January Signal: Extended reality

Happy New Year and welcome back! As we kick off 2026, FEED’s first Signal of the year is all about looking forward, so far in fact that the worlds we see blur the lines between physical and virtual.

This month, we’re diving headfirst into extended reality (XR): the catch-all term for AR, VR, MR, and everything in between that’s reshaping broadcast and streaming. From jaw-dropping virtual sets to live graphics that react as fast as the story itself, XR is no longer a futuristic nice-to-have, it’s fast becoming a core production tool.

Our latest instalment of FEED Forum sets the scene perfectly. Host Neal Romanek is joined by two XR heavyweights to unpack what it all means, and how immersive workflows are already transforming live broadcast, film and TV, education and corporate storytelling.

Elsewhere, our three features zoom in on XR in the newsroom, AR in sports broadcasting and the big question on everyone’s mind: how to monetise immersive experiences effectively.

Welcome back, and welcome to 2026! It’s going to be a good one.

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Key talking points:

• The evolution of XR in content creation
• Education and industry collaboration
• Democratising technology for content creation
• The future of XR and its impact on jobs
• Innovative uses beyond entertainment
• The role of AI in creative processes
• Future trends in XR and accessibility

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