2021
VictoryXR working with Big Cat Rescue to make the wildlife sanctuary’s VR experience available to students across the US
In Virtual Reality News February 24, 2021 – VictoryXR, a creator of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) content for schools and education, has recently announced that it has worked with Big Cat Rescue – synonymous …
2021
Holo-Light Joins the Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA)
In Augmented Reality News February 23, 2021 – Holo-Light, a provider of immersive software and technologies for the enterprise market, has today announced that it has joined the Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA). The …
2021
Qualcomm announces its new Snapdragon XR1 AR Smart Viewer Reference Design
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News February 23, 2021 – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has today introduced its first augmented reality (AR) reference design based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 Platform, equipped to deliver high-performance, …
2021
Finch Technologies unveils ‘FinchRing’ for Mixed Reality gesture control and announces partnership with Nreal
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News February 21, 2021 – Today at MWC Shanghai 2021, Finch Technologies, a developer of 3D tracking technology, devices and software solutions that enable natural user experiences for XR, …
2021
UK Ministry of Defence goes to tender for virtual training and simulation contract worth up to £30 million
In Virtual Reality News February 22, 2021 – The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently gone to tender for its ‘Defence Virtual Simulation 2’ (DVS2) contract, which has a value of between GBP £10 …
2021
Azoomee creates 5G-powered immersive AR experience for kids in Vienna’s town hall using PTC’s Vuforia platform
In Augmented Reality News February 18, 2021 – Azoomee, a media company and app development studio focused on entertainment applications for children, has recently announced the release of its new augmented reality (AR) experience that …
2021
Epson and Spinar America partner to deliver Augmented Reality Remote Assistance through Zoom for Hybrid Work Environments
In Augmented Reality News February 18, 2021 – Global technology company Epson, well known for its computer printers and also a provider of the Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart glasses platform, has recently announced its …
2021
Interplay Learning raises $18 Million in Series B funding to expand its VR skilled trades training offering
In Virtual Reality News February 18, 2021 – Interplay Learning, a provider of training for essential skilled trade workers, has recently announced that it has completed an USD $18 Million Series B round of financing. …
2021
Manus launches professional SteamVR tracker for VR, Mocap and Virtual Production
In Virtual Reality News February 17, 2021 – Manus, an immersive technology developer specialized in high-fidelity finger tracking for motion capture and virtual reality (VR), has today announced the Manus Pro Tracker, the company’s first …
2021
Elsevier launches its Simulation Learning System with VR for nursing student education
In Virtual Reality News February 16, 2021 – Elsevier, a global research publishing and information analytics company, has today announced the launch of its Simulation Learning System (SLS) for Registered Nurses (RN) with Virtual Reality …
2021
Augmented Reality fighter jet training company Red 6 appoints Retired Air Force General Mike Holmes as Chairman of the Board
In Augmented Reality News February 16, 2021 – Red 6, a technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training, has today announced that Retired US Air Force General Mike Holmes has been appointed …
2021
Packaging company Jokey utilizing WebAR to highlight the potentials of interactive packaging to its customers
In Augmented Reality News February 15, 2021 – Jokey, a global packaging solutions company, has today unveiled an augmented reality (AR) sales tool that aims to innovate the way the company introduces its portfolio to …
2021
Starting today VMF Winter Arts will transform downtown Vancouver into an interactive open-air Augmented Reality art gallery
In Augmented Reality News February 12, 2021 – Starting today, public spaces across the city of Vancouver, Canada will be transformed into an interactive, open-air gallery featuring augmented reality (AR) art by local and international …
2021
Nextech AR launches version 2.0 of its ‘AiR Show’ Augmented Reality music app
In Augmented Reality News February 12, 2021 – Nextech AR Solutions, a provider of augmented reality (AR), virtual event live streaming experiences, and services for 3D ads, eCommerce, and education, has recently announced the launch …
2021
Surgical Planning Associates receives FDA clearance for its HipInsight Augmented Reality system for joint arthroplasty
In Augmented Reality News February 11, 2021 – Surgical Planning Associates (SPA) has recently announced the introduction of its HipInsight augmented reality (AR) intra-operative guidance system for joint arthroplasty (a surgical procedure to restore the …
2021
WaveOptics and Luxexcel collaborate on prescription eyewear for Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
In Augmented Reality News February 10, 2021 – Luxexcel, a provider of 3D printed prescription lenses, and WaveOptics, a designer and manufacturer of waveguides and light engines, have collaborated to create a module integrating three …
