Analyst firm TrendForce predicts that shipments of augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) headsets will reach 14.19 million units in 2022. This figure is 43.9% more than last year. The growth momentum will be driven by increased demand for remote interactivity due to the pandemic, as well as a price reduction strategy for the […]
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Facebook suspends sales of Oculus Quest 2 due to skin irritation
Facebook recently announced that it was suspending global sales of the Oculus Quest 2 headsets. The reason is skin irritation that has been causing the foam cover for some users. The manufacturer expects to fix the problem by adding a silicone coating on top of it. A total of 5,716 reports of skin irritation were […]
Counterpoint Names Best Selling Augmented Reality Headset
According to the estimates of experts from the analytical company Counterpoint, shipments of augmented reality headsets (XR: covers augmented reality – AR and virtual – VR) in the first quarter of 2021 were almost three times more than in the first quarter of 2020. The best-selling XR headset is the Oculus Quest 2. With an […]
Virtual shooter Nerf for Oculus Quest will be released next year
Nerf toy blasters have mastered PCs and smartphones and are now heading for virtual reality. The multiplayer shooter Nerf Ultimate Championship for Oculus Quest headsets arrives in 2022. The short trailer shows a squad of four players in neon costumes reminiscent of the iconic costumes from the Tron movie. The game is being developed by […]