In just a couple of years, the market for virtual reality headgear absolutely exploded, surprising consumers with products that they never could have imagined. Leaders in the industry include innovations related to Google Glass and Oculus Rift, stimulating the expansion of hardware and software to create out-of-this-world experiences.
Most significantly, the video gaming industry has benefited from the advancement of augmented reality accessories that make cyber challenges come to life in 3D. Sensors facilitate eye tracking and bodily movements, enabling wearers to view a spectacular digital fantasy around them.
Day-to-day life too has been addressed with virtual reality headgear, visors, eyewear and headsets of all sorts. Users of hi-tech spectacles can see maps overlaid onto natural urban perspectives, and they can read messages and watch videos for some amazing multitasking.
59 Examples of Virtual Reality Headgear

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Super Sleek Wireless Headsets
The Telepathy One Enables Efficient Communication at a Distance

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Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
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X-Ray Vision Headgear
The C-Thru Smoke Diving Helmet Helps Firemen Navigate Burning Buildings
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Augmented Reality Eyewear
The ODG Smart Glasses Are Blowing Minds At CES 2015
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Virtual Reality iPads
AirVR is a Headset That Leverages iOS Retina Hardware
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Augmented Reality Lenses
Innovega iOptik Contacts Will Let You See Multiple Images
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Nature Walk Simulators
Merrell's Virtual Reality Experience Highlights the Beauty of Nature
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Virtual Reality Headsets
The Totem Headset Has Two On-Board Cameras and HDMI Compatibility
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Mini Headset Cinemas
The iPhone Theater by Mike Enayah Scales the Smartphone Screen to Movie Size
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Surreal Gaming Specs
The 'Oculus Rift' Headset Provides an Interactive Experience
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Mind-Blowing Melon Cases
The Sensic 'SmartGoggles' Debuted at CES 2012
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Virtual Designer Glasses
The Made for Glass Collection by DVF Dresses Up Google Glasses
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Virtual Reality Headsets
The Zeiss VR One Headset is Powered By Your Smartphone
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Augmented Reality Helmets
Caputer Labs Unveils an Iron Man-Like Headset at CES 2015
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Military Augmented Reality Headsets
Q-Warrior by BAE Systems Gives Soldiers Iron Man Vision
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Virtual Reality Shopping Aisles
Tesco Allows Users to Go Shopping in a Virtual Store
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AR Tourist Binoculars
Urban Sense is an Innovative and Info-Giving Companion for Sightseers
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Augmented Reality Visors
'Skylens' Gives Arline Pilots a High-Definition Heads-Up Display
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Futuristic Mixed Reality Headsets
The Canon Mixed Reality Set Allows User Manipulation of 3D Space
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Goggle Smartphone Cases
vrAse by Louise Bankhead Provides a Virtual Reality Experience
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Virtual Boat Sailing Glasses
The Afterguard HUD Lets Sailors React in Record Time
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Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
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Transparent VR Glasses
The Epson Moverio BT-100 Shades are Perfect for Multitaskers
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Starry Simulation Drives
Mitsubishi's Virtual Experience Takes Drivers to the Stars
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Virtual Reality Games for Pain Treatment
Army Burn Victims Report Less Pain While Playing
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Augmented Reality Army Glasses
The DARPA Hologram Goggles Make Calling in Air Strikes Easier
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Text Messaging Smart Glasses
The Augmented Reality-Enabled Six15 Glasses Debuted at CES 2015
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Telepathic Communication Devices
Telepathy Jumper's High-Tech Headgear is Unveiled at CES 2015
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Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
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Virtual Reality Gaming Headsets
The Sony Project Morpheus Brings a New Medium to Console Gaming
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Innovative Hologram Glasses
HoloLens Lets You Interact with the Virtual World in Physical Space
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Augmented Reality Holograms
Microsoft's Windows Holographic Brings New Dimension to Virtual Worlds
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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Immersive Abstract Installations
Gareth Pugh Transforms Menswear into a Virtual Reality Experience
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Virtual Reality Movie Trailers
Google Glass Preview Will Let Users See Trailers Wherever They Are
