While MR (Mixed Reality) headsets aren’t the next big thing, vivo has still managed to make a direct rival of Apple’s Vision Pro.

vivo has unveiled its first ever mixed reality headset, the vivo Vision Discovery Edition, during its 30th anniversary event in Dongguan, China.

The vivo Vision marks a significant milestone in vivo’s exploration of spatial computing and immersive technology.

The device’s introduction also makes vivo the first Chinese smartphone manufacturer to come up with such MR offering, expanding its niche.

A new lightweight, immersive experience

Four years in the making, the vivo Vision Discovery Edition advances vivo’s long-term home robotics strategy and bringing mixed reality from the lab into everyday life.

The cutting-edge device weighs just 398 grams and measures 83mm by 40mm — 26% smaller than the industry average. This means improved overall comfort.

The design also offers four sizes of light seal, and eight foam padding options to ensure an optimal fit even during extended use.

The headset is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ platform for up to 2.5x GPU performance and up to 8x AI performance.

It runs on OriginOS Vision for natural and intuitive interactions. Information appears seamlessly in the surrounding space.

Users can shift from traditional “tap-through-screen” interactions to “move-and-pinch” gestures with:

• 1.5° high-precision eye-tracking
• 26 degrees of freedom in fingertip gesture recognition
• 175° vertical tracking range

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Moreover, the headset has dual micro-OLED screens for 8K binocular resolution, 94% DCI-P3 color coverage, and DeltaE<2 color accuracy.

Such visuals are comparable to professional cinema monitors. Brightness and color consistency calibration was also performed to reduce discomfort caused by binocular visual differences.

All in all, the headset serves as a seamless entryway for users into digital lives. Scenarios include gaming, entertainment, and even productivity.

For example, panoramic viewing capabilities can benefit sports fans when watching live events. For media consumption, the headset can generate the equivalent of a 120-foot theater screen.

vivo elevates imaging strategy

In addition, the company has also announced a comprehensive upgrade to its imaging technology strategy and imaging culture ecosystem.

This upgrade aims to strengthen vivo’s long-standing capabilities in night photography, portraits, telephoto, and video, while responding to shifting user demands.

With its new strategy, vivo aims to make professional imaging capabilities accessible to a broader audience.

Among the aspects to be covered are imaging security, health applications, and cross-device experiences.

In health imaging, vivo aims to combine the Telephoto Macro capability of the vivo X200 series with medical-grade optics to develop a portable slit lamp to make ophthalmic diagnostics more accessible.

Furthermore, vivo and ZEISS have entered a new era of global imaging partnership. Fans can expect vivo to continue refining its self-developed imaging technology to deliver user experiences.

Among vivo’s recent highlights when it comes to smartphone photography-related advancements and technologies are:

• the VS1 pre-processing chip and V3+ imaging chip work in tandem for efficiency in complex scenarios for portrait and low-light
• first smartphone company to apply a 200MP sensor to a telephoto camera (BlueImage x Samsung HP9 200MP
• debuted the Blueprint x Sony LYT-828 sensor

vivo also introduced features for videography, including Multi-Focal 4K 120fps Slow Motion and Multi-Focal 4K Portrait Beautification.

For HONOR, the spotlight should be on the Magic V Flip2 right now. After all, it’s the much-awaited sequel to the brand’s first entry in the flip phone segment. So, forgive us for taking that spotlight for a second, but this wireless mouse + earbuds combo is something we never thought we needed.

Today, HONOR launched the Select Yuewo Wireless Ear Mouse Pro. Obviously, it was overshadowed by the aforementioned smartphone, but it’s an accessory that’s worth its own special attention.

The wireless mouse itself has excimer coating, which reportedly keeps the exterior feeling nice and new amid use. It’s also tested to last at least 5,000 clicks. Finally, it has 1000mAh worth of battery and can supposedly last up to 30 days.

Now, for the main event, the chassis houses a pair of earbuds. Naturally, the mouse can also charge the earbuds. It’s supposed to reduce desk clutter and eliminate the need for easily losable charging cases.

For sound quality, the earbuds come with dual-magnetic dynamic speakers and noise cancelation. And they can function independently of the mouse itself.

The HONOR Select Yuewo Wireless Ear Mouse Pro is available now for pre-order and will ship out on August 28. However, it’s seemingly exclusive to China at the moment. If you’re in the country, it costs CNY 269 (or approximately US$ 37).

SEE ALSO: The HONOR Magic V Flip2 has the biggest battery in any flip so far

Every generation, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak lulls us into thinking that the next major game will drastically transform the franchise, only to deliver the same rehashed concept every time. Most recently, the new Pokémon Legends series offered what we’ve all been looking for: a new type of game that mixes survival mechanics with Pokémon. Now, in the upcoming Legends: Z-A, Pokémon is experimenting further with horror.

A few days ago, the franchise posted the strangest teaser. Rather than the playful material we’re all so used to, the franchise’s official X account posted a teaser photo for an upcoming video. The photo showed a dark street, illuminated only by a weak flashlight. It looked like something you’d see in a Resident Evil game. It even had a “viewer discretion advised” warning.

Today, the company finally unveiled the teaser trailer in question. Sadly, it’s not a new horror game. Instead, it’s a unique trailer for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A. True to the teaser image, the video shows a group of trainers entering an abandoned building to investigate an odd scent and noises. In the building, they encounter frightening Pokémon encounters, including an Espurr staring at them in the dark.

In the end, the culprit is a Mega Victreebell who was being trained by its trainer in the abandoned building so as not to disturb the public.

Though the trailer is just a teaser for Legends: Z-A, it shows what the franchise can do with a horror setting. If we don’t get an actual horror-themed game, we’d definitely play horror-themed missions inside Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A launches for the Switch and the Switch 2 in October.

SEE ALSO: Pokémon Legends: Z-A has revealed when it’s coming out