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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

Distance and Galvion Collaborate on AR Helmet Systems for Defense Applications

May 22, 2026

What’s the story? Galvion and Distance have announced a collaboration focused on AR-enabled headworn systems for defense applications. Why it matters The collaboration supports visual augmentation systems for dismounted troops … 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

Meta Opens Display Access for Ray-Ban Display Developers

May 19, 2026

What’s the story? Meta has begun rolling out developer preview access to the display on its Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. Why it matters Developers can now create visual, hands-free experiences … 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

Virtuix Expands Omni One VR Treadmill Availability to Canada

May 13, 2026

What’s the story? Virtuix has expanded availability of its Omni One full-body VR treadmill systems to Canada. Why it matters The launch brings Virtuix’s full-body VR gaming systems to Canadian … 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

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires UK Computer Vision Company Cinemersive Labs

May 8, 2026

What’s the story? Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Cinemersive Labs, a UK computer vision and machine learning company. Why it matters SIE adds an in-house team with patent-pending volumetric capture … continue reading

ThirdEyeGen Awarded Contract to Develop GRIP Human-Machine Interface Platform

May 6, 2026

What’s the story? ThirdEyeGen has been awarded a Department of War contract to develop GRIP, a microgesture-based control platform for digital systems. Why it matters GRIP is being designed to … continue reading

YBVR Brings Manchester City VR Content to Meta Quest Through Xtadium

May 6, 2026

What’s the story? YBVR and Manchester City have launched City Space, a new immersive VR experience on the Xtadium platform for Meta Quest headsets. Why it matters The experience gives … continue reading

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Proto and Holomedia Power New AI Concierge Hologram at LaGuardia Airport

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

Distance and Galvion Collaborate on AR Helmet Systems for Defense Applications

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

Meta Opens Display Access for Ray-Ban Display Developers

Agog Announces $1M Grant Call for Climate Storytelling Projects

Virtuix Expands Omni One VR Treadmill Availability to Canada

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

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires UK Computer Vision Company Cinemersive Labs

ThirdEyeGen Awarded Contract to Develop GRIP Human-Machine Interface Platform

YBVR Brings Manchester City VR Content to Meta Quest Through Xtadium

Avatar Medical Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for 3D Medical Imaging Platform

SpAItial Announces Echo-2 for Real-Time 3D Scene Generation

Distance and Kia Bring Lightfield HUD Technology to Vision Meta Turismo Concept Car

Engo Launches engo3 AR Sports Glasses with Color HUD for Garmin and Apple Watch

Snap Unveils SPECS AR Glasses at Augmented World Expo 2026