Global Scans · Augmented reality · Weekly Summary

• [New] Bloomberg/Reuters coverage points to up to 30% metaverse budget cuts, which will steer projects away from big-budget worlds toward leaner AR experiences. Glass Almanac
• [New] 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
• [New] Snap has publicly planned lightweight, consumer AR glasses for 2026; the announcement pressures incumbents to simplify hardware and lower price points. Glass Almanac
• [New] Extended reality (XR) refers to virtual reality and augmented reality, a technology that's been bubbling under the surface of enterprise adoption for several years but in 2026 is predicted to break into the mainstream in a big way. Forbes
• [New] The AR/VR landscape of 2025 will be built not just by large tech companies, but by a massive wave of creators. INAIRSPACE
• [New] The rollout of 5G-Advanced in 2025 will provide the essential infrastructure for untethered AR and VR. INAIRSPACE
• [New] Meta is aiming to release the microLED based AR headset towards the end of 2027. Ron Mertens
• [New] By application type, the AR/VR & XR applications segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] IDC forecasts 39.2% AR/VR shipment growth in 2025, boosting device choice and prices. Glass Almanac
• [New] 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
• [New] By 2025, the hardware dividing line between AR and VR will have effectively dissolved. INAIRSPACE
• [New] By 2025, AR will be a standard tool in the enterprise toolbox, deeply integrated into workflow software like ERP and CRM systems, making the workforce more skilled, safe, and efficient. INAIRSPACE
• [New] XR technologies, including AR, VR, and MR, will have transitioned from experimental tools to essential core applications by 2025. openpr
• [New] 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
• By 2025, AR is everywhere, yet nowhere close to the sci-fi, always-on, fully contextual world people expect. Critical Hit
• By 2025, the distinct lines separating AR and VR will have significantly blurred, giving way to a more holistic concept: spatial computing. INAIRSPACE
• The devices available in 2025 will represent a significant leap towards the ultimate goal of indistinguishable-from-normal eyewear, making persistent AR a practical reality. INAIRSPACE
• The integration of AI is not just an enhancement; it is a fundamental requirement for the sophisticated, context-aware AR experiences predicted for 2025. INAIRSPACE
• The Democratization of AR: By 2025, we anticipate a massive explosion of WebAR content. INAIRSPACE
• Intelligent World Understanding: AI will be the brain that makes AR context-aware. INAIRSPACE
• As more countries integrate VR into their tourism strategies, it's clear that the future of global tourism will be deeply intertwined with immersive virtual reality. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 28 December 2025