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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

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

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

XREAL and ASUS ROG Unveil R1 AR Glasses with 240Hz Refresh Rate for Gaming

January 12, 2026

What’s the story? ASUS ROG and XREAL have unveiled the ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses, a wearable spatial display designed for high-performance gaming on PCs and consoles. Why it matters … 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

Pimax debuts Crystal Super Micro-OLED, Dream Air, and Dream Air SE at CES 2026

January 9, 2026

In Virtual Reality News January 9, 2026 – Pimax, a manufacturer of virtual reality (VR) hardware, debuted its next generation of PC virtual reality (PCVR) headsets to the public 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

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

PetaRay and Quanta Unveil Commercial-Ready AR HMD With Arbitrary Focal Depth

January 6, 2026

What’s the story? PetaRay and Quanta Computer have partnered to produce an AR headset featuring arbitrary focal depth technology, now available for evaluation at CES 2026. Why it matters The … 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

Novobeing Expands Clinically Validated VR Therapy from Hospitals to Homes

December 18, 2025

What’s the story? Novobeing expands its clinically validated VR therapy beyond hospitals, bringing mental health support directly into the home. Why it matters The launch allows patients managing serious illness … continue reading

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