Global Scans · Virtual Reality · Weekly Summary

• [New] Despite billions in investment from Meta, Apple, Sony and Samsung, despite increasingly impressive technical specifications, and despite a decade of promises that in 2025 will be different - VR headsets remain expensive, uncomfortable curiosities gathering dust on shelves. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] MarketBeat's screener flags Meta Platforms, zSpace, and The Glimpse Group as today's Virtual Reality stocks to watch based on the highest recent dollar trading volume, noting VR names provide exposure to immersive tech but carry higher volatility and R&D/adoption risk. MarketBeat
• [New] By 2025, 5G will enable businesses to leverage advanced technologies such as IoT devices, augmented reality, and virtual reality in ways previously unimaginable. SMS-iT Blog
• [New] Virtual reality is becoming a staple in training centers and is projected to reach more than $5 billion by 2027. Advanced Manufacturing
• [New] Global 5G connections are forecast to surpass 1 billion in 2025, driving a rapid increase in streaming, cloud gaming, and AR/VR adoption on mobile. demandsage
• Virtual reality technology continues to evolve, and fall 2025 will introduce next-generation headsets designed to deliver immersive gaming experiences. Medium
• Meta Platforms, zSpace, DIH Holding US, and The Glimpse Group are among the top Virtual Reality stocks to watch, indicating strong interest in the VR sector due to potential growth opportunities. MarketBeat
• Apple expects to ship more than 10 million AR/VR products in 2027, including a Ray-Ban Meta-style smart glasses product projected for 3 million to 5 million shipments. Next Reality
• By 2025, 45% of insurance companies will have introduced VR into customer service workflows, reducing in-person support needs and cutting customer service costs by 30%. CoinLaw
• Remote Monitoring and Content Delivery combined contribute 25% share (USD 4.1 billion), while AR/VR is the fastest-growing sub-segment, projected to exceed USD 9 billion by 2032 due to immersive applications. Cision PR Newswire
• More than 71% of medical organizations used AR/VR in 2021, with the healthcare XR industry expected to reach more than $14 billion by 2028. Advanced Manufacturing
• The two-year Resilience programme, set up with £4.5 million ($6 million) in government funding last year, uses new tools such as virtual reality and mixed reality to train medicine makers in skills which would be impractical, disruptive, and expensive to gain in the real world. Pharmaphorum
• Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Meta Platforms, Inc. will leverage 6G for immersive AR/VR experiences. FinancialContent
• Though gaming remains a central pillar, VR is finally diversifying into a multi-purpose platform that will solve many human challenges by 2025. Medium
• India alone is expected to generate US$ 917.5 million in AR/VR revenues in 2025, with penetration climbing past 50% by 2029. APN News
• Meta is reportedly developing an ultralight VR headset for launch by the end of 2026, so maybe we will see that come to fruition at the next Meta Connect event. TechCrunch
• The convergence of VR, AR, and AI will lead to seamless, personalized digital interactions, with lightweight wearable devices potentially replacing smartphones as primary interfaces by the end of the decade. The Chronicle-Journal
• A combined 87% expect at least 20% of consumers to use VR/AR for transactions within a few decades. SQ Magazine
• Virtual reality integration might sound futuristic, but Meta's investment in VR technology suggests WhatsApp Web could support immersive meeting spaces by 2025. Stanislav Kondrashov
• In the year 2025, both VR and AR will be able to gain more traction. Yogonet
• In 2025, we can expect to see a rise in augmented and virtual reality technologies that are more immersive and user-friendly. HotBot
• Elon Musk's xAI has launched Grok Imagine 0.9, an AI capable of generating text, images, videos, and even virtual reality experiences. EIMT
• Integrating AI, blockchain, AR/VR, and advanced analytics will define the next-gen fantasy sports apps in 2025, ensuring scalability, engagement, and profitability. Kuchoriya Techsoft

Last updated: 17 November 2025