Weekly Spatial | Jul 12 - Samsung confirms ‘new XR platform coming this year’ in partnership with Google, Meta Release Cross-Platform XR Framework, for Quest, iOS, Windows, Linux

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Jul 11, 2024
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Updated: Jul 17, 2024

Samsung confirms ‘new XR platform coming this year’ in partnership with Google

At Unpacked, Samsung dropped more hints about its much-anticipated Apple Vision Pro competitor. Even though an AR/VR headset did not make an official appearance at today's Unpacked event, some subtle, easy-to-miss mentions of the headset were folded into the keynote, reminding the audience that a headset is still very much in the works. (Source: TechRadar)

Meta Release Cross-Platform XR Framework, for Quest, iOS, Windows, Linux

This week, Meta unveiled "Ocean," a new open-source, cross-platform framework for computer vision and MR/AR applications. Operating under an MIT license, Ocean emphasizes performance and efficiency. Meta highlights that the framework offers tools for MR application development, including support for geometry, media handling, networking, and rendering. (Source: XR Today)

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Infinite Reality Acquires Digital Twin Company Landvault for $450M

Landvault has developed over 1.2 million square feet of virtual experiences for brands such as Mastercard, Standard Chartered, and Hershey. (Source: Auganix)

LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Microsoft Expands Power Apps to RealWear Smart Glasses (Source: Auganix)
Pimax gives updates on its Crystal Super VR headset: more compact design and improved optics (Source: Mixed News)
XR Today Launches XR All-Stars (Source: XR Today)
Lynx Shipping Additional R-1 Mixed Reality Headsets Soon, CEO Details "excruciating" Fundraising Environment (Source: Road to VR)
New accessories for Quest 3: KIWI design introduces head strap & face pad (Source: Mixed News)
Lenovo to Provide ThinkReality VRX Headsets to Elderly Patients (Source: XR Today)
VR Games Showcase Teases Quest, PSVR 2 & Steam Reveals (Source: UploadVR)
Cult action star promotes Sandbox VR's zombie shooter Deadwood Valley (Source: Mixed News)