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How Does Qualcomm Elevate the Spatial Stack?

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Beyond AR glasses themselves, there’s a tech stack forming. Like other computing categories, AR needs hardware, software, silicon, and all points between. This post appeared first on AR Insider. We examine the evolution of the spatial stack.

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Lynx Secures $4M in Series A Funding, Aims to Become “European Champion of Mixed Reality”

Road to VR

Lynx, the French XR hardware startup known for crowdfunding the Lynx R-1 mixed reality headset , today announced it’s secured $4 million in its Series A round, led by social VR platform Somnium Space. This includes, not only software, but also very importantly hardware,” says Artur Sychov, Founder & CEO of Somnium Space.

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Data Dive: Wearables’ Hot Streak Continues

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W earables continue to be one of the fastest-growing product categories in consumer tech. This is notable given that all-things hardware are constrained during Covid-era lockdowns. This is indirectly but importantly relevant to AR. Meanwhile, wearables are further propelled by tech-giant motivations.

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Samsung Files Trademark for ‘Galaxy Glasses’ AR/VR Headset

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While we’re still left guessing as to what sort of headset the Korean tech giant has in store, a new trademark filing has come to light which may suggest the headset’s naming scheme. ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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Nreal Releases Beta Steam Integration, Announces Developer Fund and AR Jam

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Consumer AR glasses company Nreal just announced a beta Steam integration. The company also announced an “AR Jam” developer contest, as well as other details about their roadmap for internally produced content. Nreal’s Hardware and Virtual Screens. Nreal is currently the only real contender in consumer AR glasses on the market.

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Leaked Xbox Documents Show XR Interest But No Immediate Plans

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Over the years Xbox leadership has repeatedly pushed back on XR interest, saying the tech doesn’t yet have a large enough audience to warrant investment. ” In the same section the company pointed to tech like cloud gaming and ML & AI as potential areas of strategic focus. .”

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Can Wearables Set the Stage For AR Glasses?

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A common AR industry sentiment is that the smartphone will pave the way for smart glasses. Before AR glasses achieve consumer-friendly specs and price points, AR’s delivery system is the device we all have in our pockets. There, it can stimulate demand for AR experiences. . Wearables: Paving the Way for AR Glasses.

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