There are many misconceptions around 3D. Understanding 3D sensors and unlocking their possibilities will help power the insights of tomorrow. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jerone Floor, Seoul Robotics
Meta increases the price of Meta Quest 2 VR headsets by $100
Just a day ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, Meta said it would increase the price of its Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headsets by $100 each. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Improving the customer experience with virtual and augmented reality
Tech has become advanced enough to move AR and VR into the mainstream, allowing them to create a more user-friendly customer experience. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Eran Galil, ByondXR
Magic Leap 2 mixed reality headsets for enterprise will debut for $3,300 on September 30
Magic Leap announced the Magic Leap 2 mixed reality headsets for the enterprise will debut starting at $3,300 on September 30. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
A new milestone in augmented reality: Functional contact lenses
From a room full of machinery to contact lenses that house an ARM processor, radio transmitter and microbatteries, AR has come a long way. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Louis Rosenberg, Unanimous A.I.
VR enthusiasts can finally cut the Facebook cord next month
Meta is doing away with the need for a Facebook account to use its VR headsets, instead rolling out new, similar Meta accounts. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Erron Kelly
Resolution Games reveals record growth in VR/AR game downloads
Resolution Games reports that 2021 was a banner year, with higher game downloads and a talent increase. It’s also acquired Zenz VR. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Rachel Kaser
In a world where AR/VR is widely adopted by the population, what will advertising look like?
Major tech advancements in VR, AR and the metaverse could open the path for new advertising opportunities and ways to measure performance. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Ben Skinazi, Sharethrough
Among Us VR set to launch during holiday season, gets new trailer
The developers of Among Us revealed more details about the upcoming VR port, such as the map, features, and gameplay. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Rachel Kaser
Augmented World Expo announces $100K XR Prize Challenge to fight climate change
Ari Inbar, cofounder of the Augmented World Expo , announced that his firm will stage an XR Prize Challenge to fight for climate change. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi