Why Is Amazon’s Smart-Glasses Rollout a Governance Test?
Amazon’s plan to scale delivery smart glasses beyond 20,000 devices by 2027 signals that frontline extended reality (XR) is moving beyond pilots, but it also raises a harder enterprise question: can a camera-equipped workforce scale without creating an ungovernable visual-data estate?
Lily Jemmett · 8 Oct 2026
What Do This Week’s XR Stories Mean For Workplace Tech?
From Amazon’s delivery glasses to AMD’s $8.2bn spatial artificial intelligence (AI) bet, the latest enterprise extended reality (XR) news suggests the market is moving beyond device launches and towards the harder work of content creation, governance, integration and scalable frontline deployment
Lily Jemmett · 6 Oct 2026
Can Snap’s SPECS Move Enterprise AR Beyond the Demo?
Snap’s SPECS glasses put hands-free, spatial computing at the centre of the workplace. But their $2,195 price, conspicuous design and dependence on enterprise infrastructure raise a harder question: can the device move beyond demonstrations to everyday use?
Christopher Carey · 5 Oct 2026
What Does Meta Muse Mean for the Immersive Workplace?
Meta Connect’s Muse Charm may be a consumer device, but its always-available AI model points to a workplace future where agents move with employees across screens, smart glasses and real-world settings, turning immersive technology into an ambient, always-on layer of work
Lily Jemmett · 29 Sept 2026
Magic Leap's Reset Exposes Enterprise XR Market Limits
Magic Leap’s new COO, Scott Carden, speaks to UC Today about the company’s move away from making AR headsets, its new role supplying waveguides for AI glasses, and whether enterprise demand and lower-cost devices can create a sustainable market for immersive technology
Christopher Carey · 28 Sept 2026
Round Up: Workplace XR’s Push Beyond the Pilot Stage
Snap is strengthening its enterprise strategy for SPECS, HTC is adding privacy controls to AI glasses, and NVIDIA is using VR and digital twins to train factory robots. But ENGAGE XR’s planned liquidation shows that workplace XR vendors must still turn promising deployments into durable businesses
Christopher Carey · 11 Sept 2026
RayNeo Smart Glasses: Can Camera-Free AI Win at Work?
RayNeo’s camera-free iO Smart Glasses bring transcription, translation and AI-generated action items to a lightweight wearable, aiming to make hands-free workplace support more discreet – while raising new concerns around ambient audio capture and data governance
Christopher Carey · 25 Aug 2026
VITURE Pro 2 Targets Portable Productivity with Lighter AR Display Glasses
VITURE Pro 2 AR glasses offer a lighter design, sharper optics and a private virtual display for hybrid workers using compatible USB-C devices.
Christopher Carey · 10 Aug 2026
Snap Q2 Earnings: CEO Says Its AR Glasses May Not Go Mainstream For Years
nap CEO Evan Spiegel says its new Specs AR glasses may not achieve mass-market adoption until toward the end of the decade.
Christopher Carey · 4 Aug 2026
Magic Leap to Cut 193 Jobs as It Shifts From AR Headsets to Waveguide Supply
Magic Leap will cut 193 jobs in Florida as it shifts from AR headsets to waveguide supply and device integration for AI display glasses.
Christopher Carey · 3 Aug 2026
Apple Smart Glasses Reportedly Set for WWDC 2027 Debut as Privacy Questions Grow
Apple could unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC 2027, with privacy concerns around AI cameras set to shape the product’s launch.
Christopher Carey · 28 Jul 2026
Samsung Takes the Wraps Off AI Glasses – But Enterprise Questions Remain
Samsung has unveiled AI smart glasses with Google, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Here is what the device means for the enterprise.
Christopher Carey · 24 Jul 2026
The Best XR at the World Cup Was the Stuff You Might Have Missed
From Fox's AR broadcast studio to Lenovo's referee camera and DAZN's Meta Quest app, immersive technology was all over the 2026 World Cup.
Christopher Carey · 17 Jul 2026
Even Realities Hits $1B Valuation with Privacy-First Smart Glasses for Enterprise
Even Realities has reached a $1 billion valuation after a $150 million funding round, betting on privacy-first smart glasses
Christopher Carey · 7 Jul 2026
The Three F's of Smart Glasses Adoption: How Meta and Snap Stack Up in 2026
Meta has sold over 8 million Ray-Bans, but can smart glasses go truly mainstream? Matt Maher of M7 Innovations breaks down the Three F's
Christopher Carey · 7 Jul 2026
Cisco and McLaren F1 Extend Webex Partnership Into AI Observability
Cisco and McLaren F1's partnership began with Webex in 2021 and has evolved into AI-powered observability, folding in Splunk
Marcus Law · 7 Jul 2026
Meta Unveils $299 AI Smart Glasses to Bring Wearable AI to the Mass Market
Meta launches $299 AI smart glasses with Muse Spark, aiming to expand wearable AI adoption and compete in the growing smart eyewear market.
Christopher Carey · 23 Jun 2026
Snap bets big on $2,195 AR glasses – but can it win over a sceptical market?
Snap's $2,195 AR glasses genuinely impress on paper – but a chequered hardware history raises serious questions.
