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Weekly Spatial | Oct 18 - Meta CTO Confirms Mixed Reality Glasses Project, AI Earbuds with Cameras & High-End Quest Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has confirmed a number of projects previously subject to speculation

HIGHLIGHTS HTC Unveils VIVE Eagle AI Glasses HTC has launched its new VIVE Eagle lightweight AI-powered smart glasses. Equipped with a 12MP ultra-wide camera and the VIVE AI assistant, the glasses support hands-free photography, voice interaction, and real-time translation in 13 languages. The glasses also offer open-ear audio, up to 4.5 hours of music playback, and local data storage for enhanced privacy. Now available for pre-order in Taiwan for approximately $500. Continue reading here. Vivo Vision: Launch event date revealed for Vivo's first mixed-reality headset Vivo has announced that its first mixed reality headset, the Vision Discovery Edition, will launch in China on August 21. The device closely resembles Apple’s Vision Pro in design, featuring a digital crown, light seal, and visor-style front. While full specs remain under wraps, the headset will debut via in-store experiences across China only. Continue reading here. LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS MetaI integrates NVIDIA USD Search to accelerate warehouse digital twin Flat2VR announces SPARK VR modding platform Aces of Thunder solo campaign release date confirmed for PC VR & PSVR 2 Green Hell VR studio announces new VR-exclusive survival game Stellar Café hands-on brings Job Simulator vibes with better AI NPCs Of Lies and Rain VR gets Early Access release date Dimensional Double Shift New Joysey DLC now live nDreams drops Reach gameplay trailer Lushfoil Photography Sim VR revealed ExoShock VR co-op shooter trailer lands for Quest & PC VR Forefront open alpha debuts large-scale VR battlefield shooter AI2 launches open-source model turning images into 3D robot plans Whispers of the Void PC VR gameplay trailer released DPVR P1 Max VR headset introduced Vuzix LX1 showcased for warehouse logistics XR Cybrid VR gets release date Noetic Realms VR studio announced Basemark updates Rocksolid AR Studio 25.3 M5 Vision Pro spotted in Apple code Kudan launches Prism for photo-realistic digital twin management Luxsonic expands VR healthcare network XR EVENTS Gamescom: Aug 20-24, Cologne, Germany La Biennale di Venezia: Aug 27-Sep 6, Venice, Italy Meta Connect 2025: Sept 17-18, Menlo Park, CA Augmented Enterprise Summit 2025: Sept 23-25, Dallas, TX R-CON by Reality Capture: Sept 30-Oct 2, Boise, ID, USA All Upcoming Events Watch Recordings

expands beyond the screen Nokia introduces XR radio network for digital twins SIGGRAPH 2025 to feature Spatial rate Snap reports 350M+ users engaging with AR daily Google’s Genie 3 pushes interactive video and spatial

passthrough camera access, allowing developers to enhance mixed reality experiences with real-time spatial

Samsung confirms ‘new XR platform coming this year’ in partnership with Google At Unpacked, Samsung dropped more hints about its much-anticipated Apple Vision Pro competitor. Even though an AR/VR headset did not make an official appearance at today's Unpacked event, some subtle, easy-to-miss mentions of the headset were folded into the keynote, reminding the audience that a headset is still very much in the works. (Source: TechRadar ) Meta Release Cross-Platform XR Framework, for Quest, iOS, Windows, Linux This week, Meta unveiled "Ocean," a new open-source, cross-platform framework for computer vision and MR/AR applications. Operating under an MIT license, Ocean emphasizes performance and efficiency. Meta highlights that the framework offers tools for MR application development, including support for geometry, media handling, networking, and rendering. (Source: XR Today ) AWE EU is seeking a limited number of the coolest XR apps, filters, community gatherings & unique experiences. APPLY NOW Infinite Reality Acquires Digital Twin Company Landvault for $450M Landvault has developed over 1.2 million square feet of virtual experiences for brands such as Mastercard, Standard Chartered, and Hershey. (Source: Auganix ) LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS Microsoft Expands Power Apps to RealWear Smart Glasses (Source: Auganix ) Pimax gives updates on its Crystal Super VR headset: more compact design and improved optics (Source: Mixed News ) XR Today Launches XR All-Stars (Source: XR Today ) Lynx Shipping Additional R-1 Mixed Reality Headsets Soon, CEO Details "excruciating" Fundraising Environment (Source: Road to VR ) New accessories for Quest 3: KIWI design introduces head strap & face pad (Source: Mixed News ) Lenovo to Provide ThinkReality VRX Headsets to Elderly Patients (Source: XR Today ) VR Games Showcase Teases Quest, PSVR 2 & Steam Reveals (Source: UploadVR ) Cult action star promotes Sandbox VR's zombie shooter Deadwood Valley (Source: Mixed News ) EVENTS Check out AWE's extensive recordings library on YouTube! AIVR 2024: Jul 19-21, Fukuoka, Japan AWE Nite CDMX #5: Jul 20, 3PM PT, Mexico City ICVR 2024: Jul 20-22, Bournemouth, United Kingdom AWE Nite Orlando: Arthur in XR: Concept Showcase Event: Jul 25, 1PM PT, Orlando FL, USA SIGGRAPH 2024: Jul 28-Aug 1, Denver, CO, USA AWE Asia 2024: Aug 26-28, Singapore GITEX Global 2024: Oct 14-18, Dubai, UAE A ugmented Enterprise Summit: Oct 15-17, Dallas, TX, USA AWE EU 2024: Oct 29-30, Vienna, Austria View all upcoming XR events at awexr.com

