, but in virtual reality.
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Forget AR glasses. Augmented reality is headed to your windshield

From the ashes of big AR startups like Magic Leap and Daqri, Envisics hopes to deliver the world's first truly useful augmented reality system -- in your car.
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U.S. Army considers AR goggles for its military mutts

U.S. military dogs could soon be working in the field using AR goggles, giving the animal the freedom to work beyond its handler's line of sight.
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HP’s Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition is a VR headset that knows when your pulse is up

The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition is a new VR headset for commercial experiences. It also features a face camera, heart rate tracker, as well as eye-tracking.
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Ray-Ban is teaming with Facebook on next generation of smartglasses

Facebook is teaming up with Ray-ban to create the next generation of smartglasses, the company announced at its annual AR/VR conference.
The Oculus Quest 2 on a table.

Oracle eyes TikTok, Oculus 2, LG’s dual-screen phone | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live we take on the top tech news of the day, including Oracle’s bid for TikTok, Facebook removes false fire posts, and more.
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Minecraft will add PlayStation VR support this month through free patch

Mojang Studios will roll out a free patch this month for the PlayStation 4 version of Minecraft that will allow players to play the game on PlayStation VR.