mixed reality

Technology giant Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) aims to diversify its handset revenue in the future, and smart glasses could be one area of growth. What Happened: Qualcomm demonstrated on-glass Gen AI without a phone or the cloud at the Augmented World Expo this week. The live demonstration from...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is scaling back production of its $3,500 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset. Sources involved in the manufacturing process told The Information that the company has recently adjusted its production plans. This development follows comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook, who told WSJ...

In a recent development, GV, the venture capital division of Google by Alphabet Inc, (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), has invested in a Finnish startup, Distance Technologies, which is working on integrating mixed-reality technology into car windshields and airplane cockpits. What Happened: Distance...

When Facebook parent company Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) hosts its annual developer conference this week, analysts expect the focus to be on augmented reality. The event, scheduled for Sept. 25 and Sept. 26, has the potential for upside from artificial intelligence announcements. Meta Connect 2024...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), has seemingly taken a dig at Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro. What Happened: Zuckerberg expressed his skepticism about the mainstream success of augmented reality (AR) glasses, particularly those without “full...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has cut its Vision Pro shipments by nearly half due to a significant drop in demand, according to a new report. What Happened: The Cupertino-based tech giant has revised its Vision Pro shipment estimates to 400,000-450,000 units for 2024, down from the initial 700,000-800,...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has opened up the Quest operating system that powers its mixed reality devices to third-party hardware manufacturers, taking a leaf out of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google playbook. What Happened: Meta will collaborate with other hardware...

The release of the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) prompted warnings from police not use it while driving or walking across the road, due to safety concerns. Police may also want to issue a warning to grooms who want to wear it during their wedding day. What...

Rubén Caballero, the former Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) executive who was hired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) in 2020 to lead the device engineering for mixed reality and AI, has reportedly left the company. What Happened: Insiders informed that while Caballero’s departure from Microsoft was...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) released its highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro headsets on Friday in a move that could advance the world of virtual reality. The long-running animated comedy “The Simpsons” may have predicted what happens when people wear virtual reality...

Buyers have started getting their hands on Apple Vision Pro, with many more than eager to show off the mixed-reality headset outdoors. Many buyers have also taken to social media to show off the revolutionary capabilities of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest creation. Some of these videos show how...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has showcased a mixed reality headset for "spatial content creation" at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, with a launch expected for later this year. What Happened: According to a report by Engadget, Sony’s CES 2024 presentation included the introduction...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has put a halt to its Windows’ mixed reality’ feature – a unique blend of augmented and virtual reality technologies. What Happened: The feature, which was introduced through a Windows 10 update in 2017, is no longer available, reported...

Following a $3.7 billion operating loss primarily linked to decreased Quest 2 sales, Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Reality Labs has reportedly cut its shipment forecast for Quest 3 by 5-10%.  What Happened: On Friday, Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, said that...

Popular tech analyst Marques Brownlee has shared his theory about how companies like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) have been spending tons of money to develop VR headsets like Quest 3 and gadgets like Ray-Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses so that they can...