⊲ 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...
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eXtended Reality
HoloLens Lives on in Logistics
⊲ TechRadar ⊳ The US Air Force has found an unexpected military use for Microsoft's HoloLens headsets, deploying them to help load and balance aircraft cargo. Originally envisaged for battlefield...
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...
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...
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,...