Vision Pro Gets Major Upgrade with VisionOS 26
At WWDC this week, Apple previewed an updated Vision Pro MR headset framework. At the event, Apple showcased visionOS 26, which aims to bring new spatial computing abilities and AI integrations to the...
View ArticleA New Lifeline for Reality Labs? Meta Partners with Anduril on Military XR
Following the ups and downs of the US Army IVAS project, which saw Microsoft’s last HoloLens lifeline fall only to be picked up by Palmer Luckey’s defence-focused firm Anduril, a new major partnership...
View ArticleOpenXR Boosts Cross-Platform XR as Google’s AndroidXR Gains Momentum
The Khronos OpenXR Working Group recently updated its OpenXR framework with new extensions to support standardisation across XR-ready devices. The mvoe sees OpenXR OS now equipped with new Spatial...
View ArticleAlfalite’s SKYPIX Elevates Virtual Production Storytelling with Precision...
This week, Alfalite, a European manufacturer of virtual production products, announced the release of SKYPIX RGBW & IM, a new series of ceiling-mounted LED panels specifically designed for virtual...
View ArticleVuzix Accelerates Smart Glasses Development with $15 Million Investment from...
It appears that Vuzix is at the forefront of smart glasses innovation and scale. With the current AR smart glasses hype wave building, it is no surprise that the veteran firm is achieving major...
View ArticleMeta and Oakley Team Up for New AR Smart Glasses
This week, a new teaser hit the airwaves revealing how Meta is potenitally releasing a new designer AR smart glasses with partner Oakley; a seemingly natural evolution from Meta’s successful Ray Ban AR...
View ArticleAR/VR Device Shipments to Experience Strong Rebound, IDC Says
This week, following a surge in interest in AR smart glasses, the International Data Corporation (IDC) detailed a “strong rebound” in headset purchases in its Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
View ArticleSnap’s New Lightweight Spectacles Enter a Growing AR Smart Glasses Market in...
Recently, Snap introduced its lightweight pair of Spectacles, the soon-to-be latest version of its emerging AR smart glasses portfolio, with a planned 2026 launch. Spectacles’ new lightweight product...
View ArticleOcutrx Unveils HemoLucence Enabling Virtual Blood Translucency for Patient Care
Recently, Ocutrx Technologies introduced HemoLucence, a tool for rendering real-time 3D visualisation of tissue, which may be traditionally obscured by blood. Ocutrx developed the innovative...
View ArticlePIXO VR Bolsters Immersive Training Accessibility with New Partnerships
This week, enterprise immersive training solutions provider PIXO VR announced a strategic partnership with MadXR to drive bespoke training content ready for various sectors and end devices such as XR...
View ArticleMeta Bolsters Enterprise XR with New MDM Partnership
This week, Meta gained another XR Mobile Device Management (MDM) partner for its Horizon Managed Services by way of the integration of SkillsVR, a leading XR MDM solutions provider. The third-party...
View ArticleBig XR News from Meta, PIXO VR, and Snap
The extended reality landscape is rapidly evolving, with key players making significant strides in bolstering enterprise solutions and expanding consumer accessibility. This week, major announcements...
View ArticleThe Industrial Metaverse: A $600 Billion Horizon by 2032
This week, Meticulous Research published its “Industrial Metaverse Market—Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecasts to 2032”, highlighting how the industrial metaverse market is experiencing...
View ArticleHealthpointCapital Acquires ImmersiveTouch, Bolstering XR in Surgical Planning
This week, specialists in musculoskeletal healthcare, HealthpointCapital, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in ImmersiveTouch, a seasoned innovator of immersive healthcare solutions....
View ArticleVuzix’s Strategic Ascent: Fueling Smart Glass Innovation and Market Dominance
Recently, Vuzix made two key announcements, solidifying sales and market presence, just as the AR smart glasses foresee incredible growth. Firstly, Vuzix announced that TranscribeGlass is continuing...
View ArticleHMS, frontline.io Unveil Enterprise AR Headset at Tokyo XR & Metaverse Fair
At the ongoing XR & Metaverse Fair in Tokyo, frontline.io, a provider of XR solutions for training and operational support, showcased its role as the software provider for the newly released HMS...
View ArticleBig XR News from ImmersiveTouch, Vuzix, frontline.io, HMS
The XR market is seeing rapid advancements in both healthcare and enterprise. HealthpointCapital acquired ImmersiveTouch, a leader in VR/AR surgical planning for facial and thoracic trauma, aiming to...
View ArticleNokia, WEART to Revolutionize Virtual Interaction with Thermal Haptics
Recently, during the IEEE World Haptics Conference, the worldwide telecoms giant Nokia highlighted its research and development in thermal haptics for virtual environments, working alongside haptic...
View ArticleBig XR News from XPANCEO, Nokia, WEART, ShapesXR
This week, XR saw big leaps: XPANCEO secured $250M for its groundbreaking smart contact lenses, promising all-in-one XR, health monitoring, and night vision. Nokia and WEART are advancing haptic...
View ArticleSolidVue and Lumotive Join Forces to Revolutionize LiDAR Technology
Recently, South Korean LiDAR sensor innovators SolidVue announced a strategic collaboration with the US-based firm Lumotive to combine technologies from both companies and help drive the next evolution...
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