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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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20. Mai 2026

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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19. Mai 2026

First AR Glasses Running Android XR Confirmed for 2026 Launch

XREAL Project Aura | Image courtesy XREAL

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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LG-Backed AR Lens Startup LetinAR Raises $18.5M Ahead of Planned IPO Next Year

LetinAR 'T-Glasses' evaluation kit for 'Letinus' optics

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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Pimax Starts Sending Out ‘Dream Air SE’ PC VR Headsets, But Fulfillment Could Take Weeks

Pimax Dream Air SE (SLAM) | Image courtesy Pimax

Pimax announced it’s finally started shipping out the first batches of Dream Air SE, the younger sibling to its thin and light PC VR flagship. Despite officially launching Dream Air SE last week, most customers will probably still be waiting a bit longer—even if you pre-ordered a year ago. The company revealed in its big […]

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18. Mai 2026

‘ROG XREAL R1’ Pre-orders Now Live – 240Hz MicroOLED Gaming Glasses Priced at $850

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and XREAL today announced pre-orders for ROG XREAL R1, the microOLED gaming AR glasses that boast up to 240Hz refresh rate. Unveiled at CES 2026 in January, ROG XREAL R1 are AR glasses that focus on playing traditional content, whether it be from tethered USB-C handhelds and mobile devices, or […]

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15. Mai 2026

VR Platformer ‘Moss’ is Getting a Flatscreen Port Following Cancellation of “major project”

Polyarc Games today revealed it’s releasing a flatscreen adaptation of VR puzzle-platformer series Moss, which follows the cancellation of a “major project” last month. The News Polyarc announced it’s bringing Moss (2018) and its sequel Moss: Book II (2022) to console and PC in a new flatscreen game called Moss: The Forgotten Relic, slated to arrive sometime this year. In the […]

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14. Mai 2026

‘The Boys: Trigger Warning’ Comes to PSVR 2 in June, Promising “community requested” Improvements

Initially launched on Quest 3 in March, The Boys: Trigger Warning (2026) now has a definite release date on PSVR 2. ARVORE and Sony Pictures Virtual Reality announced The Boys: Trigger Warning is slated to launch on PSVR 2 on June 9th. The PSVR 2 version is marked as ‘PS5 Pro Enhanced’. Although the studio is […]

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Snap CEO Keynote Kicks off AWE 2026 Next Month on Lead-up to Consumer AR Glasses Launch

Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel will give a keynote address to kick off the AWE USA 2026 event next month. This is the second year in a row that Snap has taken the headlining slot at AWE USA, and comes as the company plans to launch its first consumer-focused AR glasses this year. AWE USA […]

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13. Mai 2026