2019
Apple acquires UK-based 3D animation company, IKinema
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News October 4, 2019 – It has been confirmed by several sources that Apple has bought UK-based 3D animation company, IKinema, for an undisclosed amount. IKinema sells products that …
2019
HiMirror announces launch of ‘HiMirror Slide’, with Augmented Reality makeup try-on
In Augmented Reality News October 3, 2019 – Beauty tech brand, HiMirror, has announced the official launch of its newest model, the HiMirror Slide, which utilizes augmented reality to allow users to try new makeup …
2019
SupportSquare and Iristick announce partnership for remote assistance on industrial Smart Glasses
In Augmented Reality News October 3, 2019 – SupportSquare and Iristick have announced a new partnership to provide a comprehensive solution for remote assistance on industrial smart glasses. Iristick makes the Iristick.Z1 smart safety glasses …
2019
VIVE announces it is extending native support of wireless for PC VR to Vive Cosmos
In Virtual Reality News October 2, 2019 – VIVE has announced today that it is extending its native support of wireless for PC VR to the recently announced Vive Cosmos. The company has stated that …
2019
MIT.nano announces first recipients of NCSOFT seed grants for AR/VR projects
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News October 1, 2019 – MIT’s advanced facility for nanoscience and nanotechnology, MIT.nano, which houses the MIT.nano Immersion Lab — a research space for AR/VR and data visualization — …
2019
Sony announces that 360 Reality Audio content will be made available on Amazon Echo Studio
In Augmented Reality News October 1, 2019 – Sony Corporation has announced recently that 360 Reality Audio content, which offers an immersive music experience for listeners, will be made available on the new Amazon Echo …
2019
Jaunt XR’s technology acquired by Verizon
In Augmented Reality News September 30, 2019 – Jaunt XR has today announced the acquisition of its software, technology, and certain other assets by Verizon Communications Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Jaunt XR operates in …
2019
NexTech signs Augmented Reality deal with oil & gas equipment rental company Sand Separation Solutions
In Augmented Reality News September 30, 2019 – NexTech AR Solutions has announced that it has landed a deal with Sand Separation Solutions, (SSS) a heavy equipment rental company in the oil and gas industry, …
2019
EON Reality announces “EASI” updates to its Augmented and Virtual Reality platform
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News September 27, 2019 – At the Immersive Learning Summit in Italy this week, EON Reality has announced changes will be coming to its Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) …
2019
NextVR and NBA Digital announce 2019-20 NBA League Pass Virtual Reality schedule
In Virtual Reality News September 26, 2019 – NBA Digital, co-managed by the NBA and Turner Sports, and NextVR, an official live VR partner of the NBA, have announced the live VR game schedule for …
2019
Oculus announces variety of new features for Oculus Quest at OC6
In Virtual Reality News September 26, 2019 – Yesterday at OC6, Oculus announced a lineup of new features for Oculus Quest, which the company states will unlock Quest’s potential even further and expand the way …
2019
Tilt Five, Holographic tabletop gaming that utilizes Augmented Reality glasses, now on Kickstarter
In Augmented Reality News September 26, 2019 – Tilt Five, creator of a tabletop augmented reality (AR) board game, has recently put its product on Kickstarter in order to raise funds from backers to help …
2019
Oculus announces ‘Oculus for Business’ platform at OC6
In Virtual Reality News September 25, 2019 – At OC6 today, Oculus announced that its new ‘Oculus for Business’ platform will launch in November. Built for easy adoption and scalability across a variety of industries, …
2019
Facebook Horizon, a new Virtual Reality world coming in 2020 announced for Quest and Rift
In Virtual Reality News September 25, 2019 – Facebook Horizon, a new social VR world coming to Oculus Quest and the Rift Platform in 2020, has been announced today at OC6. “Horizon is the first …
2019
Oculus announces Hand Tracking will be coming to Quest
In Virtual Reality News September 25, 2019 – At OC6 this week, Oculus has announced that hand tracking will be coming to Oculus Quest, allowing users to be more expressive in VR and connect on …
2019
NexTech announces launch of its ‘ARitize’ self service 3D AR publishing platform for e-commerce
In Augmented Reality News September 25, 2019 – NexTech AR Solutions has announced the launch of its ‘ARitize’ self service 3D AR publishing platform for e-commerce. Evan Gappelberg, CEO of NexTech, commented: “Augmented reality has …
2019
Iristick announces its Iristick.Z1 Smart Safety Glasses are now compatible with iOS smartphones
In Augmented Reality News September 24, 2019 – Iristick has recently announced that the company’s Iristick.Z1 smart safety glasses are now compatible with iOS smartphones. Iristick smart glasses are tethered to a smartphone, which allows …
2019
PAR, Inc. invests in Tampa-based medical Virtual Reality start up, Immertec
In Virtual Reality News September 24, 2019 – PAR, Inc. has recently announced that it has invested in local start-up Immertec, a company that applies virtual reality technology to medical and surgical training. Immertec’s flagship …
2019
Planet O raises USD $3.2 million in Seed Funding Round to develop Extended Reality entertainment hubs in China
In Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News September 23, 2019 – Planet O Ltd., a location-based mixed reality and social experience entertainment hub, has announced today that it has raised CNY ¥21.5 million (approximately USD …
2019
NexTech hires Barry Sandrew as COO/Executive Producer of its Holywood AR Studios
In Augmented Reality News September 23, 2019 – NexTech AR Solutions has announced the hiring of Barry Sandrew, Ph.D. as COO/Executive Producer of its AR Studios in Hollywood, California. The studio is producing immersive augmented …
2019
Viveport announces Samsung HMD Odyssey owners can receive two free months of Viveport Infinity
In Virtual Reality News September 23, 2019 – Viveport and Samsung have announced that all Samsung HMD Odyssey owners can now receive two free months of Viveport Infinity, Viveport’s unlimited subscription service for virtual reality. …
2019
Vuzix receives regulatory approval and begins shipping M400 Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
In Augmented Reality News September 20, 2019 – Vuzix Corporation has announced this week that the company has received regulatory compliance approval for the M400 Smart Glasses from the US, EU, Japanese and Canadian regulatory …
2019
Ultrahaptics and Leap Motion announce they are rebranding as Ultraleap
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News September 20, 2019 – Ultrahaptics and Leap Motion have announced that they are rebranding under a single new company name: Ultraleap. This follows the two companies coming together …
2019
NexTech lands deal with Challenger Motor Freight Inc. to create Augmented Reality recruitment experiences
In Augmented Reality News September 19, 2019 – NexTech AR Solutions has announced that it has landed a deal with Challenger Motor Freight Inc., one of Canada’s largest privately owned transportation and logistics companies with …
