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Are these the controllers for Samsung’s mixed-reality (XR) headset?

A patent application filed by Samsung two years ago may have given us our first look at an actual product related to the company's mixed reality headset. While the headset's design is still a mystery, the patent application includes a photo of what could be the controllers that come bundled with the headset. The photo […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
7 hours ago

Samsung confirms XR device is launching in 2025

Earlier today, Samsung revealed its earnings for the third quarter of this year. The company said consumer demand will remain low for the rest of the year. However, it has grand plans to improve its business next year, as the company has confirmed its mixed-reality (XR) headset is coming next year. Samsung's XR headset to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 days ago

Google Play Store is getting ready for Samsung’s XR headset

It has been close to a year since Samsung first teased its upcoming extended reality (XR) headset on the stage. Since then, Google, Qualcomm, and Samsung have reiterated their commitment towards and plans for XR headsets. Now, it finally appears that Google is preparing the Play Store for Samsung's XR headset. Google Play Store will […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
2 days ago

Samsung patents AR feature that Apple Vision Pro owners crave

A new patent application has revealed that Samsung might be thinking way ahead of Apple in the AR (augmented reality) field. The company has thought of a method to create shared AR experiences in the same space. This is something Apple Vision Pro users would absolutely love to have but sadly do not. As mighty […]

By Mihai Matei
5 days ago

Samsung’s upcoming AR glasses already have a competitor from Meta

Last month, we learned that Samsung‘s upcoming XR device could be a pair AR glasses, which will work with Galaxy smartphones to overlay useful information on top of the reality that you see through the glasses. Well, before Samsung brings the product to the market, Meta has launched its competitor. Well, sort of, as you […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

After Samsung, Apple to copy Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Last year, Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first AR and VR headset. While it is very capable, it isn’t useful for most people in their day-to-day lives as it doesn’t replace a device or solve a problem. Plus, it is very expensive. With all that, not many are buying the product. Meta’s […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Samsung’s XR device could be glasses, not headset to rival Apple Vision Pro

Early last year, Samsung teased an “XR Experience” during the announcement of the Galaxy S23 series. Many (including us) expected the company's XR device to be an Extended Reality (XR)/Mixed-Reality headset that could rival Apple's Vision Pro headset. However, it now looks like Samsung's upcoming XR device is not a headset but glasses. Samsung's upcoming […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Leak confirms Snapdragon chip, RAM, OS used in Samsung’s XR headset

Samsung teased its first extended reality (XR) headset earlier this year during the launch of the Galaxy S24. A few weeks ago, the South Korean firm claimed that its XR headset would be available this year. While we don't know many details about the upcoming device, its processor is almost confirmed, and it is made […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Pushed by AI, Samsung aims to cut OLED power consumption in half

Samsung Display had lots to show and share at IMID 2024 last week. The company demonstrated an impressive micro LED display that can stretch like rubber but also talked in depth about OLED and its significance in the emerging AI (Artificial Intelligence) era. According to Samsung Display boss Lee Cheong, OLED and AI walk hand-in-hand, […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

Samsung XR, Apple Vision Pro competitor to come from… Microsoft?

Samsung has already revealed that it is working on an XR device and is likely a mixed-reality headset similar to the Apple Vision Pro. Meta (Facebook owner) is already in the mixed-reality headset segment. All these brands could get competition from Microsoft, as the company seem to be buying hundreds of thousands of micro displays […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 months ago

Samsung’s XR headset won’t win without these three crucial elements

If rumors are true, Samsung will release its mixed-reality (XR) stand-alone headset in about two months as a developer device, with plans to launch the consumer-ready version early next year. Regardless of when it goes on sale, we think the Galaxy XR (unconfirmed name) needs to leverage at least three crucial elements to stand a […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Galaxy S25 and VR headset to share design elements and features

In case you forgot, we're supposed to be going through a new AR and VR revolution, except we're not. The Vision Pro, Apple's first mixed reality (XR) headset, hasn't reshaped the market how many thought it would. And soon, it will be Samsung's turn to have another try at the virtual and augmented reality market. […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Samsung’s Tandem Micro OLED could be used in future Apple Vision Pro

Samsung, the world's biggest small and medium-sized OLED panel maker, supplies millions of OLED panels to Apple each year. Its OLED panels are used in iPhones and the newer iPad Pros. The South Korean firm is now reportedly working on Tandem Micro OLED panels that could be used in a future version of the Apple […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 months ago

Samsung’s Apple Vision Pro competitor could launch next year

Samsung teased its Apple Vision Pro rival for the first time early last year, but the company remained mum about it for months. Last week, the company teased the XR headset again. It now appears that the device will launch early next year. Samsung XR headset launch could happen in March 2025 According to a […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Here’s something Samsung might not announce at Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung will unveil more than half a dozen new products at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on Monday. However, it won't unveil one device many are interested in seeing. And that is Samsung's first XR headset. The company hinted about it over a year ago, but there are no signs of it yet. Samsung XR […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

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