Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality
1. IDC: Expect big rebound in global AR/VR headset shipments in 2024 After a 23.5 per cent drop in global shipments for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets…
Read More1. ‘Remarkable’ advances in procedural audio make experiences more immersive An academic review of procedural audio technology – which generates sounds in real time for nonlinear media such as virtual…
Read More1. Metaverse could fuel $1 trillion in commerce by 2025: Accenture Growing interest in the metaverse among both consumers and businesses could create a $1 trillion commerce opportunity by the…
Read More1. World-class experience At the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, in-person attendees were able to use an AR companion application on smartphones for real-time statistics viewing during games. 2. A…
Read More1. Mark Zuckerberg shows off his vision for the metaverse The biggest VR/AR news of the year was the big reveal of Facebook’s (soon to be Meta’s) vision for the…
Read More1. VR used to ease suffering during medical procedures Virtual reality can help patients deal with high levels of pain and anxiety during medical procedures. This fascinating analysis charts the…
Read More1. In-car AR display projects 3D obstacles in 4K resolution Panasonic has shown off a futuristic augmented reality head-up display (HUD) at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2021). The…
Read More1. US Army issues AR goggles to combat dogs AR is the latest weapon in the US Army’s arsenal. The military is giving AR goggles to its combat dogs to…
Read More1. Proof-of-concept VR headset tears up the rule book VR headsets and AR smart glasses have tried-and-tested form factors but a new proof-of-concept (PoC) design from Facebook has challenged that.…
Read More1. AR market to top $100 billion by 2024 The value of the AR market will reach $100 billion by 2024 as smart glasses and improved interaction methods deliver optimised…
Read More1. VR/AR tech to add $1.5 trillion to global economy by 2030 A report by PwC has outlined the immense business potential for VR/AR over the next decade. The consultancy…
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