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There are growing signs that 2023 will be the year of Mixed Reality for Apple. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the company is about to usher in the new era of “Apple Reality”. The new Apple era is preceded by a long development period: The company has been working on its VR headset for more than seven years. The Technology Development Group, the development unit responsible for the headset, is said to have grown to more than 1,000 experts.

Read VRdirect’s Metaverse update and learn exciting news from the XR industry!

2023 could see the launch of 13 new VR headsets. What headsets should companies look out for this year? The VR market is picking up speed: Six VR headsets are already confirmed for 2023, including Meta Quest 3. Eight more are possible – and could the fabled Apple headset finally arrive?

According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, Apple unveiled its XR headset to the company’s top 100 executives in a secret meeting.

With the latest version of VRdirect Studio, 3D models can be intuitively placed and viewed in the project. The VRdirect Studio supports 3D models in the formats .glb and .fbx.

In what kind of world do we and our children want to live in the future? Climate change and the energy crisis are heightening awareness of the need for greater sustainability.

The impact of digitalization on banking is obvious: many financial transactions are done via smartphone, and there is rarely a need to visit a physical branch. But what makes life easier for clients also has its drawbacks: The lack of direct interaction limits the ability to provide personalized, in-depth advice and build trust in the financial products offered. How can banks build lasting trust in the digital environment?

Slowly but steadily, we are inching towards the future, i.e., the Metaverse. And believe it or not, it is almost here. Although still somewhere in the grey area between right and wrong and needing more time to develop fully, it isn’t stopping people from using metaverse-related techs such as VR and AR. Below we present the best Metaverse business applications in 2023.

HTC raises the bar for standalone XR headsets with the Vive XR Elite. At EUR 1,399, it is also more affordable than the Meta Quest Pro, and its features also make it attractive for business customers and professional use.

With the Vive XR Elite and the upcoming B2B launch, HTC is also responding to competition from the Meta Quest Pro.