Global Scans · Augmented reality · Weekly Summary

• [New] By application type, the AR/VR & XR applications segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] IDC forecasts 39.2% AR/VR shipment growth in 2025, boosting device choice and prices. Glass Almanac
• [New] As per insights from NextBigTechnology, blending AI with AR/VR and IoT will define 2025's app trends, but only if fragmentation is mitigated. WebProNews
• [New] By 2025, the hardware dividing line between AR and VR will have effectively dissolved. INAIRSPACE
• [New] By 2025, AR will be a standard tool in the enterprise toolbox, deeply integrated into workflow software like ERP and CRM systems, making the workforce more skilled, safe, and efficient. INAIRSPACE
• [New] XR technologies, including AR, VR, and MR, will have transitioned from experimental tools to essential core applications by 2025. openpr
• [New] With the rise of domestic travel and a new generation of tech-savvy millennials, VR tourism in India is expected to see rapid growth in the coming years. Travel And Tour World
• [New] By 2025, AR is everywhere, yet nowhere close to the sci-fi, always-on, fully contextual world people expect. Critical Hit
• [New] By 2025, the distinct lines separating AR and VR will have significantly blurred, giving way to a more holistic concept: spatial computing. INAIRSPACE
• [New] The devices available in 2025 will represent a significant leap towards the ultimate goal of indistinguishable-from-normal eyewear, making persistent AR a practical reality. INAIRSPACE
• [New] The integration of AI is not just an enhancement; it is a fundamental requirement for the sophisticated, context-aware AR experiences predicted for 2025. INAIRSPACE
• [New] The Democratization of AR: By 2025, we anticipate a massive explosion of WebAR content. INAIRSPACE
• [New] Intelligent World Understanding: AI will be the brain that makes AR context-aware. INAIRSPACE
• As more countries integrate VR into their tourism strategies, it's clear that the future of global tourism will be deeply intertwined with immersive virtual reality. Travel And Tour World
• By 2031, AR will become a mainstream tool across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, enhancing decision-making and customer engagement. / Mexico Mobility Foresights
• The expected rise in the number of elderly people worldwide is projected to fuel the expansion of the augmented reality sector in healthcare. openpr
• AR/VR headset shipments will exceed 100 million units by 2025, signaling significant shifts in both consumer and enterprise markets. openpr
• By 2025, we will likely see more collaboration tools incorporating AR for real-time 3D prototyping, shortening design cycles, and speeding up product development. Devler.io
• By 2025, AR-powered retail strategies will reach a new level of personalization. Devler.io
• By 2029-2030, Salesforce's R&D investments in augmented reality and virtual reality technologies may be ready for prime-time commercialization. 24/7 Wall St.
• If Amazon enters with its scale, glasses could become as common as earbuds for casual AR. Glass Almanac

Last updated: 21 December 2025