[New] By device type, the smart glasses/AR glasses segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the upcoming period from 2026 to 2035.
Precedence Research
[New] Snap's Specs roadmap targets 2026 for smaller AR glasses, translating research demos into retail devices sooner than many expected.
Glass Almanac
[New] Samsung plans consumer AR glasses in 2026, tethered to phones with an eye-level camera.
Glass Almanac
[New] Apple plans AR glasses around 2026, tying hardware to its AI push.
Glass Almanac
[New] Snap will start selling consumer AR Specs in 2026, challenging phone-first AR.
Glass Almanac
[New] VR and AR could reshape up to 23 million jobs by 2030.
Bayelsa Watch
[New] XR (VR + AR) supports about 80,000 jobs today, and estimates suggest it could reach 2.3 million roles by 2030. / USA
Bayelsa Watch
[New] With a projected CAGR of 18.9% (2025-2035), AR/VR technologies are expected to redefine user interaction, business operations, and digital engagement across multiple industries worldwide.
openpr
[New] Tremendous opportunities exist in addressing the massive global skills gap through AR-enhanced training and knowledge transfer systems.
Virtue Market Research
[New] Snapchat's AR Specs are expected to reach consumers in 2026 in a form factor people may actually wear publicly.
The Off Label
[New] VR and AR are transforming education by offering experiential learning opportunities that increase student engagement.
BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
OpenAI is developing consumer devices alongside models - a move that could fold large-language / vision tools into AR interfaces.
Glass Almanac
Amazon's AR ambitions, tested first on delivery-worker devices, could expand into consumer glasses that surface shopping experiences and voice-driven purchases.
Glass Almanac
Integration of AR, AI, and BCIs expected to unlock an additional USD4.5 B in industrial productivity by 2032.
EIN Presswire
By turning the world into an interactive layer of instructions and insights, AR guidance promises to make expertise more accessible, reduce errors, and help people tackle tasks they might otherwise avoid.
INAIRSPACE
From home repairs and cooking to travel and hobbies, people will rely on AR overlays as a natural way to learn and navigate the world.
INAIRSPACE
If Apple tightens price or widens availability in 2026, expect premium AR experiences to accelerate.
Glass Almanac
Apple: While the Vision Pro is getting performance updates, reports suggest Apple is shifting strategy to develop lighter, AI/AR glasses suitable for everyday wear, possibly launching in 2026 or 2027 [2].
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