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LG and Meta join hands to compete with XR headsets from Apple, Samsung

Apple launched its XR headset, the Vision Pro, last month, and Samsung is expected to launch its first XR headset before the end of this year. To compete with these two tech giants, Meta has joined hands with LG to expand its XR platform. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with top LG executives for a […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

VP of XR at Qualcomm leaving company ahead of Samsung’s XR headset launch

Qualcomm's Vice President of XR business division, Hugo Swart, has announced that he is leaving the company. This is an important time for the company, as Qualcomm is looking at major XR headset launches, including Samsung's first XR headset, in the coming months. Qualcomm's VP of XR leaving the company at a crucial moment Hugo […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Samsung created a separate team for XR headset development

During the launch of the Galaxy S23, Samsung revealed that it is making an XR product in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. While the device or its release date wasn't revealed, it was rumored that Samsung could launch the XR headset in late 2023, but that didn't happen. More information about the development of the […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

Samsung XR headset needs to imitate Vision Pro’s Mac Virtual Display

Apple released its Vision Pro headset earlier this month, and whether or not it will revolutionize the AR/VR headset market is to be determined. Some Vision Pro features seem gimmicky, others seem more ambitious and clever, but if there's one feature that Samsung should copy for its upcoming XR (mixed reality) headset, that feature is […]

By Mihai Matei
5 months ago

Samsung unveils 3,500ppi OLEDoS screen for its potential XR headset

Samsung is currently showcasing several new display technologies at the CES 2024 expo. Its new QD-OLED panels meant for TVs and monitors are brighter, while its laptop OLED screens are thinner than ever. The company also unveiled several foldable, rollable, slideable, and hybrid OLED screens for automobiles, phones, tablets, laptops, and more. In addition, it […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
6 months ago

Samsung unveils OLED screen that can fold inwards and outwards

Ahead of CES 2024, Samsung Display has unveiled several new OLED technologies, including an OLED screen that can fold inwards and outwards. The company showcased these as proofs of concepts, and they could be used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, XR devices, and even cars. The company also unveiled its third-generation QD-OLED panels for TVs and monitors, […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
6 months ago

Samsung XR headset’s new Qualcomm chip just got announced

Samsung confirmed earlier this year that it's working on a new mixed reality XR headset in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. This meant that the chipset used in this device would likely be supplied by Qualcomm. The San Diego-based company has announced just that today. The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset was announced today, and […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 months ago

Samsung is preparing to supply Apple with foldable and XR displays

Samsung Display is reportedly making preparations to remain a top supplier in the ever-changing market, as cutting-edge display technologies are bound to get more traction. Although Apple hasn't released any device equipped with a foldable display, Samsung believes this is the future, and the company is already aiming to become Apple's primary supplier for both […]

By Mihai Matei
7 months ago

Samsung working with Merck to develop OLEDoS for XR display panels

Samsung is working with German firm Merck to develop OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) panels that can be used in XR (Mixed Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) headsets, according to a report from ETNews. Merck develops materials that are used in manufacturing LCD and OLED panels, and with the increased interest in OLEDoS screens, the company […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
8 months ago

Samsung’s XR headset could be unveiled alongside Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung revealed earlier this year that it is collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to bring an XR (Mixed Reality) device. It is expected to compete with Apple's Vision Pro headset, which was unveiled a few months ago. While Samsung didn't reveal a launch time frame for its XR headset, it is reported that the company […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
8 months ago

Snapdragon chip for Samsung XR headset to be revealed early next year

During the launch of the Galaxy S23, Samsung revealed that it is making a mixed-reality device and that it will be launched in the future. The company also announced that its XR (Mixed Reality) device will use Google's platform and Qualcomm's processing chipset. Now, it has been revealed that Qualcomm will launch that chipset early […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
8 months ago

Samsung Display acquires eMagin on its way to becoming an XR powerhouse

American microdisplay manufacturer eMagin Corporation is officially a Samsung Display subsidiary as of October 18. eMagin confirmed the completion of the acquisition by Samsung's display arm this week. “I know I speak for everyone at eMagin when I say that we are very excited to be teaming with Samsung Display,” said eMagin CEO Andrew G. […]

By Mihai Matei
9 months ago

Meta Quest 3 is here to compete with Samsung’s upcoming XR headset

Meta has launched Quest 3, a virtual and mixed-reality headset, similar to the Apple Vision Pro and Samsung’s upcoming XR headset. It succeeds the Quest 2 which was released in 2020. Compared to the previous version, the Quest 3 offers higher-resolution displays, faster performance, a new set of cameras, a smaller and more comfortable headset, […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
9 months ago

Samsung’s XR headset rumored to bring a revolutionary feature

Earlier this year, Samsung teased its upcoming XR headset. The mixed-reality headset is being developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. The company has been working on a high-end standalone mixed-reality headset after discontinuing the Gear VR lineup that used a smartphone as its screen and processor. It is now rumored to bring a revolutionary […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
10 months ago

Samsung talks 6G, AI, and XR innovations at IFA 2023

Many people have yet to reap the benefits of 5G connectivity, but the industry and Samsung are already thinking ahead to the next step in the evolution of network technologies. Samsung took the stage at IFA 2023 and strengthened its commitment to 6G advancements, revealing its plans and some of the tech's advantages. In theory, […]

By Mihai Matei
10 months ago

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