Samsung’s Moohan Headset Launching Next Week
▼ Summary
– Samsung will reveal details about its Project Moohan mixed reality headset at a Galaxy event on October 21st at 10PM ET.
– The headset runs on Android XR, a mixed reality platform developed by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, designed to scale across form factors with AI at its center.
– Project Moohan is described as the first product for the open and scalable Android XR platform, blending everyday utility with immersive experiences.
– Apple is reportedly close to launching a new Vision Pro headset with a faster chip, as indicated by FCC filings.
– Apple has reportedly shifted focus from a lighter Vision Pro to prioritize development on smart glasses instead.
Samsung is gearing up to unveil its highly anticipated Project Moohan mixed reality headset during a special Galaxy event scheduled for October 21st at 10PM ET. Themed “Worlds Wide Open,” this presentation promises to deliver comprehensive details about the device, marking a significant step in Samsung’s push into the immersive technology space.
The headset will operate on Android XR, a new mixed reality platform developed through a collaboration between Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. According to the company, this platform is engineered to scale across various form factors, placing artificial intelligence at the heart of immersive daily experiences. Early hands-on impressions of both the headset and the Android XR software were shared nearly a year ago, indicating that Samsung has since refined the product for its official market debut.
Samsung describes Project Moohan as the pioneering product for the open and scalable Android XR ecosystem, designed to merge practical everyday functions with deeply engaging new experiences. The company emphasizes that this device will showcase the full potential of extended reality, opening up a fresh realm of possibilities for users.
This launch comes at a time when Apple is rumored to be nearing the release of an updated Vision Pro headset, which is expected to feature a more powerful processor. Evidence supporting the existence of a new Vision Pro model has surfaced in recent regulatory filings. However, reports suggest Apple may be shifting its focus away from headset variations, having allegedly paused development on a lighter Vision Pro model to concentrate resources on creating smart glasses.
This article was updated on October 14th with additional information provided by Samsung.
(Source: The Verge)
