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        Key features include dual USB-C ports for charging, connectivity to external displays and monitors, and support for fast charging via a portable power bank. The accessory can pass through up to 120 Hz refresh rate for 2D content and up to 90 Hz refresh rate for 3D content, both in 1080p full HD.&nbsp;
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 <p>Xreal has announced the release of a new accessory, the Xreal Hub, made specifically for its AR glasses. The device functions as a charge-and-play adapter with the shipping set to start in the spring of 2024, targeting Asia, the US, and Europe.</p>
 <p>This accessory boasts notable features like dual USB-C ports used for charging, compatibility with external displays and monitors and it enables fast charging via a portable power bank. The Xreal Hub can support up to 120 Hz refresh rate for 2D content and up to 90 Hz refresh rate for 3D content, both rendered in 1080p full HD.&nbsp;</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> The news follows XReal’s USD 60 million funding round in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26012"> January 2024 </a> for R&amp;D activities and scaling its manufacturing capacity. Previous accessories launched include the <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/18879"> Xreal Beam </a> , which allows video content to be converted into spatial content as the company seeks to position itself as a cheaper alternative to Apple’s Vision Pro headset.</p>

Xreal introduces Xreal hub accessory for AR glasses

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<p>AR glasses manufacturer Xreal has raised an additional USD 60 million in funding, making their total funding over USD 300 million. The investor details remain undisclosed. The newly acquired capital will be invested heavily into research and development, as well as potentially expanding Xreal's manufacturing facilities. This boost in funds aims to increase AR glasses production from its current 500,000-1,000,000 units annually to two million units by next year. </p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:</b> AR devices have seen renewed interest from investors, possibly aided by the upcoming launch of the Apple Vision Pro, which is focused on spatial computing capabilities. Xreal competitor Rokid <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/25305"> raised </a> USD 71 million earlier this month, <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/24188"> followed </a> by its USD 112 million Series C round in November 2023, which propelled the company to unicorn status.</p>

Xreal raises USD 60 million in fresh funding for R&D and production scaling

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 <p>Xreal has announced partnerships with several prominent companies such as BMW Group, NIO, Qualcomm, Quintar, and Forma Vision to enhance the functionality of its AR glasses. The collaborations aim to incorporate AR technology across various industries, including AR, AI, and 5G applications, AR-based driving navigation and entertainment, in-vehicle AR entertainment, immersive spatial video projections, and upgrading video conferencing into real-time volumetric experiences. Xreal's journey into spatial computing started gaining traction after launching Nreal Light (2020) and Xreal Air series. </p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:</b> The move follows the <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/25226"> announcement </a> of the company’s Air 2 Ultra AR glasses (priced at USD 699), set to ship in March 2024. Additionally, Xreal deepened its partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer NIO, having contributed to developing the NIO Air AR glasses in September 2022, compatible with in-car audio systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Xreal partners with Qualcomm, BMW, NIO, Quintar, and Forma Vision to expand AR glasses use cases

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 <p>Xreal has unveiled its latest AR glass product, the Air 2 Ultra, priced at USD 699, with shipping scheduled for March 2023. The glasses, referred to as a "spatial computing" device, provide 6DOF tracking, dual 3D cameras, a wide field of view and high refresh rate. They can map the environment and enable hand tracking, mixing physical and digital experiences. Additionally, the Nebula AR environment launcher and SDK boost gesture recognition and hand tracking.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> The launch follows that of the XREAL Air 2 and Air 2 Pro in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/23022"> October 2023 </a> , which retails at USD 399 and USD 449, respectively. The Ultra most notably brings about 6-DOF tracking, compared to the predecessor's 3-DOF tracking. This allows greater user immersion (e.g., viewing an AR object from different angles), as opposed to a static image pinned in 3D space.&nbsp;</p>

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Xreal introduces Xreal hub accessory for AR glasses

Xreal raises USD 60 million in fresh funding for R&D and production scaling

Xreal partners with Qualcomm, BMW, NIO, Quintar, and Forma Vision to expand AR glasses use cases

Xreal to ship USD 699 Air 2 Ultra AR glasses from March 2023

Nreal rebrands as ‘Xreal’ and announces launch of Xreal Beam, Spatial Display

Nreal launches Nreal Air in the US

Nreal raises USD 15 million from Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster