Tag: XR

eXtended Reality

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...

Digital Simulation Hub Launched

⊲ Navy Lookout ⊳ UK design house and consultancy firm BMT has opened its Digital Innovation & Simulation Centre (DISC) in Fareham, bringing maritime simulation, digital twins and autonomous...

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...

Miami Hosts Immersive XR Conference

⊲ University of Miami News ⊳ The University of Miami hosted Miami XR 2026, a two-day conference exploring XR across education, healthcare, and entertainment. Organised by UMverse, the event drew...

Smart Glasses Face Recognition

⊲ Digital Trends ⊳Meta is reportedly developing smart glasses capable of identifying people in real time using on-device AI and linked databases. The prototype feature, described as internal...

Smart Glasses Sales Soar

⊲ CNBC ⊳Franco-Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica reported a significant increase in sales of its Meta AI glasses, selling over 7 million units in 2025, up from 2 million in the previous two...

Flight Simulation Conference Report

⊲ Royal Aeronautical Society ⊳ A report on the 2025 Flight Simulation Specialist Group Conference which included discussion on how regulation is responding to XR devices, digital twins, AI-driven...

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,...

Apple’s XR to go Unobtrusive?

⊲ Forbes ⊳ The article explains why Apple’s move from the Vision Pro headset towards smart glasses reflects a more realistic path to mass adoption. It argues that comfort, social acceptance,...

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...

Quiet VR Workspaces Gain Momentum

⊲ Polygon ⊳ Meta has invested heavily in developing a digital universe, spending billions without success as yet, whilst a small team has launched "On-Together: Virtual Coworking" on Steam, which...