VR developers and investors believe that Apple's mixed-reality headset could be a make-or-break moment for the industry. Apple unveiled its mixed-reality headset at its developer conference on Monday, offering a combination of VR and augmented reality capabilities, WSJ reported. The delayed launch of Apple's headset, which has been in development for seven years, has created anticipation and high expectations among VR developers and investors. - The VR industry experienced a boom and subsequent disillusionment, with decreased investment and declining headset sales in recent years.
- Many VR startups and investors are relying on Apple's headset to revitalize the industry and drive growth, similar to how Apple's Macintosh computer brought creative professionals into the computing era.
- Apple's headset's success could significantly impact the metaverse's future direction and the adoption of VR/AR technologies.
- The high expected price of the Apple headset, over $3,000, has raised concerns about mass adoption and limited accessibility.
- Developers are eager to see Apple's roadmap for future headsets at more affordable prices to expand virtual reality technology's reach.
During 2022, venture-capital investments into VR startups totaled $4.8B, down nearly 24% from a peak of $6.3B in 2019, according to research firm PitchBook. |
