In this blog post we are going to outline the landscape and major players currently driving innovation within the VR and AR ecosystems. This exciting space is often referred to as the Metaverse and is prone to new terms and acronyms, which we will also outline and explain in-depth.
Major Players in the VR/AR Ecosystem
When it comes to consumer VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) ecosystems, 2022 is shaping up to be a very exciting year. New VR hardware announcements from Sony, upcoming hardware from Meta and new Beta AR glasses from Snap are keeping expectations high and showing major improvements over current headset technology. At the same time, new and exciting gaming titles such as Ghostbusters and Bonelab, along with established popular titles such as Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4 are engaging existing VR headset owners.
On the prosumer side, Magic Leap is looking to introduce a powerful AR headset later this year, joining Microsoft Hololens 2 as viable business AR goggles. Cisco is developing a VR compatible WebEx service called WebEx Hologram. The industry as a whole is forecasted to generate $12.13 billion in revenue in 2022.
Combining individual experiences with technology and decentralization (often referred to Web 3.0) will be the bedrock of the Metaverse. At Sharethrough, we pride ourselves on our human-centric technology and its capacity to improve the user experience. Interest in the Metaverse, Web 3.0 and the VR/AR ecosystem has been consistently growing in the last year, and the capacity to include advertising technology within the space is highly debated. Somewhere down the line, 5 to 10 years from now, human-centric advertising might very well be at the basis of the Metaverse.
For those new to the space and looking to get a quick glanceable overview of the industry, Sharethrough has put together the following graphic representing all major players in the AR/VR space based on research conducted by our technology experts.
Download the full scale version →
Must-Know VR/AR Terms & Vocabulary
VR (Virtual Reality)
Technology using computer software and hardware used to create a simulated environment.
AR (Augmented Reality)
Layers of graphics and added images that are superimposed over a user’s view of the real world.
XR (Extended Reality/Mixed Reality)
Umbrella term that covers VR and AR. All XR tech uses a screen interface and modifies it, either by immersing you in the virtual environment (VR) or adds to, or augments, the user’s surroundings (AR).
VR Platform
VR experience hubs that connect users to software, games and content.
VR/AR Hardware
Manufacturers of headset devices which are used to access VR and AR content.
Dev & Creative Software
Tools used by developers and video content creators to create XR applications, videos and experiences.
Apps & Social Experiences
Most popular entertainment applications as well as applications used for accessing the metaverse and other social experiences.
Web 3.0
Also referred to as the “Decentralized Web”, Web 3.0 represents the latest generation of internet applications and services powered by distributed ledger technology, the most common being blockchain.
Hopefully the chart and terms listed above gave you some insight into the major players currently driving innovation in the VR and AR ecosystems and the common terminology used among them. As the VR/AR ecosystems continue to expand, be sure to be on the lookout for more content!
In this blog post we are going to outline the landscape and major players currently driving innovation within the VR and AR ecosystems. This exciting space is often referred to as the Metaverse and is prone to new terms and acronyms, which we will also outline and explain in-depth.
Major Players in the VR/AR Ecosystem
When it comes to consumer VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) ecosystems, 2022 is shaping up to be a very exciting year. New VR hardware announcements from Sony, upcoming hardware from Meta and new Beta AR glasses from Snap are keeping expectations high and showing major improvements over current headset technology. At the same time, new and exciting gaming titles such as Ghostbusters and Bonelab, along with established popular titles such as Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4 are engaging existing VR headset owners.
On the prosumer side, Magic Leap is looking to introduce a powerful AR headset later this year, joining Microsoft Hololens 2 as viable business AR goggles. Cisco is developing a VR compatible WebEx service called WebEx Hologram. The industry as a whole is forecasted to generate $12.13 billion in revenue in 2022.
Combining individual experiences with technology and decentralization (often referred to Web 3.0) will be the bedrock of the Metaverse. At Sharethrough, we pride ourselves on our human-centric technology and its capacity to improve the user experience. Interest in the Metaverse, Web 3.0 and the VR/AR ecosystem has been consistently growing in the last year, and the capacity to include advertising technology within the space is highly debated. Somewhere down the line, 5 to 10 years from now, human-centric advertising might very well be at the basis of the Metaverse.
