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Hands-on review: OCULUS Quest 2
Tue, 11th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Oculus Quest 2 is my first and long overdue foray into the world of virtual reality, and I've been having fun.
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IDTechEx: AR/VR/MR market to reach US$30 billion by 2030
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mr
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magic leap
This market will impact many different industries and future innovations will continue its growth in the wearables market.
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Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus
While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.
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VR boom shows no sign of slowing
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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google
The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.
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IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus
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samsung
The VR headset market returned to growth in 3Q18 after four consecutive quarters of decline and now makes up 97% of the combined market.
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What's next for Oculus - a look at the latest announcements
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus rift
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oculus
It’s shaping up to be a big year for Oculus and VR fans, especially those who who fancy a bit of Star Wars and some new gear to go with it.
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IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won’t last
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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xiaomi
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oculus
Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.
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Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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oculus
Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...
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Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
Fri, 12th May 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus
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cloud services
Developers have two headsets to choose from: a $300 Acer one and a $329 HP one, both of which are available now for pre-order.
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Weather forecasts meet virtual reality with launch of AccuWeather app
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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gear vr
Step into the storm with AccuWeather's new VR app, offering immersive 360-degree weather experiences in collaboration with Samsung.
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The rise of dedicated portable headsets
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus
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ovum
Oculus teases new tetherless VR headset, aiming to merge mobility with immersive tech, amidst a competitive week in VR arena.
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Facebook introduces 360 photos
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
This medium enables new opportunities for creativity, and we’re excited to see what kinds of 360 photos get shared on Facebook.
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Samsung chooses Facebook for virtual reality push
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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displays & projectors
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digital signage
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Oculus have joint forces to create the Gear VR, which brings virtual reality to the everyday consumer.
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Samsung goes for curves - and virtual reality
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung takes to the IFA technology showcase in Berlin to introduce its new Note 4, curved screen Note Edge and a virtual reality offering .
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Facebook acquires virtual reality leader for US$2 billion
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Facebook embarks on a virtual future, snapping up Oculus VR for $2 billion, promising to revolutionise social interactions and gaming.
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Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
As the industry balks at Facebook’s recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.