Augmented Reality Devices Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (HeadMounted Display (HMD), HeadUp Display (HUD)), By Application (Consumer, Commercial, Enterprise, Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Automotive), By Component (Hardware, Software) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

The virtual reality software and services refer to software and services used to create an artificial simulated environment. Some examples of products and services in this market include Google VR services and 3D modelling software like AutoCAD, Zbrush, and 3DS Max. The main types of virtual reality software and services are 3D modelling software, 360-degree custom VR software, and real time simulation software. VR 3D modelling software utilizes technologies such as dynamic mesh-based polygon technology to provide artists and users with powerful and efficient virtual reality tools to create high-quality models and designs. The different modes of deployment include cloud-based, on-premise and are used in various applications such as entertainment, gaming, tourism, hospitals, and others. The global virtual reality software and services market is segmented - 1) By Type: 3D Modelling Software, 360 degree Custom VR Software, Real Time Simulation Software 2) By Application: Entertainment, Gaming, Tourism, Hospitals, Other Applications 3) By Deployment: On-Premise, Cloud The global virtual reality software and services market size is expected to grow from $9.98 billion in 2022 to $12.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global virtual reality software and services is expected to reach $30.83 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 24.7%. Growth in the gaming industry is driving the virtual reality software and services market. Virtual reality is a 3D, computer generated environment which can interact with a person, whereas augmented reality turns an environment into a digital interface by placing virtual objects in the real world. Gaming companies are increasingly using VR technology for a more immersive and realistic experience for gamers. Therefore, to improve and enhance the entire gaming experience, companies are redesigning consoles to include technology that enables the gamer to get a 360-degree view. For example, in 2021, the gaming sector generated total revenues of $180.3 billion, a significant increase from 2020. Therefore, such expansion of gaming industry is increasing the demand for VR software and services, thus driving the virtual reality software and services market growth. Major players in virtual reality software and services market are Google Inc., Facebook, Microsoft Corporation, Zappar, Pixar, Mozilla, Amazon, Apple, Razer, FOVE, BAE Systems, Qualcomm Inc., High Fidelity, Starbreeze Studios, Oculus VR, Metaio GmbH, Sony, Briovr, Pixologic Inc., HTC, Vuzix Corporation, and DAQRI. Inadequate storage capacity is a major restraint on the virtual reality software and services market. The volume of data files created by VR platforms is increasing at a rapid rate, resulting in storage problems for VR companies. Cloud storage is not a feasible solution for storing VR generated data, since there is a constant necessity to make changes to the files. As the applications of virtual reality are increasing, the amount of data to be stored is also increasing with some applications generating up to one terabyte of data per hour. For example, the total multimedia VR based data reached 230 exabytes in 2021. Thus, such storage problem is resulting in additional costs for VR companies in terms of storage devices and also preventing many companies from investing in virtual reality software and services industry. Companies in the virtual reality software and services market are increasingly seeking partnership opportunities to share knowledge and expertise in order to gain a competitive advantage over other players. For example, in 2021, ArborXR, and Matts Digital announced a partnership to provide frictionless extended reality solutions at scale in Europe and beyond. Similarly, in July 2022, HTC Corporation, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of consumer electronics partnered with VRdirect GmbH, a Germany-based virtual reality solution. With the partnership, the companies aims to open up the B2B metaverse to a variety of business types. In order to do this, HTC's VIVE Business AppStore now offers the VRdirect software for the HTC Vive Focus 3. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the virtual reality software and services market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global virtual reality software and services market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global virtual reality software and services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the virtual reality software and services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The virtual reality software and services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing VR visualization, VR game engines, and VR training simulators. This also includes companies solely involved in designing, developing, or publishing. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from goods and/or services sold within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of currency (in USD (cash)? unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The virtual reality software and services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides virtual reality software and services market statistics, including virtual reality software and services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a virtual reality software and services market share, detailed virtual reality software and services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the virtual reality software and services industry. This virtual reality software and services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Augmented reality software and services refers to software and services that integrate digital information with the user's real-time environment. Augmented