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Meta Reportedly Plans 4 New Smart Glasses Models Amid Aggressive 10M Unit Push
According to an internal memo viewed by The Information, Meta is aiming to release up to four more smart glasses models this year. Meanwhile, the company is reportedly developing an AI pendant, with testing slated to start next year. The memo, which thus far hasn’t been confirmed by Meta, was reportedly authored by Meta Wearable […]
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Survey: What Social AR Apps are Used Most?
When looking at social apps that offer AR, which are the most popular among users? And extracting insights from those figures, which players are best positioned? We unpack original survey data from ARtillery Intelligence and Thrive Analytics.
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Acer Re-enters XR with New AR & Smart Glasses
Acer unveiled two new XR glasses, marking nearly a seven-year absence from the XR space. The last we saw the ‘Acer’ brand emblazoned on an XR headset was its final Windows PC VR headset released in 2019, the OJO 500, which was mostly targeted at businesses. Since then, the company has been conspicuously absent from […]
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As Virtual Worlds Close, Communities in ‘Rec Room’, Meta’s ‘Horizon Worlds’, and Others Create Ways to Survive
Guest Article By Julian Reyes Julian Reyes is an award-winning XR producer, with more than two decades of experience spanning immersive media, storytelling, music culture, and technology. He is the Founder and Director of the Virtual Worlds Museum, where he leads efforts to preserve, explore, and showcase the history, culture, and future of virtual worlds. […]
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‘Beat Saber’ Turns 8, Bringing 3 New Free Tracks to VR’s Favorite Block-slashing Rhythm Game
Believe it or not, Beat Saber is turning eight years old, so to celebrate Meta has tossed out three new free tech-dance bass tracks. The update, which is already live on Quest and SteamVR headsets, includes three songs: ‘Phantom Fangs’, an original in-house track from Zakka G, ‘KILLSHOT’ from Boom Kitty x MDK’s, and Astral […]
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AI/XR Beats: Speculating on Specs & an Eye on Eagle Eye
More details emerge about Snap Specs and Anduril’s Eagle Eye, while Gemini Spark colonizes your workspace and cinematic AI hits keep coming. We have these and other items from XR and AI realms through the eyes of Charlie Fink.
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Steam Deck’s Massive Price Hike May Not Bode Well for Steam Frame
Valve announced that Steam Deck is getting a sizable price hike, bringing an increase of $240 to $300 to its handheld gaming PC–not exactly a vote of confidence for those of us waiting for Steam Frame, its upcoming standalone VR headset. The company revealed the 512 GB OLED Steam Deck has increased from $549 to […]
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‘No Man’s Sky’ Brings Its Biggest Space Battles to Date in ‘The Swarm’ Update
Hello Games released its next major update for No Man’s Sky (2016), introducing large-scale faction warfare, community objectives, and the game’s biggest space battles to date. Called ‘The Swarm’, the update arrives ahead of No Man’s Sky’s 10th anniversary in August, centering around a new threat known as the ‘Hive of Glass’, a massive structure […]
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‘DnD: Battlemarked’ Gets New Adventure in ‘Acquisitions Incorporated’ Penny Arcade Update
Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked (2025) just got a new content update, adding a fresh standalone adventure, expanded multiplayer options, and additional campaign customization features. Based on the Penny Arcade DnD series ‘Acquisitions Incorporated’, Battlemarked now has a new standalone adventure called ‘A Golden Opportunity’. The update introduces Omin Dran, CEO of Acquisitions Incorporated, […]
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Is This Xreal’s iPhone SE Moment?
Xreal’s new aO1 glasses target the low-end of the display glasses spectrum. Arriving in July for $299, will this be Xreal’s iPhone SE moment… and will X be just as popular? Given price sensitivity in AR glasses, and Meta’s success at the low end, thi… AR Insider & AR Insider