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At Connect 2025, Meta emphasized growth in its VR ecosystem, announcing that over 300 apps on the Meta Horizon Store have each earned more than $1 million, with 10 apps exceeding $50 million in revenue.
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OpenMind has launched OM1 Beta, an open-source operating system built to equip robots with the ability to perceive, reason, and act independently, without being limited by proprietary software or specific hardware platforms. OpenMind says the launch marks the beginning of robotics' “Android moment".
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Meta has announced the Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, which lets developers extend mobile applications using on-device sensors in its AI glasses. The toolkit will enter a developer preview later this year and includes access to the camera, open-ear audio, and microphone.
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PassiveLogic has raised $74 million in Series C funding to expand its physical AI platform across real-world infrastructure. The round brings the company’s total funding to over $125 million.
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Circus SE is launching its first CA-1 autonomous food robot at Meta’s office in Munich this October. This is the first time the company’s robot will be used in a real-world setting. A joint event with Meta will mark the official start of the rollout.
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Meta has announced its first-ever AI glasses with a built-in display, Meta Ray-Ban Display. Debuting at Connect 2025, the product marks a new category for Meta, combining screen, compute, camera, audio, and AI in a wearable device.
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At Connect 2025, Meta doubled down on its vision for AI-powered worldbuilding in VR. The company highlighted a stack of tools, including an AI-driven editor, a new game engine, and a capture tool, aimed at making immersive creation as simple as describing a scene or scanning a space.
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Meta launched its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at its Connect 2025 event. The updated pair of smartglasses boasts better battery life, improved video quality, and a new feature to help you hear in noisy environments.
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Meta and Oakley have unveiled Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new line of AI glasses engineered for athletes. Announced at Meta’s Connect event, the $499 device launches October 21.
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DYNA Robotics has secured $120 million in Series A funding from a group of backers including Robostrategy, CRV, First Round Capital, NVIDIA Ventures, and others.
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ABB Robotics has formed a new partnership with California-based LandingAI, including a strategic investment through its venture arm.
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Waymo is bringing its driverless ride-hailing service to Nashville. The launch is happening through a partnership with Lyft, combining Waymo’s self-driving technology with Lyft’s vehicle operations arm, Flexdrive. This will be Waymo’s first deployment in Tennessee.