XR News: Latest Extended Reality & XR Industry Updates

VR Expert and Treeview Partner on Custom Enterprise Applications for XREAL AURA

September 2, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? VR Expert and Treeview have formed a partnership to help enterprise customers identify, develop and deploy custom applications for the XREAL AURA optical see-through … continue reading

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VFX and Immersive Experience Provider Goodbye Kansas Group Plans Saudi Expansion

August 27, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Goodbye Kansas Group plans to establish a local legal entity in Saudi Arabia as it expands its commercial presence in the region. Why it … continue reading

Godot Engine Developer W4 Games Raises $18 Million Series B Led by Tencent

August 25, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? W4 Games has closed an $18 million Series B funding round led by Tencent, bringing its total funding raised to date to $33 million, … continue reading

Virtualware Signs Agreement to Acquire UK VR Software Company Virtalis

August 21, 2026

In Virtual Reality News What’s the story? Virtualware has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Virtalis Holding, a Manchester-based VR and real-time 3D (RT3D) visualization software company. Why it … continue reading

NHS Supply Chain Opens Framework Tender That Includes Estimated £40M Immersive Technology Lot

August 19, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? NHS Supply Chain has published a tender notice for its planned Medical Simulation and Technologies Framework, inviting suppliers to tender for one or several … continue reading

Virtuix Selects AVRT for U.S. Marine Corps VR Infantry Training System

August 18, 2026

In Virtual Reality News What’s the story? Virtuix has selected AVRT to supply weapons tracking and training content for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Infantry Fireteam Virtual Trainer system. Why it … continue reading

Glydr Brings Hybrid Foot and Gamepad Controls to PC Gaming and VR

August 13, 2026

In VR Gaming News What’s the story? Glydr has launched Controller Translation in beta, letting its foot-pedal controller combine with a gamepad so games recognize both as one unified virtual … continue reading

Meta Names Grant Recipients for AI Glasses Impact Program in the US

August 11, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Meta has awarded nearly USD $2 million in AI Glasses Impact Grants to 30 organizations across the United States supporting accessibility, education, and workforce … continue reading

Live Nation Brings CORTIS and Lollapalooza to Roblox in Music Festival Tycoon

August 10, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Roblox experience Music Festival Tycoon, which lets players build and grow their own music festivals, has added CORTIS as its first featured artist ahead … continue reading

US Air Force Extends Enduvo Training Contract to September 2028

August 6, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? A USAF contract under which Enduvo delivers interactive courseware for aircraft maintenance, pilot training, egress and fuels has been extended through to 2028. Why … continue reading

NVIDIA XR AI Enters Public Beta for AR Glasses and XR Devices

August 4, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? NVIDIA XR AI is now available in public beta, giving developers a library for building spatially aware multimodal AI agents for AR glasses and … continue reading

Caterpillar Acquires Skycatch for Mining Spatial Data and AI

July 30, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Caterpillar has recently acquired Skycatch to add near-real-time spatial data capture, processing and AI analysis capabilities to its mining technology portfolio. Why it matters … continue reading