Week 11in XR, AI, 3D & creative tech

Claude Opus 4.6 demonstrated advanced reasoning. It identified, cracked, and answered an encrypted AI test.

This article details 7 AR glasses for 2026. It covers price, leaks, and key features, providing relevant insights for the AR/XR industry.

A user released a free procedural fantasy hut generator made with Blender Geometry Nodes. It is a valuable tool for 3D artists and procedural content generation.

Black Math launched a brand relaunch. They formalized their 'Start with Art' framework for generative AI, as major tech and high-growth brands continue to work with them.

Snap is spinning off its Spectacles unit and adding nearly 100 hires in 2026. This is a significant strategic move for AR wearables and worth watching for industry trends.

ComfyUI introduced App Mode, App Builder, and ComfyHub. This system lets users turn complex workflows into distributable applications, a major advancement for creative AI.

Meta is exploring facial recognition for its consumer smart glasses, planned for a 2026 launch. This raises serious privacy and regulatory concerns for AR/XR development and user identification in public.

Abstract released InstaMAT 2026 with new Curves Brushes. It's a free alternative to Substance tools for 3D texture painting and material authoring, especially useful for indie artists.

u/rex_xzec is building an AR app for Spectacles that links to YouTube playlists for mobile DJing. Plans include Bluetooth to connect with physical DJ gear. That's a clever use of AR.

Goodbye 8thwall.com. Hello 8thwall.org - 8th Wall shut down its hosted WebAR platform but open-sourced its engine. The core architecture with AR features is now free for creators.

Realfiction's Directional Pixel Technology (DPT) makes displays function as windows into other locations or people. This creates immersive communication and 3D collaborative spaces, changing how teams interact with information.