⊲ Metro ⊳ The article discusses how ACG Schools in New Zealand are using VR technology to enhance education. In a Year 11 PE class, students explore a 3D model of the human body, allowing them to...
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Andy Fawkes curates Simulation News. He is Special Correspondent for Military Simulation & Training (MS&T), co-chair of NATO MSG-234 on Training Data, and co-author of "The Military Metaverse." He also publishes r2.news, covering military drones, uncrewed systems and AI.
“Autofocus” Glasses Could Replace Bifocals
⊲ TechRadar ⊳ Finnish startup IXI has unveiled a prototype of “autofocus” glasses that automatically adjust focus in under 0.2 seconds using eye-tracking sensors and liquid crystal lenses,...
Gaming on the High Seas
⊲ Business Insider UK ⊳ The Royal Navy has installed its first purpose‑built gaming suite aboard HMS Prince of Wales, following a sailor‑submitted petition. This space, or "esports suite", is...
AI-Enhanced Poster Sessions in VR
⊲ Frontiers in Virtual Reality ⊳ This study by Iowa State University, Ames, USA, introduces a VR‑AI learning space that mimics academic poster sessions to help graduate students practice research...
Game Changer for Virtual Worlds?
⊲ Yanko Design ⊳ NVIDIA is developing an Arm‑based APU that consolidates CPU, GPU and NPU this article claims. Leaks suggest partnerships with MediaTek and OEMs like Dell/Alienware for debut in...
Blueprints Come Alive On-Site
⊲ Buildings.com ⊳ The article discusses how augmented reality (AR) and building information modelling (BIM) are changing the construction industry. BIM is a digital method for designing, managing,...
Latest Speculation on Apple’s XR Plans
⊲ 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...
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,...