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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

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

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

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

ShadowMaker Labs Showcases Smart Shirt for Body-Based Game and XR Controls

June 8, 2026

What’s the story? ShadowMaker Labs has showcased its working Smart Shirt platform at Web Summit Vancouver, using movement and muscle signals as real-time inputs for games and immersive experiences. Why … continue reading

Newcastle United Adds Immersive AI Fan Engagement Platform from Lenovo and Invisionary

June 3, 2026

What’s the story? Lenovo, Invisionary and Intel have launched an immersive AI fan engagement platform with Newcastle United, built around Invisionary’s LUX-75 display. Why it matters The deployment supports immersive … continue reading

Niantic Spatial and Spexi Partner to Turn Drone Imagery Into 3D Intelligence for Physical AI

May 27, 2026

What’s the story? Niantic Spatial and Spexi Geospatial have announced a partnership that combines drone imagery capture with 3D reconstruction technology for physical AI. Why it matters Customers will be … continue reading

Proto and Holomedia Power New AI Concierge Hologram at LaGuardia Airport

May 26, 2026

What’s the story? LaGuardia Terminal B has launched Bridget, an interactive AI guest experience hologram powered by Proto hardware and Holomedia’s wayfinding software. Why it matters Travelers at LaGuardia Terminal … continue reading

XREAL and Google Demo Project Aura XR Glasses Ahead of 2026 Global Launch

May 22, 2026

What’s the story? XREAL and Google have showcased Project Aura wired XR glasses at Google I/O 2026, ahead of the device’s confirmed global launch later this year. Why it matters … continue reading

Agog Announces $1M Grant Call for Climate Storytelling Projects

May 13, 2026

What’s the story? Agog has launched its first public open call, offering up to USD $1 million for climate-focused immersive media projects. Why it matters The open call expands access … continue reading

Niantic Spatial Releases SPZ 4 Open-Source Format for 3D Gaussian Splats

May 11, 2026

What’s the story? Niantic Spatial has released SPZ 4, an updated open-source file format for 3D Gaussian splats that compresses faster, handles bigger scenes, and supports custom vendor extensions. Why … 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

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