The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of new virtual working and gaming technologies in 2020, but mixed reality formats continued to be somewhat hampered by the uneven adoption of 5G, according to wireless and tech executives.
This is set to change in 2021 as more 5G compatible devices and applications hit the market and consumers become more aware of the potential of the next generation cellular standard.
| A Samsung 5G booth at CES 2019 Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence |
“5G will truly be the lifeblood of augmented and virtual reality,” said Patrick Costello, senior director at QUALCOMM Inc., during a panel discussion on January 14th at CES. the Consumer Technology Association’s annual technology and media fair.
Consumers do not yet understand the power of 5G, including augmented reality and virtual reality, said Erin McPherson, director of content and programming at Verizon Communications Inc. McPherson noted that while sSome manufacturers …
