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Meta is removing Chromecast option from Quest headsets

Meta’s Quest VR headsets allow people to mirror the content that these devices show on the internal displays to Chromecast-equipped devices. The company, unfortunately, seems to be removing the ability to do so. According to a new report from Android Central, Meta is removing the support for Chromecast from Quest VR headsets with a software […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Apple’s next-generation Vision Pro headset could use Samsung’s brighter screen

Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, last year, but you can't buy it yet. Reports claim that Apple plans to launch the Vision Pro in March 2024, and that's when you can buy it if you can digest the price tag of $3,500. With its next-generation headset, Apple could bring an even brighter […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Samsung reorganizes its display panel business to strengthen its future

Samsung Display, a display manufacturing division of Samsung Electronics, makes OLED panels for laptops, monitors, smartphones, tablets, TVs, and wearables. It recently acquired eMagin to strengthen its future in the growing AR (Augmented Reality) headset segment. Now, the company has reorganized itself to improve its Apple business prospects and other growth areas, such as foldable […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Samsung registers a new trademark for its smart glasses

Samsung teased earlier this year that it is working on an XR (Mixed Reality) “experience” in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. It is rumored to be an XR headset, similar to the Apple Vision Pro. However, it is far from an actual launch, and some rumors indicate that it could be launched in late 2024 […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

Samsung’s XR headset could be unveiled alongside Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung revealed earlier this year that it is collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to bring an XR (Mixed Reality) device. It is expected to compete with Apple's Vision Pro headset, which was unveiled a few months ago. While Samsung didn't reveal a launch time frame for its XR headset, it is reported that the company […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

Snapdragon chip for Samsung XR headset to be revealed early next year

During the launch of the Galaxy S23, Samsung revealed that it is making a mixed-reality device and that it will be launched in the future. The company also announced that its XR (Mixed Reality) device will use Google's platform and Qualcomm's processing chipset. Now, it has been revealed that Qualcomm will launch that chipset early […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
6 months ago

Samsung Display acquires eMagin on its way to becoming an XR powerhouse

American microdisplay manufacturer eMagin Corporation is officially a Samsung Display subsidiary as of October 18. eMagin confirmed the completion of the acquisition by Samsung's display arm this week. “I know I speak for everyone at eMagin when I say that we are very excited to be teaming with Samsung Display,” said eMagin CEO Andrew G. […]

By Mihai Matei
6 months ago

Meta Quest 3 is here to compete with Samsung’s upcoming XR headset

Meta has launched Quest 3, a virtual and mixed-reality headset, similar to the Apple Vision Pro and Samsung’s upcoming XR headset. It succeeds the Quest 2 which was released in 2020. Compared to the previous version, the Quest 3 offers higher-resolution displays, faster performance, a new set of cameras, a smaller and more comfortable headset, […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
7 months ago

Samsung’s XR headset rumored to bring a revolutionary feature

Earlier this year, Samsung teased its upcoming XR headset. The mixed-reality headset is being developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. The company has been working on a high-end standalone mixed-reality headset after discontinuing the Gear VR lineup that used a smartphone as its screen and processor. It is now rumored to bring a revolutionary […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
7 months ago

Images and specs of Samsung’s canceled XR headset leak

At the Galaxy Unpacked event in February 2023, Samsung announced that it is working with Google and Qualcomm for a new XR headset. Samsung’s President & Head of MX Division, TM Roh, suggested that the company will soon launch the XR headset. It was also reported that after Apple unveiled the Vision Pro headset, Samsung […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
8 months ago

Samsung’s XR headset could be announced soon

It was reported last month that the launch of the Apple Vision Pro may have forced Samsung to delay the launch of its XR headset. It was speculated that Samsung's design team was forced to redesign their XR headset. The Samsung XR (Extended Reality) headset was initially planned for a February 2024 launch but has […]

By Sagar Naresh
9 months ago

Samsung’s upcoming AR/XR headset could have a shaky start

Samsung teased its upcoming XR headset earlier this year. The company announced it is working on “XR experiences” with Google and Qualcomm. Samsung's first extended reality headset is expected to run Google's operating system and use Qualcomm's processor. However, the XR headset could have a pretty shaky start as it reportedly decided to delay the […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
9 months ago

Apple Vision Pro forces Samsung to delay launch of its XR headset

Apple announced its venture into the mixed reality space with its Vision Pro headset. Although the device costs $3,500, the use cases are pretty limited. Basically, it is just a rich person's fancy accessory. While the headset will not reach users' hands until sometime in early 2024, Android fans might have to wait for some […]

By Sagar Naresh
9 months ago

Google killed its AR glasses to work on AR devices from Samsung, others

Earlier this year, Samsung revealed that it is working on an XR (Extended Reality) device in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. It is expected that Samsung's upcoming XR device will feature a processor from Qualcomm and run a version of Android developed by Google for AR/VR/XR devices. Now, more information about Google's AR ambitions has […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
10 months ago

Samsung to launch new sensors for modern AR/VR headsets

While AR and VR devices have been around for well over a decade, the segment got a massive push after Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, a few days ago. In anticipation of more AR/VR headsets launching in the future, Samsung is reportedly launching new sensors for such devices. Samsung could unveil […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
10 months ago

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