Augmented and mixed reality products haven’t always landed well but the times have changed. In Asia, XR products are a bigger deal than ever, and companies like NReal are creating affordable and accessible XR 5G products and looking to increase their adoption in the West.

Research finds one in three Americans think they already have access to 5G connectivity, although they most likely don’t. As the hype surrounding new technologies can create confusion, brands have the opportunity to educate and communicate clearly with their customers.

Is gaming set to take over people’s free time? What are the limits of virtual reality? How have media producers adapted to pandemic-inspired needs? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to four experts about how people are finding both solace and escapism through screens.

Armchair sports fans have long shouted at their screens thinking they know which plays, players, and moves should be used. Fan Controlled Football gives fans the power to make those calls. Streamed live on Twitch, FCF is an interactive experience where users have a direct impact on their team.