XR News: Latest Extended Reality & XR Industry Updates

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

Teslasuit Unveils XR5 Flagship Haptic Suit for Enterprise Training and Rehabilitation

January 16, 2026

What’s the story? Teslasuit has launched its XR5 flagship haptic suit, featuring integrated motion capture, biometric analytics, and updated developer tools for professional and research applications. Why it matters By … continue reading

Rokid Announces Rokid Ai Glasses Style With Dual-Chip Design and Open AI Ecosystem

January 13, 2026

What’s the story? Rokid unveils its new ‘Ai Glasses Style,’ a 38.5g display-free wearable featuring a dual-chip architecture and an open AI ecosystem. Why it matters Rokid’s “open” approach to … 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

L’Atitude 52°N Unveils Departure Collection Smart Glasses at CES 2026

January 12, 2026

In General XR News January 12, 2026 – L’Atitude 52°N, a provider of smart eyewear solutions, has recently announced the launch of its new ‘Departure Collection’. Showcasing the devices at CES … continue reading

Brelyon Unveils Ultra Reality Mini Headset-free Immersive Display and Visual Engine at CES 2026

January 7, 2026

What’s the story? Brelyon unveiled its Ultra Reality Mini headset-free immersive display and demonstrated new Visual Engine capabilities at CES 2026. Why it matters The announcement reinforces that headset-free displays … continue reading

Apple’s SHARP Model Turns 2D Photos Into Photorealistic 3D Scenes in Under a Second

December 30, 2025

What’s the story? Apple has released SHARP, an open-source model that generates photorealistic 3D scene representations from a single 2D photograph in less than one second. Why it matters The … continue reading

OMNIVISION launches OP03021 low power LCOS microdisplay for smart glasses

December 23, 2025

In General XR News December 23, 2025 – OMNIVISION, a global developer of semiconductor technology, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and display solutions, has recently announced its latest single-chip liquid … continue reading

2025

Ready Player Me Acquired by Netflix to Power Gaming Avatars

December 22, 2025

What’s the story? Netflix has acquired Ready Player Me to build cross-game avatars for its gaming platform, with approximately 20 staff joining the streaming service. Why it matters The acquisition … continue reading

XPANCEO Unveils Space-Focused Smart Contact Lens Prototype

December 17, 2025

What’s the story? XPANCEO has unveiled a space-focused smart contact lens prototype designed to provide astronauts with a hands-free data interface. Why it matters The technology is designed to address … continue reading

Gracia AI raises $1.7M to support 4D Gaussian Splatting workflows for XR and VFX

December 13, 2025

What’s the story? Gracia AI announced $1.7M in funding for its end-to-end 4D Gaussian Splatting platform, including cloud processing, a studio toolkit, and Unity/Unreal plugins. Why it matters The company’s … continue reading

RP1 Opens Developer Access to Its Spatial Internet Platform

December 9, 2025

What’s the story? RP1 has opened developer access to its spatial internet ecosystem, releasing tools for self-hosted, real-time 3D experiences. Why it matters The move aims to address industry concerns … continue reading

InVeris Debuts ‘fats Drone’ Simulation Platform for Military FPV Drone Training

December 1, 2025

What’s the story? InVeris has released its fats Drone simulation system for sUAS and FPV drone training. Why it matters The system offers a way to train drone operators without … continue reading

Tencent Announces Global Launch of Hunyuan 3D AI Asset Generation Engine

November 27, 2025

What’s the story? Tencent has launched its Hunyuan 3D AI engine for creators and enterprises to accelerate 3D asset generation. Why it matters The release expands access to AI-driven 3D … 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

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