Apple launches expensive Vision Pro augmented reality headset
The king of tech firms Apple has made its long anticipated entrance to the AR/VR/XR field with the Apple Vision Pro headset, which comes with a hefty $3,499 price tag.
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VR headset shipments fell further than expected last year
Analyst firm IDC has served up a harsh dose of reality for those dreaming of an AR/VR future.
Orange opens 5G SA lab in Belgium
The Belgian arm of operator group Orange has opened another 5G lab, this time in Liège, which is focused on standalone 5G use cases.
Meta has another go at selling the metaverse
The company formerly known as Facebook now makes its annual developer conference almost entirely about plugging the concept of the metaverse.
EE and BT produce some more fanciful 5G use cases
UK MNO EE and BT have ‘re-imagined’ watching sports, dance, music and theatre via some new VR and AR novelties.
Qualcomm invests in the European metaverse
US mobile chip giant Qualcomm reckons Europeans need a big dose of extended reality so it’s opening six new labs across the continent.
Qualcomm and Microsoft augment their meta relationship
US mobile chip giant Qualcomm has gone big on the buzzwords at this year’s CES tech show, claiming its new AR collaboration with Microsoft has something to do with the metaverse.
Ericsson uses Nvidia Omniverse to simulate 5G challenges
Semiconductor giant Nvidia has a simulation platform that companies can use to create virtual copies of real-life environments.
Facebook addresses its tarnished image with Meta rebrand
The company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp is now called Meta, ostensibly to signal a pivot towards AR and VR.
Facebook insists it will play nice with the metaverse
US Internet giant Facebook has attempted to combine the promotion of its own AR/VR strategy with a reassurance that it won’t abuse its consequent power.
What is lying in wait for telecoms in 2021?
Observers and practitioners take it on the chin to predict what the telecoms industry may look like in the coming year.
Vodafone launches smartwatch, AR glasses as wearables market kicks up a gear
The global wearables market had a buoyant third quarter, and with big names like Vodafone championing the latest devices this week, the outlook appears rosy going into the festive season.
AR/VR investments declined during 2019
Each year seems to be the year for virtual and augmented reality, but analyst firm Digi-Capital is now reporting investments have declined below the levels reported in 2017 and 2018.
China Telecom celebrates the state surveillance potential of 5G
A new ad campaign by Chinese operator China Telecom promotes the enhanced snitching capabilities that 5G will bring.
Facebook sets out to create its own OS
Facebook has reportedly hired ex-Microsoft employee Mark Lucovsky to oversee the development of its own operating system to reduce the dependence on Google’s Android.
Verizon and Snap ink 5G AR deal
Verizon has announced a tie-up with Snap to deliver augmented reality (AR) features and experiences in the 5G labs.
Telefónica demos surgery with a bit of help from 5G
Some surgeries were performed in Spain with real-time assistance from Japan thanks to the low latency of 5G.
Verizon buys into alternative realities
Verizon has announced the acquisition of Jaunt XR, adding augmented and virtual reality smarts to its media division.
IBC 2019: Interactive takes centre stage as VR shuffles to side lines
Every couple of years there seems to be a massive resurgence for the promise of virtual reality before it is cast to the shadows. This year, interactive content took the limelight from VR.
HTC taps Orange for new CEO
Struggling Taiwanese device maker HTC has finally found a full-time CEO by tapping into the European telecoms scene.
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