The leading newsletter covering the evolution of mobile technologies: from XR headsets to AI wearables and smart glasses. Get the latest on real-world spatial apps for Apple Vision Pro, Samsung Galaxy XR, Ray-Ban Meta, Meta Quest, and more, along with industry news and how mobile experiences are bridging the gap to immersive spatial computing
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Sony
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Jun 10, 2025
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5 min read
Announcements from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, underscored Apple's continued investment in spatial computing technology. This special edition newsletter explores key topics to help businesses and teams better understand how to leverage spatial computing to add value to their organizations.
NBA
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Feb 15, 2026
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8 min read
Mobile developers, designers, and tech leaders welcome. To our new subscribers and long-time readers, we are grateful for your support! Since our last edition, we have seen a significant jump in subscribers, driven by the rapid updates and expanding interest in the smart glasses and AI wearables sector. Given the velocity of the market, we are considering moving to a bi-weekly newsletter schedule in March. Please let us know how you feel about this change by responding directly to this email, we value your input.
DHL
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Jan 15, 2026
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7 min read
Mobile developers and tech leaders, your spatial computing briefing is here. Stay informed with curated, executive-level news from the frontier of immersive technology.This month, the spatial computing landscape has been redefined by the events of CES 2026, where the battle lines between closed and open ecosystems became sharper than ever. Google has officially mobilized its Android XR alliance, designating XREAL as a lead hardware partner and lighting up the Las Vegas Sphere to signal its arrival. In stark contrast, Meta is pivoting hard—canceling its third-party Horizon OS headset program and executing significant layoffs in Reality Labs to double down on AI wearables and its own hardware. Meanwhile, Apple is steadily filling its content gaps, bringing major entertainment and enterprise players into the visionOS fold. Dive in to see how these strategic shifts and new partnerships are reshaping the market.
Bjork
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Nov 15, 2025
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6 min read
The momentum behind the spatial computing market is building swiftly this month, driven by significant new hardware reveals and a strategic redirection of platform approach. Valve recently entered the fray, announcing the Steam Frame, a new lightweight, streaming-first headset focused on high-fidelity PC-VR streaming and non-VR big-screen computing. Last month, Samsung officially launched its first Android XR headset, challenging the market just as Meta's new Ray-Ban Display glasses continue to sell out. We also track a significant strategic pivot from Apple to smart glasses, concurrent with new spatial applications from Vimeo, VRChat, MLB, and Microsoft and major product upgrades. Dive in to see how new spatial applications are shaping the market.
Amazon
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Oct 15, 2025
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7 min read
This month, the spatial computing race is accelerating with critical hardware announcements and a shift in platform strategy. Samsung is poised to launch its first Android XR headset next week, challenging the market just as Meta's new Ray-Ban Display glasses sell out and its Horizon OS v81 introduces major mixed reality features. We also track a significant strategic pivot from Apple to smart glasses, concurrent with new spatial application from Discord, Los Angeles Lakers, Garmin, Tae Bo, TGV, and Microsoft and rumors from both Amazon and OpenAI. Dive in to see how tnew real-world applications are shaping the market.
BMW
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Sep 15, 2025
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9 min read
This month, all eyes are on Meta Connect, the definitive event shaping the future of spatial computing. With the conference just days away, anticipation is at a fever pitch as we prepare for a wave of new announcements from Meta. But they aren't the only ones driving innovation; upcoming Google's Android XR paired with the device launch from Samsung are poised to shake up the market. Companies like BMW, HBO, and Adobe are putting spatial tech to use in the real world, from immersive entertainment to enterprise solutions. Dive in to see what we're expecting, and stay tuned for our special report covering all the major announcements from the event!

Stay informed on the latest spatial app releases for Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, Samsung Galaxy XR, and more from top brands and organizations, along with announcements highlighting the extension of mobile experiences to immersive spatial computing.