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Soon control Android with touchless hand gestures using neural gesture tech
AppWizard
January 6, 2026

Soon control Android with touchless hand gestures using neural gesture tech

Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS) will launch its Mudra Link Android app in January 2026, which will enable neural gesture control without the need for a PC during onboarding. The app will feature out-of-the-box pairing, gesture customization, command mapping, and support for extended reality (XR) applications. As of the latest trading session, WLDS shares are priced at .37, with an 8.73% increase prior to the announcement, and a trading volume of 530,982 shares, below the 20-day average of 817,090. The stock is below its 52-week high of .40. The company has partnered with Rokid to bundle Mudra control with AI and AR glasses, targeting a launch in Q2 2026. Investors should monitor adoption rates of the app, especially during its demonstration at CES 2026. The potential exercise of new warrants could yield up to .7 million, posing dilution risks for existing shareholders.
Asus' leaked new gaming glasses let you carry a 171-inch, 240Hz display in your pocket
AppWizard
January 5, 2026

Asus’ leaked new gaming glasses let you carry a 171-inch, 240Hz display in your pocket

Asus is introducing the Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses, which are the first-ever 240Hz gaming glasses, providing a viewing experience equivalent to a 171-inch screen from four meters away. They feature a vision-filling display, portable design, and a higher refresh rate with a distinctive ROG aesthetic. The glasses include "optical engines" for simultaneous real-world and projected display experiences, with outer lenses that use electrochromic technology to enhance contrast and image quality. Each arm has a Bose speaker system for audio without earbuds, and connectivity options include a USB cable, two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and two USB-C inputs. They have a 57-degree field of view, covering up to 95% of the focused viewing area, but the resolution is capped at 1080p. A now-removed webpage suggested a launch in the first half of 2026, with a price range similar to current Xreal glasses, which start at 9.
Sightful Cancels Spacetop, Pivots To PC Software For Xreal Air 2 Ultra
Winsage
October 9, 2024

Sightful Cancels Spacetop, Pivots To PC Software For Xreal Air 2 Ultra

Sightful has canceled its Spacetop G1 project and will refund all preorder deposits of 0. The Spacetop G1 was intended to be a screenless laptop compatible with Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and running on Sightful's Spacetop OS, with a retail price of ,900. Instead of hardware, Sightful will focus on developing AR system software that allows Xreal Air 2 Ultra glasses to work with Windows laptops featuring a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This software will enable users to project Windows applications into a virtual space and will support devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon, Intel Core Ultra, or AMD Ryzen AI chipsets. The software aims to enhance user experience with features like six degrees of freedom (6DoF) tracking and multi-application management in a spatial environment. The launch of the Spacetop software for Windows is expected by the end of this year for laptops equipped with an NPU, also known as Copilot+ PCs.
Sightful Cancels Headless AR Workstation 'Spacetop', Pivots to Windows AR Software
Winsage
October 9, 2024

Sightful Cancels Headless AR Workstation ‘Spacetop’, Pivots to Windows AR Software

Sightful has canceled the Spacetop G1, originally priced at ,900, which was set to launch in October 2024. Customers who pre-ordered will receive refunds of their 0 deposits. The decision was influenced by challenges in competing with Microsoft’s advanced neural processing units (NPUs) found in Surface laptops and offerings from other established manufacturers. The Spacetop G1 was designed to run on an Android-based SpaceOS with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QCS8550 chipset and was intended to work with XREAL Air 2 Ultra glasses. Sightful is shifting its focus to a software solution for Windows laptops, aiming to provide an AR experience that integrates with Microsoft’s CoPilot AI, expected to launch in early 2025. The software will initially support XREAL AR glasses via USB-C, with plans to extend compatibility to Mac users and potentially other devices in the future.
Innovative AR Laptop Cancelled to Make way for Microsoft Windows AR Software - XR Today
Winsage
October 9, 2024

Innovative AR Laptop Cancelled to Make way for Microsoft Windows AR Software – XR Today

Sightful has shifted its strategic focus from developing the ‘Spacetop’ AR laptop to creating AR software for Windows, aiming to integrate augmented reality with advanced AI capabilities like Microsoft's Copilot. The company will refund deposits for the Spacetop G1 laptop, which was priced at ,900, as development has been paused. The new software will initially support specific models of Xreal AR display glasses and will launch in early 2025, with no plans for compatibility with other AR glasses. CEO Tamir Berliner noted that the decision was influenced by Microsoft's announcements regarding AI integration in computers. Microsoft is also focusing on software solutions, having discontinued the HoloLens 2 and laid off 20 employees at Sightful as part of a strategic shift to prioritize AR software development.
Game Development Software Market size is set to grow by USD 62.8 million from 2024-2028, growth in demand for pc games and gaming consoles to boost the market growth, Technavio
AppWizard
June 20, 2024

Game Development Software Market size is set to grow by USD 62.8 million from 2024-2028, growth in demand for pc games and gaming consoles to boost the market growth, Technavio

The global game development software market is expected to grow by USD 62.8 million by 2028, with a projected CAGR of approximately 5.42%. The surge in demand for PC games and gaming consoles, as well as the rising popularity of AR/VR games, are key drivers for market growth. The availability of open-source game development software presents a challenge for the market. Key players in the market include Adobe Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Microsoft Corp. The integration of AR/VR technology in gaming and the use of tools like Unity and Unreal Engine are fueling market growth.
Android Watch App WowMouse Simulates Mouse Input For AR & VR Headsets
AppWizard
June 20, 2024

Android Watch App WowMouse Simulates Mouse Input For AR & VR Headsets

Doublepoint's WowMouse app transforms Android watches into a mouse and universal remote for AR and VR headsets, offering enhanced control and convenience. At the Augmented World Expo, a demo showcased the app's capabilities, including controlling devices like lamps with pinch gestures. The app has potential for wrist-based control in virtual environments as technology advances.
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