AR and VR Industry News

Flatirons Solutions Acquires Scope AR to Combine Technical Content Management and AR Work Instructions

July 1, 2026

What’s the story? Flatirons Solutions has acquired Scope AR, bringing AI-powered technical content management, immersive 3D work instructions and remote expert support into one platform. Why it matters By linking … continue reading

Unseen Reality Launches 93-Gram URXR One Mixed Reality Glasses

June 25, 2026

What’s the story? Unseen Reality has unveiled URXR One, 93-gram spatial computing glasses with Micro-OLED displays, 6DoF tracking and hand-gesture recognition. Why it matters The 93-gram design gives users access … 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

Snap Unveils SPECS AR Glasses at Augmented World Expo 2026

June 16, 2026

What’s the story? Snap has unveiled SPECS, its new standalone augmented reality glasses, at Augmented World Expo 2026, with pre-orders open now at USD $2,195 and shipping due this fall. … 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

Distance and Supacat Sign Framework Agreement to Integrate AR HUD Across HMT Vehicles

June 11, 2026

What’s the story? Distance and Supacat have signed a three-year framework agreement to integrate Distance’s AR HUD and computational optics stack across Supacat HMT vehicles. Why it matters By placing … 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

Snap Acquires Spatial AR Company Illumix to Support Specs Glasses

June 5, 2026

What’s the story? Snap has reportedly acquired spatial AR company Illumix, adding its platform and most of its staff as Snap continues work on its Specs AR glasses platform. 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

Virtuix Secures U.S. Air Force SBIR Funding for VR Mission Planning System

June 2, 2026

What’s the story? Virtuix has secured U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase I funding to advance Virtual Terrain Walk, a VR mission planning system for terrain rehearsal. Why it matters The … continue reading

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XREAL Introduces xbx Smart Glasses Sub-Brand and Unveils New a01 AR Glasses

June 1, 2026

What’s the story? XREAL has introduced xbx as a new smart glasses sub-brand, led by the a01 AR glasses for viewing, gaming and AI-powered AR technology. Why it matters The … continue reading

Loft Dynamics Brings FTD Level 7 VR Helicopter Training Simulator to Japan

May 28, 2026

What’s the story? Loft Dynamics’ Airbus H125 TXi VR simulator at Nakanihon Air has achieved FTD Level 7 qualification from Japan’s aviation regulator, the JCAB. Why it matters The qualification … continue reading

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