reality (AR) is a digitally augmented representation of the real physical environment created by using digital visual components, music, or other sensory stimulation given via technology. The main software function of augmented reality software and services are remote collaboration, workflow optimization, visualization, documentation, 3d modelling, and navigation. Workflow optimization is the process of improving an existing workflow by lowering operating costs, increasing work efficiency, adding new functions to an existing workflow, reducing the time required to complete the task at hand, and other factors to ensure the workflow runs as efficiently as possible. The augmented reality software and services are used in verticals such as aerospace and defense, medical, commercial, oil and gas, mining, telecom, IT/data centers, enterprise and consumer by commercial and consumer end users. The global augmented reality software and services market is segmented - 1) By Software Function: Remote Collaboration, Workflow Optimization, Visualization, Documentation, 3D Modelling, Navigation, Other Software Functions 2) By Vertical: Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Commercial, Oil & Gas, Mining, Telecom, IT/Data Centers, Enterprise, Consumer, Other Verticals 3) By End-User Type: Commercial, Consumer The global augmented reality software and services market size grew from $11.45 billion in 2022 to $18.14 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global augmented reality software and services is expected to grow from $114.59 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 58.5%. Augmented reality (AR) is increasingly used in various fields such as amusements, retail, entertainment, and medicine. In medicine, the practice of using AR software for surgery, and diagnosis has increased in recent years as it improves precision during operations, reduces medical errors, and gives doctors and patients a better understanding of complex medical problems. For instance, the surgeons and doctors at the Imperial College and St. Mary’s Hospital in London, have started practicing this method by using Microsoft’s HoloLens AR glasses during reconstructive surgery on patients who have suffered severe injuries. Earlier, handheld scanners were used to locate major blood vessels near the wound, making the surgery difficult. Increase in use of AR in various fields drives the growth of the augmented reality software and services market. Major players in the augmented reality (AR) software and services market are Wikitude GmbH, Daqri, Zugara, Upskill, Aurasma, Augmate Corporation, PTC Inc., Catchoom Technologies, Ubimax GmbH, Marxent Labs, Inglobe Technologies, Qualcomm, HP, Total Immersion, Atheer, Inc., Mozilla, Google, Pixar, Facebook, Amazon, IKEA, BMW, Pristine Inc., Infinity Augmented Reality, Jbknowledge, Inc., Magic Leap, Inc., Mortar Studios and Viewar GmbH. Privacy and security concerns pose significant challenges to the augmented reality (AR) software and services industry. Lack of specific regulation that defining the limitations of augmented reality environment poses serious threat to privacy in the AR environment. AR portals depend on web browsers that can expose the data used by augmented reality (AR) software and services market and can be attacked by third party easily. Privacy and security of personal information are very crucial and can have very serious implications if not protected. For example, a hacker can manipulate a navigation system to show the driver a false computer-generated speed limit signage or a wrong road route. A person’s geolocation or field of view can be compromised and broadcasted to anyone causing danger to the user. This threat limits the growth of augmented reality (AR) software and services market. The combination of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AR has immense opportunities in augmented reality software and services going forward. AI is the development of the system that has the ability to perform tasks requiring human intelligence. AI enables capabilities like real-world object tagging, enabling an AR system to predict the appropriate interface for a person in a given virtual environment, and enhances AR to create a multidimensional and responsive virtual experience that can bring in new levels of insight and creativity. Filters in Instagram and Snapchat are some examples of AI and AR working together. Similarly, in 2020, NexTech AR solutions announced the launch of a new collaborative streaming solution with AI and AR enhancements that integrates virtual experience platforms and SaaS offerings. This trend will significantly contribute to the growth of the augmented reality software and services market. In September 2021, Qualcomm, a US-based multinational corporation semiconductor provider acquired Wikitude GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is to meet certain technology needs, to obtain development resources or expand opportunities for technologies, and to support the design and introduction of new products and services. Wikitude GmbH is a US-based company leading mobile augmented reality technology provider. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the augmented reality (AR) software and services market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the global fastest-growing region in the augmented reality software and services industry during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global augmented reality (AR) software and services market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the augmented reality (AR) software and services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The augmented reality (AR) software and services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing marker-based AR, markerless AR and location-based AR. This also includes companies solely involved in designing and developing or publishing only. