Weekly Insights #3

Atomic's innovative Happy New Year wishes

In 2025, we want to focus on the essence of life: creating lasting memories, embracing warmth and comfort with loved ones, and cherishing experiences that celebrate human connection.

Imagine this captured in the heart of Paris—a magical view that takes your breath away. The gentle glow of a Parisian apartment on a crisp winter evening, the distant sparkle of the Sacré-C?ur illuminating the skyline, and a sense of togetherness filling the air.

By scanning the card or poster, you'll unlock this enchanting 3D world, where every detail invites you into a moment of pure connection, simple joys, and shared happiness.

Will Samsung Unveil its Moohan XR Headset Next Week?

Samsung spent 2024 doing many things, one of which was continually teasing its forthcoming XR headset. Despite a lack of foundation directly in the XR market, Samsung’s interest in AR/VR/MR hardware caught the interest of many market observers.

Next week, on Jan 22, marks the next Galaxy Unpacked event. Details concerning the XR device are slim. However, based on last month’s reveal of “Project Moohan,” the current title for Samsung’s device, more news could come soon. Alongside a speculative XR debut, Samsung is poised to debut new mobile AI solutions and details regarding its Galaxy S series device. (XR Today)

Where Does Mobile AR Sit as We Enter 2025?

As we roll into 2025, it’s time for our annual ritual of synthesizing the lessons from the past twelve months and formulating the outlook for the next twelve. 2024 was an incremental year for AR & VR, which both continue to gradually push forward in gaining mainstream traction.

Highlights include the rise of mixed reality as a standard in VR, non-display AI glasses, and next-gen hardware like Meta Orion and Snap Spectacles. We also saw the symbolic and practical end of the previous era of XR, as defining devices like Microsoft HoloLens retreated from the market. (AR Insider)

Google is making AI in Gmail and Docs free —?but raising the price of Workspace

The B2B AI wars are heating up, and Google’s trying to make sure everyone gets a taste of Gemini.

If you wanted to use all of Google’s AI features inside Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and the rest of the Workspace suite, you previously needed to pony up another $20 per user per month for the Gemini Business plan. As of Tuesday, it’s free. Google is bringing all its AI features to its Workspace app at no extra cost as it continues to race Microsoft, OpenAI, and others to build the AI-powered office suite of the future.(The Verge)

The Future of VR in the Workplace: What to Expect in the Next 5 Years

The future of VR looks increasingly promising for enterprise users. Not so long ago, most people viewed virtual reality as a novelty – targeted mainly at consumers and gamers. Now, companies in every industry, from manufacturing to healthcare, are beginning to rely on VR tech. (XR Today)

Play For Dream MR Hands-On: China's High-End Standalone Was The Star Of CES

Play For Dream MR, the high-end standalone headset from China, was the big surprise of CES 2025.

Play For Dream MR is a kind of?crossover between a Vision Pro and Quest Pro, with an Apple-inspired plastic outer shell sporting a glossy black exterior and a Quest Pro style rear battery for a balanced weight distribution. (Upload VR)

6 Of The Most Exciting New Tech Products Coming Out In 2025

With 2025 finally here, it's time to look ahead to an exciting year for tech. Last year was a bit of an off-season for new hardware as AI software took center stage. We saw the release of plenty of gadgets, but not all of them held up to scrutiny, particularly the ill-fated AI devices. However, as the end of the year approached, we kept our ear to the ground for details regarding what's likely to arrive in the months to come. It turns out that 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for new tech products, starting with the Consumer Electronics Show in early January and continuing all the way through the year. (Slashgear)

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