
HIGHLIGHTS
INVESTMENT
Google Acquires XR Talent and IP License from HTC in $250M Deal
Google has signed a $250 million agreement with HTC to acquire XR talent and a non-exclusive license to HTC's XR intellectual property. The deal supports Google's Android XR platform expansion and reinforces HTC's focus on its VIVE XR solutions. HTC’s commitment to existing products remains unchanged, while the move strengthens Google's innovation presence in Taiwan. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2025.
REPORT
Meta Reportedly Plans Smart Glasses with Display, Targeting 2025 Release at Premium Price Point

Meta is reportedly developing high-end smart glasses, codenamed 'Hypernova,' featuring a built-in display for notifications and assistant responses. Targeted for a 2025 release at around $1,000, the glasses are a step toward all-day AR wearables. Created with EssilorLuxottica, the model will supposedly join a sportier Oakley-branded version launching this year.
XR MARKET
Infinite Reality Acquires Obsess to Strengthen Position in Immersive Tech
LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Teases XR Announcement
Samsung Shows First Glimpse of Near-final Android XR Headset
Snap Makes Spectacles AR Glasses Cheaper for Students & Teachers
Geforce Now Available on Meta Quest
Meta To Offer Orion AR Glasses to Developers Next Year
XREAL One Adds 120 Hz Support in Firmware Update
Samsung's Odyssey Monitor Delivers Glasses-Free 3D for Nexon's RPG
'Assetto Corsa EVO' Launches on PC VR in Early Access
Meta Reportedly Plans Oakley Smart Glasses for 2025
Mudra Link: A $200 Neural Wristband Alternative for Any Device
Asus Tarius VR Could Use Quest 3’s Top Feature to Compete
PSVR 2 Shooter 'Firewall Ultra' Gets Update to Attract Players
‘Superhot VR’ Spiritual Successor ‘COLD VR’ Delayed by “a week or two”
XR EVENTS
AWE Nites
AWE Nite Chicago: How To Make Immersive Content: Feb 5, 3:30PM PT, Chicago, IL
AWE Nite CDMX: Mente y Tecnología (in Spanish): Mar 1, 2025, 2PM PT, Mexico City
Other Events
MIT Reality Hack: Jan 23-27, Cambridge, MA
SPIE.AR VR MR 2025: Jan 27-29, San Francisco, CA
Military Virtual Training and Simulation Summit: February 5-6, Orlando, FL
IVRHA: Feb 27- Mar 2, Sarasota, FL
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