⊲ GamesIndustry.biz ⊳ A new wave of 13–24-year-olds is emerging as key drivers of VR’s future. Described as “VR natives”, they are growing up with immersive technology and prioritising shared,...
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Safer, Faster, Better Engineering
⊲ The Engineer ⊳ AI, AR, and computer vision are rapidly reshaping heavy industry and construction, enabling predictive maintenance, immersive training, and real-time safety monitoring. From...
Latency-Aware Wi-Fi is Coming
⊲ Capacity Media ⊳ Wi‑Fi 8, or IEEE 802.11bn, is being designed to handle the demands of emerging technologies including AR, AI and robotics by prioritising ultra-low latency and responsiveness....
Metaverse Goes Nuclear
⊲ ARCWEB ⊳ Hitachi has launched its "Metaverse Platform" designed for nuclear power plants, which uses advanced digital tools such as digital twins and AI to improve operations such as design,...
Remote Expert Revolution
⊲ RethinkX ⊳ Teleoperation allows humans to control robots from a distance. This article traces the history of remote control technology and highlights the potential of combining virtual reality...
Moving & Seeing in XR Worlds
⊲ Frontiers in Virtual Reality ⊳ The editorial surveys how body movement and gaze shape experiences in extended reality. It highlights research that explores how body movement and gaze affect user...
Learning Anatomy in the Metaverse
⊲ Metro ⊳ The article discusses how ACG Schools in New Zealand are using VR technology to enhance education. In a Year 11 PE class, students explore a 3D model of the human body, allowing them to...
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...
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...
Brand New Browser for 3D Worlds
⊲ Business Wire ⊳ Award winning US company RP1 has unveiled what it calls the first-ever Metaverse Browser, supporting persistent 3D spatial content accessible via AR and VR devices without...
Real Time Digital Humans for Everyone
⊲ VentureBeat ⊳ Epic Games has officially released MetaHuman Creator from early access, integrating it into Unreal Engine 5.6. Developers can now animate digital characters in real time using...
Meta Pivots to Ultralight XR
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Meta is reportedly shifting its XR focus to develop an ultralight headset called Puffin, expected to launch in late 2026. This new headset will use a tethered computing puck, making it...