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Mixed-Reality 5G

Brands are experimenting with AI, VR & AR tech in the 5G platform

Trend - As artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality are rapidly progressing, the 4G network struggles to meet bandwidth requirements. If VR and AR applications continue to evolve, developers will require a more substantial network that is faster, consistent and has lower latency. As 5G connectivity is expected to deliver these elements, companies are beginning to test the potential of mixed-reality tech in this environment.

Insight - Millenials and Gen Z are excited about the innovations that are ahead and mixed-reality tech has been a pivotal point for them as it has provided opportunities for new forms of entertainment through interactivity. As time progresses, users expect better service and new developments. The 4G platform, however, has limited processing capabilities and as more users flood the platform, that becomes an issue. Because of this, users are interested in what 5G connectivity has to offer to enable the next stages of VR, AI, and AR.
Workshop Question - How might you use 5G to enhance the experience of your product or service?
Trend Themes
1. 5g-powered Immersive Experiences - The deployment of 5G technology allows for the creation of more immersive, hyper-realistic experiences in the form of AR, VR, and mixed-reality applications.
2. Partnerships Between Tech Companies and Social Media Networks - Phone companies and social media networks such as Verizon and Snapchat are partnering to increase user engagement and offer new features.
3. 5g-enabled Autonomous Systems - 5G technology allows for the creation of autonomous stores and remote computing systems that rely on cloud-based processing.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - Telecom companies can invest in 5G technology and the infrastructure needed to support it, as well as partner with other industries that will benefit from the increased network speed and capabilities.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can utilize 5G-powered immersive experiences in gaming, virtual events, and interactive storytelling.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can partner with XR companies to create therapeutic and mindfulness-oriented experiences that enhance mental health and wellbeing.
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Featured Examples

5G-Powered Autonomous Stores
5G-Powered Autonomous Stores
AiFi and Verizon Created a Next-Gen Convenience Store
For the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500, AiFi and Verizon teamed up to create a next-gen convenience store that harnesses the power of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network and AiFi’... MORE
Wellness-Enhancing AR Glasses
Wellness-Enhancing AR Glasses
TRIPP Launches Augmented Reality Tool on Nreal's 5G Glasses
TRIPP, a company specializing in XR wellness and digital psychedelic solutions, has announced that it will be expanding into the augmented reality space, launching on Nreal’s 5G-powered mixed... MORE
5G-Powered AR Experiences
5G-Powered AR Experiences
The Adult Swim Festival Lets Fans Appear in a Personalized Animation
At the Adult Swim Festival in Los Angeles, fans of Rick and Morty have the chance to participate in an AR experience powered by AT&T’s 5G technology that will immerse them in the show like... MORE
5G Cloud-Connected PCs
5G Cloud-Connected PCs
The Conceptual '5G Workstation FLOW' PC Runs Software Remotely
The conceptual ‘5G Workstation FLOW’ all-in-one desktop PC has been designed by Seong Yong Kim as a futuristic computing solution that would enable resource-heavy software to be easily... MORE
Hyper-Realistic VR Experiences
Hyper-Realistic VR Experiences
Elisa Has Claimed to Have Created the Most Realistic VR Yet
The deployment of 5G technology will have implications for many digital experiences, including realistic VR. One of the companies that are testing the waters in this space is Finland-based Elisa who... MORE
5G-Enabled Gaming Smartphones
5G-Enabled Gaming Smartphones
The Conceptual PlayStation 5G is Feature-Rich
The conceptual PlayStation 5G smartphone has been designed by Anesthétique Projets as a portable video game solution that would offer users an impressive way to enjoy a multitude of experiences... MORE
5G-Powered Entertainment
5G-Powered Entertainment
SK Telecom Pioneers AR, VR, and AI in the 5G Environment
SK Telecom announced a cluster of 5G-powered services to launch in South Korea. The company targets its new offerings predominantly toward the eSports universe “to offer a more realistic and... MORE
Social Media Network Partnerships
Social Media Network Partnerships
Verizon's 5G Phones Will Have Snapchat Already on the Device
Verizon announced that its 5G phones will come with Sanpchat pre-loaded. Having a large section of phones come pre-loaded with Snapchat will drastically improve the social media platform’s... MORE

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