⊲ Phys.org ⊳ A new 3D headset is enabling highly realistic holograms powered by AI, without the need for special glasses. Developed by researchers at Stanford and Meta, the headset uses a...
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Next Computing Platform – Smart Glasses
⊲ PYMNTS ⊳ Global eyewear leader EssilorLuxottica has reported a significant increase in sales of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which rose by over 200% in the first half of the year. The company...
Your Wrist Can Control
⊲ Tech Xplore ⊳Meta’s Reality Labs team has developed a wristband that uses surface electromyography to translate tiny muscle movements into digital commands, enabling gesture control without...
Meta’s AR Falling Behind China?
⊲ Gizmodo ⊳ The article discusses the rapid progress of AR glasses in China, particularly highlighting a product from the company Wigain. Their AR glasses, called Omnision, feature full-colour...
Meta Opens UK XR Audio Lab
⊲ AI Magazine ⊳ Meta has opened a £12m audio research lab in Cambridge, UK to solve a major obstacle for smart glasses, making audio clear and adaptive in noisy real-world settings. The lab...
Learning Anatomy in the Metaverse
⊲ Metro ⊳ The article discusses how ACG Schools in New Zealand are using VR technology to enhance education. In a Year 11 PE class, students explore a 3D model of the human body, allowing them to...
Latest Speculation on Apple’s XR Plans
⊲ Road to VR ⊳ Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple plans to release several XR devices and smart glasses by 2028. A new version of the Vision Pro headset with an upgraded...
Smart Glasses for Athletes
⊲ PCMag ⊳ Meta and Oakley have teamed up to unveil Oakley Meta HSTN, the brand’s first smart glasses built for athletic use. These feature dual front cameras with 3K video, open‑ear speakers,...
Tipping Point for XR Headsets?
⊲ Computer Weekly ⊳ According to research from IDC the AR/VR headset market grew 18.1% year-on-year in Q1 2025, signalling a shift towards richer experiences. IDC attributes this resurgence to...
Eagle Eye XR for the US Army
⊲ Road to VR ⊳ In an interview with Ashlee Vance at AWE USA 2025, Palmer Luckey detailed Eagle Eye, Anduril’s XR helmet for the US military as a successor to the IVAS project. Built as a full...
Meta Pivots to Ultralight XR
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Meta is reportedly shifting its XR focus to develop an ultralight headset called Puffin, expected to launch in late 2026. This new headset will use a tethered computing puck, making it...
Anduril & Meta Team Up for IVAS/SBMC
⊲ Anduril ⊳ Anduril and Meta are collaborating to develop XR technology for the American military. This partnership aims to rapidly field advanced soldier-borne XR systems and also strengthen...