Augmented & virtual reality trends

whitePaper | August 9, 2022

On the surface, the concept of reality is easy to understand. The world around us is all we see, all we feel in a given space. Reality is simply what exists. However, with the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart devices, and 5G, the premise of reality has changed from constant, predictable surroundings to a continuouslyevolving real and virtual experience. Of course, we see and feel the physical reality, which is only part of the story. Physical reality is balanced by immersive/extended reality (XR), adding and creating new experiences.

whitePaper | January 18, 2023

Matthew Ball’s vision of the metaverse is “a massively scaled and interoperable network of real-time rendered 3D virtual worlds that can be experienced synchronously and persistently by an effectively unlimited number of users with an individual sense of presence and with continuity of data, such as identity, history, entitlements, objects, communications and payments.”1 These real-time rendered worlds are expected to be accessed through devices like extended reality (XR) technologies, desktops, tablets and smartphones

whitePaper | April 7, 2020

By 2022, online videos will comprise more than 1 82% of all consumer internet trafc. As online video consumption increases, providing highquality video content along with immersive experiences is crucial for achieving greater levels of customer engagement. However, 4G networks are no longer enough to deliver high-quality video content of 4K and 8K quality that requires higher speed (> 500 kmph), higher data rates (1-5 Gbps) and lower latency .

whitePaper | August 15, 2022

In a world of ever-advancing technology, few innovations today are considered true global disruptors. Enter: the Metaverse. On the cusp of dramatically altering digital communications and experiences as we know them, the Metaverse is poised to evolve our digitally driven modern lives from video, photo, and text-based interactions to highly immersive and connected virtual experiences. Should consumers be excited about this? Nervous? Cautiously optimistic? At this stage, the very early days of the Metaverse give us little to rely on in terms of conceptualizing its impact on our day-to-day lives in the distant future. And yet, conversation and anticipation surrounding the Metaverse continues to dominate everything from news headlines to shareholder calls.

whitePaper | April 20, 2022

Today, more than 40% of consumers subscribe to three or more video streaming services. Despite growing choice, it has become a complex and time-consuming process for consumers to find the content they want. As we explored in Streaming’s Next Act1, scattered recommendation algorithms lead to incomplete or inaccurate recommendations, often irrelevant content, and hence, frustration for many consumers.

whitePaper | January 14, 2020

After a day full of meetings and closing deals, you want to catch up on your favorite sports, the news of the day, or a TV series while you fly home. And the last thing you want to worry about is data allowances or overages. What if there were a way to stream your favorite shows, movies, or news over the internet without impacting your data plan? That’s where Viasat Unlimited Streaming comes in.