⊲ TechCrunch ⊳ Roblox is strengthening its AI toolkit to make 3D development more fluid. Beyond generating static assets, creators will soon be able to build fully functional objects, beginning...
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Simulation Weekly News
⊲ Last Week’s Sim News Summary ⊳ In the military, China is developing AR capabilities for tank and armoured vehicle crews, offering real-time 360° vision, overlaid data, and enabling gunners to aim...
Simulation Weekly News
⊲Last Week's Sim NewsSummary ⊳In a significant development for predictive modelling, Google's DeepMind announced its "Weather Lab" AI model demonstrated superior accuracy in short-range forecasts...
AR Breathes Life into Old Toys
⊲ TechXplore ⊳ Researchers from Scottish universities have developed AZRA, an augmented reality system that overlays expressive features onto older robot toys and pets. Using devices like Meta...
From Physics Sim to Playground Giant
⊲ Sherwood News ⊳ Roblox CEO David Baszucki, known as “Builderman,” began with a vision to simulate 3D reality, not to create a children’s platform. Yet over half its users are under 16, and the...
Flight School Starts at Home
⊲ Sustainability Times ⊳ Trak Racer, an Australian company known for high-end sim racing gear, has teamed up with Airbus to create the TR6 Flight Simulator, a rugged and ergonomic platform designed...
VR’s New Power Players Emerge
⊲ GamesIndustry.biz ⊳ A new wave of 13–24-year-olds is emerging as key drivers of VR’s future. Described as “VR natives”, they are growing up with immersive technology and prioritising shared,...
Gamers Build Tank Loader and Gun
⊲ Task & Purpose ⊳ A trio of “World of Tanks” players have built a homemade tank simulator complete with a CO₂-powered cannon that launches empty soda bottles as mock shells. With roles split...
Hybrid Studios Redefine Sport Broadcasts
⊲ SVG Europe ⊳ Broadcasters are embracing augmented reality (AR) and virtual production to enrich sports coverage. LED virtual studios and real-time data visualisation are creating hybrid studios...
Real World 3D Scanning Revolution
⊲ XDA Developers ⊳ 3D scanning technology is being applied in various fields, including reverse engineering, where it aids in recreating existing products and parts by capturing their precise...
AI Glasses: Next Tech Battleground?
⊲ Computerworld ⊳ Apple and Google are racing to challenge Meta’s early lead in AI glasses. Meta’s Ray-Ban models have quietly sold 2 million units, with new AR-capable models in development....
Explore Britain, Block By Block
⊲ Ordnance Survey ⊳ The UK's Ordnance Survey has created a detailed Minecraft version of parts of Great Britain, allowing players to explore and interact with iconic locations. This new world,...