Sightful Reveals Revamped Screenless AR Laptop Sightful has introduced Spacetop, a screenless AR laptop that uses augmented reality to create a 100-inch virtual display. This innovative device aims to enhance productivity by providing a large, portable workspace. Sightful CEO Tamir Berliner, who previously worked at Magic Leap, said in a blog post: “For the first time ever there’s a reason to use spatial computing that springs from an everyday need. That answer is productivity, and the product is Spacetop G1. Users can interact with virtual screens through AR glasses, which integrate with th ..read more

Sightful has revealed a redesigned version of its augmented reality laptop, with the first batch set to ship in October this year. The Spacetop G1 has a sleeker design compared to the model that shipped to early-access buyers around the time of CES in January. Sightful CEO Tamir Berliner, who previously worked at Magic Leap, said in a blog post: “For the first time ever there’s a reason to use spatial computing that springs from an everyday need. That answer is productivity, and the product is Spacetop G1. “I’m extremely proud to present the fruition of years of work, global collaboration dur ..read more

Google and Magic Leap have partnered to “advance the potential of XR technologies”, the latter has said in a blog post. The announcement was light on detail, but Magic Leap said the tie-up would combine its AR credentials with Google’s technology platforms. Google is already an investor in Magic Leap. Magic Leap Chief Technology Officer Julie Larson-Green said: “This partnership accelerates the transformative power of AR by combining our extensive optics capabilities with Google’s technologies to continue to advance immersive experiences to the developer ecosystem and for customers. “We are lo ..read more

The arrival of a Meta Quest 3 Lite, or at least a cheaper version of the Quest 3, seems likely. While the Meta Quest 3 is one of the most popular headsets for business users and consumers alike, Meta seems keen to increase its market share. I consider the Quest 3 one of the most affordable, high-performance headsets for mixed reality capabilities. It’s a lot cheaper than the competing Apple Vision Pro. However, the $500 price tag may still be too high for some beginners in the XR market. That’s why Meta seems to be looking at alternatives. The leading XR company hasn’t revealed any official in ..read more

VR meetings have grown increasingly popular in recent years as companies look for ways to bridge the gaps between hybrid workers and enhance team productivity through immersion. Although a virtual reality meeting may not be the same as collaborating with a colleague in person, VR can bring a unique sense of “presence” to conversations between staff. Nowadays, almost every virtual reality headset supports some form of immersive collaboration app, whether it’s Microsoft Teams and Zoom on the Apple Vision Pro or Horizon Workrooms on the Meta Quest. Why is virtual reality such a valuable tool ..read more

Rokid Inc. has outstripped its Kickstarter goal for its new AR glasses offering ‘Rokid AR Lite’ by accumulating 1,692 percent of the investment it was seeking in a single day. XReal Air 2 AR Glasses Review: Affordable Augmentation Vodafone ‘Shifts the Paradigm’ from XR Headsets to AR Glasses Rokid Max AR Glasses Review: The Complete Guide That was yesterday. At the time of writing, financial support has now reached 1,925 percent of its initial goal from 776 backers, which equates to backing of around $385K for the $20K requested via the fundraising platform. With 43 days to go, the augmented ..read more

An augmented reality workshop isn’t just an excellent tool for developers and vendors planning to create AR apps. As augmented reality development becomes more accessible, with the rise of intuitive development kits and low-code, no-code solutions, workshops introduce various immersive opportunities. With workshops, business leaders can empower team members to create and customize AR apps for collaboration, product development, and more. These tools could also help more companies unlock additional revenue streams in the metaverse or enhance customer experience with AR tools. AR workshops are b ..read more

The Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit, Apple’s collection of tools designed to support app development, has been available for a while now. In fact, Apple opened the program for applications long before the spatial computing headset ever hit the market. Now that the Vision Pro is available in the US and capturing the attention of consumers and businesses worldwide, demand for this kit is increasing. Additionally, many Apple partners are beginning to roll out their own tools to support development, such as AWS. Though the number of apps available for the Apple Vision Pro is growing, there’s still ..read more

Google I/O 2024 is one of the tech giant’s most exciting annual events for a few reasons. Not only does it give us plenty of updates on new devices and development tools from Google, but it’s also where the company announces some of its most exciting innovations. In 2024, the focus was on Google’s increasing investment in AI. Google announced endless updates to its portfolio of Gemini products, new generative media models, and even enhancements to the Gemini app. However, there were also some exciting announcements for those interested in the extended reality landscape. If you’ve been waiting ..read more

Avantis will be rolling out its Eduverse products to Colarado-based school district, St. Vrain Valley Schools. In a company first, the partnership will see all 60 schools in the district provided with access to Eduverse’s library of immersive VR and AR services. The company has confirmed that, due to its cross-platform compatibility, even schools and teachers who do not currently own VR headsets will be able to take advantage of Eduverse’s full suite of solutions via laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and/or phones. Eric Pierce, the district’s Director of IT Services and Support, discussed the imp ..read more