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from goods and/or services sold within the specified augmented reality (AR) software and services market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of currency (in USD (cash)? unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The augmented reality software and services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides augmented reality software and services market statistics, including augmented reality software and services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a augmented reality software and services market share, detailed augmented reality software and services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the augmented reality software and services industry. This augmented reality software and services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Augmented reality (AR) is a digitally augmented representation of the real physical environment created by using digital visual components, music, or other sensory stimulation given via technology used for training and education. The main category of augmented reality in training and education market are primary and secondary education, test preparation, reskilling and certifications, higher education, language, and other learnings. Reskilling is the process of learning new skills or training people to do a different job. The various devices used include classroom projectors, smartphones, laptops, and others that are used for higher education and K-12. The global augmented reality in training and education market is segmented - 1) By Category: Primary and Secondary Education, Test Preparation, Reskilling and Certifications, Higher Education, Language and Other Learnings 2) By Device: Classroom Projectors, Smartphones, Laptops, Other Devices 3) By End User: Higher Education, K-12 The global augmented reality in training and education market size will grow from $10.58 billion in 2022 to $17.5 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global augmented reality in training and education is expected to grow to $99.27 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 54.3%. The implementation of augmented reality (AR) technology in institutions is driving the augmented reality in training and education market. Technology is changing education in many ways but this newer advanced technology of augmented reality (AR) is improving the learning environment. More schools and colleges are adopting AR technology to keep students actively engaged and experience learning instead of just reading and looking at pictures. For instance, the ZSpace application allows students to study the human heart and different layers of the earth’s atmosphere more effectively. Riverside Technologies, Inc. says that AR technology helps students to experience the simulation. The multiple benefits of AR technology are helping students in numerous ways encouraging the adoption of advanced technologies by schools and colleges in improving the learning environment. Major players in the augmented reality in training and education market are Google Expeditions Pioneer Program., zSpace, Magic Leap, Alchemy VR, Unimersiv, GAMOOZ, Meta Company, DAQRI, InGage, Popar, Chromville, NEXT/NOW, VironIT, Groove Jones, HQSoftware, INDE, Augment, Metagram, Fishermen Labs, Program-Ace, Apptension, Transition Technologies PSC, Quytech, Craftars, Appentus Technologies, BidOn Games Studio, Mofables, Cortex, ScienceSoft and Gravity Jack and Queppelin. Ineffective classroom integration is slowing down the growth of augmented reality in training and education market. Augmented reality is a newer advanced technology that has a lot of advantages for effective learning, but like every technology augmented reality is facing issues too in the market. The shape and size of the classroom, lack of skills to integrate the education and training curriculum with AR, and difficulty to interact through the interface to view the lessons or subject, continue to hamper the integration of augmented reality in the classrooms. Augmented reality game-based learning is the latest trend in the augmented reality in training and education market. The combination of games and technology is helping students to perform various activities to gain knowledge/skills. For instance, the Europass Teacher Academy, a provider of professional development courses, says that schools are adopting the augmented reality to help students gain knowledge, acquire various skills by playing games, and experience reality through augmented reality. Teachers and educators are playing an important role to make students involved in different kinds of gaming activities in the learning process to educate students. Gamifying the academic materials intrigue the students and they are eagerly participating and role-playing in the learning process. The augmented reality technology through game-based learning is personally customized, socially constructed, and also extends beyond the classroom, which is helping students to gain knowledge and acquire various learning skills. In September 2020, The Glimpse Group Inc., a US-based immersive technology platform company acquired the assets of XR Terra for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition enables business synergies for both companies to provide Glimpse products to enterprise customers. XR Terra is a US-based provider of VR & AR software development and design training courses. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the augmented reality in training and education market in 2022. North America was the second largest region of the augmented reality in training and education market share. The regions covered in the global augmented reality in training and education market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the augmented reality in training and education market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The augmented reality in training and education market includes revenues earned by entities by offering software for education and training purposes that can be used in education/training to help the students, and corporate employees to equip them with the knowledge or acquire skills by experiencing and interacting with different forms of reality, simulation, games, and others. Augmented reality provides an interactive experience of the real-world environment by integrating digital visual content and audio into the real-world environment. