Mixed Reality News: Latest MR Headsets & Spatial Computing

2026

Meta Reportedly Cuts 1,500 Reality Labs Staff, Discontinues Horizon Workrooms Amid AI Pivot

January 16, 2026

What’s the story? Meta is retiring its standalone Horizon Workrooms app in Feb 2026 while reportedly laying off 1,500 Reality Labs staff to prioritize AI and wearable technology. Why it … continue reading

XREAL and ASUS ROG Unveil R1 AR Glasses with 240Hz Refresh Rate for Gaming

January 12, 2026

What’s the story? ASUS ROG and XREAL have unveiled the ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses, a wearable spatial display designed for high-performance gaming on PCs and consoles. Why it matters … continue reading

Google and XREAL Extend Partnership to Advance Android XR

January 12, 2026

What’s the story? Google and XREAL have extended their partnership, naming XREAL a lead hardware partner for the Android XR ecosystem and the upcoming Project Aura glasses. Why it matters … continue reading

Rheinmetall Partners with Varjo for Mixed Reality Military Training Solutions

November 26, 2025

What’s the story? Rheinmetall is integrating Varjo’s XR 4 Series headsets into its deployable land training systems. Why it matters The partnership expands mixed reality use in military training by … continue reading

Red 6 Integrates AR Training System on Boeing Apache Rotorcraft Platform

November 19, 2025

What’s the story? Red 6 has integrated its AR training system on Boeing’s Apache testbed for Army rotorcraft evaluation. Why it matters The integration brings AR flight training to a … continue reading

UKDI DASA Backs Kognitiv Spark for Secure AR Deployment in MoD Environments

November 18, 2025

What’s the story? Kognitiv Spark has deployed its secure AR support system on UK sovereign defence cloud infrastructure. Why it matters The deployment shows how secure AR tools can improve … continue reading

Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy XR Headset Built on Android XR

October 22, 2025

What’s the story? Samsung launches Galaxy XR, its first Android XR headset built with Gemini AI and Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 chip. Why it matters The launch marks the start … continue reading

Apple Unveils Upgraded Vision Pro with M5 Chip and visionOS 26

October 17, 2025

What’s the story? Apple upgrades Vision Pro with the M5 chip, improved comfort, and new spatial experiences in visionOS 26. Why it matters The update boosts performance, comfort, and content … continue reading

Varjo Invests €44M in Developing Next-Generation Mixed Reality Defense Training

October 15, 2025

What’s the story? Varjo has launched a €44M R&D program, with €12M from Business Finland, to advance mixed reality defense training. Why it matters The investment reinforces Varjo and Finland’s … continue reading

Gentex Expands Partnership With Anduril to Develop AI-Enabled EagleEye Warfighter System

October 13, 2025

What’s the story? Gentex expands its partnership with Anduril to develop EagleEye, an AI-enabled headborne system for warfighters. Why it matters The AI-driven EagleEye system enhances situational awareness, connectivity, and … continue reading

Odders Lab Secures Funding to Expand into AR Fitness and Smart Glasses

October 9, 2025

What’s the story? Odders Lab has secured funding from CaixaBank’s DayOne and Axon Partners to expand its offering for AR and smart glasses. Why it matters The investment supports Odders … continue reading

Varjo Unveils Refreshed XR-4 Series Headsets for Defense Training

October 8, 2025

In Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News October 8, 2025 – Varjo, a provider of virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) solutions for defense and industrial applications, has today announced an … continue reading

Kognitiv Spark and Zonke Engineering Partner to Bring AR to Frontline Teams in Africa

October 2, 2025

What’s the story? Kognitiv Spark and Zonke Engineering partner to expand RemoteSpark AR/MR platform to Africa’s industrial sector. Why it matters The partnership could help strengthen industrial efficiency and worker … continue reading

Aechelon and Partners Launch Project Orbion, an AI-Enabled Digital Twin of Earth

September 11, 2025

What’s the story? Aechelon, Niantic, ICEYE, BlackSky and Distance team up on Project Orbion, a live AI-powered digital twin of Earth. Why it matters Project Orbion supports disaster response, defense … continue reading

FLAIM Systems Partners with FRSA to Expand MR Firefighter Training in ANZ

August 27, 2025

What’s the story? FLAIM Systems partners with FRSA to distribute mixed reality fire and safety training solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Why it matters The partnership expands access to … continue reading

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