Meta Platforms is working with Anduriel Industries to develop new products for the U.S. military, including an artificial intelligence headset with virtual and augmented reality capabilities. Anduriel said they are working with Meta to design, build and deploy a range of integrated XR products that will improve warfighter perception and intuitive control of autonomous platforms. Anduril's co-founder, Palmer Lecki, is the co-founder of Oculus VR, which was sold to Meta in 2014.

On December 26th, Jinshi Data reported that according to the latest trademark documents, Samsung's first XR headsets with the code name 'Moohan' may be named 'Samsung Switch' or 'Galaxy Switch' after they are launched. Samsung has registered the trademark 'Samsung Switch' with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), and it is estimated that similar trademark registrations have been carried out in the United States and South Korea. Samsung may preview this XR device at the Galaxy Unpacked event in 2025, 'Samsung'.

On August 8th, Jinshi Data reported that Samsung Electronics is developing an XR dedicated chip in the System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture laboratory of Samsung Research America (SRA), its research and development center in the United States. Currently, the laboratory is actively recruiting chip design experts to expand its XR chip research team. (Business Korea)

The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT plans to raise a 40 billion won Metaverse fund, focusing on investing in technology companies that realize Metaverse products and services, with the government contributing 23 billion won and the private sector contributing 17 billion won. The management company must primarily invest in small and medium-sized enterprises in technologies such as XR, AI, digital twins, and Blockchain, with an investment ratio exceeding 60%, and also invest more than 50% in AI integration or overseas companies. This initiative aims to promote the development of the Metaverse industry.

The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT plans to raise 40 billion KRW for a Metaverse fund, including contributions from both the government and the private sector, focusing on investing in XR, AI, digital twins, Blockchain, and other technology SMEs, with an investment ratio exceeding 60%. Management companies are required to invest more than 50% in AI integration or overseas companies to support international expansion.

EdgeX Labs delivered the first batch of 3,000 XR7 AI Dual gateways to the Korean market, marking the integration of edge computing resources in the Korean market into the EdgeX Labs network, providing more stable, efficient, and low-cost computing power support for AI accelerators. The XR7 provides basic computing services, storage, and broadband resources, and is equipped with the unique EdgeX OS operating system to ensure network security and stability. The intelligent scheduling system improves task allocation performance, reduces latency, and enhances real-time performance to meet the needs of AI applications.

On September 4th, Jinshi Data announced the official launch of a series of new XR headsets and smart accessories. Among them, the Lotus New Generation Spatial Ring L-Ring2 is equipped with Spatial Algorithm and AI chips, which can accurately recognize user gestures and provide smooth and natural interactive experience, as well as AI functions such as voice interaction, simultaneous interpretation, mind map generation, and meeting record. At the same time, Lotus Technology also released new XR products such as Starlight Night Vision AR Glasses and Visual-Z Leg-mounted VR Glasses.

A recent study shows that by 2024, the total shipment of XR displays will remain stable, and the shipment of near-eye displays will also remain at 17.2 million pieces. However, Vision Pro has significantly increased the market share of silicon-based OLEDoS displays. It is expected that the shipment of near-eye displays will rise rapidly from 2027 and reach 92.9 million pieces by 2030.