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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

2026

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

May 5, 2026

What’s the story? Avatar Medical has gained FDA clearance for Avatar Medical Vision, its 3D medical image review and surgical planning platform. Why it matters The platform lets clinicians review … continue reading

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

April 29, 2026

What’s the story? SpAItial has announced Echo-2, a model that generates real-time, navigable 3D scenes from text or image inputs. Why it matters The model could support faster creation of … continue reading

Sony XYN Integrates With Disguise for Virtual Production Asset Workflows

April 15, 2026

What’s the story? Sony has launched a plugin that brings XYN-generated 3DCG assets into Disguise workflows for use in virtual production environments. Why it matters The plugin is intended to … continue reading

2026

Former Smart Contact Lens Developer Mojo Vision Secures $17.5M for AI Infrastructure

April 2, 2026

What’s the story? Mojo Vision, formerly focused on smart contact lenses, raises USD $17.5M for its micro-LED AI infrastructure platform. Why it matters The approach offers higher bandwidth and lower … continue reading

Tripo AI Raises $50M and Unveils New 3D Generation Models

March 31, 2026

What’s the story? Tripo AI has announced USD $50 million in funding and unveiled new 3D model architectures for generating production-ready assets in native three-dimensional space. Why it matters The … continue reading

Looking Glass Unveils musubi Holographic Photo and Video Frame

March 11, 2026

What’s the story? Looking Glass has announced musubi, a new seven-inch holographic photo and video frame that lets consumers convert standard digital media into holograms. Why it matters The device … continue reading

OURA Acquires Gesture Recognition Startup Doublepoint

March 10, 2026

What’s the story? Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Finnish gesture recognition startup Doublepoint to advance how users interact with wearable devices using natural movements. Why it matters The acquisition … continue reading

VITURE Closes $100M Financing Round, Bringing Six-Month Total Above $200M

March 3, 2026

What’s the story? VITURE secured $100M in new funding to accelerate XR hardware development, bringing its total capital raised over the last six months to more than $200M. Why it … continue reading

PICO Previews ‘Project Swan’ Headset and Unveils PICO OS 6 Update

March 2, 2026

What’s the story? PICO has unveiled its PICO OS 6 update featuring spatial multitasking and previewed ‘Project Swan,’ a flagship headset scheduled for a 2026 release. Why it matters The … continue reading

Rokid Glasses Software Update Adds Native Support for Google Gemini AI

March 2, 2026

What’s the story? Rokid has updated its smart glasses to natively support Google’s Gemini, alongside ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen, allowing users to toggle between multiple AI models on a single … continue reading

Cognitive3D Launches MCP Server to Connect AI Assistants to Spatial Analytics Data

February 27, 2026

What’s the story? Cognitive3D has launched its MCP Server, allowing users to access and interpret XR spatial analytics data using natural language through AI assistants. Why it matters By enabling … continue reading

Google Introduces New Gemini Tools for Building Interactive XR Experiences

February 25, 2026

What’s the story? Google has announced tools that utilize Gemini’s Canvas feature to render text prompts into fully realized, interactive XR experiences for Samsung Galaxy XR users. Why it matters … continue reading

HTC Launches VIVERSE Partner Program for Engagement-Based Creator Monetization

February 24, 2026

What’s the story? HTC’s VIVERSE has launched the VIVERSE Partner Program, a performance-based rewards initiative for creators to monetize immersive content through audience engagement. Why it matters The initiative offers … continue reading

Vuzix Introduces Turnkey Smart Glasses Kits for Enterprise Remote Assist

February 23, 2026

What’s the story? Vuzix has launched Vuzix Solutions, a new portfolio of enterprise smart glasses kits that combine hardware with pre-configured software for frontline worker productivity. Why it matters The … continue reading

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