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Startups, innovation, and the transitional moment of XR

XR is in the initial part of a new cycle where mixed reality, spatial mapping and computing, and AI are starting to become always more relevant. But the devices are still bulky, expensive, and full of friction, and this creates an innovation dilemma for people wanting to make a business in immersive realities. Let me explain to you what I mean. ...

Thu Jul 25, 2024 12:10
The XR Week Peek (2024.07.22): Meta may launch Quest 4 in 2026, Samsung may distribute devkits in October, and more!

I’m recovering from the cold I got last week and enjoying the Italian summer a bit. I’m also planning a new trip, but I’ll tell you more about it in the upcoming weeks. For now, enjoy the most interesting XR news of the week! Top news of the week (Image by Meta) A report shows what may be Meta’s next steps The Information’s...

Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:35
Somnium VR1 hands-on: a high-res headset for simulators

Last week I was in Prague at Somnium Connect to see the launch of the Somnium VR1 headset. I’ve also been able to try the headset for around half an hour, so I would like to tell you my first impressions about it. Does it live up to the hype? Discover it in this post! Somnium VR1 Somnium VR1 launch trailer The Somnium VR1 is...

Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:33
The XR Week Peek (2024.07.16): Samsung to reveal its headset this year, IDC says XR market has plummeted, and more!

I’m back in Italy after all those trips of the previous weeks. I feel tired, but very satisfied with the fantastic people I met and the new hardware I tried. I also caught a cold, so wish me to get well soon!    Summer is not the best season for VR news, but there are some interesting stories I can tell you nonetheless… Top news of the week ...

Tue Jul 16, 2024 10:06
Somnium Connect and my hands-on with Teslasuit

On Friday I was in Prague to attend the Somnium Connect 2024. There I had the opportunity to meet with some amazing friends from the VR community and to try very interesting pieces of hardware like the Somnium VR1 headset (hands-on impressions coming soon!) and the Teslasuit haptic suit. Let me tell you everything about this event and my hands-on with...

Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:16
Hands-on Distance Technologies: promising glasses-free AR, at an early stage

When I was at AWE, one of the demos I was the most curious about was the one of Distance Technologies, the company that promises to offer glasses-free augmented reality. I was lucky enough to be one of the few who managed to try it in a private showcase in a hotel room close to the convention center, and I’m happy to tell about my experience to all...

Thu Jul 11, 2024 10:09

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