XR News: Latest Extended Reality & XR Industry Updates

AWE announces 11 finalists for its $100,000 XR Prize Challenge

May 4, 2023

In General XR News May 4, 2023 – AWE, a provider of worldwide events focused exclusively on the business of augmented, virtual and mixed reality (AR, VR & MR – collectively … continue reading

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OKX and Manchester City launch interactive avatar campaign

April 28, 2023

In General XR News April 28, 2023 – OKX, a Web3 technology company, crypto exchange and the Training Kit Partner of Manchester City Football Club (MCFC), has this week kicked … continue reading

Magic Leap announces native support for OpenXR on Magic Leap 2 headset

April 27, 2023

In Augmented Reality News April 27, 2023 – Enterprise spatial computing company Magic Leap has this week announced that its Magic Leap 2 headset is now conformant with OpenXR, a … continue reading

BISim and blackshark.ai partner to provide Metaverse solutions for the military

April 26, 2023

In General XR News April 26, 2023 – Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a global developer of military simulation and training software, has this week announced a partnership with blackshark.ai, … continue reading

GameDriver announces testing support for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and more with new 2023.04 version update

April 25, 2023

In General XR News April 25, 2023 – GameDriver® Inc., a provider of automated testing solutions for gaming and XR experiences, has today announced version 2023.04 of its patented automation … continue reading

Varjo and IDSI partner on high-fidelity Mixed Reality simulation and training solutions

April 20, 2023

In Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News April 19, 2023 – Varjo, a provider of professional-grade virtual and extended reality (VR/XR) hardware and software, and Immersive Display Solutions, … continue reading

Immersive technology provider Kratos awarded $20M DoD-related contract to upgrade maintenance training systems

April 18, 2023

In General XR News April 18, 2023 – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a National Security Solutions provider, has recently announced that it has been awarded a contract worth … continue reading

AR medical device company Ocutrx Technologies acquires Spectrum AMT

April 18, 2023

In Augmented Reality News April 18, 2023 – Ocutrx Technologies, a developer of medical devices that utilize augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI), has recently announced … continue reading

AI-driven social metaverse company Social Future raises $6M in funding

April 14, 2023

In General XR News April 14, 2023 – Social Future, an AI-driven social metaverse company, has recently announced that it has successfully raised USD $6 million in funding. Social Future’s … continue reading

Microsoft announces new Mixed Reality features for its Dynamics 365 Guides platform

April 11, 2023

In Mixed Reality News April 11, 2023 – As part of Microsoft’s aim to make mixed reality (MR) more accessible and intuitive for frontline workers everywhere, the company has recently … continue reading

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General XR News

AWE announces 11 finalists for its $100,000 XR Prize Challenge

OKX and Manchester City launch interactive avatar campaign

Magic Leap announces native support for OpenXR on Magic Leap 2 headset

BISim and blackshark.ai partner to provide Metaverse solutions for the military

GameDriver announces testing support for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and more with new 2023.04 version update

Varjo and IDSI partner on high-fidelity Mixed Reality simulation and training solutions

Immersive technology provider Kratos awarded $20M DoD-related contract to upgrade maintenance training systems

AR medical device company Ocutrx Technologies acquires Spectrum AMT

Mojo Vision raises $22.4M in new Series A funding round

Unity releases ‘Unity Industry’ solution for enterprises building real-time 3D experiences

Fectar integrates Ultraleap hand tracking into its VR & AR content creation platform

RealWear launches three new assisted reality products

The U.S. DOD is seeking solutions to address its energy needs – XR technologies could have an important role to play

Snap Unveils SPECS AR Glasses at Augmented World Expo 2026