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Lamborghini launches a free Apple Vision Pro app with life-sized immersive showcases of four rare vehicles.
Apple is reportedly evaluating PrismML's on-device AI model compression tech.
A Tomb Raider VR project codenamed Project U was reportedly canceled at Vertigo Games Amsterdam months before the studio's closure.
Vertigo Games cancels an unannounced Tomb Raider VR title, previously targeting Quest 3, PSVR 2, and PC VR.
Meta pushes a firmware update for Ray-Ban Meta glasses to improve detection of privacy LED tampering and disable the camera.
Samsung Display scraps development of a component for the rumored lower-cost Apple Vision Pro.
Apple will require a 2TB iCloud+ subscription for new AI home security camera features in the Home app.
Apple loses all three claims in EU antitrust appeal, reaffirming its gatekeeper designation under the Digital Markets Act.
Meta rolls out a mandatory update that disables the camera on Ray-Ban Glasses if the capture LED is tampered with or destroyed.
Meta smart glasses add AI golf caddy integrations from 18Birdies and Arccos in the US and Canada.
Lamborghini releases an Apple Vision Pro app featuring full-size interactive model views.
Tim Cook and John Ternus meet virtually with Bavaria's Minister-President Markus Söder.
Even Realities hits $1B valuation, with over half its smart glasses users in the US.
HTC launches AI smart glasses as part of its enterprise XR and VIVERSE comeback strategy.
HTC revenue stabilizes at ~$10M/month as the XR pioneer pivots to AI-powered smart glasses and enterprise hardware.
XPANCEO expands partnership with JBD to co-develop microdisplays for smart contact lenses, targeting scalability and mass production.
Even Realities raises $150M at a $1B valuation, led by Meituan and Tencent.
Meta requires a paid Meta One Premium subscription for extended access to smart glasses features like Conversation Focus.
Apple overhauls RAW photo processing in iOS 27 with ML-driven noise reduction and detail improvement.
Counterpoint Research reports Apple Watch captured ~90% of Edge AI smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026, as category grew 70% YoY.
Judge delays deadlines in Apple-Epic App Store case as both parties seek a broader pause.
Apple adds user-permission popups in iOS 26 and 27 for AI features routed through Google Cloud servers.
Apple ships an upgraded Siri AI experience and a standalone Siri app in watchOS 27 beta 3 on the Apple Watch.
Apple seeds iOS 27 beta 3 with a major Siri AI upgrade for developer testing.
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades exits Early Access with Update 120 after a decade in development.
Samsung's Android XR smartglasses, co-developed with Google and Gentle Monster, leak via companion app screenshots and gesture details.
Pico previews Pico OS 6 with AI features at AWE, signaling a push into spatial computing.
Even Realities raises $150M in Pre-B round at a $1B valuation, led by Meituan and Tencent, to develop next-gen smart glasses.
Rust Ltd's H3VR exits Steam Early Access after a decade, marking the 1.0 release of the VR shooting sandbox.
Valve appears close to revealing Steam Frame VR headset pricing and release date as new units ship.
XORWire Games announces High Horns, a free-to-play VR climbing and social game for Quest.
VirtualGo's Hauntify enables remote players to join MR multiplayer sessions by scanning hosts' real-world play spaces with continuous scene meshing.
bHaptics demonstrates the TactGlove DK3 haptic glove with eight vibration motors per hand, expanding tactile feedback points for VR hand tracking.
MemoMind One smart glasses debut on Kickstarter and exceed $500K in funding with dual green micro-LED displays and on-device AI features.
A leaked video reveals how Samsung's Galaxy Glasses work.
Jon Prosser disputes Apple's allegations of conspiracy to steal Vision Pro trade secrets in court response.
Discord app launches on Meta Quest with text, voice, and first-person VR streaming, though with early technical issues.
Samsung Galaxy Glasses leak reveals early design details, charging case, and One UI XR controls ahead of launch.
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon START, a platform designed to lower barriers for eyewear makers entering the AR glasses market.
Russia threatens Apple with a $52 million fine unless it preinstalls Russian apps on devices sold in the country.
Apple introduces an MCP server for Safari that enables coding agents to inspect and debug websites directly in the browser.
US lifts export controls on Anthropic, allowing Claude Fable 5 to resume global availability.
Paul Meade, Apple's Vision Pro hardware chief, departs for OpenAI to lead hardware efforts.
Discord launches an official app for Meta Quest headsets with full feature parity and Nitro free trial.
Sony ends physical game disc production for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, shifting to a digital-only marketplace.
Another Axiom announces Gorilla Tag: Monke Mayhem, a free-to-play mobile spinoff of its VR hit, launching on iOS and Android in 2027.
Meta imposes usage limits on accessibility features in Ray-Ban glasses, retroactively paywalling functionality for existing customers.
Tim Cook and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen hold talks over Apple's delayed Siri AI rollout in Europe amid regulatory tensions.
Apple rolls out new features for Creator Studio apps alongside iOS 27 previews.
3R Games adds Tham Luang cave to Cave Crave VR in July 2025, recreating Thailand's famous cave system using LiDAR scanning and specialist consultation.