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in augmented reality in training and education market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The augmented reality in training and education market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified augmented reality in training and education market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The augmented reality in training and education market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides augmented reality in training and education market statistics, including augmented reality in the training and education industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with augmented reality in training and education market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the augmented reality in the training and education industry. This augmented reality in training and education market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Augmented reality (AR) software is a tool that digitally augments representation of the real physical environment using digital visual components, music, or other sensory stimulation given via technology. The main function types of augmented reality software are 3D modeling, workflow optimization, visualization, navigation, remote collaboration, documentation and others. Workflow optimization is the process of improving an existing workflow by lowering operating costs, increasing work efficiency, adding new functions to an existing workflow, reducing the time required to complete the task at hand, and other factors to ensure the workflow runs as efficiently as possible. The software is deployed through cloud based and on-premise mode that are used by various industry verticals such as oil and gas, mining, telecom, aerospace and defense, medical, among others. The global augmented reality software market is segmented - 1) By Software Function: 3D Modelling, Workflow optimization, Visualization, Navigation, Remote collaboration, Documentation, Other Software Functions 2) By Vertical: Enterprise, Oil and gas, Mining, Telecom, Aerospace and defense, Medical, Other Verticals 3) By Deployment: Cloud Based, On-Premise The global augmented reality software market size will grow from $31 billion in 2022 to $47.88 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global augmented reality software is expected to grow to $213.53 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 45.3%. The steps for recovery from COVID-19 and future productivity in the economy will need augmented reality to adjust to the new normal, contributing to the augmented reality software market growth during the forecast period. Many companies are facing an incredible loss of human experience and intelligence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses are just focusing on preserving the intelligence and surviving this crisis rather than investments and augmented reality might be much cheaper than expected. For example, PTC, during this COVID-19 crisis, made available Vuforia Chalk for companies letting them to start adapting to AR for the COVID-19 recovery. Vuforia Chalk and Microsoft Dynamics are some of the augmented reality programs which are used by an employee in the future to retrain or learn a task from the expert's already preserved notes and set of instructions using smartphones, tablets and other devices. AR-based training solutions will help companies to preserve and pass on the required intelligence to the employees faster once the path of recovery begins. Major players in the augmented reality software market are PTC, Inc., Wikitude GmbH, Daqri LLC., Zugara, Inc., Niantic, Augmate Corporation, Ubimax GmbH, Upskill, Catchoom Technologies S.L., Aurasma, EON Reality Inc., Hewlett-Packard Development Company. L.P., Zappar Ltd., Immerseport, Infinity Augmented Reality, Inglobe Technologies, Jbknowledge, Inc., Kudan, Magic Leap, Inc., Marxent Labs LLC., Mortar Studios, Amazon Web Services, Inc., Re’flekt GmbH, Scope AR, Viewar GmbH, Wear S.R.L., Atheer, Inc., HP Reveal and Kentico Software. Low adoption rate due to security and privacy issues and complexities in the design are expected to hinder the growth of the augmented reality software market. Augmented reality collects a lot of information of users in terms of what the users are doing and their environment more than what social media do. This can lead to privacy and safety concerns of the users and related persons if the hackers gain access to the data. For instance, according to a survey on Metaverse (a network of 3D virtual worlds that use AR and VR) published in April 2022 by Agora, a Chinese real-time engagement platform, 33% of respondents expressed that data privacy and security were the biggest challenges to the Metaverse. The concern of security and privacy threats to the user and their environment and the fear of losing privacy will hinder the adoption of the growth of the augmented reality software market by the users. The combination of artificial intelligence and augmented reality shows many opportunities as both are separate but complementary technologies. Artificial intelligence models will enhance augmented reality experience by adding interactivity and effects to AR scenes like real-world object tagging, enabling an AR system to predict the appropriate interface for a person in a given virtual environment, and enhances AR to create a multidimensional and responsive virtual experience that can bring in new levels of insight and creativity. For instance, in January 2022, AR’s Games, an Italian gaming firm announced that it is set to launch the world’s first artificial intelligence-based augmented reality video game.. This game combines artificial intelligence and augmented reality to develop a first-person shooting game made with real people. It is named The Real Tournament, and made exclusively for mobile devices. This combination will boost the augmented reality software market growth during the forecast period. In June 2022, The Glimpse Group Inc., a US-based immersive technology platform company’s wholly owned subsidiary company QReal LLC (a developer of 3D and AR content) acquired the assets of PulpoAR for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition integrate PulpoAR with QReal and speeds up the growth, and increases capabilities as well market presence. PulpoAR is a Turkish augmented reality SaaS (software as a service) company offering artificial intelligence-based virtual try-on technology. