LAS VEGAS (AP) — The metaverse was a key theme during this year’s (2023) CES tech gathering in Vegas. During the show, Taiwanese tech giant HTC unveiled a high-end VR headset aiming to compete with market leader Meta. A slew of other companies and startups touted augmented reality glasses and sensory technologies that can help users feel and even smell in a virtual environment. Still, a leading metaverse expert says it’s unlikely that many of these products will become widely available in the next few years, even in gaming. But big companies like Microsoft and Meta are investing billions. And many others are joining the race to grab some market share in supporting technologies.
Canon’s Kokomo is shown at the Canon booth during the CES tech show Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. At CES 2023, Canon stepped away from its hardware mold and chose a new direction. Virtual Reality. Canon showcased its first application for a VR platform, called Kokomo, which enables face-to-face communication in a virtual space, complete with live-action video with handy equipment, at CES. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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