2021
Librestream secures strategic investments from Honeywell and Evergy Ventures to advance industrial workforce transformation
In Augmented Reality News February 10, 2021 – Librestream, a provider of augmented reality (AR) and remote collaboration solutions, has announced that it has secured strategic investments from Fortune 100 technology company, Honeywell, and Evergy …
2021
South Korean company MAXST launches spatial Augmented Reality platform ‘MAXST VPS’ for 3D mapping
In Augmented Reality News February. 9, 2021 – MAXST, a provider of an augmented reality (AR) software development kit (SDK) based in South Korea, has today announced the launch of its spatial AR platform, MAXST …
2021
Arvizio launches its Immerse 3D solution for sharing 3D models in AR within collaborative web meeting platforms
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News February 09, 2021 – Arvizio, a provider of augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) solutions for real time collaboration and visualization, has today announced the launch of its ‘Immerse …
2021
KDDI Research develops hands-free nursing care support system using Vuzix AR Smart Glasses
In Augmented Reality News February 8, 2021 – Vuzix Corporation, a supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology and products, has today announced that KDDI Research, Inc., a research institute that combines the …
Collaborations & Partnerships
Tobii, Valve, and OpenBCI engaging in research collaboration to make VR gaming more immersive
In Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News February 5, 2021 – Tobii, a company that develops and sells products for eye control and eye tracking, has recently confirmed that it is engaging in research collaboration …
2021
USARPAC deploys ThirdEye’s X2 MR Smart Glasses and RemoteEye software
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News February 4, 2021 – ThirdEye, a provider of augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) enterprise solutions, has recently announced the deployment of its X2 MR Smart Glasses …
2021
SpringboardVR founders launch new enterprise-focused AR and VR content and device management company ArborXR
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News February 4, 2021 – ArborXR, a provider of an enterprise XR device management, content management, and content distribution solution, has announced the launch of a new enterprise-focused company …
Older News
2021
Vertigo Games acquires VR arcade management platform SpringboardVR
In Virtual Reality News February 3, 2021 – Vertigo Games, a multi-platform virtual reality (VR) publisher and developer best known for the platinum-selling VR shooter ‘Arizona Sunshine’, has today announced that it has completed the acquisition …
2021
Xerox expands software portfolio with acquisition of Augmented Reality support platform company CareAR
In Augmented Reality News February 2, 2021 – Xerox Holdings Corporation has recently announced that it has expanded its growing software portfolio with the acquisition of CareAR, an augmented reality (AR) support platform company that …
2021
SPREE Interactive secures multimillion Euro investment to expand its global partnerships and free-roam VR eSports experiences
In Virtual Reality News February 2, 2021 – SPREE Interactive, previously known as HolodeckVR, a provider of multiplayer, free-roaming commercial virtual reality (VR) attractions, has today announced that it has successfully secured a multimillion euro …
2021
ImagineAR announces Masa Ishimitsu as new advisor to spearhead the company’s expansion into Japan
In Augmented Reality News February 1, 2021 – ImagineAR, a provider of augmented reality (AR) solutions that enable sports teams, businesses and enterprises to instantly create their own AR mobile campaigns, has today announced that …
2021
Volvo Cars announces new Innovation Portal allowing outside developers to create new in-car apps and services
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News January 29, 2021 – Volvo Cars has today announced the launch of its ‘Innovation Portal’, through which the company aims to achieve a range of high-quality apps for …
2021
FORM announces partnership with Jacuzzi brands swim spas and new features to its Augmented Reality swim goggles
In Augmented Reality News January 27, 2020 – FORM, the sports wearable technology company behind the augmented reality (AR) FORM Smart Swim Goggles, has recently announced the launch of three new features on its goggles: …
2021
Canon announces MREAL S1 device for enterprise Mixed Reality
In Mixed Reality News January 27, 2021 – Well known professional camera brand Canon, which also specializes in optical, imaging, and industrial products, has announced that it will be releasing its new mixed reality (MR) …
News
John Lewis & Partners selects Marxent 3D Room Planner and 3D renders for its virtual interior design appointments
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News January 27, 2021 – Marxent, a provider of 3D and augmented reality (AR) solutions for e-commerce, sales and enterprise, has announced that after a successful trial, retailer John …
2021
US Air Force’s new Virtual Reality Learning Laboratory includes 33 training stations offering interactive VR modules
In Virtual Reality News January 26, 2021 – Mass Virtual, a provider of virtual reality (VR) technology and training solutions, has announced that the US Air Force’s (USAF) Integrated Technology Platform (ITP) team recently held …