⊲ 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...
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virtual reality
VR-Equipped Humans Train Robots
⊲ Euronews ⊳ Euronews reports from Wuhan, where researchers are training humanoid robots through VR headsets and hand controllers to perform daily jobs including making coffee, sorting packages and...
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...
VR Walkaround Trainer Gets Approval
⊲ Cineon ⊳ UK emotion-aware technology company Cineon reports that the UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved its TACET Walkaround as an Other Training Device, described as the first VR-based...
The Future of HTC’s XR?
⊲ Skarredghost ⊳ After community speculation about HTC Vive's future, blogger Skarredghost contacted the company directly. HTC confirmed it remains active in XR, pointing to its Eagle smartglasses,...
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...
Immersed in 3D Google Maps
⊲ Unity ⊳ Google has integrated Immersive View into Android XR, allowing users to explore the globe with a more immersive experience. By using the Unity engine, the team successfully bridged...
Global Simulator Demand Set to Rise
⊲ openPR ⊳ HTF Market Intelligence outlines strong projected growth for the global pilot training simulation systems market between 2025 and 2032, driven by aviation expansion and rising safety...
Virtual Worlds Go Ubiquitous
⊲ The Verge ⊳ Meta is bringing its VR social platform Horizon Worlds to mobile devices, allowing users to explore virtual spaces without a headset. Reality Labs VP of Content Samantha Ryan...
NHS Announces £210m Simulation & XR Framework
⊲ Auganix ⊳ NHS Supply Chain has announced a £210 million (+ VAT) framework agreement to procure medical simulation devices and immersive technologies, facilitating NHS trusts' access to AR, VR,...
XR Shapes Future Weaponry
⊲ MBDA ⊳ In this article MBDA describes how virtual and augmented reality are becoming practical tools across defence programmes. These technologies enhance innovation by allowing early...
Advanced Vehicle Simulator Accelerates Autonomous Testing
⊲ Interesting Engineering ⊳ Graz University of Technology and Magna have launched a highly advanced driving simulator at the Advanced Driving Simulation Center. This facility enables engineers to...