So, here’s what happened—xReality Group from Australia, and I swear it sounds like tech from the future, just snagged a deal that could make them big bucks. We’re talking up to AUD $5.71 million. What’s wild is their subsidiary, Operator XR, has this gig with the Texas Department of Public Safety. You know, the folks who keep 30 million Texans safe. Guess they think VR cop training is the next big thing. Maybe it is. Or maybe they’re just tired of the old ways. Who knows?
Operator XR has this OP-2 system—I know, it sounds like a secret mission, right? Anyway, it’s supposed to help cops decide better in tricky situations, coordinate with each other more smoothly, and plan missions like they were born to do it. It’s like turning them into superheroes but with less cape and more reality.
Wayne Jones, the boss of xReality, is over the moon. Says it’s a big chance to show what they can do in the U.S., especially with such a renowned agency. Like having Texas DPS on board is some kind of golden ticket. And maybe it is. Who am I to argue?
The initial part of the deal—AUD $4.3 million—is for getting the hardware, software, and a couple of years of hand-holding all sorted out. They’re jumping into this in the second quarter of 2026. Feels like waiting for a new season of that show you love but it’s worth it (I think).
And in a little side-quest, our Aussie friends scored a AUD $2.1 million push from their government to speed up their AI stuff. More real-time this and automated that. Sounds fancy and probably is, but my head swims in all those terms. If it means better, faster training, then great. Otherwise, I’m lost!
In a nutshell, it’s a big step for Aussie tech, Texas cops, and maybe, just maybe, a peek into the future of how we train those who watch out for us. Or maybe I just watched too much sci-fi.
