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Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science

Junior pupils showed stronger science understanding and teamwork when AR glasses were paired with classroom screens in a Victorian trial.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Data Protection

EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses

Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software Development

MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game

The move broadens MetaShot's appeal beyond cricket, as the motion gaming startup opens its platform to third-party studios for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Personalisation

Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist

The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Generative AI

CNN airs Kara Swisher digital self via AI storyfile

A CNN feature has highlighted how AI video avatars could reshape digital legacy projects, while raising fresh questions over consent and authenticity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Mixed Reality

Operator XR launches MR-1 after AUD $5.6m US defence deal

The Australian group is turning funded development into sales, with an initial MR-1 order already secured after the US Defence project ended.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Wearables

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices

The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 67% as cashflow turns positive

Positive operating cash flow and a bigger US customer base helped lift annual recurring revenue 67% to GBP £4.2 million for xReality Group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief

Wider use of medical AI will stall without faster networks, as surgeons and emergency teams need near-real-time links to work safely.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Gaming

Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments

Smart glasses are reshaping the XR market, as headset shipments fell sharply and Meta kept its lead with 72.2% of global volume.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Blippar buys Plattar to boost regional AR commerce push

Blippar has bought Australian AR specialist Plattar to deepen its regional footprint and accelerate sector-focused AR commerce products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

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Robotics

Google adds Street View grounding to Project Genie

Access to Google's experimental world model is widening as eligible AI Ultra subscribers can now generate Street View-based scenes from real US locations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago