⊲ 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,...
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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....
Large-Scale VR Blossoms in China
⊲ Immersive Wire ⊳ China's large-scale VR sector is expanding rapidly, with over 100 new projects launched in 2024. Large-scale VR are virtual reality experiences that allow multiple users to move...
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...
Humans Train Robotics Using VR and AI
⊲ SenseGlove ⊳ SenseGlove and Aeon Robotics have launched the HEART Project, supported by the EU's MasterXR initiative, a mixed reality ecosystem for teaching robotics in manufacturing. This...
Competitive Cycle Racing Simulation
⊲ Auganix ⊳ The University of Bath has launched Race Yourselves, an AI-enhanced VR cycling game for Meta Quest, merging fitness with gamified virtual racing. Developed by the university’s Centre...
Stressful VR Sharpens Firefighter Focus
⊲ Frontiers in Virtual Reality ⊳ This study explores how immersive virtual reality can simulate stressful scenarios to assess and potentially enhance firefighter readiness. By analysing gaze...
Visit New Homes in Holodecks
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Four Seasons Private Residences Austin is integrating VR holodeck technology into its new development, offering buyers access to a functioning 5,000-square-foot holodeck VR space....
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'...