I’ve been writing a newsletter for XR gamers for a while now, and I think some of the readers of the blog might appreciate the section with news about the industry (there are more news about Gaming and Entertainment, go here and subscribe).
Here are the news:
🕶️ Ray-Ban Meta glasses are now the top-selling product in 60% of Ray-Ban stores across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
👓 Xpanceo showcases smart contact lenses for 3D imaging without VR headsets at GITEX Global 2024.
🥽 Bigscreen’s custom-made Beyond VR headset, priced at $1000 or from $32/month, now ships within one day of ordering.
🎧 An upcoming Quest update will reduce Bluetooth audio latency, improving the use of Bluetooth headphones and earbuds on Meta Quest headsets.
👎 The U.S. Army requires Microsoft’s AR headset to cost “substantially less“ than the projected $80,000 per unit to proceed with full-scale production under its $22 billion contract.
🤝 HTC VIVE and Virtualware announce a strategic partnership to accelerate enterprise XR solutions in the Americas, with HTC VIVE becoming the official distributor of Virtualware’s VIROO platform.
💰 Disguise receives £1.2 million in funding from the MAX-R alliance, including the BBC, to support innovative XR advertising and marketing solutions.
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