87 Daily: The VR 2.0 era will enter in 2023; Apple’s second-generation AR/VR headset is expected to be mass-produced in 2025

Today’s hot spots: Meta CTO said this year will enter the VR 2.0 era, and Quest 3 will bring MR into the mainstream. Apple’s second-generation AR/VR head display is expected to be mass-produced in 2025, with shipments 10 times that of the first generation; MediView XR completed US$15 million in strategic financing will be used to expand the AR surgical guidance platform; the multiplayer VR horror game "Paranormal Hunter" will be released on May 22, etc.

INDUSTRY

Meta CTO: This year will enter the VR 2.0 era, and Quest 3 will bring MR into the mainstream

Recently, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth talked about the life cycle of Meta Quest 2 and what it means for the VR industry this year.

In a recent Instagram Q&A, a netizen asked, “Will 2023 be Meta’s biggest year so far in terms of new hardware and software?” In response, Bosworth replied: “I I believe there will be bigger years ahead, and of course it will be hard to top Quest 1 and Quest 2. But I can say that this year is a huge shift. This is the first time since the Rift and all related development kits that we have There's a new layer being introduced to the platform. I think having what we call VR 2.0, which includes Meta Reality, includes hands, includes eye tracking, face tracking, wherever possible is going to be the new thing for these types of devices moving forward. Baseline."

Apple applies for “xrOS” trademark in New Zealand

Before WWDC 2023, an Apple-affiliated company applied for the "xrOS" trademark in New Zealand.

This news was discovered by Parker Ortolani. Among them, the trademark uses Apple’s new font San Francisco and was filed by Deep Dive LLC (considered to be Apple’s shell company).

Campfire launches holographic collaboration system, providing cross-platform applications and AR headsets

Immersive collaboration technology provider Campfire has announced the launch of its first holographic collaboration system, which includes a new cross-platform app for PC, Mac and iPad, as well as a dedicated XR headset with PC support.

With Campfire’s new solution, hybrid teams can now collaborate using 3D models and scans, as well as modern 2D collaboration tools, and experience high-fidelity holograms in meetings that require face-to-face communication, according to the company.

Financing

MediView XR completed US$15 million in strategic financing to expand the AR surgical guidance platform

MediView XR, an AR medical technology company, announced the completion of $15 million in strategic financing from investors including Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, GE HealthCare, JobsOhio Capital Growth Fund, Inside View Investments, LLC and KKVS Syndicate. The new funds will be used to expand its AR surgical guidance, medical imaging and remote collaboration platform.

AR-HUD supplier Zejing Technology completed 200 million yuan in Series D financing

In-vehicle vision solution provider Zejing Technology has completed a 200 million yuan D round of financing. This round of financing was jointly invested by Bridge Capital, Yangtze River Capital, Huatai Zijin (Huatai Far East Fund), iFlytek Capital, and Longding Capital , old shareholder Xinding Capital followed in the investment, and StarBridge Capital continued to serve as the exclusive financial advisor. The new funds will be mainly used for product research and development iteration, domestic and overseas market expansion, and technical team expansion.

product

Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple’s second-generation AR/VR headset is expected to be mass-produced in 2025, with shipments 10 times that of the first generation

Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo once again posted that Apple’s second-generation AR/VR headset is expected to be mass-produced in 2025 and will be available in high-end and low-end versions.

He also pointed out that shipments of the second generation in 2025 are expected to be about 10 times that of the first generation in 2023. Gaowei Electronics will continue to be one of the CCM suppliers for the second-generation Apple AR/VR headset, and the supply proportion is expected to be at least 70%-80%.

game

Multiplayer VR horror game "Paranormal Hunter" will be released on May 22

"Paranormal Hunter" developed by EALoGames is a new multiplayer horror game. The early access version of the game is scheduled to be released on May 22 and supports PC VR headsets.

This first-person online multiplayer cooperative horror game will take you to different supernatural places, where you need to overcome your fears and bravely face supernatural events. Similar to Phasmophobia, the game features optional VR support and supports cross-platform play for VR and PC players.

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