Extended Reality stories
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Today
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digital transformation
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martech
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physical security
Vection Technologies showcases AI and VR tools for defence, healthcare and property as CEO Gianmarco Biagi targets wider international growth.
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
Last month
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gaming
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wearables
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physical security
AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Last month
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.
SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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mdm
SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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iot
Siemens named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for quality management software, spotlighting its AI-enabled, integrated QMS portfolio.
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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lcnc
AI agents move from pilots to core enterprise tools by 2026, but new research warns governance remains the missing link for many firms.
Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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uc
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semiconductors
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data analytics
Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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blockchain
INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital signage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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wearables
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data privacy
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agentic ai
Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security
Wed, 14th May 2025
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wearables
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agentic ai
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google
Google unveils Android 16 with a major redesign, enhanced Gemini assistant, and new security features, rolling out from next month on Pixel and Samsung devices.
Ikonz debuts AI avatar of Sourav Ganguly on HXR device
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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global expansion
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cricket
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motion capture
Ikonz has unveiled an AI digital avatar of ex-cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on its Holographic Extended Reality device in Kolkata.
MHP & Innoactive reveal new XR Streaming technology
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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education, learning & training
MHP and Innoactive unveil breakthrough XR Streaming technology, enhancing the delivery of 3D models to devices like Apple Vision Pro for industries including automotive.
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.