The XR Week Peek (2026.07.06): Samsung smartglasses leaked, Meta introduces a subscription for its glasses, and more!

Samsung Smartglasses Leaked, Meta Introduces Subscription Model for Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, and More! In a major development that’s got VR enthusiasts buzzing, a series of leaks has revealed more about Samsung’s upcoming smartglasses. But that’s not all – we’ve also learned that Meta is introducing a subscription model for its popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which

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Ingress developer Niantic Spatial shuttering New Zealand office

Niantic Spatial, the pioneering developer behind the beloved augmented reality game Ingress, has announced a significant shift in its operations. The company is shutting down its office in New Zealand, laying off an undisclosed number of employees, and refocusing on enterprise markets at the expense of video games and entertainment. This move marks a seismic

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Xbox cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with Double Fine, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs

Xbox’s Bold Reboot: Major Studio Cuts and Leadership Shake-Up In a move that sends shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, Microsoft has announced the largest restructuring in Xbox history, eliminating 3,200 jobs across its video game division by the end of the current fiscal year. The cuts are part of a broader effort to course correct

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EVE Online’s cross-platform game engine framework is now fully open source

Imagine having access to the very technology that powers one of the most immersive and vast virtual worlds ever created – EVE Online’s sprawling persistent universe. Well, that’s exactly what’s just happened as Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) has open-sourced its cross-platform game engine framework, Carbon, making it available for developers, players, and researchers to

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Veteran VR Shooter ‘Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades’ Finally Leaves Early Access

The highly-anticipated VR shooter, Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (H3VR), has finally left early access after a staggering 10-year journey on Steam. On July 4th, developer Rust Ltd released the game’s 1.0 update, marking a major milestone for this beloved VR community-driven project. The game’s evolution over the years is nothing short of remarkable.

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Smart Glasses Startup Even Realities Secures Unicorn Status with $150M Funding Round

Even Realities Smashes Funding Records, Securing Unicorn Status with $150M Boost In a massive coup for the VR industry, China-based smart glasses pioneer Even Realities has secured unicorn status after raising an eye-watering $150 million in its latest funding round. This staggering sum brings the company’s valuation to a cool $1 billion and solidifies its

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Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide

**40 Million Strong: Cyberpunk 2077’s Resurgence a Testament to CD Projekt Red’s Tenacity** In a remarkable turnaround, CD Projekt Red’s ambitious RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, has reached an astonishing milestone – selling a whopping 40 million copies worldwide since its launch in December 2020. This phenomenal feat is a testament to the developer’s unwavering dedication and

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Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is making layoffs

Red Rover Interactive, the studio behind the highly anticipated survival shooter Enginefall, is undergoing a restructuring process that will result in layoffs across its offices in Newcastle and Oslo. The news comes just three years after the company secured $5 million in financing to create a franchise that would shake up the gaming industry. According

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