⊲ ASME ⊳ This ASME article explains how VR and AI are enhancing military training by measuring cognitive load - the capacity to absorb new information under pressure. Irish company VRAI uses AI to...
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Heads-up Display for Car Drivers
⊲ CarNewsChina ⊳ Huawei has unveiled its latest XHUD-AR head-up display, which identifies and marks surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, and adapts to night driving. The system features real-time...
VR-Based Simulator Cuts Space & Costs
⊲ Varjo ⊳ The TRU Simulation VERIS™ VR flight simulator represents a shift from traditional dome-based systems to virtual reality, reducing costs and space requirements while enhancing training...
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...
Apple Abandons AR Glasses?
⊲ Gizmodo ⊳ Apple has reportedly cancelled its augmented reality glasses project, which was intended to look like regular eyewear with built-in displays. Technical challenges, including high power...
Gaussian Splats: (Nearly) Ready for Standardisation
⊲ Metaverse Standards Forum ⊳ The Gaussian Splatting Town Hall presentations showed a strong interest in 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) and its potential for industry adoption. Although a consensus...
Next Gen Pilot’s Augmented Reality
⊲ BBC News ⊳ The Eurofighter consortium – made up of Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK – has awarded BAE Systems a £133 million contract to further develop its Striker II helmet-mounted display...
Meta’s Reality Labs, Big Sales, Huge Losses
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Meta’s Reality Labs posted a record $1.083 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, contributing to an annual total of $2.146 billion, up 13% from the previous year. The growth was driven by...
Ray Traced Radar Simulation Unveiled
⊲ Halldale ⊳ ST Engineering Company MAK Technologies (MAK) and radar and radio frequency simulation provider ISL, have announced RFView for MAK ONE, a radar simulation tool that generates realistic...
Android XR Accesses AI and Huge App Library
⊲ PhoneArena ⊳ In a recent hands-on video, Marques Brownlee explores Samsung and Google's collaborative XR headset (aka Project Moohan), designed to rival Apple's Vision Pro. The device operates...
Neural Simulation Revolutionises Robotics
⊲ Andreessen Horowitz ⊳ The rise of neural simulation models is transforming robotics and autonomy. From training in multimodal environments to reducing error reconstruction costs, these generative...
Google’s HTC Acquisition Bolsters Android XR Push
⊲ Mobile World Live ⊳ Google has expanded its XR ambitions by acquiring key IPs and talent from HTC's XR division. This move strengthens its forthcoming Android XR operating system initiative,...
AI-Generated Videos for Business Valued at $2.1bn
⊲ TechCrunch ⊳ Synthesia, a leader in AI-generated video technology, has raised $180 million in funding at a $2.1bn valuation. The platform allows businesses to easily create professional-grade...
Augmented Reality for Armoured Vehicles Crews
⊲ Thales ⊳ Thales has introduced DigitalCrew®, an AI-integrated system for armoured vehicles, to improve soldiers' situational awareness and decision-making. By leveraging advanced optronics and...
AI Creates Simulation-Ready Digital Twins
⊲ TechCrunch ⊳ Nvidia has invested in Taiwan's startup MetAI, which develops AI-powered digital twin technology that swiftly converts CAD files into functional 3D environments. MetAI's technology...
Minimalistic Screens for Smart Glasses
⊲ The Verge ⊳ The Halliday smart glasses, launched at CES 2025, integrate AI with a tiny display built into the frame. Designed for everyday use, these lightweight glasses deliver real-time...