AR and VR News | Category: Company Expansion

Sandbox VR Announces 100th Location With Times Square Venue Opening October 23

October 17, 2026

In Virtual Reality News What’s the story? Sandbox VR will open its 100th location, and its first in New York City, on October 23 at 777 7th Avenue in Times … continue reading

Cellid Partners With Japanese Eyewear Retailer Megane Top to Commercialize AR Glasses

October 6, 2026

In Augmented Reality News What’s the story? Cellid, a developer of displays for augmented reality (AR) glasses, partners with Japanese eyewear retailer Megane Top to develop and sell AR glasses … continue reading

Enterprise AR Software Provider PTC to Be Acquired by Schneider Electric in $22.6 Billion Deal

October 6, 2026

In Augmented Reality News What’s the story? Schneider Electric has agreed to buy PTC, the industrial engineering software company behind the Vuforia augmented reality products, in an all-cash deal valued … continue reading

Lumus Signs Manufacturing Agreement With Crystal-Optech for Geometric Waveguides

September 10, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Lumus has signed a manufacturing agreement with Chinese precision-optics manufacturer Crystal-Optech, which will produce its geometric waveguides for AR eyewear. Why it matters Crystal-Optech … 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

Maersk Training, Provider of VR Safety Training, to be Acquired by OpenGate Capital

August 12, 2026

In Virtual Reality News What’s the story? OpenGate Capital has agreed to acquire Maersk Training and its Maersk H2S Safety Services subsidiary from A.P. Moller – Maersk, with closing expected … continue reading

Loft Dynamics Brings FTD Level 7 VR Helicopter Training Simulator to Japan

May 28, 2026

What’s the story? Loft Dynamics’ Airbus H125 TXi VR simulator at Nakanihon Air has achieved FTD Level 7 qualification from Japan’s aviation regulator, the JCAB. Why it matters The qualification … continue reading

Virtuix Expands Omni One VR Treadmill Availability to Canada

May 13, 2026

What’s the story? Virtuix has expanded availability of its Omni One full-body VR treadmill systems to Canada. Why it matters The launch brings Virtuix’s full-body VR gaming systems to Canadian … 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

Sony Opens Digital Media Production Center in Japan to Support XR and Virtual Production Workflows

February 18, 2026

What’s the story? Sony is opening its new Digital Media Production Center Japan this month to provide creators access to filmmaking and XR technologies. Why it matters The facility gives … continue reading

Virtuix Launches Omni One Core in Europe Starting at €2,995

February 11, 2026

What’s the story? Virtuix has announced the European launch of its Omni One Core VR treadmill, allowing customers in the UK and EU to place orders for April 2026 delivery. … continue reading

Sandbox VR to Open Seventh Canadian Location With New Surrey Venue

February 10, 2026

What’s the story? Sandbox VR has announced a new venue in Surrey, Canada, featuring motion sensor technology and a library of ten proprietary VR titles. Why it matters The venue … continue reading

AR Alliance Expands With 18 New Members, Including TDK and Goertek

February 10, 2026

What’s the story? The AR Alliance has added 18 new members, including TDK and Goertek, to expand its global AR hardware development ecosystem. Why it matters This expansion brings together … continue reading

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