XR News: Latest Extended Reality & XR Industry Updates

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

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

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

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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

XPANCEO Unveils Space-Focused Smart Contact Lens Prototype

December 17, 2025

What’s the story? XPANCEO has unveiled a space-focused smart contact lens prototype designed to provide astronauts with a hands-free data interface. Why it matters The technology is designed to address … continue reading

Gracia AI raises $1.7M to support 4D Gaussian Splatting workflows for XR and VFX

December 13, 2025

What’s the story? Gracia AI announced $1.7M in funding for its end-to-end 4D Gaussian Splatting platform, including cloud processing, a studio toolkit, and Unity/Unreal plugins. Why it matters The company’s … continue reading

RP1 Opens Developer Access to Its Spatial Internet Platform

December 9, 2025

What’s the story? RP1 has opened developer access to its spatial internet ecosystem, releasing tools for self-hosted, real-time 3D experiences. Why it matters The move aims to address industry concerns … continue reading

InVeris Debuts ‘fats Drone’ Simulation Platform for Military FPV Drone Training

December 1, 2025

What’s the story? InVeris has released its fats Drone simulation system for sUAS and FPV drone training. Why it matters The system offers a way to train drone operators without … continue reading

Tencent Announces Global Launch of Hunyuan 3D AI Asset Generation Engine

November 27, 2025

What’s the story? Tencent has launched its Hunyuan 3D AI engine for creators and enterprises to accelerate 3D asset generation. Why it matters The release expands access to AI-driven 3D … continue reading

Rheinmetall Partners with Varjo for Mixed Reality Military Training Solutions

November 26, 2025

What’s the story? Rheinmetall is integrating Varjo’s XR 4 Series headsets into its deployable land training systems. Why it matters The partnership expands mixed reality use in military training by … continue reading

DPVR Expands Into Smart Glasses With Six New Models Across G Series Lineup

November 20, 2025

What’s the story? DPVR has expanded into smart glasses with six new models in its G Series lineup. Why it matters The launch adds another multi-model entrant to the growing … continue reading

1HMX introduces Nexus NX1 turnkey system for robotic teleoperation featuring VR and immersive tech

November 20, 2025

What’s the story? 1HMX has introduced its Nexus NX1 turnkey full body system for robotic teleoperation featuring VR and immersive tech. Why it matters The system brings full body control … continue reading

Valve Returns to VR With All New Steam Frame Headset for Wireless PC VR

November 13, 2025

What’s the story? Valve unveils Steam Frame, a new wireless VR headset designed for PC streaming and stand alone play. Why it matters Steam Frame marks Valve’s first new VR … continue reading

ROLI Acquires Ultraleap to Advance Computer Vision-Based Music Technology

November 11, 2025

What’s the story? ROLI has acquired Ultraleap to further integrate its hand tracking and computer vision tech into music creation tools. Why it matters The acquisition combines spatial interaction and … continue reading

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