⊲ Road to VR ⊳ Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple plans to release several XR devices and smart glasses by 2028. A new version of the Vision Pro headset with an upgraded...
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Fusion Research Exploits Video Games
⊲ Popular Mechanics ⊳ A team in South Korea has adapted collision‑detection algorithms from video games to fusion research, enabling simulation of high‑speed particles hitting reactor walls much...
Remote Connected XR Augments the Workplace
⊲ The Guardian ⊳ A TeamViewer-sponsored report explores how the digital revolution is reshaping work through immersive technologies. Many firms, including DHL and Coca‑Cola HBC, now use AR tools to...
Traffic Jam Simulation Tool
⊲ Interesting Engineering ⊳ A free browser-based tool from Dresden University allows users to simulate circular traffic jams, revealing how slowdowns can trigger congestion without any accidents....
Rapid 3D Creation from 2D Images
⊲ Tom’s Hardware ⊳ PartCrafter, an open-source AI tool, turns 2D images into 3D printable meshes in seconds without requiring CAD skills. Using diffusion and transformer models, it generates...
Smart Glasses for Athletes
⊲ PCMag ⊳ Meta and Oakley have teamed up to unveil Oakley Meta HSTN, the brand’s first smart glasses built for athletic use. These feature dual front cameras with 3K video, open‑ear speakers,...
Embodied AI Training Simulation
⊲ MarkTechPost ⊳ EmbodiedGen is a new open‑source toolkit that automates the generation of photorealistic, physically accurate 3D scenes and assets for embodied AI research and robotics. Embodied...
Walking Challenges in Virtual Worlds
⊲ Lifehacker ⊳ Virtual reality developers are experimenting with three main methods to give users natural movement in tight spaces. Redirected walking shifts visual cues to keep users within...
Augmented Skies for Real Pilots
⊲ FlightGlobal ⊳ US defence tech company Red 6 intends to begin production of its Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) by mid‑2026. Touted as a software‑centric augmented reality...
Tipping Point for XR Headsets?
⊲ Computer Weekly ⊳ According to research from IDC the AR/VR headset market grew 18.1% year-on-year in Q1 2025, signalling a shift towards richer experiences. IDC attributes this resurgence to...
Open Source 3D Engine Advances
⊲ Phoronix ⊳ The Open 3D Foundation (O3DF) has announced the availability of Open 3D Engine (O3DE) 25.05.0. This open-source game and simulation engine, originally derived from Amazon's Lumberyard,...
Preparing for Apple Glasses?
⊲ TechCrunch ⊳ Apple unveiled its “Liquid Glass” design at WWDC 2025, rolling out a transparent, layered interface across its ecosystem. Though beta testers noted some readability issues, the look...