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‘Into Black’ Studio Set to Announce Next VR Game on Friday
The Binary Mill, the indie VR studio behind Deep Rock Galactic-style shooter Into Black (2024), announced it’s ready to reveal a new game this Friday. As first mentioned by UploadVR, The Binary Mill revealed it’s showing a first look at a new VR game come Friday, May 22nd during the Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase. The Gold Coast, […]
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Apple Acquires Key Talent & Patents Behind AI Avatar Company ‘Animato’
According to an official EU filing spotted by Apple Insider, Apple has recently acquired key talent and IP behind Animato, a Bay Area startup creating AI avatars. Animato was known for the now-defunct AI video calling app Call Annie, which paired 3D avatars with AI for face-to-face tutoring and language learning. According to the filing (seen […]
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Apple Acquires Key Talent & Patents Behind AI Avatar Company ‘Animato’
According to an official EU filing spotted by Apple Insider, Apple has recently acquired key talent and IP behind Animato, a Bay Area startup creating AI avatars. Animato was known for the now-defunct AI video calling app Call Annie, which paired 3D avatars with AI for face-to-face tutoring and language learning. According to the filing (seen […]
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Google’s Intelligent-Eyewear Road Map Materializes
This year’s Google I/O keynote was a typical procession of new products, expectedly infused with Gemini. That includes the smart glasses and XR headsets being built around Android XR. We examine the road map knowns and unknowns.
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Google & Samsung Reveal Smart Glasses for Fall Launch, Aiming to go Head-to-head with Meta
Google and Samsung today gave the first official glimpse of an upcoming pair of smart glasses which are set to go head-to-head with Meta’s own AI-based smart glasses. The News The new smart glasses revealed by the companies at Google I/O today are seemingly unnamed at this point but generally referred to as “intelligent eyewear.” […]
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First AR Glasses Running Android XR Confirmed for 2026 Launch
XREAL today confirmed it’s launching Project Aura sometime this year, making them the first pair of AR glasses running Google’s Android XR operating system. Xreal and Google showcased Project Aura at Google I/O today, further confirming the wired AR glasses are set to launch globally in 2026. On stage, Project Aura was shown off running […]
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Google Announces New Android XR Developer Program with AR Glasses Dev Kits
Google today announced at its I/O developer conference that it’s launching a new Android XR developer program, which will include XREAL’s upcoming AR glasses. Called the ‘Android XR Developer Catalyst Program’, Google and AR hardware partner Xreal say they’ll be seeding program applicants with Project Aura dev kits, as well as tools and additional resources […]
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Where Are the Biggest Gaps & Opportunities in AR Marketing?
AR marketing continues to be an opportune but challenged segment. Sitting at the intersection of brand marketing and XR, it lets consumers interact with brands or virtually try on products. What are its biggest challenges?
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Where Are the Biggest Gaps & Opportunities in AR Marketing?
AR marketing continues to be an opportune but challenged segment. Sitting at the intersection of brand marketing and XR, it lets consumers interact with brands or virtually try on products. What are its biggest challenges?
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LG-Backed AR Lens Startup LetinAR Raises $18.5M Ahead of Planned IPO Next Year
South Korean augmented reality startup LetinAR has raised $18.5 million in fresh funding ahead of its planned IPO next year, something the company says will help scale production and accelerate commercialization of its AR optics. As first reported by TechCrunch, LetinAR’s latest round was led by Korea Development Bank and included participation from Lotte Ventures, […]
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