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the augmented reality software market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the global augmented reality software market share. The regions covered in the global augmented reality software market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the augmented reality software market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The augmented reality software market includes revenues earned by entities by offering software, that can be used to provide an innovative human-machine interaction that overlays virtual components in a real-world environment. Augmented reality has many potential applications in different fields, such as training activities, entertainment and head-up display in car windscreens. Values in augmented reality software market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in t augmented reality software market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The augmented reality software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides augmented reality software market statistics, including augmented reality software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a augmented reality software market share, detailed augmented reality software market segments, augmented reality software market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the augmented reality software industry. This augmented reality software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Augmented reality (AR) is a digitally augmented representation of the real physical environment created by using digital visual components, music, or other sensory stimulation given via technology. The main type of augmented reality services are hardware and software. Augmented reality software works in conjunction with a variety of devices, including tablets, phones, headsets, and others. These integrating devices include sensors, digital projectors, and the software required to project computer-generated objects into the real world. The services are used for training, annual reports and augmented brochures, architectural projects/new construction, games, trade show environments by commercial, healthcare, automotive and other end users. The global augmented reality services market is segmented - 1) By Applications: Training, Annual reports and augmented brochures, Architectural projects/New construction, Games, Trade show environments 2) By Type: Hardware, Software 3) By End Use: Commercial, Healthcare, Automotive, Other End-Uses The global augmented reality services market size will grow from $92.7 billion in 2022 to $134.26 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 44.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global augmented reality services is expected to grow to $499.39 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 38.9%. The COVID-19 outbreak is enforcing companies to shift towards more advanced and virtual solutions in order to continue their businesses, which is predicted to act as a major driver for the growth of the augmented reality services market in the short-term. Increasing demand for augmented reality in various end-use industries post COVID-19 outbreak is expected to generate a higher demand for augmented reality services. For instance, according to Analytics Insights magazine published in April 2020, the demand for AR, VR, and other new-age technologies is escalating due to COVID-19. AR companies including Imaginate and Queppelin are recording a surge in AR, MR, and VR technology. The demand for AR services is also supported by the rising push for learning and development for remote demonstrations and training for employees and consumers. Major players in the augmented reality services market are Groove jones, Quytech, Craftars, WEAR, Next/Now, Apple, Microsoft, Niantic, Zappar, Augmented Reality Labs (Blippar), Lucyd, Magic Leap, Echo Interaction Group, Notion theory, Mobilab, AVRspot, Transition Technologies PSC, Innovecs, HQSoftware, INDE, Augment, Metagram, VironIT, Scanta, VR Vision Inc., 8ninths, Yeppar, Mutual Moblie, intellectsoft, Zco cooperation and CitrusBits. The various risk associated with the usage of AR products and services is expected to hinder the growth of the market during the forecast period. The risks include consumer privacy and data security, product liability and safety issues. Augmented reality collects abundant information from users leading to privacy and safety concerns. According to a survey report published by Perkins Coie LLP, an international law firm, the respondents expressed more concerns about various legal risks of augmented reality products and services, with consumer privacy and data security being the top option selected (44%), followed by health and safety issues and product liability (42%) and IP infringement (40%). Therefore, abundant risks linked with AR solutions are likely to hamper the AR services market growth of the augmented reality services market near future. The integration of blockchain technology is gaining significant popularity in the augmented reality services market. Blockchain technology is the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in which digital assets are assigned with unique attributes using cryptography and are distributed on a decentralized and public ledger. Apart from digital currency application, blockchain technology performs several applications that augmented and virtual