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Spatial Computing Business Newsletter, January 2026
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.
Spatial Computing Business Newsletter, July 2025
This past month, the landscape has buzzed with quiet innovation from familiar names like Puma, DAZN, Apple, Cosmo Pharma, Zoom, and Wrexham FC, hinting at exciting new ways our digital and physical worlds are merging. Beneath the surface, core operating systems are receiving significant updates, while the rumor mill churns with whispers of next-generation hardware. As always, key industry events are just around the corner, promising further insights into what's next.
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Spatial Computing Business Newsletter, February 2025
The NBA, Laura Mercier, MoviePass, Planner 5D, and Jane Fonda (?!) are among this month’s highlights in real-world spatial computing, pushing the boundaries of customer engagement, collaboration, and active experiences. Plus, a closer look at Samsung’s upcoming XR headset, developed with Google, and other hardware, operating system, and community updates.