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Search Engine Shades (UPDATED)
The Updated Google Glass Includes a Single Earbud
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Virtual Guillotine Simulators
New Videogame from Oculus Rift Will Make You Lose Your Head
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People-Powered Motion Simulator
This 3D Motion Simulator is Controlled by Human 'Actuators'
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Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
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Danger-Averting Glasses
These Sci-Fi Glasses Block Out Things That Scare You
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Virtual Reality Internet Browsers
The FireBox Lets Users Immerse Themselves in the Online World
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Video Game-Specialized Treadmills
This Virtual Reality Treadmill Should Be Part of Any Game Room
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Blind-Assisting Glasses
These Glasses Help Visually Impaired People Navigate Their Environment
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Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment Generates a 3D Car
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Augmented Reality Glasses
Meta 1 Overlays the Natural World with Virtual Information
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Augmented Reality Hats
Hattrickwear Offers an Alternative to Google Glass
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Virtual Reality Tablet Tech
The Samsung Gear VR is Powered by Oculus Technology
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Assembly Line Simulators
Chrysler's Virtual Reality Experience Shows How Its Cars Are Made
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Transformer-Inspired Reality Simulators
The Oculus Rift & Ford Partnership Experiment is 3-D
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Inexpensive Computational Headsets
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is Ready for Action
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Own Your Own 3D Visor
Headplay Personal Cinema System
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Misleading Virtual Reality
The Body Transfer Illusion Places People in a Realistic Virtual World
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Virtually Conquer Your Fears
Play Away Your Phobia
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Virtual Reality Helmets
The Oculus Rift is a Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Headset
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Inexpensive Augmented Reality Headsets
The Smart Cap Can Be Built Using Easily Available Parts
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Intuitive Tech Glasses
The Atheer One AR Glasses Serve as a Companion to Android Phones
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Video-Capturing Eyewear
The Pivothead Colfax Glasses Can Capture a Variety of Video
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3D Assisted Virtual Games
Blaha’s Diplopia Helps People with 2D Vision See in 3D
Related Ideas
Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Automotive AI Smart Glasses
The Ferrari x Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Feature Meta AI with Vision
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses
Vuzix is Launching its First Non-Enterprise 'Z100' Smart Glasses
Augmented Reality Entertainment Systems
The XREAL Beam Pro is a Dedicated Device for AR
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
See-Through Smart Glasses
The Ray-Ban Transparent Meta Wayfarer Shows Off its Internals
Social App-Connected Smartglasses
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Can Now Post onto Instagram
Compatible USB AR Glasses
XREAL Released its 'One Series' of AR Glasses for Multiple Devices
Accessible PCVR Headsets
The Pimax Crystal Light Headset Delivers Lifelike Graphics
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Ai Smart Glasses
Solos Has Introduced the AirGo™ Vision Smart Glasses, Featuring ChatGPT-4o
AI-Powered Augmented Reality Glasses
The Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses Have a 1080p Resolution
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Ultra-Lightweight AI-Powered AR Glasses
MLVision Debuted Its MLVision M5 at CES 2025
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Connected Athletic Eyewear
Minimis Glass Tracks Workouts, Aids with Navigation and More
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Attachable Eyewear Cameras
The VISOO Spatial Video Camera by Suosi Design is Immersive
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Personal AI Wearables
WhereAble AI is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Wearable XR Neckbands
Viture's Pro Headband Enhances the Capabilities of its XR Glasses
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Invisible Display AI Glasses
Gyges Labs Launched the World's First AI Glasses with DigiWindow
Emotion-Sensing Eyewear
Emteq Labs 'Sense' Offers AI-Powered Real-Time Analysis
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Virtual Obstacle Courses
Roblox's Specsavers Obby Lets Players Interact with Branded Virtual Items
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Spatial Computing Glasses
Rokid's AR Lite Device is Intuitive, Comfortable and Wearable
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
AI-Connected Sports Glasses
The QIDI Vida AR HUD Display is Built for Active Lifestyles
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Visualized Audio AR Glasses
The XRAI Glass Enables the Wearer to See Conversations in Real Life
True Lightweight AR Glasses
Meta Unveiled the 'Orion AR' as its First Dedicated AR Wearable
Holographic Fragrance Installations
The Perfume Shop Stores Incorporate Holographic Technology
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Connected Golfer Headsets
The 'HIO' AR Golf Glasses Concept by Taeyang Kim are Streamlined
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
8K-Resolution VR Headsets
The Pimax Crystal is an Ultra-Clear Headset with Dynamic Rendering
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars
The UNISTELLAR ENVISION Binoculars Elevate Viewing Experiences
Therapeutic Head Wearables
Cognito Therapeutics is Testing a Headset that Treats a Few Conditions
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
Proactive AI Glasses Assistants
Halliday Previews New Glasses with a Screen and AI Assistant
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
High-Power Pro-Grade VR Headsets
The Varjo XR-4 Series Includes Three Models
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Advanced Smart Glasses Designs
Vuzix Corporation Has Launched the M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses
Mixed Reality Business Acquisitions
Google is Acquiring a Large Part of HTC's Vive XR Team
Virtual Reality Bendable Controllers
Minkyu Oh Designs the Cogito Concept with AR Technology
AI-Enhanced Eyewear Collections
Von Miller Partners with GlassesUSA.com for Tech-Forward Frames
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Retina-Level VR Headsets
Pimax's Crystal Super Debuted at CES as an Industry-First
Futuristic Headgear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Limited-Edition Moonveil Collection
Visual Impairment Support Headsets
The Conceptual 'Vision' Bone Conduction Headset is Assistive
Lightweight VR Headsets
The Pimax Dream Air Represents a Notable Advancement in Virtual Reality
Scan-to-VR Technologies
Teleport by Varjo Creates Digital Twins for Real-World Locations
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
Abstract Computing Headset Covers
The Dbrand Aperture Vision Pro Face Cover is Protectively Artsy
High-Quality Glasses Displays
The XREAL Air 2 Displays a 120Hz Signal with Projected OLED
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Fueled Night-Vision Goggles
The AKASO Seemor Goggles has True Full Color Vision
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Eye-Prescription VR Headsets
Zenni Optical Released Prescription Lenses for the Meta Quest 3
Assistive Hearing Eyewear
The XanderGlasses Transcribe Audio in AR Subtitles for the Wearer
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles
LAYER Design & Saga Holographic Create the Dynamic HoloBike
Featherlight Entertainment Eyewear
The RAYNEO Air 2 XR Glasses Mimic a 201-Inch Display
Ultra-Wide Head-Mounted Displays
The GOOVIS ART Head-Mounted Display is Immersive
Tech-Branded VR Headsets
This Nothing VR Headset Concept by Ratan Pande is Ultra-Modern
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets
OPPO's Air Glass 3 Improves Experiences Using AI Technology
Collaborative Professional AR Headsets
The Almer Arc 2 Captures the User's Viewpoint with a Camera
Eye-Tracking Device Solutions
The Ganzin AURORA IIS Eye-Tracking Solution Debuts at CES 2025
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Record-Breaking AR Mirrors
Maybelline New York & FFFACE.ME Debuted a Large Interactive Experience
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Cyclist-Targeted AR Eyewear
LAWK ONE AR Glasses are Connected with 99.9% UV-Blocking Lenses
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Immersive VR Headset Displays
The LG 4K OLEDoS Display Measures in at 1.3-Inches in Size
Virtual Reality Design Apps
'Live Home 3D' from BeLight Software Uses VR for Home Renovations
Head-Mounted HD Displays
The GOOVIS G3X Accepts Video Inputs up to 4k Resolution
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Augmented Reality Swim Goggles
Form Debuts the Smart Swim 2 & the Product is Available Globally
Elevated Audio Product Lines
HAVIT Showcases Innovative Audio Technologies at CES 2025
Custom Virtual Reality Accessories
Apple's Vision Pro Gets a New Developer Strap
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Robot-Specific 3D Vision Technology
Orbbec Unveils the Gemini 2 XL in a Bid to Offer Affordability
Self-Tracking VR Headset Accessories
The HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker Enables 3D Spatial Tracking
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
AR Driving Games
Dodge Created an Augmented Reality Driving Game Targeting Younger Drivers
Setting-Describing Wearable Cameras
The 'Seekr' Offers AI Support for the Visually Impaired
Hologram Indoor Cycling Experiences
Saga Holographic Introduced the Ground-Breaking Holobike
Virtual Reality Headset Adapters
Sony is Adding PC Compatibility to its PS VR 2 Headset
AR Try-On Technologies
Nextech3D.ai Intends to Acquire Designhubz to Expand Its E-Commerce Prowess
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
Advanced AI Assistance Eyewear
The Looktech AI Glasses Learn From the Wearer with Use
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
3D-Emulating Laptop Displays
Acer Showcased the 'Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs' Laptop with AI Features
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Glasses-Free 3D Monitors
Samsung's Odyssey 3D Monitor Utilizes Eye-Tracking and View Mapping
Kid-Specific Headset Designs
AVID Products Has Introduced the WonderEars Headset
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Inclusive Custom Avatar Enhancements
Meta's Quest Avatars Get a Slew of More Inclusive Detail
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds