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BELLINGHAM, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The AR Alliance, a division of SPIE focused on augmented reality (AR), proudly announces the addition of AlphaLum, Appotronics, Augmenteum, CREAL, EyeJets, GIS, Gixel, Goertek, Kyocera SLD Laser, Nichia America Corporation, OORYM Optics, OQmented, RAONTECH, Solnil, TDK, TechnoTeam, TriLite Technologies, and University of Rochester to its membership. Members of the AR Alliance reflect the global diversity and strength of the AR hardware development ecosystem,...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today announced that it has acquired certain assets of Beamable, a modern game backend and LiveOps platform purpose-built for scalable, live-service games. The acquisition represents a step forward in Skillz’s long-term platform strategy, expanding the capabilities available to developers building on the Skillz ecosystem. By integrating Beamable’s backend se...

THORNTON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adams County’s public library system, Anythink Libraries, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Anythink World, the world’s first virtual library metaverse, an innovative digital branch that anyone can access regardless of where they live or whether they hold a library card. Launched in January 2025, the free platform has grown into a nationally engaged community, connecting people across Colorado and beyond through immersive, interactive programming. Desi...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SeaArt, an AI technology company focused on generative AI, announced the launch of SeaVerse in January 2026—a next-generation creative platform built around “All in AI-Native.” The move marks not only SeaArt’s evolution from a visually focused AI gallery toward an all-modal creative consumption platform, but also its ambition to lead as a global AI-powered personalized entertainment community. SeaArt’s flagship product, SeaArt AI, has in just two years become one of the...

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), and healthy beverage platform Liquid Death are back to rock the world to launch the limited-edition “e.l.f. x Liquid Death Lip Embalms.” The original partnership, a limited edition, black metal-inspired makeup vault called Corpse Paint, shocked the beauty and beverage industries with one of the most unexpected, buzz‑worthy, culture-shaping collaborations. Now, the two brands are reunited for a second sho...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Surgical Simulation Market Research Report 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global surgical simulation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.65% from 2024 to 2030 The global surgical simulation market exhibits a three-tier competitive structure characterized by distinct strategic approaches and market positioning. The industry leaders include established giants such as Elevate Healthcare, Gaumard Scientific, Laerdal Me...

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto; “Kyocera”)(TOKYO: 6971) announced that it has developed a new meta-lens that uses metasurface-based optical control technology to precisely manipulate focal positions depending on the wavelength of light. Applying this technology, Kyocera has created a prototype Wearable Aerial Display that achieves both a highly compact optical system and the ability to reproduce images with natural depth perception. The device will...

EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wearables technology firm StretchSense, which specialises in high-tech data capture gloves, has secured its latest external investment, a $2.3 million (£1.75m) round led by PXN Ventures and supported by Scottish Enterprise, as the company aims to drive the global expansion of its extended reality (XR) training glove that enables organisations to immerse staff in simulated environments. To date, StretchSense has raised almost $20 million through three extern...

TREMITI ISLANDS, Italy & VIENNA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enry’s Island SpA (WBAG:EIOS), the world’s first publicly listed venture builder, announces a new era of growth, innovation, and the democratization of Venture Capital (VC). The company has delivered exceptional results, consolidating its position as an industry leader through a strategic positioning in the rapidly expanding gaming market. Record Growth and Performance Enry’s Island SpA has demonstrated an extraordinary growth traject...

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), the bold disruptor with a kind heart, today announced the launch of Glow Up!, a next-generation makeup game and immersive beauty experience on Roblox (NYSE: RBLX). With 60% of gamers claiming that self-expression through gameplay is more important to them than ever before, e.l.f. is redefining what it means for Roblox players to be their authentic selves in-game.* Designed for players 13+, Glow Up! was engineered to deliver an experie...