Newsletter - June 13th, 2025
Big Picture (TL;DR)
This week’s most consequential immersive-tech stories span new XR hardware (Samsung’s Project Moohan, PICO vs Meta), fresh input paradigms (Apple Vision Pro widgets, PS VR2 controllers on Vision Pro), sensor breakthroughs (Tobii’s next-gen in-car eye-tracking), and an inspiring look at VR for cultural preservation. Together, they point to faster enterprise adoption, safer human-machine interaction, and richer real-world impact for XR.
Samsung’s Project Moohan XR Headset May Get a Launch Date at Unpacked Next Month
Samsung is expected to reveal the release date for its Android-powered mixed-reality headset at July’s Unpacked event. roadtovr.com
Serial leaker Panda Flash says the headset will debut in South Korea first, then roll out globally—mirroring Apple’s Vision Pro strategy. roadtovr.com
Leaked specs include Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, Sony micro-OLED panels, eye- & hand-tracking, auto-IPD, and a hot-swappable battery pack. roadtovr.com
https://www.roadtovr.com/samsung-project-moohan-launch-date-report/
Apple Vision Pro’s New Persistent Widget System in visionOS 26
visionOS 26 lets users pin widgets to walls or desks so glanceable info stays anchored even after reboot, turning rooms into spatial dashboards. roadtovr.com
Widgets inherit iOS WidgetKit compatibility but add Vision-specific glass/paper styles and proximity-aware states for richer UX. roadtovr.com
The feature boosts hands-free productivity by surfacing real-time data without additional controllers or windows. roadtovr.com
https://www.roadtovr.com/apple-vision-pro-visionos-26-persistent-widgets/
ALVR TestFlight Brings PS VR2 Sense Controllers to Apple Vision Pro
Open-source streamer ALVR now forwards PS VR2 controllers through visionOS 26, enabling full-fidelity SteamVR play on Vision Pro. uploadvr.com
Eliminates clunky gesture emulation, unlocking thumbsticks, triggers, and haptics for thousands of PC-VR titles. uploadvr.com
Signals growing third-party momentum to bridge Apple’s ecosystem with established VR platforms. uploadvr.com
Tobii Unveils Next-Generation Interior Sensing Platform for Automakers
New single-chip system fuses eye-tracking, head-pose, and driver-monitoring with 10× processing headroom for advanced analytics. corporate.tobii.com
Supports biometric ID, drowsiness alerts, AR-HUD alignment, and cabin interaction—paving the way for safer, more immersive in-car experiences. corporate.tobii.com
Early OEM partners can prototype features for Level-3+ autonomy and future XR windshields. corporate.tobii.com
https://corporate.tobii.com/press-releases/single.html?language=en&slug=tobii-revolutionizes-in-car-sensing-with-next-generation-interior-sensing-technology-and-processing
PICO vs Meta Quest for Enterprise: Which XR Headset Wins?
XR Today’s deep dive finds PICO’s lineup offers built-in eye-tracking, free device management, and motion-tracking accessories, while Meta leads on app ecosystem and price. xrtoday.com
Highlights rising demand for enterprise-grade security, bulk provisioning, and training-focused peripherals. xrtoday.com
Underscores a maturing market where buyers weigh TCO and roadmap — not just specs — when choosing VR hardware. xrtoday.com
The Future of History: 13 Ways XR Transforms Historic Preservation
AR Insider outlines how 3D scanning & VR create accurate reconstructions, virtual digs, and immersive public tours of fragile sites. arinsider.co
Explores multisensory “time-travel” experiences and community-driven digitization to safeguard heritage from climate risk. arinsider.co
Positions XR as a critical tool for education, cultural access, and long-term archival of world heritage. arinsider.co
https://arinsider.co/2025/06/13/the-future-of-history-13-ways-xr-transform-historic-preservation/
