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Yas Island Announces World’s First Ferrari Esports Arena
Opening on August 29th, the Ferrari World Esports Arena looks set to be the ultimate haven for F1 enthusiasts, car fans, and adrenaline junkies.
Abu Dhabi’s famous Yas Island will soon be home to an exciting new Ferrari-inspired Esports arena, which will open its doors to F1 fans and car enthusiasts alike on August 29th.
The new attraction is part of the already popular Ferrari World Yas Island theme park. Its opening marks a significant milestone for the venue and solidifies the global car brand’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled entertainment experience close to the famous Yas Marina Circuit.
Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, was excited about the arena’s opening, explaining: “We are thrilled to introduce our latest innovation. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to immerse visitors in the exhilarating world of virtual racing like never before. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a first-time visitor, we strive to deliver an unparalleled mix of technology, realism and thrilling competitions”.
The new Esports arena will feature 20 Grand Turismo simulators (17 for adults and 3 specially tailored to younger guests). Additionally, visitors can experience three F1 simulators that “transport participants into the driver’s seat of a Ferrari race car across various picturesque F1 Grand Prix circuits such as Yas Marina Circuit and more, for the ultimate F1 adventure”.
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Ferrari World’s new attraction not only offers unparalleled realism but will also cater to people with special needs, ensuring everyone can experience seamless and immersive driving experiences. The arena itself features a smart black and red floor-to-ceiling aesthetic, along with top-tier gaming stations that use the latest high-performance PCs, professional-grade peripherals, and game consoles.
The Ferrari World Esports Arena will welcome visitors daily between 10 am and 6 pm. The GT simulators are included in the entry ticket price, while access to the dedicated F1 simulators will incur an additional fee.
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Samsung Smart Glasses Teased For January, Software Reveal Imminent
According to Korean sources, the new wearable will launch alongside the Galaxy S25, with the accompanying software platform unveiled this December.
Samsung appears poised to introduce its highly anticipated smart glasses in January 2025, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25. According to sources in Korea, the company will first reveal the accompanying software platform later this month.
As per a report from Yonhap News, Samsung’s unveiling strategy for the smart glasses echoes its approach with the Galaxy Ring earlier this year. The January showcase won’t constitute a full product launch but will likely feature teaser visuals at the Galaxy S25 event. A more detailed rollout could follow in subsequent months.
Just in: Samsung is set to unveil a prototype of its augmented reality (AR) glasses, currently in development, during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event early next year, likely in the form of videos or images.
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The Galaxy Ring, for example, debuted in January via a short presentation during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The full product unveiling came later at MWC in February, and the final release followed in July. Samsung seems to be adopting a similar phased approach with its smart glasses, which are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025.
A Collaborative Software Effort
Samsung’s partnership with Google has played a key role in developing the smart glasses’ software. This collaboration was first announced in February 2023, with the device set to run on an Android-based platform. In July, the companies reiterated their plans to deliver an extended reality (XR) platform by the end of the year. The software specifics for the XR device are expected to be unveiled before the end of December.
Reports suggest that the smart glasses will resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in functionality. They won’t include a display but will weigh approximately 50 grams, emphasizing a lightweight, user-friendly design.
Feature Set And Compatibility
The glasses are rumored to integrate Google’s Gemini technology, alongside features like gesture recognition and potential payment capabilities. Samsung aims to create a seamless user experience by integrating the glasses with its broader Galaxy ecosystem, starting with the Galaxy S25, slated for release on January 22.
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