reality developers are focusing on such as it allows developers to create unique digital assets that users and other developers cannot copy, selling virtual real estate, tracking virtually represented data, and more. For instance, in April 2022, Metallika.Inc., a France-based blockchain-powered company for mineral mining services, announced the addition of blockchain technology to its mining operations. The Metallika team developed a mechanism that may run independently on the blockchain called the decentralized autonomous organization. It strictly abides by the regulations written into the smart contract. The chain of transaction blocks will contain a record of each financial transaction that takes place within the DAO as well as the smart contract's software rules. Thus, the incorporation of blockchain with augmented reality is expected to boost market growth during the forecast period. In May 2020, Unity Technologies, a US-based global creator and operator of interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content, acquired the Finger Food Advanced Technology Group for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to expand Unity's work beyond gaming as Finger Food will ensure the development and deployment of scalable RT3D solutions and services to various industries and enterprises. The acquisition is expected to grow Unity's business to additional industries that are ready to utilize RT3D technologies but lack the necessary infrastructure. Finger Food Advanced Technology group was founded in 2009 and is a Canada-based global custom technology company specializing in AI, IoT, AR/VR, blockchain, and robotics to create mobile, cloud, web, machine, and advanced-interface solutions. Asia-Pacifica was the largest region in the augmented reality services market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the global augmented reality services market share. The regions covered in the global augmented reality services market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the augmented reality services market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The augmented reality services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing augmented reality services that can be used to provide an innovative human-machine interaction that overlays virtual components on a real-world environment. Augmented reality has many potential applications in different fields, such as training activities, entertainment and head-up display in car windscreens. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The augmented reality services market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the augmented reality services market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The augmented reality services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides augmented reality services market statistics, including augmented reality services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a augmented reality services market share, detailed augmented reality services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the augmented reality services industry. This augmented reality services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

A wireless earphone is an electrical device that fits over or in your ears that transmits audio signals through radio or infrared (IR) signals, depending on the device. Wireless earphones get connected to the device via Bluetooth technology or Wi-Fi. Wireless headphones are connected to a device such as a computer, television, stereo speaker, smartphone, gaming console, and other electronic devices without using a cable or wire. The main types of wireless earphones are in-ear, neckband, and TWS (True Wireless Stereo) and are connected by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. They are used in music and entertainment, sports and fitness, gaming and virtual reality and are available at hypermarkets/supermarkets, multi-branded stores, exclusive stores, and online channels. The global wireless earphones market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: In-ear, Neckband, TWS (True Wireless Stereo), Other Product Types 2) By Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3) By Application: Music and Entertainment, Sports and Fitness, Gaming and Virtual Reality 4) By Distribution Channel: Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets, Multi Branded Stores, Exclusive Stores, Online Channels The global wireless earphones market size grew from $4.89 billion in 2022 to $5.19 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global wireless earphones is expected to grow to $7.05 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.9%. A rising preference for wireless devices connected with the improved use of smart technology is predicted to fuel demand for wireless earphones over the forecast period. The rapid technological advancements in portable consumer electronic goods, including earphones, are witnessing significant innovations leading to vast transformation in sound output, appearance, connectivity, and portability. The surge in affordability of wireless connectivity and the introduction of new variants with value-added features are shifting customers towards wireless earphones. According to the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), around 80% of customers think that wireless services are a necessity. In addition to this, approximately 5.1 billion people are using mobile worldwide and 89% of people prefer to keep their smartphones within their reach globally. Thus, the growing preference for wireless devices along with the increased use of smart technology is expected to drive the growth of the wireless earphones market. The limited connecting accessibility in regards to distance range from the device is restricting the growth of the wireless earphones market. Wireless earphones are connected to devices using a procedure called pairing. Most of the wireless earphones with class 2 have a standard operating of around 33 feet, only a couple of wireless earphones of class 1 have