⊲ Halldale ⊳ Fawkes and Burden’s new book The Military Metaverse, published today by Routledge, maps out the evolution and future direction of virtual worlds, simulation, XR and avatars within...
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The Computer Graphics Revolution Viewed In 1981
⊲ BBC Horizon ⊳ In this fascinating 1981 retrospective, the BBC documentary programme Horizon traced the rise of computer graphics from wartime radar screens to video arcades and cinematic...
Smart Glasses Translate in Real Time
⊲ The Verge ⊳ Meta has expanded features for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, now available to all users. These include live translation for conversations in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, which...
AI Steps Into the Real World
⊲ World Economic Forum ⊳ This article, by the World Economic Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, describes how AI is moving beyond screens into the physical world, driven by...
Simulation Powers 6G Evolution
⊲ Capacity Media ⊳ As 6G development gains momentum, simulation is emerging as a critical tool for tackling its complex engineering demands. From managing heat in compact, high-frequency components...
AI Glasses: Next Tech Battleground?
⊲ Computerworld ⊳ Apple and Google are racing to challenge Meta’s early lead in AI glasses. Meta’s Ray-Ban models have quietly sold 2 million units, with new AR-capable models in development....
DJI Enhances Drone to 3D World Pipeline
⊲ DroneDJ ⊳ DJI has released an update for its AI-powered 3D modelling and point cloud editing software, Modify, aimed at professionals in fields like surveying and construction. The new version...
Large-Scale VR Blossoms in China
⊲ Immersive Wire ⊳ China's large-scale VR sector is expanding rapidly, with over 100 new projects launched in 2024. Large-scale VR are virtual reality experiences that allow multiple users to move...
“The Military Metaverse” Published May 2025
By Andy Fawkes, David Burden - Available through Routledge and Amazon The Military Metaverseexamines the past, present and future of the metaverse technologies including simulation, virtual...
AI, Not Hype, Now Drives the Metaverse
⊲ ccn.com ⊳ This article explains that in 2025, the metaverse may be making a comeback after losing popularity. As an example, US startup Infinite Reality secured $3 billion in funding in January...
“AI Physics” Speeds Up Engineering
⊲ VentureBeat ⊳ US digital engineering platform Rescale, a startup that facilitates complex engineering simulations in the cloud, has secured $115 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven...
New Smart Glasses Won’t be Cheap
⊲ The Verge ⊳ Meta is set to release a new version of its smart glasses, called Hypernova, by the end of this year. These glasses will feature a built-in screen on the right lens, allowing users to...
Competitive Cycle Racing Simulation
⊲ Auganix ⊳ The University of Bath has launched Race Yourselves, an AI-enhanced VR cycling game for Meta Quest, merging fitness with gamified virtual racing. Developed by the university’s Centre...
3D Scene From a Single Image
⊲ Mixed News ⊳ Meta’s generative AI research team unveils a new method for generating 3D assets from a single 2D image, significantly reducing the time and expertise usually required. By combining...
XR Takes AI From Desk To Reality
⊲ Boston Consulting Group ⊳ This article argues that eXtended Reality (XR) technologies are emerging as practical tools to address the skilled labour shortage by enhancing frontline workers'...
Cube 3D Turns Words Into Worlds
⊲ The Verge ⊳ Roblox has introduced Cube 3D, an open-source AI model that generates 3D objects from text prompts. This innovation aims to streamline 3D content creation, enabling developers to...