⊲ SiliconANGLE ⊳ Startup Skidattl has launched augmented reality (AR) technology that allows users to access virtual information in physical spaces with no app download simply by scanning a QR...
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Wearable Tech Lets Users “Feel”
⊲ SciTechDaily ⊳ Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a thin, flexible device that adheres to the skin, providing haptic feedback through a hexagonal array of 19 actuators. It...
Leading Aircraft Manufacturer’s Simulation Showcase
⊲ FSElite ⊳ Microsoft Flight Simulator has announced a new partnership with Brazil's Embraer, one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. This collaboration aims to enhance the...
Integrating Simulation & Games Engines
⊲ Halldale ⊳ The article discusses the integration of advanced 3D game engines, specifically Unreal Engine, with Ternion's FLexible Analysis, Modeling, and Exercise System (FLAMES) to enhance...
Physics Simulations Power Blockbusters
⊲ APS ⊳ The article discusses the significance of physics simulations in creating realistic visual effects in films like Dune: Part Two, which won Oscars for Best Sound and Visual Effects. These...
The Future of Filmmaking and Games Engines
⊲ Creative Bloq ⊳ The film 'Babiru' centred around the remnants of Babiru, a megalopolis populated by AI robots, exemplifies innovative animation by integrating Unreal Engine 5 with DaVinci Resolve...
Watching 3D Live Sport on a Table
⊲ EFTM ⊳ The NBA's Tabletop feature on the Apple Vision Pro offers an immersive experience by projecting live games as 3D dioramas onto objects such as a table. This allows fans to observe digital...
Crypto Meets AR
⊲ TheCryptoUpdates ⊳ The collaboration between cryptocurrency and augmented reality in 2025 is expected to reshape industries by enabling secure blockchain transactions within digitally enhance...
Centralised or Decentralised Fortnite Metaverse?
⊲ Posting Nexus ⊳ This article by Julia Alexander describes how Fortnite is evolving into a creator-driven platform, resembling YouTube’s model by fostering an ecosystem where user-generated...
BodyLink Ditches Wearable Trackers
⊲ MIXED ⊳ US start-up Rebuff Reality's BodyLink Kickstarter could introduce a new era in motion capture for gaming and simulation with its Android-based console, achieving full-body tracking...
Comparing Car Simulators with Real Cars
⊲ What Car? ⊳ What Car? journalists visited Goodwood racing circuit to compare car simulators with driving a BMW M4 on the real track. This interesting comparison highlighted similarities and...
Visit a Museum from Anywhere
⊲ Museums + Heritage ⊳ The University of Glasgow has launched a virtual museum dedicated to pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin as part of a £5.6m "Museums in the Metaverse" initiative. This virtual...
European Platform for Remote Dancing Partners
⊲ Phys.org ⊳ Researchers across Europe, including teams in Germany, Finland, the UK and France, are developing CAROUSEL, an AI-powered virtual platform enabling global dance interactions through...
Farms Go Virtual for Canadians
▶ Source - BurlingtonToday ▶ Canadians can now explore egg and sheep farming through virtual tours on FarmFood360.ca. Using 360-degree cameras and VR, these experiences provide insights into...
14 Millionaire Creators in Second Life
▶ Source - GamesBeat ▶ In this GamesBeat interview, Linden Lab said that they have invested $1.3 billion in Second Life since 2003, establishing a $650 million annual virtual economy that shares...
Google’s In-Game AI Strategist
▶ Source - The Verge ▶ Google is testing Gemini 2.0 AI agents in video games, enabling real-time coaching by interpreting game rules directly from screen actions. Currently tested in "Clash of...