Christopher Carey · 22 Jun 2026
Your XR Rollout Didn’t Fail. People Just Stopped Using It After the First Month
Struggling to scale XR adoption? Enterprise leaders need to figure out why teams really stop using their new devices after the first month.
Rebekah Carter · 22 Jun 2026
AV Meets IT at Infocomm 2026: The Collaboration Shift Transforming the Modern Workplace
UC Today's Christopher Carey spoke with AMD's Justin Watts at Infocomm 2026 about AI, meeting equity, and the convergence of AV and IT
Christopher Carey · 18 Jun 2026
Are AI Glasses Really the Future of Work? Meta and Snap Think So
AI glasses are back - and this time they might stick. But enterprise buyers should read the small print first.
Thomas Walker · 18 Jun 2026
How to Prove XR Delivers Productivity Gains Instead of Just Engagement Metrics
Learn how operations leaders prove immersive tech ROI using real productivity, performance, and workflow metrics.
Alex Cole · 16 Jun 2026
Altina CEO: Smart Glasses Are Built Like Gadgets – and That's the Problem
Tal Bar-Or, Founder and CEO of Altina, tells UC Today why big tech keeps missing the mark on smart glasses.
Christopher Carey · 11 Jun 2026
Galaxy XR's Most Unexpected Enterprise Use Case? The Blood Donation Clinic
Samsung and Abbott are deploying Galaxy XR headsets at blood drives worldwide – and making a strong case for enterprise XR adoption.
Christopher Carey · 11 Jun 2026
Why Do Employees Resist XR Workspaces Even When the Technology Works Perfectly?
Employees resist XR workspaces due to discomfort, cognitive load, and usability friction. Here’s how IT leaders design for adoption.
Alex Cole · 9 Jun 2026
Most XR Workplace Projects Fail for One Reason: They Never Should Have Been XR in the First Place
Most XR workplace projects fail because the use case never needed XR. Learn how to choose enterprise XR applications that deliver real ROI.
Alex Cole · 2 Jun 2026
XREAL Unveils Budget XR Sub-Brand in China With Its Cheapest Glasses Yet
XREAL has introduced XBX, a new budget sub-brand, with the a01 AR glasses priced at $299 in the US. Here's what you need to know.
Christopher Carey · 29 May 2026
Smart Glasses in the Workplace: The Legal and Privacy Minefield You Can't Ignore
Fox Rothschild's Mark McCreary, Chief AI & Information Security Officer, says employers may want to ban smart glasses now or face legal liability
Christopher Carey · 27 May 2026
Is Your Immersive Workplace Strategy Creating Friction Instead of Reducing It?
Many immersive workplace programmes fail due to XR usability challenges. Learn how CIOs can cut friction and improve adoption.
Alex Cole · 26 May 2026
Google to Launch Android XR Glasses, Creating New Phase in the AI Wearables Race
Google is returning to smart glasses with a new Android XR platform powered by Gemini AI, signaling a broader industry push to turn wearable devices into the next major interface for consumers
Kristian McCann · 21 May 2026
Your XR Investment Isn’t Transforming Work. It’s Recreating the Office in a More Complicated Way
Do you really have an XR workplace strategy. Or are you just recreating existing office problems in new dimensions?
Rebekah Carter · 20 May 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Apple Glass: Apple’s Ambitious Response to Meta Ray-Ban
Apple Glass rumours point to AI smart glasses rivaling Meta Ray-Ban. Here’s what features, timing, and workplace impact to expect.
Alex Cole · 19 May 2026
Meta Smart Glasses Sales Surge as Third-Party Apps Move In
Meta smart glasses sales are surging as third-party apps arrive. What it means for workplace productivity, policy, and privacy.
Alex Cole · 19 May 2026
Meta Pushes Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Beyond Notifications With Neural Handwriting Update
Meta has introduced a major update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, adding Neural Handwriting controls, expanded navigation features, enhanced WhatsApp functionality, and new AR recording capabilities
Kristian McCann · 18 May 2026
How to Design Immersive Workflows That Deliver Measurable Productivity, Not Just Engagement
Learn how to design immersive XR workflows that improve speed, accuracy, collaboration ROI measurement and productivity-focused rollout.
Alex Cole · 18 May 2026
Samsung Galaxy Glasses Could Debut in July – and Meta Should Be Paying Attention
Samsung is reportedly set to unveil its first AI smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22 – here's what we know
Christopher Carey · 14 May 2026
Why Does Every XR Pilot Look Impressive but Fail to Scale Across the Business?
Immersive collaboration won’t replace meetings – yet. Here’s when XR boosts outcomes, what you need to deploy it, and what to skip.
Alex Cole · 11 May 2026
One Day in 2030 — Part 10: The Day You Turn It Off
Part 10 of One Day in 2030 explores the future of work when disconnecting from AI systems becomes the most difficult decision of all.
Rob Scott · 9 May 2026
Snap Q1 2026 Earnings: 9 Billion Daily AR Lens Uses and a Specs Smart Glasses Signal for Enterprise
Snap’s Q1 2026 earnings reveal 9B daily AR Lens uses and a Specs signal that could reshape enterprise AR and immersive workplace adoption.
