The Guardian | Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, revealed prototype AR glasses called Orion at the 2023 Connect conference, blending digital media with the real world. The glasses showcase the company's...
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Virtual Microsoft Flight Simulator Career
MSFS Addons | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, launching in November will include a "Career Mode", catering to users seeking purpose beyond open-world flying. Players start by customising avatars...
Live Music Enters 3D Worlds
BBC R&D | The BBC's contribution to the MAX-R EU collaborative project trials the streaming of live music performances into 3D environments, blending volumetric capture with broadcast camera...
“Spatial Intelligence” – Thinking Like Humans
Coin Telegraph|AI firm World Labs, co-founded by Fei-Fei Li, the former Google Cloud AI boss, has launched with $230M in funding and a $1B valuation. Its goal is to develop "Large World Models"...
Metaverse Not a Fleeting Trend?
Silicon | This article explores how the Metaverse is reshaping work, collaboration, and social connections, with the launch of Clockwise Campus, a virtual office space. It highlights how the...
Roblox’s Open Source 3D AI
PC Mag | Roblox is introducing a generative AI tool called the 3D Foundational Model, which allows developers to create 3D assets, scenes, and even interactions using text, images, or videos....
Sony Gaming Jumps into Blockchain
GamesBeat | Sony Group and Startale have launched Soneium, a new blockchain built on Optimism’s Superchain, designed to accelerate Web3 innovation. This Ethereum layer-2 blockchain connects major...
Roblox’s Future: Expanding Beyond Gaming
Matthew Ball | Ball’s article explores how Roblox is transforming from a gaming platform into a multifaceted digital ecosystem, aiming to integrate education, virtual events, and social networking....
Qualcomm Joins Wearables AR Alliance
MarketWatch | Qualcomm has joined the AR Alliance, focusing on advancing augmented reality (AR) wearable devices. This partnership aims to drive innovation in AR technology by leveraging Qualcomm's...
NVIDIA Drives Towards 3D Communication
NVIDIA | NVIDIA's Maxine AI developer platform is pushing the boundaries of telepresence by creating highly realistic digital humans for next-generation virtual communication. Leveraging advanced...
Who Controls Our Digital Twin?
Cointelegraph | The debate over who owns human digital twins - virtual replicas of individuals - could significantly impact the development and success of the metaverse. As these twins represent...
Australian Institutions Warn of “Metacrime”
EurekAlert | Researchers from Griffith University and other Australian institutions warn of "metacrime" in virtual reality environments, where users face threats like harassment, virtual assault,...
Virtual Factories may Revolutionise Manufacturing
Manufacturing Today India | Virtual factory simulations in the metaverse allow manufacturers to optimise processes by creating digital twins of their operations. These simulations enhance...
9 Apple Vision Pro Takeaways
Matthew Ball | Ball's analysis of Apple's Vision Pro based on his 6 month's usage of the device suggests that despite its innovative design and potential, the device may struggle due to high costs,...
Policing Crime in the Metaverse
Silicon | Policing the metaverse presents new challenges as digital spaces grow. The article discusses the need for regulation, addressing potential crimes like harassment, fraud, and data...
Metaverse Education Market Soars Globally
MarketsandMarkets | The metaverse in education market is projected to grow from $3.9 billion in 2023 to $19.3 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 37.7%. This growth is driven by immersive learning...