Apple Glasses – New Rumors, Potential Features in a Breakthrough Device
It’s been a while since Apple Glasses have been in the news. But a wearable device from Apple is back on the rumor mill again, and we may see a release …
Dreamscape Immersive Brings Location-based VR to New Jersey
In partnership with AMC Theatres®, Dreamscape Immersive opens its latest location at the New Jersey Westfield Garden State Plaza. Combining state-of-the-art virtual reality with a cinematic focus on storytelling, it marks …
Watching The 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade – Live, 360 Video, AR, and NTFs
After a scaled-down parade last year due to the pandemic, the 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade returns in full force this year. The 95th Macy’s parade will be packed with new balloons, …
AWE 2021 – New Devices and Experiences Highlight XR’s Progress
This year’s AWE conference (Augmented World Expo) offered a range of new devices, software, and experiences. Returning to an in-person event (so good to see people not boxed in by Zoom …
Augmented Reality and Visions of a Dystopian Metaverse
Flying across the country tonight, I’ll be at the Augmented World Expo in Santa Clara, CA, which returns to both an in-person and virtual conference on November 9-11. With a packed …
The Facebook Name Change – What it Means for VR
Now that the dust is settling on the Facebook name change announcement, we can look at what it means for VR. Looking back on how we got from Facebook to Meta, …
A Google Earth for Space – the Universe in VR
While Google Earth VR is one of the most compelling VR experiences of our planet, we haven’t lacked for virtual experiences of space. Eliza McNitt’s groundbreaking Spheres-Songs of SpaceTime remains a …
The Vive Flow Revealed – HTCs Innovative VR Headset
After yesterday’s leaked images and tantalizing hints, HTC has finally revealed its new VR headset – the Vive Flow. Here’s the trailer if you missed the event: Features of the Vive …
The Magic Leap 2 Headset – Can Magic Leap Succeed This Time?
Can Magic Leap succeed the second time around with the new Magic Leap 2? The troubled company raised billions in funding and originally released its first mixed reality headset in 2017. …
Is the 2021 VR Market at a Crossroads?
Understanding the 2021 VR market is a guessing game, given that Facebook doesn’t release sales data. And, of course, sales don’t necessarily reflect how often VR headsets are being used. But …
Will Facebook’s Smart Glasses Face Ethical Issues?
Facebook’s smart glasses were announced on September 9th and should be arriving this week if you purchase them online. But the new wearable could bring a host of ethical issues that …