Global Scans · Augmented Reality · Weekly Summary

• [New] Apple expects to ship more than 10 million AR/VR products in 2027, including a Ray-Ban Meta-style smart glasses product projected for 3 million to 5 million shipments. Next Reality
• [New] Global 5G connections are forecast to surpass 1 billion in 2025, driving a rapid increase in streaming, cloud gaming, and AR/VR adoption on mobile. demandsage
• [New] A surgeon will see critical blood vessels highlighted through AR glasses; a radiologist will have every scan pre-read with anomalies flagged; an oncologist will have a treatment plan generated from the latest global research. Top CNN Featured Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI, Tech L
• [New] Apple's Vision Pro is anticipated to receive a second-generation update, further advancing its capabilities in augmented reality and spatial computing. Geeky gadgets
• [New] Global shipments of AR devices are forecast to rise 9.1% year over year in 2025 to 600,000 units. TrendForce
• User Base By 2025, the number of active mobile AR users worldwide is projected to exceed 2 billion, having reached 1.7 billion by 2024. Emerline
• The AR headset could position Meta as the most formidable competitor to Apple's Vision Pro and other AR-first devices. AI CERTs News
• Computer Vision is poised to be the largest and fastest-growing segment, with a CAGR of 41.2% from 2024 to 2034, fueled by applications in automated inspection, facial recognition, augmented reality, and autonomous systems. Yahoo Finance
• In the year 2025, both VR and AR will be able to gain more traction. Yogonet
• If Amazon enters with its scale, glasses could become as common as earbuds for casual AR. Glass Almanac
• Looking ahead, AI Smart Cities 2025 will likely evolve into even more integrated systems: combining augmented reality for navigation, robotics for maintenance, AI mediators for citizen-government interaction, and further decentralization via edge computing. learnaitools.in
• The convergence of VR, AR, and AI will lead to seamless, personalized digital interactions, with lightweight wearable devices potentially replacing smartphones as primary interfaces by the end of the decade. The Chronicle-Journal
• A combined 87% expect at least 20% of consumers to use VR/AR for transactions within a few decades. SQ Magazine
• VR/AR adoption for transactions will occur after 2030. SQ Magazine
• Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Meta Platforms, Inc. will leverage 6G for immersive AR/VR experiences. FinancialContent
• Apple will launch its first pair of AR glasses in 2027, although they could be revealed as soon as 2026. TechRadar
• India alone is expected to generate US$ 917.5 million in AR/VR revenues in 2025, with penetration climbing past 50% by 2029. APN News
• By shifting focus to lightweight AI glasses - targeting a 2026 launch - Apple is acknowledging what many of us in the trenches already knew: the future of augmented reality lies in everyday wearability, not immersive isolation. Medium
• Hardware Evolution: Lightweight AR glasses priced under $300 are slated for 2027, making everyday overlay of digital information as normal as checking a smartwatch. DexViews
• By 2025 and beyond, augmented reality navigation will move from nice-to-have to standard expectation in airports, malls, hospitals, and smart cities. The Intellify -
• Integration with AR Glasses: Devices like Apple Vision Pro or Meta's AR glasses could make AR navigation hands-free and more natural. The Intellify -
• Asia-Pacific will post the fastest growth during 2025-2034, with a CAGR of 34.8% billion by the end of the forecast period, fueled by leadership in AI + IoT and AI + AR integration. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 02 November 2025