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Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires UK Computer Vision Company Cinemersive Labs

May 8, 2026

What’s the story? Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Cinemersive Labs, a UK computer vision and machine learning company. Why it matters SIE adds an in-house team with patent-pending volumetric capture … continue reading

ThirdEyeGen Awarded Contract to Develop GRIP Human-Machine Interface Platform

May 6, 2026

What’s the story? ThirdEyeGen has been awarded a Department of War contract to develop GRIP, a microgesture-based control platform for digital systems. Why it matters GRIP is being designed to … continue reading

YBVR Brings Manchester City VR Content to Meta Quest Through Xtadium

May 6, 2026

What’s the story? YBVR and Manchester City have launched City Space, a new immersive VR experience on the Xtadium platform for Meta Quest headsets. Why it matters The experience gives … continue reading

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Avatar Medical Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for 3D Medical Imaging Platform

May 5, 2026

What’s the story? Avatar Medical has gained FDA clearance for Avatar Medical Vision, its 3D medical image review and surgical planning platform. Why it matters The platform lets clinicians review … continue reading

SpAItial Announces Echo-2 for Real-Time 3D Scene Generation

April 29, 2026

What’s the story? SpAItial has announced Echo-2, a model that generates real-time, navigable 3D scenes from text or image inputs. Why it matters The model could support faster creation of … continue reading

Distance and Kia Bring Lightfield HUD Technology to Vision Meta Turismo Concept Car

April 24, 2026

What’s the story? Distance has announced a collaboration with Kia to bring its lightfield HUD technology into the Vision Meta Turismo concept car. Why it matters As the first consumer … continue reading

Engo Launches engo3 AR Sports Glasses with Color HUD for Garmin and Apple Watch

April 20, 2026

What’s the story? Engo releases engo3 AR sports glasses with Garmin and Apple Watch support and integrated workout data display. Why it matters Athletes can monitor heart rate, pace, and … continue reading

Sony XYN Integrates With Disguise for Virtual Production Asset Workflows

April 15, 2026

What’s the story? Sony has launched a plugin that brings XYN-generated 3DCG assets into Disguise workflows for use in virtual production environments. Why it matters The plugin is intended to … continue reading

Qualcomm and Snap Sign Multi-Year Deal to Power Future Specs with Snapdragon XR

April 14, 2026

What’s the story? Snap and Qualcomm have announced a multi-year agreement to support future Specs AR glasses with Snapdragon XR system-on-chip platforms. Why it matters For Snap, the agreement helps … continue reading

Civilization VII VR Revisited – Just One More Year

April 13, 2026

TL;DR for Civilization VII – VR, an update review one year on from the game’s VR launch. (played on a Meta Quest 3 128 GB model) Pros Cons + Great … continue reading

Excurio Launches LBXR Pulse for Large-Scale Multi-User VR Experiences

April 9, 2026

What’s the story? Excurio has introduced LBXR Pulse, a platform for managing large-scale multi-user VR experiences across shared physical spaces. Why it matters LBXR Pulse is designed to help operators … continue reading

Amazon Expands Vuzix Smart Glasses Deployment Across North America

April 9, 2026

What’s the story? Amazon scales Vuzix smart glasses deployment across US and Canada with follow-on M400 and initial Ultralite Pro orders. Why it matters The deployment expands tools that support … continue reading

Niantic Spatial Launches Scaniverse and VPS 2.0 for Spatial Mapping

April 7, 2026

What’s the story? Niantic Spatial has launched Scaniverse and VPS 2.0, introducing new tools for 3D space capture, spatial asset generation, and visual positioning. Why it matters The new tools … continue reading

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Former Smart Contact Lens Developer Mojo Vision Secures $17.5M for AI Infrastructure

April 2, 2026

What’s the story? Mojo Vision, formerly focused on smart contact lenses, raises USD $17.5M for its micro-LED AI infrastructure platform. Why it matters The approach offers higher bandwidth and lower … continue reading

Cyberpunk 2077 Comes to Free-Roam VR Through Zero Latency Partnership

April 1, 2026

What’s the story? Zero Latency VR and CD PROJEKT RED have partnered to bring the Cyberpunk 2077 universe to location-based, free-roam VR venues worldwide. Why it matters The experience will offer … continue reading

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