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Weekly Spatial | Jul 19 - Samsung Headset Reportedly Launching In March Following Developer Kit In October, New Ray-Ban Meta glasses have outsold previous version, Essilux CEO says

Samsung Headset Reportedly Launching In March Following Developer Kit In October

A Samsung headset could soon be launching, with development kits becoming available in October this year before a consumer launch in March next year, according to Business Insider's Hugh Langley. Langley's report comes just days after Samsung publicly announced its XR platform is "coming this year," with Google also confirming that it is still involved. (Source: UploadVR)

New Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Have Outsold Previous Version, Essilux CEO Says

The latest generation of RayBan-Meta smart glasses have sold more in a few months than the first generation did in two years, according to the Chief Executive of EssilorLuxottica, Meta’s production partner for the glasses. The latest version of the glasses went on the market in October. Meta is now also reportedly in talks to acquire a stake of about 5% in EssilorLuxottica. (Source: Reuters)

XR MARKET

GridRaster Selected for Multi-Million Dollar STRATFI Program

STRATFI is open to small businesses with an awarded Phase II Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) contract. (Source: Auganix)

AR startup JigSpace secures $13 million amid Apple Vision Pro release

The company’s demo app has been pre-installed on both the Apple Vision Pro and iPads across the globe. (Source: Smart Company)

LAUNCHES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bigscreen Beyond's Long-awaited Audio Strap to Begin Shipping Next Month (Source: Road to VR)
Virtual Desktop update improves multi-monitor support and lets you disable the boundary system (Source: Mixed News)
Haptic vests from bHaptics now also compatible with PlayStation VR 2 (Source: Mixed News)
Liverpool Public Invited to VR Walkthrough of £100m Baltic Merseyrail Construction Project (Source: XR Today)
Meta Reportedly in Talks with Ray-Ban Maker to Deepen XR Ties via Minority Stake in Company (Source: Road To VR)
Quest 3 Mixed Reality Apps Can Now Span Your Entire Home. (Source: UploadVR)
Startup To Provide Breakthrough Battery For Mixed Reality "Leader" (Source: UploadVR)
IIFX & PIXO VR Roll Out VR Training Pilot at Mercedes Benz Stadium (Source: Auganix)
Google Blocks Set For Open Source Rebirth On Quest, Pico & Steam (Source: UploadVR)
Netflix Discontinues Quest App Following Browser Streaming Quality Bump (Source: Road to VR)
Meta's CTO Predicts The Specs Of A 2030 Quest Headset (Source: UploadVR)
Quest v68 PTC: More evidence that Meta is working on Codec Avatar integration (Source: Mixed News)
Quest 4 Reportedly Coming In 2026, Then Quest Pro 2 In 2027. (Source: UploadVR)
Kopin Achieves Production Approval Milestone on Next Generation F-35 OLEDoS Microdisplay. (Source: Kopin)
The Future of AR Beyond the Vision Pro Is Already Brewing. (Source: CNET)
Aces Of Thunder Is Coming To PC VR Too, Not Just PSVR 2 (Source: UploadVR)
Six Flags Launches New Metaverse Experience on Roblox (Source: Auganix)
Biennale Cinema 2024 | Venice Immersive lineup and Competition announced. (Source: labiennale)
Campfire CEO Speaks on Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, Open-Source Development, and Immersive Collaboration (Source: XR Today)