Augmented Reality

Snapchat parent Snap, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAP) announced at the 2022 NewFronts on Tuesday several initiatives that are underway at the company. The event, organized by the Interactive Advertising Bureau, serves as a digital content marketplace that gives media buyers a first look at the...

Apple, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: APPL) much-awaited mixed reality headset, having AR/VR capabilities, has long been in the works. With Cupertino tightlipped about the product and the launch timeline, the Street is awash with speculation concerning the headset. What Happened: Apple's MR headset will...

The most iconic soft drink in the world is joining the hundreds of companies heading into the metaverse for additional growth opportunities. What Happened: The first Coca-Cola flavor born in the metaverse is coming from Coca-Cola Inc (NYSE: KO) soon with the launch of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte....

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) led a $60 million funding round for Nio Inc. (NYSE: NIO)-backed augmented reality glasses maker Nreal, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing the startup. What Happened: Beijing-...

Wana Brands, among the first cannabis edibles producers in the country and now available in 13 states and nine Canadian provinces, just launched SPECTRUM Live Rosin Gummies in Colorado, available in four distinct flavors. With fast-acting effects, these live rosin gummies are...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results after market close Wednesday. What Happened: Meta Platforms, which was previously known as Facebook, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $33.67 billion, which beat an estimate of $33.38 billion,...

As the buzz around an Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) mixed reality headset intensifies, tech journalist Mark Gurman dished out the most likely name for the device. What Happened: Gurman listed some possible names for the headset and said Apple Vision could be the “most realistic” naming...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is taking a different approach from other companies such as Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) with respect to Metaverse — an immersive virtual world. What Happened: Apple’s virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets are meant to send...

Alibaba Group Holding Limited’s (NYSE: BABA) DingTalk workplace app is planning to launch augmented reality glasses that can be used to conduct meetings in the Metaverse. What Happened: DingTalk’s glasses will not require nearsighted persons to wear glasses as they will feature self-...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) had a great 2021 revenue-wise, but it wasn’t a “smash hit year of introductions — ” this would change in 2022, according to tech journalist Mark Gurman. What Happened: Gurman touched on a slew of upcoming products ranging from laptop computers to...

Heading into the last trading week of 2021, here is a quick roundup of the top five stories from the technology, corporate and cryptocurrency sectors that investors would not want to miss out on from the weekend. 1. Big Tech Opts For CES 2022 Virtual Participation: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT)...

A new report indicates that Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has hired away a key employee from Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) ahead of the anticipated release of an Augmented Reality (AR) headset by the iPhone maker. What Happened: In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg...

Glimpse Group (NASDAQ: VRAR) is set to acquire 5 Digital (S5D), a leading immersive technology company. S5D helps companies transform their brands by creating innovative digital content. The Glimpse Group, Inc is a diversified Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) software and services...

The company behind the massively successful mobile game “Pokemon Go” has seen its valuation increase over the years. A recent funding round could help the company become a major player in the growing market that is the metaverse. What Happened: Niantic raised $300 million in a...

The largest video game company in the world is the latest big company to announce plans to invest heavily in growth of the metaverse. What Happened:Tencent Holdings Inc (OTC: TCEHY), the owner of popular video game companies and games, is planning to connect its video games to the metaverse....