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Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

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French sensor maker Nanomade to showcase force-touch tech on finished metal and glass devices as it courts Taiwanese OEMs and brands.
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Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments

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AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.
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Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

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Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
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Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Siemens deepens Nvidia AI alliance and debuts digital twin tools, targeting an industrial metaverse and copilots across factory floors.
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CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.
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From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
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Alibaba unveils AI cockpit, smart glasses & city tech push

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Alibaba launches AI-driven automotive cockpit, smart glasses and smart city tech, enhancing user experience with its Qwen model and partnerships worldwide.
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Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.
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Deloitte & TeamViewer collaborate to digitalise warehouse tasks

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Deloitte and TeamViewer plan to set a new industry standard in warehousing with their collaborative vision picking system, using AR technology to drive efficiency and precision against a backdrop of strained global supply chains.
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TeamViewer & Deloitte partner to advance vision picking in warehouses

Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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TeamViewer and Deloitte join hands to promote vision picking, a technique using AR, to optimise complex warehouse operations and mitigate global supply chain pressures.
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OMNIVISION unveils breakthrough chip for next-gen smart glasses

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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At CES 2024, OMNIVISION announced the launch of OP03050, a single-chip LCOS panel for AR/XR/MR smart glasses, enriching video conferencing and streaming with high-resolution visuals.
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Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro

Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Lenovo unveils its ThinkReality A3 smart glasses and OLED display upgrade for the Yoga Slim 7i Pro at CES. #Lenovo #CES2021 #smartglasses #OLED.
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AVR Lab named exclusive distributor for AR glasses OEM

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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The company has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Vuzix smart glasses products to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
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Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Griffith University's School of Pharmacy has transformed its teaching environment with Epson projectors and augmented reality smart glasses.
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Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Epson and DJI launch the world's first AR drone flight simulator app for Epson Moverio smartglasses, merging real-world and digital drone flying.
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Aussie AR smartglasses trialled in theatres

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Deaf and hearing-impaired theatregoers at London's National Theatre can now use Epson Moverio BT-300 AR smartglasses to read subtitles during performances.
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Is there any hope for the smart glasses market?

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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While an appealing consumer smart glasses product has yet to be launched, the benefits are now being realised with vendors focusing on enterprise.