⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Varjo has unveiled Teleport 2.0, their virtual collaboration platform designed to enable teams to meet inside immersive 3D replicas of real-world spaces. The updated version offers...
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augmented reality
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...
Spatial Tracking Apple XR Tool
⊲ Patently Apple ⊳ Apple has filed a patent for a spatial tracking device designed to work with XR headsets, capable of interpreting gestures, writing, and drawing in mid-air. It uses optical,...
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....
Anduril Takes Over and Accelerates US Army IVAS
⊲ Breaking Defense ⊳ Anduril has taken over a the contract for the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) from Microsoft, valued at $22 billion. This transition allows Anduril to...
Glasgow University Explores XR Facial Control
⊲DIGIT ⊳ A study from Glasgow University has investigated how facial expressions can be used to control VR and AR, potentially aiding people with disabilities. Researchers found that seven simple...
“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...
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...
AR and Touchscreen Cockpit Transformation
⊲ Halldale ⊳ Leonardo has revealed a redesigned cockpit for its M-346 Block 20 trainer/light fighter aircraft, shown during Military Flight Training 2025. Central to the update is a large 20x8 inch...
Wearable Tech Brings Touch to Life
⊲ New Atlas ⊳ Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a compact, wireless device that applies dynamic forces to the skin, simulating a realistic sense of touch. Worn on the skin, it...
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'...