XR has emerged as a transformative technology, offering businesses enhanced user engagement, improved training, and immersive data visualisation
The headset starts at $3,499 and marks the company’s biggest product launch since the original iPhone went on sale in 2007
The virtual Yas Island experience allows users from around the world to digitally explore the entertainment and leisure hub and other iconic landmarks in the emirate
The launch marks the first time an Arabic audio entertainment app has built a VR experience for Middle Eastern audiences
As technology continues to evolve and customer expectations shift, the demand for sensory experiences in marketing is on a rocket-like rise
While there’s more commitment by employers in the industries to use VR, adopting the technology remains a hurdle
Virtual reality therapy has been used to reduce pain and anxiety without costly or potentially addictive medications
The metaverse is likely to have its biggest impact not in the consumer space, but on industry and business
UAE-based F&B brands such as Foodlink, Bhukkad Cafe, Farzi Cafe, Cali Poke and Papa Johns, among others have signed up to release their NFTs for signature dishes
Jezero Spaceport is the next step in the space travel which includes a Martian civilisation experience
In order to get a better understanding of the mixed emotions surrounding the metaverse, Meta commissioned a study of nearly 2,000 employees and 400 business leaders around the world
The Simbios Proven Reality virtual reality training software enables teachers to design more individualised training programmes that meet the goals of medical students
Visitors will be able to take part in requesting a service within virtual reality, enjoying real-time service in the metaverse
Gem’s investment will be focused on team growth and metaverse technological expansion, and will see the game’s virtual reality capabilities set on a fast-track
A thriving metaverse is reliant on consumers buying into the hype and that’s a long way off, says Joe Baguley, VP and CTO at VMware EMEA
Since 2016, the company has been developing a virtual reality platform for meetings, workshops, training, and education
Invaluable insights and knowledge gleaned from this approach can benefit enterprises in the longer run
With the blurring of lines between virtual and physical realities, there is a need to address the concerns of XR consumers, says Nicolet Pienaar
Everdome, that is set to launch later this year, is expected to be the most hyper-realistic space across the entire metaverse landscape
The companies will work together on use cases that integrate with the latest Meta products and solutions
NEOM Tech & Digital Co. launches XVRS cognitive metaverse and M3LD data management platform as part of a $1bn investment
Designed with comfort and portability in mind, HTC says Vive Flow allows people to find moments of calm and well-being for themselves throughout the day
Walking into a hotel in the UAE in 50 years will be a whole new level of luxury, with XR glasses making the visitor experience seamless says Nikhil Nair, consumer business lead at HTC Vive MEA
While AR and virtual reality continue to see strides and innovations in the gaming and entertainment industries, the technology is also rapidly expanding to automotive, healthcare, retail and more
Varjo headsets will be demonstrated at the Expo 2020 and GITEX Global
Customers can navigate through economy, business and first class cabins, explore their seats, as well as the onboard lounge and shower spa on the Emirates A380 using navigational hotspots
Surgeons from 13 different countries assisted by HoloLens 2 from Microsoft
A look at the priorities that will potentially drive global marketing strategies post Covid
CSPs could earn $3.7 trillion in 5G-enabled consumer revenues by 2030
Beirut-based Robocom VR to provide content and technology for ‘Pixel’