Extended Reality news and trends

Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices
Wearables // December 12, 2024

Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. The new Android XR was created in collaboration with Samsung and will first launch on headsets code named Project Moohan and built by Samsung, Google said in a Thursday...

Consumers Want to Personalize Shopping With Extended Reality
Retail // April 25, 2024

As consumers demand more immersive, captivating eCommerce journeys, many are increasingly interested in adopting extended reality — augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) — to improve their shopping experience. Take Perfect Corp., a company providing AR try-on options for the beauty and fashion industries....

Meta Aims to Ignite Enterprise Productivity With Open Metaverse OS
Meta // April 23, 2024

Teamwork makes the dream work. And when the dream is an interoperable virtual reality (VR) world based on a proprietary operating system (OS), you are going to need a big team.  This, as on Monday (April 22) Meta announced it would be opening the operating system, Horizon...

AR and VR Have Potential to Reshape Wearable Tech Landscape
Wearables // April 22, 2024

Frequently integrated into wearable devices such as smart glasses and headsets, extended reality (XR) technology — encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) — is unlocking new levels of immersive experiences across sectors such as healthcare, retail and beyond. Take, for instance,...

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Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices

December 12, 2024
Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. The new Android XR was created in collaboration with Samsung and will first launch on headsets code named Project Moohan and built by Samsung, Google said in a Thursday (Dec. 12) press release. Google also aims to develop an ecosystem […]

Startup Wise Guys Raises $27M to Invest in B2B Startups

February 17, 2023
Startup Wise Guys has raised 25 million euros (about $27 million) to invest in startups. The Estonia-based global accelerator fund for B2B startups said in a post on LinkedIn that it is looking...