⊲ The Register ⊳ Neal Stephenson, the author who coined "metaverse," argues that the future of immersive environments does not rely on head-mounted displays, as evidenced by Meta's costly failure...
Tag: simulation
How Gaming Transformed Military Training
⊲ Halldale Group ⊳ In this interview, Pete Morrison explains how he turned a passion for games like Doom and Operation Flashpoint into a practical training tool for soldiers. The article follows...
Driving Cars Before They Are Made
⊲ YouTube ⊳ BMW's advanced driving simulation facility in Munich allows for the testing of car dynamics up to four years before a vehicle is built. Here, a journalist experienced the BMW iX3's...
From Wargames to Real Wars
⊲ Scientific Reports ⊳ A paper from China's PLA Academy of Military Science, may mark a moment when a new tool outpaces military AI doctrine. Using hexagonal grid encoding and a ReAct-based...
NASA Simulation Shape Artemis Launch
⊲ NASA ⊳ NASA reports that engineers used its LAVA (Launch, Ascent, and Vehicle Aerodynamics) simulation tool, drawing on Artemis I launch data, to study how SLS exhaust, air, water and the...
Drones Add Oversight to Live Training
⊲ Halldale ⊳ The Australian Army recently tested the Enhanced Personal Area Network (EPAN) during Exercise Keldie Cup to modernise urban combat drills. This wearable laser system replicates weapon...
Claude Dominates AI Simulation Creation
⊲ MakeUseOf ⊳ The article compares three large language models (LLMs), Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, by testing their ability to create a solar system simulation. Claude emerged as the most...
Nvidia’s Local XR Simulation Streaming
⊲ Tom's Guide ⊳ Nvidia is bringing its streaming tools CloudXR to Apple Vision Pro, letting users stream PC VR games from their own gaming rigs at up to 4K and 120fps. This technology differs from...
Airbus Expands VR Pilot Training
⊲ Halldale ⊳ Airbus Helicopters has introduced a Loft Dynamics virtual reality simulator to support H125 type rating training. The device recreates helicopter handling, cockpit systems and...
BAE Systems Powers New Italian Simulation
⊲ BAE Systems ⊳ BAE Systems OneArc has been awarded a five-year contract by the Italian Ministry of Defence to upgrade the Italian Army's virtual training systems. Signed in December 2025, the deal...
Integrated XR for Defence Environments
⊲ Calibre Defence ⊳ Varjo has introduced a range of integrated mixed reality systems tailored for the most secure defence settings. These units function entirely offline, meeting the strict...
UK Gladiator Multinational Multi-domain Training
⊲ Halldale ⊳ The article discusses the UK’s Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) system, Gladiator, highlighting its role in enhancing multinational military training. Following NATO's commitment...