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The Meta Quest is going after Apple Vision Pro's multitasking with a new software update
By Oliver Haslam published
The Meta Quest line of devices has received a new software update that brings an Apple Vision Pro-like AR multitasking experience to owners of those headsets.
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Apple says future smart glasses could help you meditate, sleep, and navigate the world around you
By Oliver Haslam published
A new Apple patent suggests the company wants its future smart glasses to do all manner of things, including helping you sleep, navigate, and find your way around.
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Dyson turned this viral Apple Vision Pro vacuuming concept into a feature, and it's coming soon
By Oliver Haslam published
Dyson has announced CleanTrace, an AR app and vacuum clip that turns cleaning your home into a game.
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Qualcomm's mixed reality answer to Apple's Vision Pro is here and Samsung and Google are already on the spatial computing train
By Oliver Haslam published
With Vision Pro upon us Qualcomm, Samsung, and Google are ready to take it on.
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Apple won't sell you a Vision Pro online, here's why that's the right decision
By Oliver Haslam published
The Vision Pro headset will only be sold in Apple Stores, not online, and that is probably the best decision Apple could have made.
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Apple Glass might be a step closer thanks to the FTC
By Oliver Haslam published
The Vision Pro is just the start and smaller, lighter AR glasses could be getting closer thanks to the FTC.
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Apple is already testing 'advanced' new Vision Pro displays, including a cheaper option
By Stephen Warwick published
A new report says that Apple is testing advanced displays for future models of the Vision Pro headset.
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Two weeks on from WWDC and I'm still undecided on Apple's Vision Pro
By Oliver Haslam published
The Vision Pro has been a thing for two weeks and I still can't decide how I feel about it.
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Apple VR was going to look very different – and it still could in a few years time
By Tammy Rogers published
Tim Cook reportedly didn't want the as-yet-unannounced Apple VR headset to look like a headset.
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Giving Apple VR headset developers months to make their apps was the right play (but it sucks we'll have to wait)
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple looks set to launch its Reality Pro AR/VR headset soon but not actually ship it to customers for a few months to allow developers time to build apps — and that's the right thing to do.
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AR could be “better than just the real world” says Tim Cook as Apple VR headset launch looms
By Gerald Lynch published
Apple chief Tim Cook is excited about the future potential of augmented reality, even if he’s quiet on virtual reality devices.
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Apple VR could be getting Apple Pencil support – just not how you might expect
By Tammy Rogers published
Apple has been granted a patent that could let you use a new Apple Pencil to control VR games, amongst other things.
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Apple Reality Pro AR/VR headset users could build their own apps, no coding necessary
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's rumored Reality Pro headset is said to have a way for people to build their own apps even if they don't know how to code.
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Apple AR Glasses might be able to support your prescription lenses thanks to a simple solution
By Oliver Haslam published
An Apple patent points to a simple clip-on fix for Apple Glasses wearers who need prescription eyewear.
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Apple's AR/VR headset reportedly enough to pique Samsung's interest in micro OLED tech
By Oliver Haslam published
Samsung has reportedly increased its interest in working with microOLED displays following a request from Apple and other companies.
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Apple's 2nd mixed reality headset might be the one you can afford in 2025
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple might have a mixed reality headset that people can actually afford ready to go by 2025 if a new report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo turns out to be accurate.
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Apple's AR/VR headset could use microLED displays with Sony and LG involved
By Oliver Haslam published
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Apple's AR/VR headset is getting that Hollywood razzle dazzle with Marvel producer on board
By Oliver Haslam last updated
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