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Meta Unveils $299 AI Smart Glasses to Bring Wearable AI to the Mass Market
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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
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Snap bets big on $2,195 AR glasses – but can it win over a sceptical market?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
Smart Glasses in the Workplace: The Legal and Privacy Minefield You Can't Ignore
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
Sponsored · Yealink

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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
Apple Doubles Down on AI Wearables as Smart Glasses Plan Comes Into Focus
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Apple Doubles Down on AI Wearables as Smart Glasses Plan Comes Into Focus

Apple is preparing AI-powered smart glasses for 2027 alongside a foldable iPhone and major AI changes – here’s why it matters.

Christopher Carey · 13 Apr 2026
One Day in 2030 — Part 6: The Day You Go Off Script
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One Day in 2030 — Part 6: The Day You Go Off Script

Part 6 of One Day in 2030 explores the future of work when deviating from AI recommendations lowers efficiency scores and changes how the system understands you.

Rob Scott · 13 Apr 2026
XREAL Files for Hong Kong IPO as Smart Glasses Race Intensifies
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XREAL Files for Hong Kong IPO as Smart Glasses Race Intensifies

XREAL Ltd. files for a Hong Kong IPO as competition intensifies in the global smart-glasses and spatial-computing market.

Christopher Carey · 10 Apr 2026
XR in Career Training: Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career
Sponsored · Lenovo

XR in Career Training: Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career

Many people are being asked to make big career decisions with very little real insight into the jobs they are choosing.

Christopher Carey · 10 Apr 2026
Training Without Tanks: XR Scales Military Readiness In Ukraine
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Training Without Tanks: XR Scales Military Readiness In Ukraine

Ukraine is deploying immersive XR training with Varjo and Fynd Reality to prepare soldiers for tanks and armoured vehicles.

Christopher Carey · 9 Apr 2026
Will Immersive Collaboration Replace Meetings or Enhance Them?
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Will Immersive Collaboration Replace Meetings or Enhance Them?

Learn where XR workplace tools add measurable value such as spatial computing collaboration and VR meetings for enterprise.

Alex Cole · 9 Apr 2026
One Day in 2030 — Part 5: The Performance Review You Don’t Control
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One Day in 2030 — Part 5: The Performance Review You Don’t Control

Part 5 of One Day in 2030 explores the future of work where AI scores productivity, tracks sentiment, and shapes performance reviews before managers speak.

Rob Scott · 6 Apr 2026
Closing Skills Gaps Faster: Why Workforce Leaders Are Getting Practical About XR
Sponsored · Lenovo

Closing Skills Gaps Faster: Why Workforce Leaders Are Getting Practical About XR

Why XR is moving from pilot to programme: Lenovo and Transfr say immersive learning, VR and AI can cut churn, close skills gaps and speed productivity. Publishe

Christopher Carey · 2 Apr 2026
Why XR Workplace Pilots Fail and How Leaders Scale Them
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Why XR Workplace Pilots Fail and How Leaders Scale Them

Find out about XR ROI, governance, device management, and UC-aligned use cases like training, remote assistance, and spatial collaboration.

Alex Cole · 2 Apr 2026
Meta Doubles Down on AI Eyewear With Prescription-Ready Smart Glasses
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Meta Doubles Down on AI Eyewear With Prescription-Ready Smart Glasses

Meta unveils prescription-ready Ray-Ban smart glasses with new AI features, highlighting growing privacy and enterprise adoption challenges.

Christopher Carey · 1 Apr 2026
Meta's AI Smart Glasses Hit Regulatory Wall in Europe
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Meta's AI Smart Glasses Hit Regulatory Wall in Europe

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses face an EU delay due to battery rules, AI regulation, and supply shortages. Here’s what it means for XR leaders.

Christopher Carey · 30 Mar 2026
One Day in 2030 — Part 4: The Work That Happens Without You
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One Day in 2030 — Part 4: The Work That Happens Without You

Part 4 of One Day in 2030 explores the future of work where AI agents send emails, make decisions, and negotiate deals before you even open your laptop.

Rob Scott · 28 Mar 2026
Why XR Could Be the Tool HR Leads Are Overlooking in Hiring
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Why XR Could Be the Tool HR Leads Are Overlooking in Hiring

Kristian McCann sits down with Doug Stephen, President of CGS Immersive, to explore why extended reality might be the most underused HR tool.

Kristian McCann · 27 Mar 2026
Meta Lays Off 700 Staff Across Multiple Divisions
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Meta Lays Off 700 Staff Across Multiple Divisions

Meta has cut around 700 jobs across Reality Labs, Facebook, and other divisions as it redirects billions toward AI development.

Christopher Carey · 26 Mar 2026
Could VR Job Previews Help Students Choose Smarter Career Pathways?
Sponsored · Lenovo

Could VR Job Previews Help Students Choose Smarter Career Pathways?

Career education is having a moment. Policymakers are paying more attention, superintendents are under pressure to show outcomes, and parents are…

Christopher Carey · 26 Mar 2026
NVIDIA CloudXR Lands on Apple Vision Pro
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NVIDIA CloudXR Lands on Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro now supports NVIDIA CloudXR natively in visionOS 26.4, enabling RTX-powered XR streaming from local and cloud systems.

Christopher Carey · 25 Mar 2026
Meta Backtracks on Horizon Worlds VR Shutdown as Strategy Shifts to Mobile
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Meta Backtracks on Horizon Worlds VR Shutdown as Strategy Shifts to Mobile

Meta has reversed its decision to end Horizon Worlds VR support, but the move signals a broader shift toward mobile-first metaverse strategy.

Christopher Carey · 23 Mar 2026