Sony is set to unveil its new spatial content creation system at CES 2024.
The device will be powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform and outfitted with dual 4K OLED microdisplays.
Sony is set to unveil its new spatial content creation system at CES 2024. The device, which will be powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform and outfitted with dual 4K OLED microdisplays, is designed for professionals who work in industries such as manufacturing and design. Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida has stated that this new system will offer a crisp viewing experience and intuitive interaction for 3D design. The device features user and space tracking for mixed reality experiences, with two controllers: one worn on the finger and another larger controller that looks more like a typical VR controller. Sony is partnering with Siemens to develop this new technology, which will be available later in 2024.
Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said it would offer a crisp viewing experience and intuitive interaction for 3D design
The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 and has dual 4K OLED microdisplays
It offers user and space tracking for mixed reality experiences
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headset does not have a name so far and it's unclear what its final price will be. Secondly, while Sony claims that this device is aimed at creators and artists who manipulate and craft products in virtual spaces, there are no specific examples of how they plan to do this with the new hardware. Thirdly, the article mentions a pair of controllers but only describes one as a ring controller for manipulating objects and another as a pointing controller for pointing. There is no mention or description of any other features that these controllers may have.
There are no specific examples given on how the device will be used by creators and artists in virtual spaces
The headset does not have an official name nor pricing announced yet
Only one controller, a ring controller for manipulating objects, is described. No other features of this controller or any other controllers mentioned.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the device will offer a 'crisp viewing experience' and 'intuitive interaction for 3D design', without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, the author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when describing the headset as a creative take on Microsoft's HoloLens, implying that it is superior in some way.
The device will offer a 'crisp viewing experience' and 'intuitive interaction for 3D design', without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
The author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when describing the headset as a creative take on Microsoft's HoloLens, implying that it is superior in some way.
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The article is biased towards Sony's new XR head-mounted display and controllers aimed at spatial content creation. The author uses language that depicts the device as a tool for professionals to create in virtual spaces with intuitive interaction. They also use examples of 3D models being created using the device, which reinforces this bias.
Sony envisions creators being able to craft 3D models in realtime using the controllers and traditional input devices like keyboards in tandem: By holding the pointing controller in the dominant hand and attaching the ring controller to the fingers of the other hand, creators can model 3D objects using both controllers and a keyboard, while wearing the head-mounted display.
The device has video see-through functionality and a total of six cameras and sensors.
The headset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2
This means it's a self-contained device that doesn't require a computer to run. That chip is driving dual 4K OLED microdisplays, and provides user and space tracking for mixed reality experiences.
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Mat Smith has a conflict of interest with Sony as he is reporting on their mixed reality headset for spatial content creation at CES 2024. He also mentions Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 which they own.
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Mat Smith has a conflict of interest on the topics of Sony and mixed reality headset as he is reporting for Engadget which is owned by Qualcomm. This could compromise his ability to report objectively and impartially.
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Sony's CES 2024 press conference will be heavily focused on PlayStation when it won't. Secondly, the author states that they should get a glimpse into Sony's overarching strategy and how it all dovetails with its broader gaming plans which is not true as there is no mention of any specific strategy or plans in the article.
The title implies that PlayStation will be heavily focused on when it won't.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the Consumer Electronics Show is a reputable source of information. Additionally, there are several examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as 'don't expect a particularly heavy emphasis on PlayStation at all'.
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We should get a glimpse into the manufacturer’s overarching strategy, however, and how it all dovetails with its broader gaming plans.
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author is Push Square which has a financial stake in Sony as they own and operate the website.
Push Square owns and operates https://www.pushsquare.com/features/live-watch-sonys-ces-2024-press-conference
The article promotes Push Squares coverage of CES 2024
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Push Square has a conflict of interest on the topic of Sony and CES 2024 as they are covering the press conference for these topics.
