⊲ The Independent ⊳ The article discusses how simulation apps are transforming business management by allowing decision-makers to use predictive modelling. By embedding specialist simulations into...
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Moving & Seeing in XR Worlds
⊲ Frontiers in Virtual Reality ⊳ The editorial surveys how body movement and gaze shape experiences in extended reality. It highlights research that explores how body movement and gaze affect user...
From Science Fiction to Reality?
⊲ Stanford Report ⊳ The concept of smart glasses likely traces back to 1935 when Stanley G. Weinbaum in his book Pygmalion’s Spectacles imagined a headset that immersed users in a multi-sensory...
Next‑Gen Simulation Bridge
⊲ Pitch Technologies ⊳ Pitch Technologies has launched Pitch pRTI 6, the latest version of its software that supports the High Level Architecture (HLA) standard for distributed simulations. This...
“Autofocus” Glasses Could Replace Bifocals
⊲ TechRadar ⊳ Finnish startup IXI has unveiled a prototype of “autofocus” glasses that automatically adjust focus in under 0.2 seconds using eye-tracking sensors and liquid crystal lenses,...
AI-Enhanced Poster Sessions in VR
⊲ Frontiers in Virtual Reality ⊳ This study by Iowa State University, Ames, USA, introduces a VR‑AI learning space that mimics academic poster sessions to help graduate students practice research...
Game Changer for Virtual Worlds?
⊲ Yanko Design ⊳ NVIDIA is developing an Arm‑based APU that consolidates CPU, GPU and NPU this article claims. Leaks suggest partnerships with MediaTek and OEMs like Dell/Alienware for debut in...
Latest Speculation on Apple’s XR Plans
⊲ Road to VR ⊳ Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple plans to release several XR devices and smart glasses by 2028. A new version of the Vision Pro headset with an upgraded...
Fusion Research Exploits Video Games
⊲ Popular Mechanics ⊳ A team in South Korea has adapted collision‑detection algorithms from video games to fusion research, enabling simulation of high‑speed particles hitting reactor walls much...
Remote Connected XR Augments the Workplace
⊲ The Guardian ⊳ A TeamViewer-sponsored report explores how the digital revolution is reshaping work through immersive technologies. Many firms, including DHL and Coca‑Cola HBC, now use AR tools to...
Traffic Jam Simulation Tool
⊲ Interesting Engineering ⊳ A free browser-based tool from Dresden University allows users to simulate circular traffic jams, revealing how slowdowns can trigger congestion without any accidents....
Rapid 3D Creation from 2D Images
⊲ Tom’s Hardware ⊳ PartCrafter, an open-source AI tool, turns 2D images into 3D printable meshes in seconds without requiring CAD skills. Using diffusion and transformer models, it generates...
Smart Glasses for Athletes
⊲ PCMag ⊳ Meta and Oakley have teamed up to unveil Oakley Meta HSTN, the brand’s first smart glasses built for athletic use. These feature dual front cameras with 3K video, open‑ear speakers,...
Embodied AI Training Simulation
⊲ MarkTechPost ⊳ EmbodiedGen is a new open‑source toolkit that automates the generation of photorealistic, physically accurate 3D scenes and assets for embodied AI research and robotics. Embodied...
Walking Challenges in Virtual Worlds
⊲ Lifehacker ⊳ Virtual reality developers are experimenting with three main methods to give users natural movement in tight spaces. Redirected walking shifts visual cues to keep users within...
Tipping Point for XR Headsets?
⊲ Computer Weekly ⊳ According to research from IDC the AR/VR headset market grew 18.1% year-on-year in Q1 2025, signalling a shift towards richer experiences. IDC attributes this resurgence to...