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Mark Zuckerberg Once Predicted That This Technology Would Replace Your Phone — A Decade Later, How Far Is Meta From Delivering On A 'More Natural' Future
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 9:14pm | 1126Read More...Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared his bold vision, indicating that virtual and augmented reality would one day replace mobile phones as the dominant computing platform. Now, nearly a decade later, how close is Meta to achieving that future? What Happened: In a 2015...
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PS VR2 Gets Controller-Free Hand Tracking Feature
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 4:17pm | 427Read More...At the Siggraph Asia 2024 conference in Tokyo, Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) introduced a new feature for PlayStation VR2: controller-free hand tracking. The demo, which quickly made its way to social media, showed users participating in a mini-game using hand gestures instead of traditional...
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Meta Unveils New AI Features, Quest 3S, Llama 3.2, Holographic Orion Glasses At Connect 2024: 'We Are Getting Closer To Achieving The Dream Of Reality Labs'
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 2:28pm | 969Read More...Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META)’s annual developer conference kicked off Wednesday with a slew of new product announcements from the Facebook parent’s California headquarters. What To Know: The Meta Connect 2024 event got started with a keynote address from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who...
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PlayStation VR2 Expands To PC In August With New Steam App
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 2:00pm | 385Read More...Sony Group Corp.’s (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation announced the release of a new PlayStation VR2 app on Steam, set to launch on Aug. 6, 2024. Spotted by Tech Radar, the Steam listing for the PlayStation VR2 app states that users will required to have a PlayStation VR2 headset, Sense controllers with...
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Meta Moves Ahead With Quest 4 VR Headset Despite Layoffs, Sets Release Date: Report
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:17pm | 410Read More...Despite recent layoffs in its Reality Labs division, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) is moving forward with ambitious plans for its virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) hardware. According to The Information, the company aims to release the Quest 4 in 2026, followed by a higher-end...
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Meta And LG Slow Down XR Collaboration As LG Considers Amazon Partnership: Report
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 3:56pm | 472Read More...LG Corporation (OTC:LGCOF) is reportedly pausing its partnership with Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) to develop an extended reality (XR) device intended to compete with Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro headset, just three months after the joint venture was announced. Despite several Korean...
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Meta Quest 2 Price Permanently Cut In Half, Concerns Linger About Long-Term Support
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 4:31pm | 370Read More...Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) has made a significant announcement regarding the price of the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset, reducing it to $199 permanently, half of its original price in 2020. This price cut also applies to accessories like the Elite Strap with Battery, The Verge...
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Pokémon Go To 'Deliver Huge, Major Features' Later This Year, Teases Insider
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 5:12pm | 388Read More...Ed Wu, senior vice president of Pokémon Go, opened up about the game’s journey and what lies ahead, expressing excitement about its ongoing growth. In a chat with Eurogamer, Wu reflected on Pokémon Go’s impending 10th anniversary: “It’s bananas to think this thing is going...
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'Concerts In The Metaverse Are Here To Stay,' Says Soundscape COO: Fusion Of VR, Gaming Shapes New Music Trends
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 10:03am | 867Read More...In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Ben Ferguson, COO of VR music platform Soundscape, shared insights into the fusion of music and virtual reality, and what the future holds for artists and fans alike. Soundscape, known for its dynamic performances from artists such as deadmau5, GRiZ,...
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Mark Zuckerberg Refutes Analyst's Claim, Quest Not 'Basically Just The Same' As Apple's Vision Pro
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 8:56am | 844Read More...Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Mark Zuckerberg has refuted the notion that Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro is comparable to the tech giant’s Quest lineup. What Happened: The debate was sparked by tech analyst Benedict Evans, who expressed his confusion over Meta VR...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Is Preparing To Show Off First 'True' AR Glasses At Connect Event: Report
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 5:54am | 607Read More...Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly set to reveal its first true augmented reality or AR glasses, codenamed Orion, at its annual Connect developer event this fall. What Happened: The AR glasses, a product of Meta’s Reality Labs division, have been developing for several years....
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Vision Pro $199 Travel Case Has The Internet Divided: 'The Most Un-Apple Thing They Have Done'
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 4:28am | 1155Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) first-generation mixed reality headset Vision Pro's NASA space suit-like travel case has the internet divided, with some users applauding the design, while others questioning the utility of this $199 accessory. What Happened: The Vision Pro travel case is a white, bulb-...
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Xreal Gathers $60M To Go Head-To-Head With Apple, Meta, And Google In The AR Glasses Arena
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 6:36am | 674Read More...Xreal, the Chinese AR glasses manufacturer, has procured $60 million in funding, pushing its valuation beyond $1 billion. This move positions Xreal to challenge industry leaders such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL)...
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Apple Vision Pro Price Tag Swells For Those Who Need A Prescription Lens: Essential Adds-On Push Cost To Near Half That Of The Headset
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 5:33am | 641Read More...The Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset supports prescription lenses with an additional $99 fee, but new details about the lens have emerged as we draw closer to the launch. What Happened: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) offers an option for those who need prescription lenses to purchase optical...
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Long-Time Meta Quest Developer Doesn't Think Zuckerberg's Device Will Satisfy Users Who Want The Best: 'I Think The Quest Is Good For Kids'
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 9:45am | 668Read More...In a candid interview with Benzinga, long-time developer and CEO of VR music platform Soundscape, Eric Alexander, spoke about the difference between Meta Platform Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Quest lineup and Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) first-...
