XR News: Latest Extended Reality & XR Industry Updates

2023

Copresence announces launch of its digital avatar creation app on Apple App Store

September 14, 2023

In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News September 14, 2023 – Copresence AG (copresence), a provider of digital avatar generation software that creates photorealistic 3D models of a user’s face, … continue reading

2023

HaptX partners with Y-12 National Security Complex to advance nuclear operations training

September 14, 2023

In Virtual Reality News September 14, 2023 – HaptX Inc., a provider of lifelike touch feedback technology, has today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), … continue reading

2023

Avatar company Genies launches 3D design tools and $500k digital fashion fund

September 12, 2023

In General XR News September 12, 2023 – Genies, an avatar tech company, has today announced that it is launching a USD $500,000 Fashion Engagement Fund and a platform of 3D … continue reading

MIT Researchers develop invisible tagging system to enhance motion tracking, VR, and object detection

September 11, 2023

In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News September 11, 2023 – Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) – a laboratory of over 900 researchers, including professors, … continue reading

AWE announces $200k prize for its Start-up Pitch Competition at AWE EU in October

September 6, 2023

In General XR News September 6, 2023 – Augmented World Expo (AWE), a provider of worldwide XR events, has announced a USD $200,000 prize for its Start-up Pitch Competition at … continue reading

Lenovo announces new 3D display for immersive visualization coming February 2024

September 5, 2023

In General XR News September 5, 2023 – Lenovo has recently unveiled its new ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor, along with other technology, software and accessories that the company stated are … continue reading

Varjo selected as headset technology provider for U.S. Army Mixed Reality training project

August 29, 2023

In Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News August 29, 2023 – Varjo, a provider of professional-grade extended reality (XR) hardware and software, has today announced that it has been selected … continue reading

VoxelSensors announces new appointments to its Board to grow its XR market presence

August 28, 2023

In General XR News August 28, 2023 – VoxelSensors, a provider of 3D perception technology for extended reality (XR), has recently announced that it has appointed Tim Droz and Youssef … continue reading

Microsoft announces Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 is now an independent organization within GitHub, with Magic Leap and Qualcomm on new steering committee

August 24, 2023

In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News August 24, 2023 – Microsoft has this week announced that its Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 (MRTK3) open-source software has been moved outside of … continue reading

2023

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General XR News

HaptX partners with Y-12 National Security Complex to advance nuclear operations training

Avatar company Genies launches 3D design tools and $500k digital fashion fund

MIT Researchers develop invisible tagging system to enhance motion tracking, VR, and object detection

AWE announces $200k prize for its Start-up Pitch Competition at AWE EU in October

Lenovo announces new 3D display for immersive visualization coming February 2024

Varjo selected as headset technology provider for U.S. Army Mixed Reality training project

VoxelSensors announces new appointments to its Board to grow its XR market presence

Microsoft announces Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 is now an independent organization within GitHub, with Magic Leap and Qualcomm on new steering committee

GameDriver announces Nintendo middleware partnership to enhance game development on Nintendo Switch

Leia Inc. announces acquisition of Dimenco to enhance its immersive 3D display offering

GigXR and DICOM Director debut 3D medical imagery learning platform

Arcturus selected as go-to-market partner for Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Capture Studios solutions

NVIDIA announces major Omniverse upgrade with generative AI and OpenUSD

Apple joins alliance with Pixar, Adobe, Autodesk, and NVIDIA to drive open standards for 3D Content

Snap Showcases SPECS AR Glasses and Announces SPECS Intelligence AI Service