[New] Lendlease's AI-guided bid estimations have led to a 15% faster pre-construction process, and Grupo ACS integrates AR for on-site worker training and hazard simulation.
Nature
[New] Augmented reality and AI merge: Expect further integration of AI with AR and VR, especially in consumer products like Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses and Apple's Vision Pro, offering more immersive, AI-powered experiences.
Opace Digital Agency
[New] PwC projects VR and AR technologies will deliver a $1.5 trillion boost to global GDP by 2030.
SQ Magazine
[New] The economic value of AR-integrated training in manufacturing is substantial, with projections suggesting AR-integrated IoT in manufacturing could reach USD 90-110 billion in economic value by 2030 (Treeview Studio, 2025).
Andrew Hansen
[New] In 2026, there will be around 1,106 million AR users.
Bayelsa Watch
[New] By 2026, browser-based AR will support complex physics, multiplayer interactions, and sophisticated game mechanics.
App Development | Frame Sixty
AR revenue is expected to surpass US$ 50 billion by 2027.
Market.us
By 2026, the Augmented Reality Web will be more accessible, powerful, and integrated into our daily digital lives.
App Development | Frame Sixty
The number of AR users in the U.S. is expected to grow as follows: 5 million in 2024, 100.1 million in 2025, 103.9 million in 2026, and 106.9 million in 2027.
Market.us
AR revenue is projected to surpass US$ 340 billion by 2028.
Market.us
The AR-in-e-commerce segment will reach USD 38.55 billion by 2030 at a 35.8% CAGR.
Bayelsa Watch
Enterprise software developers and augmented reality application creators should begin considering how their solutions might integrate with Apple's smart glasses platform.
BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
The timing of a potential late 2026 unveiling would position Apple's smart glasses launch to compete directly with expected next-generation products from established augmented reality companies.
BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
By the time consumer Specs launch in 2026, there should already be a library of proven AR experiences with demonstrated user engagement and revenue potential.
Next Reality
Samsung has officially confirmed its next-generation AR glasses will launch in 2026 as part of its broader AI hardware roadmap.
Android Central
Meta's highly anticipated Phoenix mixed reality glasses have been pushed from late 2026 into 2027, though developers may receive the Orion AR headsets earlier.
The Daily Note
Monthly AR engagement will reach over 25% of global internet users, indicating that AR is becoming part of regular digital interaction.
Bayelsa Watch
In 2026, Augmented Reality will account for the largest share at 50%.
Bayelsa Watch
Last updated: 17 May 2026
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