that he’ll be facing a fellow champion in front of a packed arena in San Juan makes it that much more special 2017 European Championships and bronze at that year’s World Championships, where he lost to two-time Olympic Not everyone would take that risk, especially at this stage, but that’s what makes this matchup special

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Samsung Headset Reportedly Launching In March Following Developer Kit In October A Samsung headset could soon be launching, with development kits becoming available in October this year before a consumer launch in March next year, according to Business Insider's Hugh Langley. Langley's report comes just days after Samsung publicly announced its XR platform is "coming this year," with Google also confirming that it is still involved. (Source: UploadVR ) New Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Have Outsold Previous Version, Essilux CEO Says The latest generation of RayBan-Meta smart glasses have sold more in a few months than the first generation did in two years, according to the Chief Executive of EssilorLuxottica, Meta’s production partner for the glasses. The latest version of the glasses went on the market in October. Meta is now also reportedly in talks to acquire a stake of about 5% in EssilorLuxottica. (Source: Reuters ) XR MARKET GridRaster Selected for Multi-Million Dollar STRATFI Program STRATFI is open to small businesses with an awarded Phase II Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) contract. (Source: Auganix ) AR startup JigSpace secures $13 million amid Apple Vision Pro release The company’s demo app has been pre-installed on both the Apple Vision Pro and iPads across the globe. (Source: Smart Company ) LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS Bigscreen Beyond's Long-awaited Audio Strap to Begin Shipping Next Month (Source: Road to VR ) Virtual Desktop update improves multi-monitor support and lets you disable the boundary system (Source: Mixed News ) Haptic vests from bHaptics now also compatible with PlayStation VR 2 (Source: Mixed News ) Liverpool Public Invited to VR Walkthrough of £100m Baltic Merseyrail Construction Project (Source: XR Today ) Meta Reportedly in Talks with Ray-Ban Maker to Deepen XR Ties via Minority Stake in Company (Source: Road To VR ) Quest 3 Mixed Reality Apps Can Now Span Your Entire Home. (Source: UploadVR ) Startup To Provide Breakthrough Battery For Mixed Reality "Leader" (Source: UploadVR ) IIFX & PIXO VR Roll Out VR Training Pilot at Mercedes Benz Stadium (Source: Auganix ) Google Blocks Set For Open Source Rebirth On Quest, Pico & Steam (Source: UploadVR ) Netflix Discontinues Quest App Following Browser Streaming Quality Bump (Source: Road to VR ) Meta's CTO Predicts The Specs Of A 2030 Quest Headset (Source: UploadVR ) Quest v68 PTC: More evidence that Meta is working on Codec Avatar integration (Source: Mixed News ) Quest 4 Reportedly Coming In 2026, Then Quest Pro 2 In 2027. (Source: UploadVR ) Kopin Achieves Production Approval Milestone on Next Generation F-35 OLEDoS Microdisplay. (Source: Kopin ) The Future of AR Beyond the Vision Pro Is Already Brewing. (Source: CNET ) Aces Of Thunder Is Coming To PC VR Too, Not Just PSVR 2 (Source: UploadVR ) Six Flags Launches New Metaverse Experience on Roblox (Source: Auganix ) Biennale Cinema 2024 | Venice Immersive lineup and Competition announced. (Source: labiennale ) Campfire CEO Speaks on Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, Open-Source Development, and Immersive Collaboration (Source: XR Today ) EVENTS Check out AWE's extensive recordings library on YouTube! AIVR 2024: Jul 19-21, Fukuoka, Japan AWE Nite CDMX #5: Jul 20, 3PM PT, Mexico City ICVR 2024: Jul 20-22, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Virtual World Society Fireside Chat: Jul 25, 1PM PT, EngageXR AWE Nite Orlando: Arthur in XR: Concept Showcase Event: Jul 25, 1PM PT, Orlando FL, USA SIGGRAPH 2024: Jul 28-Aug 1, Denver, CO, USA AWE Asia 2024: Aug 26-28, Singapore GITEX Global 2024: Oct 14-18, Dubai, UAE A ugmented Enterprise Summit: Oct 15-17, Dallas, TX, USA AWE EU 2024: Oct 29-30, Vienna, Austria View all upcoming XR events at awexr.com