Augmented Reality

CNBC's Mad Money anchor Jim Cramer said on Tuesday he now believes Snapchat parent Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) is a winner under co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel. What Happened:  Cramer said on CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round" that he was wrong in his judgment when he dubbed...

Facebook Inc’s (NASDAQ: FB) anticipated smartwatch launch in 2022 could be its gateway to gain on the next mobile computing platform — augmented reality, according to investment management firm Ark Invest. What Happened: The New York-based investment management firm led by Cathie...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) could preview the mixed reality (MR) goggles as a wildcard at its upcoming annual Worldwide Developers Conference, according to Loup Ventures Managing Partner Gene Munster — who has been closely tracking the company. What Happened: While hardware announcements are...

Cathie Wood-led Ark Investment Management bought 773,400 shares in Vuzix Corp (NASDAQ: VUZI) on Friday, estimated to be worth about $13.5 million. Shares of Vuzix, which makes smart glasses for the consumer, defense, security and enterprise markets, fell 8.54% to $17.46 on Friday. The stock...

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP), the parent company of Snapchat, unveiled an augmented-reality version of its Spectacles smart glasses on Thursday. What Happened: The new Spectacles have built-in AR displays and can display 3D effects onto the real world. They are wireless and can last for 30 minutes on a...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has gone on an acquisition spree over the past few years, but the tech giant does the acquisitions “small and quiet,” according to a report by CNBC. What Happened: Apple follows a different strategy compared to the multi-billion dollar deals struck by its big...

Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) is focused on building super lightweight wearable computing systems, CEO Paul Travers said Monday on Benzinga's YouTube show "Power Hour." The company's products offer the ability to connect the digital world to the real...

The Company Will Open Its First-Ever Hair Salon In London, Where New Technologies Will Be Explored, Including Augmented Reality. Parcel delivery at home is no longer enough for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN). The company aims higher and branches out into beauty. How? By announcing the opening of...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) will pioneer the "transformational" augmented reality revolution as the tech company has been steadfast on AR’s potential and has sufficient resources to see the development of products through, according to Loup Ventures analyst Gene Munster.  ...

Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) $21.9 billion deal with the U.S. Army to build customized augmented reality headsets shows the company is tightening its hold over defense deals and gaining share over its rivals, as per Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives. What Happened: Ives said in a note on...

Victory Square Technologies Inc. (OTC: VSQTF) portfolio company Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc. DBA Immersive Tech (“Immersive”) is teaming up with YouTube influencer and celebrity magician Chris Ramsay to create an immersive experience. YouTube is owned by Alphabet Inc...

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) is developing a wristband device that translates motor signals from the brain into navigating augmented reality on a computer. What Happened: Facebook showed a prototype on a virtual call with members of the media this week, according to a CNBC report. The wristband...

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has nearly 10,000 people working in its group developing augmented and virtual reality devices, according to a report by The Information (via the Verge). What Happened: The headcount suggests that almost one-fifth of Facebook’s global workforce is working...

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken a subtle dig at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), seemingly criticizing the iPhone maker’s upcoming mixed reality headset that may be launched next year. What Happened: In a podcast hosted by The Information, Zuckerberg criticized the...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) plans to launch its long-rumored mixed reality headset in the middle of next year, followed by augmented reality glasses by 2025, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, MacRumors reported Sunday. What Happened: In a research note, Kuo said that Apple’s MR/AR product...