Ah, so here’s a little tale about just… stuff happening in the tech world this week? I guess you could call it a chaotic roundup of what’s up in the XR universe—whatever XR is. But first things first, yeah?
Picture this: an Italian wins Wimbledon. I mean, wow. As an Italian myself, this stirs something inside me to break boundaries, you know? Like, what should I do that’s totally unheard of? Ideas welcome. In the meantime, though, let’s dive into some XR news. Right, here goes nothing.
### Top news of the week—wherever you are
Alrighty, there’s this company, XPANCEO, not sure if you know ‘em, but they just snagged a whopping $250 million investment. Now they’re a “unicorn.” Funny word, right? Basically, it means they’re super valuable now. Think they’re planning on launching some smart contact lenses by 2026. Seems a bit soon to me, but what do I know? I got to try their prototypes at AWE Europe (and yes, they work). Here’s hoping they get to market, even if it’s just for a niche crowd. I mean, smart lenses? Hello, sci-fi dreams!
### XR tidbits that caught my eye—kinda
Upload VR had this showcase, highlighting a ton of indie games. And let me tell you, no blockbuster revelations there, but indie studios got some love. One game, Elsewhere Electric, is dropping soon, and it involves some quirky co-op fun. You’ve gotta check out Reach—a game with a trailer that’s just, you know, pretty cool.
Chatter about Samsung’s Moohan headset was all hype-no-action at their event. What’s up with secrecy, huh? Maybe they’re tweaking it last-minute or building suspense. Suspicious either way.
Canon, of all things, is dabbling in mixed reality headsets. Who knew, right? There’s a crazy expensive enterprise version. Bet ya forgot about that. I know I did!
And then there’s RealSense, spun out from Intel like some unexpected phoenix. They were cool back in the day with those tracking cameras—remember? Looks like they’re back in business. Who would’ve thought?
### More stuff to chew on—don’t get dizzy
Meta dumped $3.5B into Luxottica. Is it just me, or does Zuckerberg want a piece of every pie? Luxottica does have a lockdown on eyewear, so maybe this is strategic genius? We’ll see.
Oh, there’s noise about a flashy VR LAN party. Imagine 130 headsets buzzing in a warehouse. Organized by a dude who makes chopsticks for a living. Life is strange, no?
Apple might refresh the Vision Pro—because why not add to the rumor mill? Will it be this year or next, who knows? Latest gossip mentions an M4 chip. Anyone else’s head spinning from these flip-flopping reports?
### A little XR fun, life dilemmas, and a note of thanks
Finally, let’s bring it down to earth—motorcycles, hackathons, and a sprinkle of random facts. It should feel immersive, exciting, all that jazz.
On a serious note, if you’ve got a moment, consider supporting those affected by the war in Ukraine through the Red Cross. Okay, end of the pitch.
And to those who’ve been my rock (well, financial backers really), a huge thank you! Remember to check out that little ‘Donate’ link somewhere at the end.
Whoa, that got real. Over and out!
