Vive

HTC announced the launch of Vive XR Elite, a new addition to its premium device line up which comes with updated specs designed to advance the metaverse experience.

HTC recorded a slightly wider loss in the second quarter than the comparable 2018 period, as revenue continued to tumble. Net loss increased to TWD2. 23 billion ($70. 8 million) from TWD2. 1 billion in Q2 2018 on revenue of TWD2.

HTC outlined details of a new business unit, Vive Enterprise Solutions, which will focus on providing extended reality (XR) solutions for businesses.

HTC published another set of uninspiring quarterly numbers, with its core smartphone business hardly meriting a mention in its accompanying business update.

HTC announced a wireless Vive headset adaptor, which it said enables VR users to drop the tether to their PC while meeting the performance requirements demanded by premium VR.

INTERVIEW: HTC’s China president Alvin Wang Graylin (pictured) asserted virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) applications are now living up to their promise after years of hype, as new products facilitate widespread adoption.

HTC said its high-end Vive Pro head mounted display (HMD) will be available for $799 and opened the ordering process, while also announcing a $100 reduction on its current Vive kit which takes the price to $499.