Month: November 2024

Simulation + Brain Stimulation Boost Memory

| New Atlas | A study by Switzerland’s EPFL researchers has shown that combining virtual worlds with non-invasive deep-brain stimulation (tTIS) improves spatial memory in healthy adults. By...

Interoperability Essential for Open Metaverse

| Metaverse Standards Forum | A new IEEE paper presented at the 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Emerging Metaverse underscores the importance of interoperability for a universally...

Siemens’ Big Simulation Software Acquisition

| Silicon Republic | Siemens plans to acquire U.S.-based Altair Engineering for approximately $10.6 billion, bolstering its industrial software portfolio. Altair’s expertise in simulation, AI,...

VR Supports Helicopter Instructor Training

| BFPS Forces News | RAF Shawbury has integrated VR into helicopter instructor training, enabling trainees to practice realistic flight manoeuvres and observe 360° cockpit views. The allows...

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s VR

| Road to VR | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on November 19 for PC and Xbox with confirmed VR support, showcased at a preview event with the Pimax Crystal Light headset. New features...

XR Revolutionising War and Intimacy

| UploadVR | This thought provoking article explores how XR is reshaping warfare, sexuality, and transportation, extending beyond entertainment. XR’s use in military applications mirrors drone...

Wargames Provide Realistic Strategy Simulation

| Wall Street Journal | Digital wargames, including Slitherine Software's Command: Professional Edition, simulate real battle scenarios at low costs. Initially developed by civilian gamers,...

AI and Simulation Go Physical

| Fudzilla | Nvidia’s Rev Lebaredian highlights “Physical AI” for real-world applications in robotics. AI uses include robotics, autonomous vehicles, and smart buildings. Nvidia’s...