It was rumored last year that Meta was seeking a minority stake in French-Italian eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica, not only the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world, but also Meta’s partner behind its growing line of smart glasses. Now, a new report suggests the deal has gone through. Citing people familiar with the matter, a Bloomberg […]
He Went From Customer to CEO of 16 Handles
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Fresh out of an unfulfilling finance career, Neil Hershman was looking for something different — something he could build with his own hands. That search led him to 16 Handles, a New York-based froyo brand he frequented as a customer. Astrophysics degree in one hand, finance resume […]
Meta Invests €3 Billion In EssilorLuxottica, Taking 3% Stake
Meta has invested €3 billion in EssilorLuxottica, taking a 3% stake in the eyewear giant, Bloomberg and Reuters report. The French-Italian giant EssilorLuxottica is the largest eyewear company in the world by far. It owns iconic brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, and Persol, and has exclusive licenses with major fashion companies like Prada, Armani, […]
Hands-on: DreamPark brings the AR fun to the streets
At AWE, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to go hands-on with Dreampark, the very innovative startup that is bringing augmented reality entertainment to the streets. And I also was finally able to meet with (and interview!) Aidan Wolf, after so much time we know each other virtually. Let me tell you everything about […]
The One Trait That Separates Great Leaders From Everyone Else
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One trait consistently separates those who thrive from those who stall: a growth mindset. At its core, this mindset is less about raw intelligence or flawless execution and more about adaptability, resilience and the ability to transform setbacks into strategic stepping stones. Growth-oriented leaders don’t see failure […]
Prison Boss Prohibition Review: A Cracking Business Simulator
There’s a question that circulates in my friend group fairly often: Who among us could pull off real-life crimes? Based on my clumsiness and eagerness to fess up when I make a mistake, I’m often ruled out of the race. Still, I’ve always wondered… Do I have the grit to run a criminal organization? Well, […]
The XR Week Peek (2025.07.07): HMS announces its enterprise AR headset, new leaks on Meta Celeste, and more!
Summer is coming, and we enter a period of the year when people start going on vacation, and the amount of XR news diminishes… before it sharply rises again during the many tech events of September and October. I’ve spent the week working and recovering from the trip, and also enjoying the videos from XRCC, inside […]
Apple Reportedly Has Numerous XR Headsets & Glasses Coming Between Now & 2028
Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple’s XR and smart glasses roadmap will feature multiple XR devices, including a spec-bumped Vision Pro slated to release later this year. At the far end of the spectrum, Kuo also says Apple is making AR glasses, reportedly coming in 2028. Kuo is a long-time tech analyst and […]
Create Visuals, Content, and Presentations That Land with This $25 Bundle
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DigiGods 2.0, Inter Solar 83, Spell Siege & More
Our latest edition of the XR News Roundup is live with more news across VR. With VR gaming, Waltz of the Wizard is heading to Apple Vision Pro. Green Hell VR received a Quest 3 visual upgrade, DrakkenRidge revealed more about this retro-themed fantasy adventure, while Bootstrap Island received its latest major update. We launched […]