⊲ 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,...
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augmented reality
Blueprints Come Alive On-Site
⊲ Buildings.com ⊳ The article discusses how augmented reality (AR) and building information modelling (BIM) are changing the construction industry. BIM is a digital method for designing, managing,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Augmented Skies for Real Pilots
⊲ FlightGlobal ⊳ US defence tech company Red 6 intends to begin production of its Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) by mid‑2026. Touted as a software‑centric augmented reality...
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...
Preparing for Apple Glasses?
⊲ TechCrunch ⊳ Apple unveiled its “Liquid Glass” design at WWDC 2025, rolling out a transparent, layered interface across its ecosystem. Though beta testers noted some readability issues, the look...
Eagle Eye XR for the US Army
⊲ Road to VR ⊳ In an interview with Ashlee Vance at AWE USA 2025, Palmer Luckey detailed Eagle Eye, Anduril’s XR helmet for the US military as a successor to the IVAS project. Built as a full...
Open Standards for 3D Worlds – Latest
⊲ Khronos Group ⊳ The open standards Khronos Group is strengthening OpenXR and glTF ("the JPEG of 3D") to support cross-platform spatial computing and simulation. OpenXR 1.1 elevates features...
Virtual Tools Tackle Real Strain
⊲ IndustryWeek ⊳ Northrop Grumman has launched HIVE (Highly Immersive Virtual Environment), its latest XR system that blends motion‑capture with Siemens Process Simulate software to assess...