a range up to 300 feet. Earphones within this range connections are crystal clear. For example, Sony MD-RXB50AP uses a greater frequency range of 4-24,000 Hz than Audio-Technica SPORT2BK with 15-24,000 Hz. A significant change between the lowest and highest values signifies a larger range of coverage. Thus, poor connecting accessibility from the device is likely to hinder the growth of the wireless earphones market in the coming years. Major players in the wireless earphones market are Apple Inc., Bose Corporation, Sony Corporation, Koninklijke Philips, Sennheiser Electronic, Samsung Group, LG Electronics, Skullcandy, Panasonic Corporation, Plantronics Inc., Shure Incorporated, Japan Victor Company (JVC), One Plus Technology Co. Ltd., Logitech International S.A., Harman International Industries Inc., Zebronics India Pvt. Ltd., Motorola Solutions Inc., HTC, Nokia, LG Electronics, and Fujikon Industrial Holdings Ltd. Technology advancements are a leading trend gaining popularity in the wireless earphones market. Major players operating in the market are continuously focusing on technological innovations to meet customers’ requirements and expand the company’s customer base. For instance, in August 2020, Sony introduced the WF-1000XM3 true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation in India. Sony WF-1000XM3 comes with a proprietary QN1e processor for active noise cancellation. The earphones have 6mm, dynamic drivers, a frequency response range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz, Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity, and support for the SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs. In January 2022, Vitec Imaging Solutions, an Italy-based premium branded hardware and software solutions provider acquired Audix Corporation for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition, Audix accelerates and strengthens its audio capture strategy by bringing additional specialist R&D capabilities to enable the group to design and build microphones in-house. Audix Corporation is a US-based designer and manufacturer of wireless earphones and electronic components. North America was the largest region in the wireless earphones market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the wireless earphones market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the wireless earphones industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the wireless earphones market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The wireless earphones market consists of sales of neckband wireless earphones, in-ear wireless earphones, true wireless stereo (TWS) wireless earphones, and other wireless earphones. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that uses real-time information in the form of text, graphics, and audio integrated with real-world objects to create superimposed digital content. The main types of products in augmented reality in healthcare are hardware and software. Hardware helps to perform medical tasks such as surgeries and diagnosis more efficiently and accurately using AR technology including smart glasses. The different types of devices include head-mounted displays, handheld devices, others and uses different technologies such as wearables, vision-based, spatial, mobile-device based. It is implemented in various verticals such as hospitals and clinics, research laboratories and others. The global augmented reality in health care market is segmented - 1) By Product: Hardware, Software 2) By Technology: Wearable, Vision-Based, Spatial, Mobile Device-Based 3) By Device Type: Head-Mounted Displays, Handheld Devices, Other Device Types 4) By End-User: Hospitals And Clinics, Research Laboratories, Other End Users The global augmented reality in health care market size will grow from $1.87 billion in 2022 to $2.45 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the augmented reality in health care is expected to grow to $7.42 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 32.0%. The increasing geriatric population is expects to propel the growth of the AR in healthcare market over coming years. The elderly population is increasing rapidly across the world and it is expected to continue over the forecast period. The older population is prone to a number of diseases and ailments that require surgeries. The use of AR in surgeries allows surgeons to visualize a patient’s anatomy side by side with their MRI and CT scan data. For instance, according to the Physical Review B (PRB) Journal, by 2060, the number of Americans aged 65 and above is expected to nearly quadruple to 95 million, accounting for 23% of the total population. Therefore, the rising geriatric population drivers the AR in healthcare market growth. Major players in the augmented reality in health care market are Microsoft Corporation, Sony Corporation, Siemens Healthineers, Koninklijke Philips N.V., CAE Healthcare, 3D Systems, Augmedix, AccuVein Inc., Osterhout Design Group Inc., Magic Leap Inc., Atheer Inc., VirtaMed, and ARToolworks Inc. New product launches are shaping the AR in healthcare market. Major companies operating in the AR in healthcare sector are focused on product innovations for AR in healthcare to improve the accuracy in treatment. For instance, in October 2020, Royal Philips, a Netherlands-based health technology company, introduced ClariEye, an augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation solution, which is can be used to treat patients with spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spaces in the spine) and scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) via minimally-invasive image-guided procedures. In February 2020, Medtronic plc, a US-based medical technology company acquired Digital Surgery for $300 million. The acquisition of Digital Surgery will boost Medtronic's robotic guided surgery platform and will be helpful throughout the company's entire portfolio. Digital Surgery is a UK-based digital health compnay that develops virtual reality and artificial intelligence technology for doctors. North