Snap's Evan Spiegel discusses Specs AR glasses in a panel discussion at AWE, exploring the product's design rationale and capabilities.
Apple contests a $502M patent ruling from Optis at the UK Supreme Court in an ongoing dispute.
Apple acquires Play, the 2025 Apple Design Award winner for Innovation in spatial computing.
Paul Meade, Apple's Vision Pro and smart glasses hardware lead, departs for OpenAI's hardware team after 15 years.
Apple seeks Trump administration approval to import RAM from a sanctioned Chinese supplier to ease manufacturing constraints.
Paul Meade, VP of hardware engineering for Apple's Vision Products Group, joins OpenAI's hardware team.
SpatialGen launches Zeus, a 3U rack system for live immersive video production on Apple Vision Pro, supporting 16K ingest at 90+ FPS.
Apple and supplier Tata Electronics respond to a data breach exposing sensitive manufacturing files.
Paul Meade, leader of Apple's Vision Pro and smart glasses efforts, departs to join OpenAI.
iOS 27 adds Photos app features anticipated to support Apple's forthcoming HomePad spatial device.
VR studio Alta shuts down multiplayer RPG A Township Tale in July after canceling its follow-up game REAVE, citing industry headwinds.
Combat Waffle Studios, developer of top-selling VR title Ghosts of Tabor, announces layoffs due to cancelled platform partnership and VR industry contraction.
Sony, Adobe, and Google make investments and acquisitions to expand AI capabilities across spatial computing and creative tools.
Micron's COO attributes current memory shortage partly to Apple's aggressive purchasing practices.
VR developers face continued downturn: Combat Waffle Studios cuts staff, three multiplayer VR titles shutting down or pausing development.
Counterpoint Research predicts Apple will set record market share in multiple categories including wearables in 2026.
Apple raises Vision Pro prices by $200–$300 across all storage tiers, citing a global memory crisis driven by AI demand.
Apple raises Vision Pro price to $3,700 from $3,500 due to RAM and storage component shortages.
Meta launches a new AI glasses line in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, priced from $299 with 8-hour battery life.
Snap reportedly pursues a $100M partnership with Robert Downey Jr. to market its Spectacles AR glasses.
Meta launches a $60 stainless steel charging stand for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses, delivering 50% charge in 20 minutes.
Meta launches Starfire smart glasses, designed with Kylie Jenner, priced at $400–$480 in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica.
Meta launches cheaper smart glasses starting at $300 with the same core tech as Ray-Ban Meta but without premium branding.
Meta announces 28 new VR games and updates for Quest, including PAYDAY: Aces High, Transformers, and H3VR2.
Meta donates smart glasses to 130,000+ legally blind US veterans with Meta AI visual-recognition capabilities and hands-on training.
Apple released "Debut at the BBC Proms," a 35-minute immersive concert video for Vision Pro, following a behind-the-scenes look at its production challenges.
Transformers: Beyond Reality Redux launches on Meta Quest on September 3, porting the rail shooter from PlayStation VR platforms.
Apple sources all 2026 OLED display production from Samsung Display and LG Display.
Apple updates its Invites event-planning app with a new cohosting feature and two additional improvements.
Inwigo, a free-to-play co-op extraction horror game, launches on Meta Quest with adaptive monsters and procedural mansions.
Salmi Games unveils Drifters: Blackout Crew, a co-op sci-fi extraction shooter for Meta Quest and PC VR launching later this year.
Triangle Factory announces Breachers: Outbreak, a four-player co-op zombie extraction shooter for VR and flatscreen.
I Am Your Beast, a revenge FPS, launches to Steam VR Early Access in 2026 via Flat2VR's Spark program for VR conversions.
DreamVR announces The Rifted Skies, a physics-based VR action roguelite launching in Early Access on Meta Quest and SteamVR later this year.
Spell Siege, a gesture-based magic wave-defense game, launches in Early Access exclusively on Meta Quest.
Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon Reality Elite XR chipset, designed to power the next generation of lightweight AR and VR headsets.
Virtuix and Meta partner to bring native Omni One treadmill support to Quest games via the Made For Meta certification program.
Meta launches Meta Glasses, unbranded smart glasses starting at $300 with camera, audio, and prescription lens support.
Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill gains native support for Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3, now available in Meta's official Quest accessory store at $2,595.
Tata Electronics suffers cyberattack allegedly exposing confidential Apple documents.
Apple releases beta 2 for visionOS 27 alongside tvOS 27 and other platform updates.
EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials sign a long-term R&D partnership to scale waveguide and lens optics for AR and smart glasses.
Snap launches Specs AR glasses at $2,195, fully standalone with 51° field of view, shipping autumn 2026.
John Ternus's appointment as Apple CEO is expected to elevate the design team's influence over product strategy.
The Longest Day, a 7-minute immersive sports documentary, launches free on Apple Vision Pro through Amplium and Theater apps.
Apple's visionOS 27 introduces new features exclusive to the M5 Vision Pro, including Siri AI enhancements.