Sony and Siemens are teaming up to create a spatial content creation system for an industrial metaverse
The new mixed reality headset from Sony will be available later in 2024
``The device is equipped with 4K OLED microdisplays'' according to Siemens' press release
There are unusual-looking controllers, one worn on the finger and another larger controller that looks more like a typical VR controller' for the headset
Red Bull Racing's engineering and design teams will use the headset to visualize the cockpit of a Formula One car
``The industrial metaverse is an immersive space where people and AI can collaborate in real time to solve real world problems' as defined by Siemens CEO Dr. Roland Busch
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Sony's new spatial headset will power whatever 'the industrial metaverse' is without providing any context or definition of what this term means. Secondly, the author quotes a Red Bull Racing representative saying it was still early days for them regarding the technology which implies they are not fully committed to using the device and therefore cannot provide concrete examples of its use cases. Lastly, there is no mention in the article about any peer-reviewed studies or scientific evidence supporting Sony's claims about their new spatial content creation system.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that Sony's new spatial headset will power whatever 'the industrial metaverse' is without providing any context or definition of what this term means.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the headset will be available beginning later in 2024 without providing any evidence or sources for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by implying that the only use case for mixed reality is in industrial and professional settings when there are many other potential applications such as education and entertainment. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with the phrase 'early days' used to describe Red Bull Racing's engineering and design teams using the headset, which could be seen as dismissive or negative towards their work.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the headset will be available beginning later in 2024 without providing any evidence or sources for this claim.
The article contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with the phrase 'early days' used to describe Red Bull Racing's engineering and design teams using the headset, which could be seen as dismissive or negative towards their work.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the idea of an 'industrial metaverse' and mixed reality playing a central role in businesses manufacturing and design processes. The author uses language that depicts this as a positive thing, such as calling it an 'immersive space where people and AI can collaborate in real time to solve real world problems'. They also use examples of companies like Red Bull Racing using the headset for visualizing cockpits which reinforces this idea. The author does not provide any counter-examples or perspectives that might challenge this viewpoint.
The two companies are teaming up on the device as part of a broader vision to enable an 'industrial metaverse' where mixed reality plays a central role in businesses manufacturing and design processes.
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The author of the article has multiple conflicts of interest that could compromise their ability to report on the topic objectively. The author is an employee of Sony and reports on a product they have developed.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article mentions Sony and Siemens as companies that will benefit from the new spatial headset, which could compromise their ability to report objectively.
Sony is previewing a new spatial content creation system designed for professionals who work with 3D.
The headset, which is powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform and outfitted with 4K OLED displays, isn't primarily for gamers like PlayStation VR.
Users can manipulate virtual objects while using two controllers: a ring and a pointer that fits into your hand. The front part of the headset flips up to let users switch between virtual and physical spaces.
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The headset is not primarily for gamers like PlayStation VR.
Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said it would offer a crisp viewing experience and intuitive interaction for 3D design.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'VR' but it does not mention that this headset is specifically for VR. Secondly, the author states that this new headset is made for professionals who work with 3D and allows wearers to expand their creation space by overlaying virtual objects into physical spaces. However, in the demo shown, users are manipulating virtual objects while using two controllers: a ring and a pointer that fits into your hand. This suggests that this headset is not specifically designed for professionals who work with 3D but rather for gamers like PlayStation VR. Thirdly, the article mentions Sony's proprietary rendering technology which allows for real-time, high-definition and realistic rendering of textures of 3D objects and facial expressions of human characters. However, this is not mentioned in the demo shown.
The title mentions 'VR' but it does not mention that this headset is specifically for VR.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida stating that the new headset is made for professionals who work with 3D. The author does not provide any evidence or counterarguments to support this claim.
]Sony previously made a Spatial Reality Display that allowed users to see digital objects in 3D using face- and eye-tracking. That tech here is obviously a lot different, but it seems to be designed for the same type of pro content creator.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the new Sony VR headset and its unique features. The author uses phrases like 'previewing', 'unique pair of controllers', and 'proprietary rendering technology' to create a positive image of the product. Additionally, they quote CEO Kenichiro Yoshida who says that this new headset is made for professionals who work with 3D, which implies that it will be successful in its target market.
The article uses phrases like 'previewing', 'unique pair of controllers', and 'proprietary rendering technology' to create a positive image of the product.
The author quotes CEO Kenichiro Yoshida who says that this new headset is made for professionals who work with 3D, which implies that it will be successful in its target market.
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Emma Roth has a conflict of interest with Sony as she is reporting on their VR headset and the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform. She also mentions professionals who work with 3D content creation which could be seen as promoting her own career in this field.
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Emma Roth has a conflict of interest on the topic of Sony and their VR headset as she is an author for The Verge which covers technology news.
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