AR and VR News | Category: Waveguides

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

LetinAR Secures $18.5M to Support Smart Glasses Scale-Up

May 20, 2026

What’s the story? LetinAR has secured USD $18.5 million to scale its optical module technology for smart glasses. Why it matters The funding supports LetinAR’s scale-up plans as its optical … continue reading

Vuzix Announces Two AR Glasses Reference Designs With Avegant and Himax

January 14, 2026

What’s the story? Vuzix has introduced two new AR reference designs developed with partners Avegant and Himax Technologies to enable the scalable manufacturing of lightweight smart glasses. Why it matters … continue reading

Lumus Unveils its Next-Gen Waveguides for AR Glasses at CES 2026

January 6, 2026

What’s the story? Lumus has unveiled new waveguides at CES 2026, including the 70° FOV ZOE model and updated Z-30 variants designed for different AR eyewear applications. Why it matters … continue reading

Cellid Unveils New AR Glasses Reference Designs for 2026

December 4, 2025

What’s the story? Cellid has introduced two new AR glasses reference designs using plastic and glass waveguides. Why it matters The models add new design and display options for AR … continue reading

Snke Launches SnkeXR Medical AR Glasses Powered by Lumus Waveguides

November 18, 2025

What’s the story? Snke has launched SnkeXR, a medical grade AR glasses system built for surgical and clinical workflows. Why it matters The launch adds another validated option for surgeons … continue reading

Lumus and Quanta Expand Partnership to Scale AR Optics Manufacturing

July 16, 2025

In Augmented Reality News July 16, 2025 – Lumus has announced an expansion of its partnership with Quanta Computer Inc., aimed at supporting scalable manufacturing of its reflective waveguide-based optical … continue reading

Maradin Launches New Laser Display Module for XR Glasses

July 15, 2025

In General XR News July 15, 2025 – Maradin Ltd., a developer of MEMS-based laser lighting solutions, has recently announced the launch of its new XR laser-based scanning (LBS) display … continue reading

OPTIX Expands Global Reach with AR/VR Optical Advancements

June 11, 2025

June 12, 2025 – As the global XR industry prepares for a packed summer of innovation, optical technology company OPTIX is set to intensively showcase its advanced AR and VR … continue reading

Lumus Unveils Upgraded Z-30 Optical Engine for AR Glasses at AWE

June 10, 2025

In Augmented Reality News June 10, 2025 – Lumus, a developer of reflective waveguide technology for augmented reality (AR) eyewear, has unveiled an enhanced version of its Z-30 optical engine … continue reading

Vuzix Acquires Silicon Valley R&D Facility to Expand Waveguide Development for Smart Glasses

April 30, 2025

In Augmented Reality News April 30, 2025 – Vuzix Corporation, a supplier of smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality (AR) technologies, has this week announced the acquisition of an advanced … continue reading

AR Display Developer Cellid Raises $7.5M to Scale Waveguide Production

April 22, 2025

In Augmented Reality News April 22, 2025 – Cellid Inc., a Japan-based developer of augmented reality (AR) display technology and spatial recognition engines, has recently announced it has raised over … continue reading

Lumus Selected by Holochip as Optical Engine Partner for AR Device for U.S. Navy

April 7, 2025

In Augmented Reality News April 7, 2025 – Lumus, a developer of geometric (reflective) waveguide technology for augmented reality (AR) eyewear, has recently announced that it has been selected as … continue reading

Lumus Launches Z-30 Optical Engine to Enable Smaller and Lighter AR Devices

January 29, 2025

In Augmented Reality News January 29, 2025 – Lumus, a developer of geometric waveguide technology for augmented reality (AR) eyewear, has this week announced the introduction of its Z-30 optical … continue reading

XR Announcements from CES 2025: Products, Partnerships, and Technologies

January 17, 2025

In Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News January 17, 2025 – January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas often sets the tone for what can be expected … continue reading

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