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EssilorLuxottica Acquires French XR Startup Lynx, Putting R2 Headset Release in Doubt

By Scott HaydenJuly 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Lynx, the France-based XR hardware startup, has been acquired by global eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica. In a public email to backers, Lynx founder and CEO Stan Larroque confirmed the acquisition, which was rumored to have taken place two weeks ago. Thi…

Lynx, the France-based XR hardware startup, has been acquired by global eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica. In a public email to backers, Lynx founder and CEO Stan Larroque confirmed the acquisi…

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