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RP1 Launches Artemis Metaverse Browser for Spatial Experiences

July 9, 2026

What’s the story? RP1 has launched Artemis, a native metaverse browser powered by the open-source Sneeze engine and designed to access spatial experiences without separate app installs. Why it matters … continue reading

Basemark Partners with Ignite to Expand Automotive AR Offering for OEMs

July 9, 2026

What’s the story? Basemark has signed an MoU with Ignite by FORVIA HELLA to integrate its Rocksolid platform into Ignite’s automotive AR offering for automotive OEMs. Why it matters The … continue reading

Even Realities Hits $1B Valuation Following Meituan and Tencent-Led Funding Round

July 8, 2026

What’s the story? Even Realities has become a smart glasses unicorn after securing a reported $150 million pre-Series B round led by Meituan and Tencent for its next phase. Why … continue reading

XPANCEO and JBD Co-Developing Custom Micro-Display for AR Contact Lenses

July 7, 2026

What’s the story? XPANCEO and JBD have entered the next phase of their collaboration to build a custom micro-display for future AR-enabled smart contact lenses. Why it matters The work … continue reading

Virtuix Announces First Air National Guard Deployment of Its Omni One System

July 4, 2026

What’s the story? Virtuix has announced the deployment of its first Omni One system with the Air National Guard, purchased by a unit based in Horsham, Pennsylvania for military training … continue reading

Cintoo Workspace Brings Multi-User Collaboration to Reality Capture Data

July 2, 2026

What’s the story? Cintoo has unveiled Cintoo Workspace, a multi-user collaboration solution for viewing and inspecting reality capture data in real time. Why it matters Cintoo Workspace gives office and … continue reading

Flatirons Solutions Acquires Scope AR to Combine Technical Content Management and AR Work Instructions

July 1, 2026

What’s the story? Flatirons Solutions has acquired Scope AR, bringing AI-powered technical content management, immersive 3D work instructions and remote expert support into one platform. Why it matters By linking … continue reading

Unseen Reality Launches 93-Gram URXR One Mixed Reality Glasses

June 25, 2026

What’s the story? Unseen Reality has unveiled URXR One, 93-gram spatial computing glasses with Micro-OLED displays, 6DoF tracking and hand-gesture recognition. Why it matters The 93-gram design gives users access … continue reading

Prehension Launches Gesture Recognition SDK for XR Developers

June 24, 2026

What’s the story? Prehension has released its gesture recognition SDK for XR developers, using temporal classification to identify hand movements such as swipes, waves and pushes. Why it matters The … continue reading

Meta and EssilorLuxottica Launch New Meta Glasses AI Eyewear Line

June 23, 2026

What’s the story? Meta has launched Meta Glasses, a new AI eyewear line developed with EssilorLuxottica, featuring three frame styles and prices starting at $299. Why it matters The new … continue reading

Snap Unveils SPECS AR Glasses at Augmented World Expo 2026

June 16, 2026

What’s the story? Snap has unveiled SPECS, its new standalone augmented reality glasses, at Augmented World Expo 2026, with pre-orders open now at USD $2,195 and shipping due this fall. … continue reading

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Reality Elite for AI-Powered Spatial Computing

June 16, 2026

What’s the story? Qualcomm has unveiled Snapdragon Reality Elite at Augmented World Expo, a new XR platform built to power spatial computing with on-device AI across headsets and glasses. Why … continue reading

Raven Resonance Previews Raven Prism, a Standalone Linux Computer in Eyewear, at AWE 2026

June 16, 2026

What’s the story? Raven Resonance is publicly previewing Raven Prism, which it describes as the world’s first Ambient Computer, at Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in Long Beach this week. … continue reading

Distance and Supacat Sign Framework Agreement to Integrate AR HUD Across HMT Vehicles

June 11, 2026

What’s the story? Distance and Supacat have signed a three-year framework agreement to integrate Distance’s AR HUD and computational optics stack across Supacat HMT vehicles. Why it matters By placing … continue reading

Berlin Smart Glasses from L’Atitude 52°N Now Available in the US and Europe for $449

June 9, 2026

What’s the story? L’Atitude 52°N has opened sales of its Berlin smart glasses today, priced at USD $449, featuring AI imaging, live translation, and offline group communication. Why it matters … continue reading

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