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Qualcomm Unveils Chip for Mixed Reality to Compete With Apple’s Vision Pro
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Qualcomm Unveils Chip for Mixed Reality to Compete With Apple’s Vision Pro

[ad_1] Qualcomm Inc., the biggest maker of mobile phone processors, announced the Snapdragon XR2 chip designed for virtual and mixed reality headsets that will compete with Apple Inc.'s forthcoming Vision Pro.The San Diego-based chipmaker said the new component, which can run 12 or more high-definition cameras, will be used by Samsung Electronics Co. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google on products under development.  The market for devices that project information onto the user's view of the physical world was fired up last year by Apple's announcement that it would sell a mixed-reality headset. Qualcomm's chips have been at the heart of many of other companies' attempts to lure consumers to the category, which hasn't yet taken off.  We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join.Augmented reality impose...
Apple WWDC Hardware Sneak Peek: Mixed Reality Headset and MacBook Air 15-inch
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Apple WWDC Hardware Sneak Peek: Mixed Reality Headset and MacBook Air 15-inch

[ad_1] Apple's highly anticipated Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023 is set to showcase not only software updates but also an array of exciting new hardware. While the event has traditionally focused on software releases, this year's edition promises to be memorable with a host of possible hardware reveals.One of the most anticipated unveilings is Apple's first venture into augmented and virtual reality with the rumored "Reality Pro" AR/VR headset. Boasting the new xrOS operating system, this headset is expected to offer an unprecedented combination of virtual and augmented reality experiences. However, with a price tag rumored to be around $3,000, its success remains uncertain. Another exciting prospect is the rumored debut of the 15-inch MacBook Air, which could steal the spot...