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  • [New] Counterpoint Research has predicted a 14% reduction in annual sales of virtual reality headsets. The Guardian
  • [New] Meta's next VR product, an ultra-compact and lightweight mixed reality headset, is currently planned for the first half of 2027, followed by Meta Quest 4, whose development has just begun and which will likely be released later. heise online
  • [New] The Chinese manufacturer, currently selling the PC VR headsets Pimax Crystal Super and Pimax Crystal Light, plans to release two new wired devices in 2026: the Pimax Dream Air and Pimax Dream Air SE. heise online
  • [New] VR headsets will remain the best way to play VR games until the Quest 4 rolls around and potentially changes that paradigm, but until then, two options will be the best choice for VR gamers. Android Central
  • [New] AR/VR headset shipments will grow 39.2% in 2025, raising adoption pressure. Glass Almanac
  • [New] The software segment is projected to expand at the highest CAGR between 2024 and 2029 due to the rising demand for engaging and diverse VR content. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] IDC analysts expect MR and XR devices - not pure VR - to drive the next wave of growth. We're Atlyx - The Innovation Experience Company (IXC).
  • [New] Spatial computing adoption will accelerate in 2026, with consumers enjoying immersive entertainment and social experiences, while industries deploy AR and VR for operations and training. Yahoo Tech
  • [New] In 2026, AR and VR will become travel planning essentials. / Belize Bookit N Go
  • In 2025, expect cutting-edge technological innovations that enhance the onboard experience, from AI-powered personal assistants to virtual reality shore excursions. Geeks
  • VR platforms like Meta Quest for Business and Varjo enable immersive, repeatable training for high-risk or complex tasks, without shutting down operations or putting people in danger. UC Today
  • MarketBeat's screener identifies Meta Platforms, zSpace and The Glimpse Group as the top Virtual Reality stocks by recent dollar trading volume, though investors face risks from rapid technological change, heavy R&D costs, and uncertain consumer and enterprise demand. MarketBeat
  • As per insights from NextBigTechnology, blending AI with AR/VR and IoT will define 2025's app trends, but only if fragmentation is mitigated. WebProNews
  • The AR/VR landscape of 2025 will be built not just by large tech companies, but by a massive wave of creators. INAIRSPACE
  • By application type, the AR/VR & XR applications segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
  • VR innovations trimmed training and therapy costs by 30%, forecasting USD 300 million in yearly efficiencies for US providers by 2030 through advanced immersive platforms. openpr
  • IDC forecasts 39.2% AR/VR shipment growth in 2025, boosting device choice and prices. Glass Almanac
  • The economic benefits of VR are expected to be felt worldwide, growing considerably as use cases widen and develop. Statista
  • The rollout of 5G-Advanced in 2025 will provide the essential infrastructure for untethered AR and VR. INAIRSPACE
  • By 2025, the distinct lines separating AR and VR will have significantly blurred, giving way to a more holistic concept: spatial computing. INAIRSPACE
  • Metaverse VR 2025 is the ultimate frontier in immersive technology, and the range of opportunities within it is huge, starting with digital assets and tokenized real estate up to gaming economies, VR/AR integration, and Web3 social platforms. metavaultchain
  • With the rise of domestic travel and a new generation of tech-savvy millennials, VR tourism in India is expected to see rapid growth in the coming years. Travel And Tour World
  • XR technologies, including AR, VR, and MR, will have transitioned from experimental tools to essential core applications by 2025. openpr

Last updated: 05 January 2026



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