America was the largest region in the augmented reality in health care market in 2022. The regions covered in the augmented reality in health care report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the augmented reality in health care market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. Augmented reality in the healthcare market includes revenues earned by entities by offering AR peripherals to create real-life environments to overcome medical limitations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The augmented reality in health care market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides augmented reality in health care market statistics, including augmented reality in health care industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a augmented reality in health care market share, detailed augmented reality in health care market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the augmented reality in health care industry. This augmented reality in health care market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Multi-access edge computing refers to a type of network architecture that offers IT service environments and cloud computing capabilities at the network's edge. Reduced latency, more effective network management and service delivery, and enhanced customer experience are the main objectives of MEC. The main components of multi-access edge computing are hardware, software, and services. Hardware components drive the application of edge computing across diverse industries, and they are used to accomplish different tasks depending on the software applications they're provisioned with. The different types of technologies include augmented reality, data caching, the internet of things, real-time video analytics, and virtual reality and involve various organization sizes such as small and medium enterprises and large enterprises. It is used in several sectors, including IT and telecom, smart cities, smart homes, and smart buildings, data centers, energy and utilities, automotive or government, and others. The global multi access edge computing market is segmented - 1) By Component Type: Hardware, Software, Service 2) By Organisation Size: Small And Medium Enterprise, Large Enterprise 3) By Technology: Augmented Reality, Data Caching, Internet of Things, Real Time Video Analytics, Virtual Reality 4) By End-User: IT And Telecom, Smart Cities, Smart Homes, And Smart Buildings, Datacenters, Energy And Utilities, Automotive And Governement, Other End Users The global multi-access edge computing market size will grow from $2.6 billion in 2022 to $4.03 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the multi-access edge computing is expected to grow to $28.43 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 62.9%. The increase in the number of connected devices is contributing to the growth of the multi-access edge computing market. The connected devices include computing hardware, laptop or desktop, mobile devices that connect with the internet and each other via various wired and wireless networks. The connected devices allow for a wide range of latency and bandwidth. As a result, it employs multi-access edge computing (MEC), which offers ultra-low latency and high bandwidth while allowing applications to make use of real-time radio network data. For instance, the Cisco Annual Internet Report published in March 2020 states that there will be 29.3 billion networked devices by 2023, up from 18.4 billion networked devices in 2018. Therefore, an increase in the number of connected devices is expected to promote the growth of the multi-access edge computing industry going forward. Major players in the multi-access edge computing market are ADLINK Technology Inc., Advantech Co Ltd., Nokia Corporation, Cisco Systems, IBM Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Juniper Networks Inc., Saguna Networks Ltd., SpiderCloud Wireless, Vapor IO, FogHorn Systems, Vasona Networks (ZephyrTel), ZTE Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, and Intel. The emergence of hybrid computing architecture platforms is shaping the multi-access edge computing market. A hybrid cloud sometimes called a cloud hybrid is a computing environment that combines an on-premises data center with a public cloud, allowing data and applications to be shared between them. Multi-access edge computing is a network architecture that delivers cloud computing and an IT service environment at the network's edge. System manufacturers will connect multiple SMP machines using a high-speed interconnect to create a hybrid system with a communications model involving two different levels of service. For instance, in August 2020, Nutanix, a cloud computing firm has launched its hybrid cloud infrastructure 'Clusters' on AWS (Amazon Web Services) to migrate on-premise applications to the public cloud and maintain unified operations across multiple clouds. In September 2021, J Frog, a US-based software company acquired Upswift for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition seeks to provide the industry's first complete development-to-device platform, as well as to actualize digital transformation and bring automation from development environments to the cloud. Upswift is an Israel-based company that manufactures connected edge device management solutions and management platforms for developers. North America was the largest region in the multi-access edge computing market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the multi-access edge computing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the multi-access edge computing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The multi-access edge computing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing solutions for automated processes for storing, analyzing, and processing data at the network’s edge to enhance the real-time enterprise capabilities in IT service environment and cloud computing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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