Alex Cole · 7 May 2026
Why Digital Twins Could Matter as Much as AI for the Future of Enterprise Communications
Why digital twins and AI could reshape enterprise communications, planning, and business change faster than many leaders expect.
Alex Cole · 6 May 2026
Will Digital Twins Transform Workplaces or Remain Niche?
Explore enterprise digital twin use cases, ROI, and the tech stack behind XR operational simulation and immersive asset management.
Alex Cole · 5 May 2026
Your XR Workplace Strategy Isn’t Failing – It’s Solving Problems That Don’t Exist
XR workplace adoption fails when teams pick the wrong use case. Learn where XR adds ROI—and where simpler tools win.
Alex Cole · 4 May 2026
One Day in 2030 — Part 9: The Conversation With Your Agent
Part 9 of One Day in 2030 explores the future of work where AI agents guide behaviour and ask employees who they want to become.
Rob Scott · 1 May 2026
Is Apple Pulling the Plug on the Vision Pro?
A new report suggests Apple could be pulling back from Vision Pro after weak M5 refresh demand, sparking doubts about its future.
Christopher Carey · 30 Apr 2026
The Architecture Play: Inside Yealink’s AV ONE Concept
Yealink’s AV ONE could help buyers standardise multi-purpose ProAV rooms with audio, video, control and sensing, plus AI support. Published on UC Today.
Christopher Carey · 29 Apr 2026
Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leaked: Are They a Real Challenger to Meta Ray-Bans?
New details about Samsung's first smart glasses have surfaced online. Here's everything we know about the Jinju glasses.
Christopher Carey · 28 Apr 2026
One Day in 2030 — Part 8: The Week You Become Inefficient
Part 8 of One Day in 2030 explores the future of work where AI systems optimise for speed and predictability, quietly creating friction for those who fall out of sync.
Rob Scott · 24 Apr 2026
What to Expect at AWE 2026: Smart Glasses, Spatial AI & the Future of XR
AWE 2026 will highlight smart glasses, spatial AI, physical AI, enterprise XR deployment, privacy concerns, and what these mean for XR.
Christopher Carey · 23 Apr 2026
Can XR Training Deliver Measurable ROI or Just Reduce Costs?
Can XR training prove ROI beyond cost cutting? Explore how immersive learning improves retention, onboarding, safety and performance.
Alex Cole · 23 Apr 2026
From Gaming Gimmick to Business Tool – The XR Transformation
Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Customer XR, explains how XR in business is moving beyond gaming, with real ROI in training, tourism, and more.
Christopher Carey · 22 Apr 2026
Surveillance Specs? ICE Smart Glasses Plan Raises Privacy Fears
A reported plan to develop smart glasses for ICE agents raises concerns over biometric surveillance and real-time identification tech.
Christopher Carey · 22 Apr 2026
World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026: How XR Keeps Breaking Workplace Boundaries (and Delivering Real Value)
Celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026 with a buyer-friendly look at how enterprise XR boosts unified communications.
Alex Cole · 21 Apr 2026
Apple’s CEO Succession: What John Ternus Means for the Future of Enterprise IT and Edge AI
What does John Ternus becoming Apple CEO mean for enterprise IT? Here's how his engineering focus will shape communications, edge AI and XR.
Kieran Devlin · 21 Apr 2026
Meta Plans 8,000 Job Cuts Amid Major AI Restructuring
Meta plans 8,000 job cuts starting May 20 as it restructures around AI, according to Reuters, with further layoffs expected later in 2026
Christopher Carey · 20 Apr 2026
How to Scale XR Beyond Pilots Into Enterprise Deployment
If your enterprise XR deployment is still stuck in pilot mode, this is the guide you need. Here's how to scale extended reality the right way.
Rebekah Carter · 20 Apr 2026
One Day in 2030 — Part 7: The System Flags You
Part 7 of One Day in 2030 explores the future of work where AI systems flag behavioural changes, redirect tasks, and optimise around employee predictability.
Rob Scott · 17 Apr 2026
Snap's 1,000-Job Cut Is Really a Story About the Future of Enterprise AR
Snap layoffs signal a shift in enterprise AR: how AI is reshaping XR development, cutting costs, and accelerating XR scalability.
Alex Cole · 16 Apr 2026
Are XR Workspaces Creating Risks Your Security Can’t Handle?
XR security is now an enterprise priority. Learn how to manage biometric and spatial data risks, secure XR devices with MDM, evaluate vendors, and build governance that scales immersive work safely.
Alex Cole · 16 Apr 2026
US Civil Rights Coalition Urges Meta to Halt Facial Recognition Plans for Smart Glasses
75 US civil rights and privacy groups urge Meta to halt facial recognition plans for smart glasses, warning of privacy and safety risks.
Christopher Carey · 14 Apr 2026
Apple Bets Big on Agentic AI – But Enterprises Should Watch What It Can't Yet Deliver
Apple agentic AI is gaining momentum, but can it deliver for enterprise IT? Explore the gap between Apple’s hardware strength and AI execution.
Alex Cole · 13 Apr 2026