Global Scans · Augmented Reality · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, augmented reality is expected to be an integral part of the urban navigation landscape. XQA Blog
• 75% of physicians believe AR has the potential to improve patient outcomes. Centre Communautaire Hochelaga
• Web-Based AR is projected to expand at a 13.67% CAGR through 2031, the fastest platform category. Mordor Intelligence
• Facebook plans to spend $10 billion in 2026 on Facebook Reality Labs, its metaverse division tasked with creating AR and VR hardware, software, and content. VirtualSpeech
• The AR smart glasses leading 2026 are the XREAL One Pro, Viture Pro, and RayNeo Air 4 Pro, lightweight display glasses that project a large virtual screen in front of you. App Development | Frame Sixty
• By 2027, having an AR strategy will not be differentiation - it will be table stakes. ICE Global News
• As spatial computing and AR hardware continue to evolve, augmented reality gaming is expected to become a major segment of the global gaming industry. Arizing Pixel
• PwC projects VR and AR will add $1.5 trillion to global GDP by 2030 and create 23 million jobs. SQ Magazine

Last updated: 20 September 2026