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OURA Acquires Gesture Recognition Startup Doublepoint

March 10, 2026

What’s the story? Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Finnish gesture recognition startup Doublepoint to advance how users interact with wearable devices using natural movements. Why it matters The acquisition … continue reading

VITURE Closes $100M Financing Round, Bringing Six-Month Total Above $200M

March 3, 2026

What’s the story? VITURE secured $100M in new funding to accelerate XR hardware development, bringing its total capital raised over the last six months to more than $200M. Why it … continue reading

PICO Previews ‘Project Swan’ Headset and Unveils PICO OS 6 Update

March 2, 2026

What’s the story? PICO has unveiled its PICO OS 6 update featuring spatial multitasking and previewed ‘Project Swan,’ a flagship headset scheduled for a 2026 release. Why it matters The … continue reading

Rokid Glasses Software Update Adds Native Support for Google Gemini AI

March 2, 2026

What’s the story? Rokid has updated its smart glasses to natively support Google’s Gemini, alongside ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen, allowing users to toggle between multiple AI models on a single … continue reading

Cognitive3D Launches MCP Server to Connect AI Assistants to Spatial Analytics Data

February 27, 2026

What’s the story? Cognitive3D has launched its MCP Server, allowing users to access and interpret XR spatial analytics data using natural language through AI assistants. Why it matters By enabling … continue reading

Google Introduces New Gemini Tools for Building Interactive XR Experiences

February 25, 2026

What’s the story? Google has announced tools that utilize Gemini’s Canvas feature to render text prompts into fully realized, interactive XR experiences for Samsung Galaxy XR users. Why it matters … continue reading

HTC Launches VIVERSE Partner Program for Engagement-Based Creator Monetization

February 24, 2026

What’s the story? HTC’s VIVERSE has launched the VIVERSE Partner Program, a performance-based rewards initiative for creators to monetize immersive content through audience engagement. Why it matters The initiative offers … continue reading

Vuzix Introduces Turnkey Smart Glasses Kits for Enterprise Remote Assist

February 23, 2026

What’s the story? Vuzix has launched Vuzix Solutions, a new portfolio of enterprise smart glasses kits that combine hardware with pre-configured software for frontline worker productivity. Why it matters The … continue reading

Sony Opens Digital Media Production Center in Japan to Support XR and Virtual Production Workflows

February 18, 2026

What’s the story? Sony is opening its new Digital Media Production Center Japan this month to provide creators access to filmmaking and XR technologies. Why it matters The facility gives … continue reading

Waymo Launches Generative 3D World Model to Train Self-Driving Cars

February 12, 2026

What’s the story? Waymo has announced the Waymo World Model, a generative tool built on Google DeepMind technology to create photorealistic 3D simulation environments for autonomous vehicle training. Why it … continue reading

AR Alliance Expands With 18 New Members, Including TDK and Goertek

February 10, 2026

What’s the story? The AR Alliance has added 18 new members, including TDK and Goertek, to expand its global AR hardware development ecosystem. Why it matters This expansion brings together … continue reading

ORamaVR Raises $4.5 Million in Seed Funding for Medical XR Platform

February 3, 2026

What’s the story? ORamaVR has closed a USD $4.5 million seed funding round to expand its XR platform for medical device training. Why it matters ORamaVR’s platform aims to accelerate … continue reading

NHS Supply Chain Outlines £210M Medical Simulation Framework with Dedicated VR, AR, MR Lot

February 2, 2026

What’s the story? NHS Supply Chain has published a GBP £210 million pipeline notice for a national framework agreement covering medical simulation devices and immersive technologies. Why it matters The … continue reading

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Reality Labs Burns $19 Billion in 2025 as Meta Signals No Slowdown in Losses

January 29, 2026

What’s the story? Meta’s 2025 financial results show Reality Labs operating losses widened to USD $19.19 billion, even as the division recorded a slight full-year revenue increase to USD $2.21 … continue reading

Spatial Computing Startup Nucleus4D Raises $1.5M to Digitize the Built World Using 3D Gaussian Splatting

January 23, 2026

What’s the story? Nucleus4D has closed a USD $1.5M pre-seed round to scale its spatial computing platform and 3D Gaussian splatting technology for digitizing physical spaces. Why it matters The … continue reading

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