AI Turns Street View into Virtual Worlds

⊲ Pulse 2.0 ⊳ Google DeepMind has expanded Project Genie, its experimental world model platform, by integrating Google Street View imagery to let users generate interactive virtual environments...

Hands On Android XR Glasses

⊲ Android Central ⊳ Writer Derrek Lee tried two Android XR display glasses at Google I/O 2026: Xreal's Project Aura and Google's monocular prototype used as the reference design for Samsung's...

Simulator Supports Ukraine Air Defences

⊲ Euromaidan Press ⊳ Ukraine's Defense Ministry has approved a domestic laser simulator for training operators of the FIM-92 Stinger missile system, developed by Skiftech. This simulator allows...

Wireless Earbuds Gain Visual Awareness

⊲ Gizmodo ⊳ Researchers at the University of Washington have built VueBuds, the first system to fit tiny cameras inside off-the-shelf wireless earbuds, allowing users to ask an AI about whatever...

ANSYS Secures $82m USAF Simulation Contract

⊲ Defence Blog ⊳ The U.S. Air Force has awarded Ansys Government Initiatives an $82.1 million contract for advanced modelling and simulation software at Edwards Air Force Base, effective until May...

Meta Opens Smart Glasses to Developers

⊲ The Verge ⊳ Meta is updating its Ray-Ban Display glasses with virtual handwriting for all users, powered by the neural wristband. The feature works across WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and phone...

Claude AI Interface for 3D CAD Tools

⊲ 3D Printing Industry ⊳ Anthropic has introduced Claude AI connectors for Autodesk Fusion, Blender, SketchUp and other creative platforms, allowing engineers to manage 3D design tasks through...

AI Glasses May Go Mainstream

⊲ Fortune ⊳ Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano Amon says AI-enabled smart glasses are moving closer to mainstream use as chipmakers race to support lighter devices with stronger processing and...