⊲ MIT Technology Review ⊳ Google DeepMind's SIMA 2 is an advanced agent designed to operate within virtual environments, including Goat Simulator 3. It learns to perform complex tasks through trial...
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Astronaut Nausea Cut With VR
⊲ Interesting Engineering ⊳ Researchers from the University of Colorado-Boulder have found that virtual reality (VR) headsets can significantly alleviate motion sickness experienced by astronauts...
Magic Leap Shifts to AR Glasses with Google
⊲ Digital Trends ⊳ Magic Leap has shifted its strategy, announcing a partnership with Google to focus on AR glasses rather than producing standalone hardware. This collaboration aims to blend Magic...
Valve’s New “Streaming‑First” VR Headset
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Valve has confirmed its standalone VR headset, Steam Frame, will launch in early 2026. It employs an evolved Proton compatibility layer and can run almost any Linux, Windows, and...
Europe’s Spatial Computing Market Grows
⊲ openPR ⊳ The Europe Spatial Computing Market, valued at US$ 39.39 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to US$ 144.83 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 18.0%. Key growth drivers include the rising...
Disney Builds Metaverse Hub Inside Fortnite
⊲ The Verge ⊳ Disney’s new Disneyland Game Rush inside Fortnite hints at the early steps of its $1.5 billion metaverse vision or a “persistent universe” with Epic Games. The island, a rotating set...
Cameras Capture Reality in 3D
⊲ TVBEurope ⊳ This article explains how volumetric video is bridging live‑action capture and 3D rendered visuals, allowing viewers to navigate scenes in three dimensions rather than from fixed...
Filipinos Operate & Train Japan’s Robots
⊲ Rest of World ⊳ In Manila, Filipino tech workers are remotely managing AI-powered robots in Japanese convenience stores. Hired by startups like Astro Robotics, these workers operate machines when...
Teleoperated Domestic Robot
⊲ Engadget ⊳ 1X Technologies has unveiled NEO, a 5'6" humanoid robot designed for home use, priced at $20,000 or via monthly subscription. It features soft-body mechanics, articulated hands, and...
Smart Glasses Surveillance
⊲ Fortune ⊳ Augmented reality glasses are raising privacy alarms as their constant data collection, via cameras, microphones, and GPS, often happens without users’ full awareness. Experts warn...
Simulation Boosts ROV Operator Training
⊲ Newswise ⊳ Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed a digital simulation platform designed for work‑class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that combines navigation, motion control and...
Mini Screen Reaches Eye Resolution
⊲ New Atlas ⊳ Swedish researchers have developed a groundbreaking screen, termed "retina e-paper," that mimics the human pupil's size and achieves over 25,000 pixels per inch, comparable to the...