Dan Reed, the chief operating officer of Meta's Reality Labs division, is stepping down after nearly 11 years at the company. Reed's departure marks another leadership change at a time when the division faces mounting internal and external pressure.Reed announced his exit Wednesday in a LinkedIn post, reflecting on his time building what he described as a "fast-growing, multibillion-dollar consumer technology business" spanning AI wearables, augmented and mixed reality, and the metaverse. "I see SO much ...

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality (AR) technologies, is pleased to announce that the Company will host a conference call regarding its first quarter 2025 operating results at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (ET), May 12, 2025.To join the live conference call, please dial 877-709-8150 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 201-689-8354 (international callers outside of the U.S. and C ...

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Fire safety: Chubb France deploys AMA's assisted realityfor remote troubleshooting Cergy, Rennes, May 5, 2025 - To speed up the resolution of technical faults, Chubb France, a major player in the fire safety sector, is integrating AMA’s assisted reality into its operations. The aim is to increase efficiency and reduce the number of journeys required to guarantee fast, safe assistance. XpertEye software for remote troubleshooting The partnership has resulted to complement Chubb's tools in the introduction o ...

资料显示，玩美公司("公司"或"玩美"),是一家开曼群岛(英属)有限责任公司,成立于2015年2月13日,从台 湾上市公司CyberLink Corp.分拆而来。 玩美的使命是通过AR、AI和数字技术,让消费者和品牌的购物体 验大众化。 玩美公司的境内公司,玩美商贸(上海)有限公司是领先的SaaS人工智能(AI)和增强现实(AR)美妆与时尚技 术商业解决方案提供商,致力于打造无缝和全渠道体验,从而改变消费者购物体验。他们通过推动前沿技 术,提供结果导向、交互式、可持续的元宇宙解决方案。这些创新成果可轻松整合至品牌商网站、APP, 以及Instagram、Snapchat、YouTube等各种社交媒体渠道。 玩美系列沉浸式app的全球下载量已超过10亿次,为消费者提供了便捷平台,通过智能设备即可虚拟体验各 种产品,身临其境地感受其外观和风格。 本文源自：金融界 作者：行情君 5月1日，玩美(PERF)盘中上涨2.23%，截至21:37，报1.922美元/股，成交2096.0美元，总市值1.96亿美 元。 财务数据显示，截至2024年12月31日，玩美收入总额6020.2万美元，同比增长12.52%；归母净利润 ...

Athens, Ohio, May 1, 2025 - Ohio University, HTC VIVE, and Virtualware have partnered to launch a new program called the Digital Enterprise Collaboratory (DEC), which will provide infrastructure to power new digital engineering and workforce development programs to support the growing demand for advanced manufacturing in Ohio. The partnership combines Ohio University’s leadership in engineering education, HTC VIVE’s industry-leading XR hardware and software technologies, and Virtualware’s enterprise XR plat ...

Investor Presentation April 2025 Safe Harbor Statement Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding our ability to build and scale our advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery; our production and commercialization plans, strategy and product development roadmap, including the readiness, performance, timing and customer qualification o ...

-   Vuzix optics to power AR wearables that fuse visible and infrared light—enabling users to see in the dark, detect heat signatures, and visualize temperature changes in real timeROCHESTER, N.Y., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality (AR) technologies, today announced it has received a six-figure dollar order for custom color waveguides with a 30-degree field of view (FOV). The Vu ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, total revenue increased by 14% year over year to $1,363,000,000, with advertising revenue growing by 9% to $1,211,000,000 [23][5] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $108,000,000, up from $46,000,000 in Q1 of the prior year, reflecting improved revenue growth and expense discipline [27][28] - Free cash flow was $114,000,000 in Q1, contributing to a trailing twelve-month free cash flow of $295,000,000 [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct Response advertising revenue contributed 75% of total advertising revenue for the first time, indicating a shift towards performance-oriented solutions [24] - Other revenue, primarily from Snapchat Plus subscriptions, increased by 75% year over year to $152,000,000, with subscribers reaching nearly 15,000,000 [23][5] - Global impression volume grew approximately 17% year over year, driven by expanded advertising delivery within Spotlight and Creator Stories [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America revenue growth accelerated to 12% year over year, up from 8% in the prior quarter, driven by direct response advertising revenue growth [23] - Europe revenue grew by 14% year over year, while Rest of World revenue increased by 20% year over year [23] - Daily Active Users (DAU) in North America was 99,000,000, unchanged from the prior quarter, while DAU in Europe remained at 99,000,000 [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is prioritizing innovation in enhancing core product value, investing in AI and ML models, and strengthening the creator ecosystem [9][14] - Continued focus on visual communication and augmented reality as strategic differentiators, with significant investments in AR capabilities [21][14] - The company aims to diversify revenue sources and improve advertising performance through ongoing enhancements to its ad platform [31][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged headwinds in Q2 but emphasized a strong start to the year with solid Q1 results [43][44] - The company remains optimistic about long-term prospects due to progress in ad platform improvements and diversification of revenue sources [32][31] - Management is cautious about macroeconomic conditions impacting advertising demand and has opted not to provide formal financial guidance for Q2 [30][31] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 27,000,000 shares at a cost of $257,000,000 in Q1, contributing to a decline in total debt outstanding [29] - Adjusted gross margin improved to 53% in Q1, up from 52% in the prior year [27] - The company is testing a refined five-tab interface to enhance user experience and engagement [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Improvement in North American revenue growth - Management noted strong growth in the small and medium customer segment and healthy contributions from Snapchat Plus [36] Question: Impact of macro conditions on advertising demand - Management acknowledged headwinds but emphasized ongoing growth and diversification efforts [44] Question: Future growth in direct response advertising - Management highlighted ongoing improvements in the ad platform and product roadmap as key to achieving higher growth rates [51] Question: Engagement trends in North America - Management expressed confidence in stabilizing DAU in North America and emphasized ongoing investments in content and user engagement [78] Question: Cost structure and headcount management - Management indicated a thoughtful approach to managing costs and balancing headcount growth with business needs [86]