PC Mag | Roblox is introducing a generative AI tool called the 3D Foundational Model, which allows developers to create 3D assets, scenes, and even interactions using text, images, or videos....
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Sony Gaming Jumps into Blockchain
GamesBeat | Sony Group and Startale have launched Soneium, a new blockchain built on Optimism’s Superchain, designed to accelerate Web3 innovation. This Ethereum layer-2 blockchain connects major...
AI Monitoring of Car Drivers
Smart Eye | Swedish human behaviour tracking technology company Smart Eye has signed a SEK 700 million contract to provide its advanced Driver Monitoring System (DMS) software to Volvo, Audi,...
RAF Cadets Gifted Simulation Software
Halldale | Lockheed Martin has donated 230 licences of its Prepar3D V6 simulation software to the UK’s RAF Air Cadet Charity (RAFAC). Valued at over £10,000, this software offers cadets immersive...
German Police Training Exploits XR
HOLOGATE | German turnkey XR solutions company HOLOGATE has secured a three-year contract with the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) police to provide VR training through its HGXR division. The advanced...
British Army’s XR-Controlled Drones
UK Defence Journal | In a recent exercise at Fingringhoe Ranges, British Army soldiers have been honing their skills with advanced First Person View (FPV) Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) as part of...
UK’s First AI-Powered Classroom
Sky News | David Game College in London is set to open the UK's first AI-taught GCSE classroom, where students will learn through AI platforms and virtual reality. The AI adapts lesson plans to...
Mannequin Revolutionises Military Surgical Training
Forces News | The Surgical Anatomy Model (SAM) is a highly realistic trauma simulation mannequin designed to enhance military medical training. Created by Professor Ian Pallister, SAM can simulate...
Transformational AI-Powered Geospatial Simulations
Financial Times | AI-powered simulations, combined with geospatial technology, are transforming decision-making across industries. These advanced tools optimise supply chains, simulate climate...
VR Brings Hope to Veterans
▶ Source - VA News ▶ Gary Ruc, an Army veteran and VA employee, shared a poignant testimony at the 2024 VA Immersive Summit about his first encounter with virtual reality. Ruc, who served multiple...
Roblox’s Future: Expanding Beyond Gaming
Matthew Ball | Ball’s article explores how Roblox is transforming from a gaming platform into a multifaceted digital ecosystem, aiming to integrate education, virtual events, and social networking....
An AI-Crafted Digital Universe
Forbes | The Visual Dome, created by visual artist Tony Rapacioli, is a highly detailed digital universe brought to life through AI. This immersive world, featuring detailed narratives, fictional...
AR Contact Lenses 3D Holograms
Advanced Science News | Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea are developing contact lenses capable of displaying 3D holograms, offering a new frontier for AR....
Firefighter’s Haptic Hoses and Vests
Sky News | Training solution company FLAIM deploys XR technology, includes haptic feedback through "haptic hoses" and temperature-adjusting vests together with HTC VIVE headsets, allowing trainees...
Qualcomm Joins Wearables AR Alliance
MarketWatch | Qualcomm has joined the AR Alliance, focusing on advancing augmented reality (AR) wearable devices. This partnership aims to drive innovation in AR technology by leveraging Qualcomm's...
NVIDIA Drives Towards 3D Communication
NVIDIA | NVIDIA's Maxine AI developer platform is pushing the boundaries of telepresence by creating highly realistic digital humans for next-generation virtual communication. Leveraging advanced...