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This Quest Accessory Wants to Turn Your Brain Activity Into VR Avatar Control

PiEEG, a Scotland-based brain-computer interface (BCI) startup, announced it’s launching a facial interface for Quest headsets that aims to turn your brain signals and facial micro-expressions into real-time avatar control. PiEEG has specialized in BCI since it was founded by Dr. Ildar Rakhmatulin in 2022, specifically to provide low-cost solutions for researchers, developers and hobbyists. […]

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3. Juni 2026

James Cameron’s 3D Studio Acquires 3D Camera Maker STEREOTEC

Lightstorm Vision, James Cameron’s 3D production studio, has acquired STEREOTEC, a 3D camera maker that’s powered a number of films and multi-camera immersive concerts. Details of the deal are still under wraps, however Lightstorm Vision says the acquisition will help integrate Stereotec’s technology directly into its 3D production pipeline, enabling capture, processing, and delivery of […]

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2. Juni 2026

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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1. Juni 2026

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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29. Mai 2026

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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28. Mai 2026

XREAL Launches Cheap & Cheerful Sub-brand – Why You Probably Won’t See It Outside of China

XREAL announced it’s launching a sub-brand in China with the release of the company’s cheapest XR glasses yet. With a name like XBX though, it’s unlikely we’ll see them outside of the mainland. XBX released its first glasses today in China, the XBX A01, which boast a 50° field-of-view, HDR10 support, real-time SDR-to-HDR conversion, and […]

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26. Mai 2026

XREAL Launches Cheap & Cheerful Sub-brand – Why You Probably Won’t See It Outside of China

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Anduril Shows a Glimpse of EagleEye’s Wide Field-of-view Night Vision Imaging

Palmer Luckey, founder of defense startup Anduril, revealed more capabilities of its EagleEye XR glasses, this time showing off its wide field-of-view (FOV) night vision. Anduril revealed EagleEye late last year, showing off an impressive (if not outright terrifying) set of augmented reality capabilities the company hopes to eventually serve up to U.S. soldiers. Luckey, […]

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22. 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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