INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Samsung has been in the virtual reality (VR) game for some time now thanks to its partnership with Oculus for the Samsung Gear VR headset,
but it looks like the tech giant could be preparing to launch a new wireless headset that uses both augmented reality (AR) and VR
technology.The news is interesting for a few reasons
While VR headsets have become a lot more common over the past few years, to date AR has largely been limited to apps on our phones.AR
VR is made strictly for VR, meaning it blocks out the entire outside world and instead displays a new, virtual reality
AR, on the other hand, involves being able to see the outside world and displaying virtual elements over the top of it.Samsung Gear VR is
built for virtual reality onlyIf Samsung does launch an AR headset, it could change the tech world forever
capabilities, and if the products are launched at the same time, it could mean all-out war in the AR/VR space
of both VR and ARWhen is it out No official word yet, though it could be announced at IFA 2018 in SeptemberHow much does it cost No official
headset as soon as September, at IFA 2018 in Berlin.Will the new headset be unveiled at IFA 2018Of course, just because it announces the
Samsung announces it at IFA 2018
It could still be a year or more off before Samsung lifts the lid on this mysterious AR/VR device, though of course, that's just our
Like the Samsung AR/VR headset release date, price is likely to remain unknown for the time being.We can, however, look at the pricing of
other products to get a general idea of how much it could potentially cost.The Samsung Gear VR comes in at $129 in the US, but you need a
compatible Samsung phone to use with it
version with more storage.Microsoft HoloLens costs $3,000Other augmented reality headsets, however, are a little pricier
mixed reality headset that comes at $500 and features the Windows Mixed Reality platform.We expect the new Samsung product to be decently
elements being projected onto glass.That would also help with the VR aspect
out for.Samsung's new AR/VR headset won't need a phone to workOne key thing to note about this headset is that Samsung is building it in
could be similar to the Samsung HMD Odyssey, an existing Samsung-made Windows Mixed Reality headset
Apple has been rumored to be working on AR Glasses for some time now, while new rumors have cropped up that Apple is making an AR/VR
headset, though it's not clear if this is in addition to its AR glasses, or a replacement for it.While the two rivals headsets could both
features AR and VR capabilities, there will be some major differences between the two products
Samsung, through its partnership with Microsoft, will most likely be using Windows-based software for the headset.Apple is reportedly
developing an AR/VR headset, tooApart from that, we expect both products to be wireless, standalone devices, and we expect them both to be
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