Headset

Smartwatch shipments in India declined for the first time since 2018 whereas the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) segment saw sharp growth, according to a report by market research firm IDC. The smartwatch market share reportedly dropped whereas the wristband and smart rings category grew. Boat emerged as the brand with the most market share in Q1 2024.

Web3 firm Mai Labs launched its metaverse platform called ‘Mayaaverse’ in India on Wednesday, May 22. While demonstrating the Mayaaverse, the company gave a glimpse into the virtual retail stores, religious destinations, as well as virtual venues for live performances that this ecosystem aims to bring forward.

Apple is gearing up to sell its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset outside the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, in a bid to invigorate demand for its most expensive bet in years.

Meta announced a new feature for the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 that will allow users to use the mixed-reality headset during flights in passthrough mode. On Monday, the tech giant said it is rolling out Travel Mode as an experimental feature in these two devices. This new mode will adjust the apps opened in the augmented reality (AR) view so th...

Apple Vision Pro went on sale in February 2024. The mixed-reality headset is still available only in the US, but the company plans to make it available in the international markets. However, amid the expansion development of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s newest product, it seems its successor is nowhere in sight. A report has claimed that the ...

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event will reportedly take place after the next couple of months, according to a report. The South Korean firm will reportedly hold its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 on July 10. The Galaxy Ring and Galaxy XR headset could also be announced by the co...

Apple Vision Pro production has reportedly been reduced by Apple, even before the company introduces its first mixed reality headset in markets outside the US. According to TF Securities International Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple now expects to sell fewer units of the Apple Vision Pro in 2024, compared to previous predictions.

Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.

YouTube has rolled out a new update for its app for the Meta Quest, as per a report. The users of the mixed reality headset could now view YouTube videos in 8K resolution. However, it is said that HDR videos do not support 8K, and instead will be available to watch in a maximum of 4K resolution. The feature was reportedly rolled out recently with a...

Meta managed to reel-in $134.9 billion in the year of 2023. On a yearly basis, Meta’s revenue spiked by 16 percent. It is, however, interesting that Meta’s Reality Labs unit has only seen losses since 2021.

Apple introduced a new feature for its mixed-reality headset Vision Pro called spatial Personas on Tuesday, as per a report. Extension of the existing Personas feature, where users can see each other’s 3D virtual representation in a window, the new feature allows users to step into a common virtual setting for a collaborative experience.

Apple is reportedly testing the use of an Apple Pencil with its Apple Vision Pro headset. According to a report, the iPhone maker is looking to expand support for its Apple Pencil beyond its iPad lineup, and the firm is said to be planning the launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in the coming weeks, alongside a new Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboa...

Apple Vision Pro will hit the mainland China market this year, Apple chief executive Tim Cook said on Sunday, according to state media. Cook revealed the headset's China launch plan in response to a media question on the sidelines of the China Development Forum in Beijing.

Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...

Apple Vision Pro could soon launch in multiple new countries, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its first mixed reality (supporting both augmented reality and virtual reality) headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. It later went on sale in the US in 2024. While there have been reports suggesting...

Smartwatch shipments in India declined for the first time since 2018 whereas the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) segment saw sharp growth, according to a report by market research firm IDC. The smartwatch market share reportedly dropped whereas the wristband and smart rings category grew. Boat emerged as the brand with the most market share in Q1 2024.

Web3 firm Mai Labs launched its metaverse platform called ‘Mayaaverse’ in India on Wednesday, May 22. While demonstrating the Mayaaverse, the company gave a glimpse into the virtual retail stores, religious destinations, as well as virtual venues for live performances that this ecosystem aims to bring forward.

Apple is gearing up to sell its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset outside the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, in a bid to invigorate demand for its most expensive bet in years.

Meta announced a new feature for the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 that will allow users to use the mixed-reality headset during flights in passthrough mode. On Monday, the tech giant said it is rolling out Travel Mode as an experimental feature in these two devices. This new mode will adjust the apps opened in the augmented reality (AR) view so th...

Apple Vision Pro went on sale in February 2024. The mixed-reality headset is still available only in the US, but the company plans to make it available in the international markets. However, amid the expansion development of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s newest product, it seems its successor is nowhere in sight. A report has claimed that the ...

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event will reportedly take place after the next couple of months, according to a report. The South Korean firm will reportedly hold its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 on July 10. The Galaxy Ring and Galaxy XR headset could also be announced by the co...

Apple Vision Pro production has reportedly been reduced by Apple, even before the company introduces its first mixed reality headset in markets outside the US. According to TF Securities International Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple now expects to sell fewer units of the Apple Vision Pro in 2024, compared to previous predictions.

Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.

YouTube has rolled out a new update for its app for the Meta Quest, as per a report. The users of the mixed reality headset could now view YouTube videos in 8K resolution. However, it is said that HDR videos do not support 8K, and instead will be available to watch in a maximum of 4K resolution. The feature was reportedly rolled out recently with a...

Meta managed to reel-in $134.9 billion in the year of 2023. On a yearly basis, Meta’s revenue spiked by 16 percent. It is, however, interesting that Meta’s Reality Labs unit has only seen losses since 2021.

Apple introduced a new feature for its mixed-reality headset Vision Pro called spatial Personas on Tuesday, as per a report. Extension of the existing Personas feature, where users can see each other’s 3D virtual representation in a window, the new feature allows users to step into a common virtual setting for a collaborative experience.

Apple is reportedly testing the use of an Apple Pencil with its Apple Vision Pro headset. According to a report, the iPhone maker is looking to expand support for its Apple Pencil beyond its iPad lineup, and the firm is said to be planning the launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in the coming weeks, alongside a new Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboa...

Apple Vision Pro will hit the mainland China market this year, Apple chief executive Tim Cook said on Sunday, according to state media. Cook revealed the headset's China launch plan in response to a media question on the sidelines of the China Development Forum in Beijing.

Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...

Apple Vision Pro could soon launch in multiple new countries, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its first mixed reality (supporting both augmented reality and virtual reality) headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. It later went on sale in the US in 2024. While there have been reports suggesting...