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Month: October 2024
Disney’s Fortnite-Based Theme Park
Gamereactor | Epic Games is developing a "persistent Disney universe" within Fortnite, though it will have limitations due to age ratings. Disney has invested heavily in Epic Games, and this new...
Spatial Learning – Teaching in 3D
MIT News | This article from MIT News discusses PrismsVR, a company founded by MIT alumna Anurupa Ganguly. PrismsVR develops virtual reality experiences designed to teach core concepts in math and...
Networked XR for Military Training
Halldale | The article focuses on a collaborative project between HOLOGATE, an XR technology provider, and the German Bundeswehr's Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition (WTD 91), to improve...
Smart Glasses Looking at You
Wired | This article explores the potential of a new smart glasses technology, called Sense, which uses sensors to monitor facial movements and infer the wearer's emotions and eating habits....
Web 4.0 or Metaverse 2.0?
EU|The European Commission and the 2025 Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union are organising aHigh Level Conference on Governance for Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds, taking place in...
Death of GPUs in Gaming?
PC Gamer | This article from PC Gamer explores the potential impact of generative AI on the future of gaming, specifically how it could transform the way games look. The author argues that...
Ajax Crews’ Virtual Simulation Training
Forces News | A new, £17 million training facility is being built at Warminster Garrison for the British Army's Ajax armoured vehicle fleet. The facility will provide high-tech, virtual simulations...
How Do XR Headsets Work?
Now | This article from Northrop Grumman explores the workings of virtual reality (VR) headsets and the expanding applications of both VR and augmented reality (AR) in various sectors. The article...
Bentley Supercharges London Digital Twin
Bentley|Bentley's acquisition of Cesium promises to enhance the future of digital twins, notably through the integration of 3D geospatial technology and open standards. With Cesium’s 3D Tiles...
HoloLens 2 Support To End
The Verge | Microsoft discontinued its HoloLens 2 headset production on December 10, 2023 and now will only provide security updates until the end of 2027. Despite abandoning new hardware...
Real Cars in Virtual Worlds
BMW | BMW M Mixed Reality enhances its immersive driving experience with new multiplayer features. Players can now race virtually in a rooftop circuit while driving real cars, with spectators...