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• Products such as AR headsets are offering UK consumers the opportunity to explore new technology in novel new ways, but it may also present new risks to the public. GOV.UK
• Virtual reality and augmented reality (AR) technologies are rapidly gaining traction and will significantly influence various sectors in 2024. Anti Aging Bed
• Disney's divisions are actively exploring the potential of augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality, which blend digital elements with the physical world or create entirely simulated environments. Verdict
• By utilizing a strategy encompassing smart glasses and mobile devices, Samsung could enhance AR adoption among users without advanced wearable technology. XR Today
• The number of AR users in North America is expected to surpass 100 million by 2025, making it a valuable asset for businesses looking to offer virtual try-ons and 3D product visualization. RETAIL INSIDER
• As AR, VR, and AI continue to evolve, Nike has the opportunity to create even more immersive, personalized experiences for its customers. R.I. Marketing
• Investments in education technology are expected to surpass $400 billion by 2025, with VR playing a significant role in that growth. eLearning Industry
• AWE EU 2024 will emphasize technologies that enhance enterprise XR solutions, including AR cloud, motion capture, and 5G connectivity. XR Today
• 2024's expo will focus on the social impact of XR applications, increasing efficiency and improving safety measures in industry, immersive gaming, AI integration in the XR world and key technologies for the spatial computing ecosystem such as AR cloud, motion capture and 5G. Yahoo Finance
• In 2025, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies are transforming healthcare by enhancing patient training, education, and surgical planning. KMS Healthcare
• From personalized healthcare and augmented reality to smart clothing and brain-computer interfaces, the next generation of wearables will redefine how we interact with technology and the world around us. 9meters
• The global digital creative economy represents an Dh27 trillion opportunity to achieve diversified growth led by young and emerging talent amid the steady proliferation of disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, Web3, and virtual reality. Khaleej Times
• As India moves towards its digital transformation goals, the 6G core network is anticipated to play a crucial role in supporting smart cities, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and immersive technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality. Mobility Foresights
• In 2024, we expect to see more businesses adopting edge computing solutions to support applications like autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and augmented reality. Jabit Soft Pvt Ltd
• 2024's event will likely continue the trend of focusing on XR tech - a catchall for virtual, mixed, and augmented reality technologies - as well as the omnipresent AI, which in Meta's case is inventively called Meta AI. TechRadar
• Lenovo is growing its extensive XR partner portfolio to scale enterprise AR/VR / MR solutions alongside its ThinkReality VRX headset, creating new enterprise XR opportunities via an ecosystem of trusted solutions and hardware. XR Today
• As companies continue to explore new opportunities and address the existing barriers, the AR industry may eventually fulfill its promise of transforming how we interact with the world. Blogger
• In 2024, Meta is likely to reveal several updates that will shape the future of immersive tech, with significant focus on AI integration, augmented reality (AR) devices, and an affordable Meta Quest 3 S headset. Knoxlabs
• Combining virtual reality and time loops together to create a highly engaging and unpredictable sci-fi experience, Source Code makes the best of both worlds through its implementation of the two classic premises. Collider
• Apple Vision Pro is just the start in 2024, with a standard Apple Vision model expected in 2026 at a lower price and ultimately AR glasses. AppleInsider
• The IDC Edge Spending Guide segments edge spending for more than 500 named enterprise use cases related to six domains - Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Drones, and Robotics - unlocking significant opportunities across various industries. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• Successful flight demonstration of the ARES proof of concept demonstrator significantly reduces risk and accelerates the development timeline for a family of operational tilt-duct configurations for multi-mission VTOL UAS and high-speed VTOL applications. New Atlas

Last updated: 10 November 2024