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Global intelligent eyewear shipments jump 83% in Q1
Wearables

Global intelligent eyewear shipments jump 83% in Q1

Momentum is shifting to lighter wearables as VR headset shipments fell 17% and rising memory costs squeeze profit margins across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Snap unveils SPECS augmented reality glasses for sale
Wearables

Snap unveils SPECS augmented reality glasses for sale

Pre-orders open in the United States, United Kingdom and France for Snap's standalone glasses, priced at USD $2,195 and due later this year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TeamViewer adds Microsoft AI video boost to Assist AR
Unified Communications

TeamViewer adds Microsoft AI video boost to Assist AR

Remote technicians in patchy network areas should see clearer feeds as Microsoft's video sharpening tool cuts downtime and site visits.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Asus launches anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle
Xbox

Asus launches anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle

A 20th-anniversary edition aims to tempt handheld gamers with an OLED screen, Xbox branding and AR glasses in the box.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range
Xbox

Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range

The launch broadens ROG beyond PC parts, with limited-edition gear, a board game and a new lifestyle push for gamers and collectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses
Data Protection

EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses

Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds
Robotics

AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds

High costs and data gaps are slowing wider rollout, even as most machine builders use AI in operations and service work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

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Arena Animation marks 30 years as India's AVGC-XR grows
Gaming

Arena Animation marks 30 years as India's AVGC-XR grows

India's push to build a bigger AVGC-XR industry is bolstering demand for skills, as Arena Animation turns 30 after training 500,000 students.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage
Wearables

TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage

Labour shortages could slow repairs and raise outage risk, as TP Reach lets junior technicians get remote help from senior engineers on site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams
Software-as-a-Service

Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams

Manufacturers could cut prototype spend as the upgrade lets teams review full-scale 3D models in AR without travel or new clay builds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal
Mixed Reality

Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal

The non-binding deal could help the smaller virtual training specialist reach larger defence programmes as Australia pushes sovereign capability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit
Gaming

MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit

More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Beyond Expo draws 30,000 visitors to Macao tech show
Robotics

Beyond Expo draws 30,000 visitors to Macao tech show

Record attendance and a wider startup pitch contest signalled Macao's growing role as a regional hub for AI and hardware investment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Illuminate Adelaide to stage interactive Augmented Games
Exergaming

Illuminate Adelaide to stage interactive Augmented Games

Festivalgoers will play across eight zones in Adelaide as the Canadian format makes its Australian debut with tickets from USD $15 to USD $30.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market
Wearables

Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market

Australian shoppers can now pre-order Rokid's 49g AI glasses, which offer live translation, voice controls and ChatGPT support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Lenskart launches Gemini AI smart glasses in India
Wearables

Lenskart launches Gemini AI smart glasses in India

More than 35,000 people have signed up for early access as the eyewear retailer moves into wearables with its AI-powered glasses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Google adds Street View grounding to Project Genie
Robotics

Google adds Street View grounding to Project Genie

Access to Google's experimental world model is widening as eligible AI Ultra subscribers can now generate Street View-based scenes from real US locations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026