News & Reviews:   Virtual Reality

It's 2024 and CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is just around the corner. The event will be held from 9 to 12 January this year, ready to unveil a plethora of new tech. Some are new models of existing products, while others are advances in cutting-edge technology. But what exactly will we see in CES 2024? Here's an overview of the 5 tech trends we expect to see.

The Apple Vision Pro is the company’s first “spatial computer” incorporating an M2 and R1 chip with 16GB of RAM to power an AR (Augmented Reality) headset that allows you to work and play with virtual screens that are placed in your surroundings. Looking to work seamlessly within the Apple ecosystem, the Vision Pro transforms any space into your own personal movie theater or 180-degree work space. 

However, we’re certain that there’s a whole bunch of questions that many of you are wondering about the Apple Vision Pro, so do read on to check out our top 15 questions you’re wondering about the Apple Vision Pro answered.

For years, the Apple AR/VR headset has been a subject of much speculation. Its launch date has been delayed multiple times, and a rumour in February suggested another delay. But now, a reliable source believes that we could see it by next month.

Apple is finally ready to unveil its mixed-reality headset later this year, and has promised all kinds of features to entice Apple fans. Details of the device have been scarce, but we do have some updates about the charging system.

With 2023 around the corner, tech companies are preparing for CES 2023 (5-8 January 2023). There would be over 3000 exhibitors at the in-person event this time, with one of them being HTC. Specifically, the company will show off a new AR/VR headset.

Back in March, the once smartphone maker juggernaut, HTC announced that it's planning to its own metaverse ecosystem with VR, AR, AI, 5G & NFTs. Seems like the company is ready to showcase some Viverse technologies soon on 28 June 2022.

HTC was once a solid contender in the smartphone industry but has fallen out of the race due to the fierce competition among the players. That said, HTC is not entirely dead yet as they still develop other kinds of technologies around the world.

Apple might be preparing a new operating system for its rumoured virtual or augmented reality(VR/ AR) headset. Developers have spotted the name 'realityOS' roaming around some pre-release iOS 13 builds, GitHub repositories and App Store upload logs. No matter if it's for the company's upcoming VR/ AR headset, there must be something going on.

For the vast majority of casual gamers, the hype around the game Among Us has petered out. Of course, good developers always find ways to improve their game and accessibility. This time around, Innersloth has something big to announce for the game.

If you recall, Facebook changed its company name to Meta at the end of October 2021. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the rebrand is to symbolise the 'metaverse'. Well, that metaverse is making its debut starting with North America.