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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

DEVELOPER TOOLKIT Meta Launches Developer Toolkit for AI Glasses, Opening New AR Integration Pathways Meta has released a developer preview of its Wearables Device Access Toolkit, enabling early access to camera and audio features on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Developers can prototype hands-free, sensor-based experiences across iOS and Android apps, with broader publishing set for 2026. Partners like Disney, 18Birdies, and Microsoft Seeing AI are already exploring its potential. Continue reading here. PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT Pimax Unveils 'SuperOpen' to Foster a Modular, Community-Driven VR Future To mark its tenth anniversary, Pimax has launched SuperOpen, an initiative that opens up the Crystal Super headset platform to developers with SDKs, schematics, and collaborative tools. Aiming to reduce hardware waste and encourage innovation, SuperOpen supports modular upgrades and invites community input on future tech, from E Ink optics to facial tracking modules. Continue Reading Here XR MARKET FluxPose VR Tracker raises $2M for compact 6DOF tracking LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS AWE Asia 2026 announces first speakers XRCC Online announces winners Android XR & Gemini AI showcase set for Dec 8 from Google Cellid debuts dual AR glasses with plastic + glass waveguides China’s self-sustaining XR industrial system reaches 10,000 firms GravityXR builds ultralight-headset chip in China AeroVironment adds VR/AR training tools to AV_Halo Apple’s head of UI leaves to lead design at Meta Reality Labs Microsoft Teams expands immersive events & productivity Meta may cut Metaverse budget by up to 30% XR EVENTS AWE Nites AWE Nite NYC: XR Holiday Party: Dec 17, 6:30PM ET, New York Other Events UnitedXR Europe: Dec 8-10, Brussels, Belgium CES :  Jan 6-9 2026  Las Vegas, NV ICVR 2026: Jan 26-27, 2026, New York, USA AWE Asia: Feb 2-4, 2026, Singapore 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

will also serve as the qualifying competition for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 and the 2028 Summer Olympics Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, while the tournament winner will also qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics Should the United States—already qualified as host of the Olympics—win the regional competition, the Olympic berth will be awarded to the runner-up.

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

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