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Google Reportedly Set to Acquire Eye-tracking Startup to Bolster Android XR Hardware Efforts

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Google is reportedly set to acquire Canada-based eye-tracking startup AdHawk Microsystems Inc. While neither Google nor AdHawk have commented on report, Google is ramping up its XR division to compete with the likes of Meta and Apple. something that would strengthen the company’s ongoing foray into XR headsets and glasses.

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PC VR Headset Bigscreen Beyond 2 Promises Big Boost to Field-of-view & Clarity, Launching Next Month

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Unlike the ‘e’ naming scheme seen in Apple’s recent iPhone 16e, the ‘e’ in Beyond 2e denotes the inclusion of eye-tracking. Bigscreen is releasing two versions of its next headsetBeyond 2 and Beyond 2e. There’s no pricing yet, although we’re sure to learn more closer to its Q3 2025 launch.

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Big XR News from Snap, Meta, HTC VIVE, Apple Vision Pro

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Other companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG, and Sony also invest in XR technology. ” The firm has seen sales success with its current versions of the Ray-Ban Stories product, which are currently available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

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Big XR News from Meta, HTC VIVE, Magic Leap

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These glasses have outperformed the sales of Ray-Ban’s first-generation smart glasses, ‘Ray-Ban Stories’ This potential deal could grant Meta more control over EssilorLuxottica’s smart glasses division and strengthen its position in the competitive market against tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

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VR Veteran Studio Behind ‘Bigscreen’ Unveils Thin & Light PC VR Headset ‘Beyond’

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Notably, the headset doesn’t include the requiste SteamVR tracking base stations or SteamVR-compatible controllers like the Valve Index controller or HTC Vive wand—you’ll have to purchase those separately. Valve Index, HTC Vive). HTC Vive Tracker, Tundra Tracker). Base Stations. Not included. Not included.

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Oculus Rift to Hit Stores in Europe and Canada from September 20th

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Soon you’ll be able to walk into a regular store in Europe and Canada and pick up an Oculus Rift headset, according to a tweet from the company’s CEO Brendan Iribe. Rift hits retail in Europe and Canada Sept 20, in-store Touch demos begin in October. pic.twitter.com/dJxx8rFsyY.

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MKBHD Video Gives The First Real Look At Samsung's Android XR Headset

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UploadVR Ian Hamilton When it comes to the hardware, Brownlee repeatedly remarks on the headset's distinct visual similarity to Apple Vision Pro, saying that when teasing the video before release with an image of him wearing the headset, many of his fans wondered why he was making another Vision Pro video.

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