For those new to the space and looking to get a quick glanceable overview of the industry, Sharethrough has put together the following graphic representing all major players in the AR/VR space based on research conducted by our technology experts.
Download the full scale version →
Must-Know VR/AR Terms & Vocabulary
VR (Virtual Reality)
Technology using computer software and hardware used to create a simulated environment.
AR (Augmented Reality)
Layers of graphics and added images that are superimposed over a user’s view of the real world.
XR (Extended Reality/Mixed Reality)
Umbrella term that covers VR and AR. All XR tech uses a screen interface and modifies it, either by immersing you in the virtual environment (VR) or adds to, or augments, the user’s surroundings (AR).
VR Platform
VR experience hubs that connect users to software, games and content.
VR/AR Hardware
Manufacturers of headset devices which are used to access VR and AR content.
Dev & Creative Software
Tools used by developers and video content creators to create XR applications, videos and experiences.
Apps & Social Experiences
Most popular entertainment applications as well as applications used for accessing the metaverse and other social experiences.
Web 3.0
Also referred to as the “Decentralized Web”, Web 3.0 represents the latest generation of internet applications and services powered by distributed ledger technology, the most common being blockchain.
Hopefully the chart and terms listed above gave you some insight into the major players currently driving innovation in the VR and AR ecosystems and the common terminology used among them. As the VR/AR ecosystems continue to expand, be sure to be on the lookout for more content!
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In this blog post we are going to outline the landscape and major players currently driving innovation within the VR and AR ecosystems. This exciting space is often referred to as the Metaverse and is prone to new terms and acronyms, which we will also outline and explain in-depth.
Major Players in the VR/AR Ecosystem
When it comes to consumer VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) ecosystems, 2022 is shaping up to be a very exciting year. New VR hardware announcements from Sony, upcoming hardware from Meta and new Beta AR glasses from Snap are keeping expectations high and showing major improvements over current headset technology. At the same time, new and exciting gaming titles such as Ghostbusters and Bonelab, along with established popular titles such as Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4 are engaging existing VR headset owners.
On the prosumer side, Magic Leap is looking to introduce a powerful AR headset later this year, joining Microsoft Hololens 2 as viable business AR goggles. Cisco is developing a VR compatible WebEx service called WebEx Hologram. The industry as a whole is forecasted to generate $12.13 billion in revenue in 2022.
Combining individual experiences with technology and decentralization (often referred to Web 3.0) will be the bedrock of the Metaverse. At Sharethrough, we pride ourselves on our human-centric technology and its capacity to improve the user experience. Interest in the Metaverse, Web 3.0 and the VR/AR ecosystem has been consistently growing in the last year, and the capacity to include advertising technology within the space is highly debated. Somewhere down the line, 5 to 10 years from now, human-centric advertising might very well be at the basis of the Metaverse.
For those new to the space and looking to get a quick glanceable overview of the industry, Sharethrough has put together the following graphic representing all major players in the AR/VR space based on research conducted by our technology experts.
Download the full scale version →
Must-Know VR/AR Terms & Vocabulary
VR (Virtual Reality)
Technology using computer software and hardware used to create a simulated environment.
AR (Augmented Reality)
Layers of graphics and added images that are superimposed over a user’s view of the real world.
XR (Extended Reality/Mixed Reality)
Umbrella term that covers VR and AR. All XR tech uses a screen interface and modifies it, either by immersing you in the virtual environment (VR) or adds to, or augments, the user’s surroundings (AR).
VR Platform
VR experience hubs that connect users to software, games and content.
VR/AR Hardware
Manufacturers of headset devices which are used to access VR and AR content.
Dev & Creative Software
Tools used by developers and video content creators to create XR applications, videos and experiences.
Apps & Social Experiences
Most popular entertainment applications as well as applications used for accessing the metaverse and other social experiences.
Web 3.0
Also referred to as the “Decentralized Web”, Web 3.0 represents the latest generation of internet applications and services powered by distributed ledger technology, the most common being blockchain.
Hopefully the chart and terms listed above gave you some insight into the major players currently driving innovation in the VR and AR ecosystems and the common terminology used among them. As the VR/AR ecosystems continue to expand, be sure to be on the lookout for more content!
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