UploadVR | Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth, in a discussion about the future of VR headsets, predicted significant enhancements for 2031 models. He anticipates advancements in resolution, aiming for 50-60 pixels per degree, wider vertical field of view,...
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Trapped in a 2D World?
WIRED | In 2021, Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook to Meta, predicting the metaverse's vast reach. By 2022, Microsoft partnered with Meta to enhance virtual collaboration. Despite the hype, actual metaverse adoption in workplaces remains low,...
AI-Enhanced Warfare Raises Concerns
The Guardian | AI advancements in warfare, exemplified by the development of autonomous drones and AI-equipped targeting systems, are increasingly utilized in military operations globally. The rapid integration of these technologies into national...
XR in Support of Engineering
XR Today | Varjo is enhancing its XR-4 mixed reality headsets by integrating them with Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, significantly boosting virtual design and engineering capabilities. This integration allows detailed CAD data to be...
5 steps to reach superintelligence
Tom's Guide | OpenAI, known for its AI models utilized by major tech firms, continues its pursuit of an AI superintelligence, still in its early stages, according to Bloomberg. It aims to develop AI models capable of problem-solving at PhD levels....
Enhanced FLAMES Simulation Framework Released
Ternion | Now available, FLAMES version 22.1, an advanced framework for creating simulations in aerospace, defence, and transportation, has been released. This update introduces significant enhancements to the Unreal Engine Option, now using...
NASA Crew Completes Mars Simulation
NASA | NASA's first CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) crew has completed a year long Mars mission simulation, designed to replicate conditions on the Red Planet. The experiment aimed to study the physical and psychological...
AI and Metaverse Legal Challenges
Taylor Wessing | Global law firm Taylor Wessing discusses emerging legal issues in AI and the metaverse, focusing on intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks. As these technologies evolve, the legal landscape must adapt to...
AI-Enhanced Lightweight Affordable Spectacles
Sander Saar | "Brilliant Frame" AI glasses are now being shipped. Frame is an open-source platform that includes a microphone, camera, and AR display. It uses your phone for connectivity and audio and relies on the Discord community to develop its...
Very Rapid 3D Object Generation
VentureBeat | Meta has unveiled a new AI system, Meta 3D Gen, which creates high-quality 3D assets from textual descriptions in under a minute. This system merges Meta 3D AssetGen and Meta 3D TextureGen to produce 3D assets rapidly, offering...
Accessing Remote Locations with XR
GamesBeat | Varjo has introduced "Teleport," a technology that transforms real-world locations into immersive virtual experiences. By capturing detailed 3D scans of environments, users can virtually explore these spaces through Varjo's...