⊲ EdTech Innovation Hub ⊳ According to IMARC Group, the global EdTech market is forecast to reach $721 billion by 2033, up from $250 billion in 2024, fuelled by immersive tools including AR and VR,...
Tag: XR
eXtended Reality
Samsung’s XR Project Moohan Tested
⊲ ZDNet ⊳ The article discusses the author's experience trying Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset at the Google I/O 2025 event. The headset, developed with Google and Qualcomm, features Android XR...
Origami Boosts VR Haptics
⊲ IEEE Spectrum ⊳ The article discusses a new device called Shiftly, designed to enhance virtual reality (VR) experiences by providing physical feedback. Austrian researchers created Shiftly using...
3D Chats Minus Headsets
⊲ CNET ⊳ Google has introduced a new video chat platform called Google Beam, which aims to make virtual meetings feel more like in-person interactions. Using six cameras, AI and depth sensors, Beam...
VR Goggles Enter the Battlespace
⊲ United24 Media ⊳ Ukraine has released footage of its Sting interceptor drone successfully disabling a Russian-Iranian Shahed UAV mid-flight. Reportedly operated via VR goggles, the...
Integrating Robotics & the Metaverse in Healthcare
⊲ A&O Shearman ⊳ Reporting on a European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opinion, A&O Shearman examines the integration of robotics and the metaverse in European healthcare. It...
Study Suggests VR-Based Training Benefits
⊲ ScienceDirect ⊳ This paper discusses a systematic review of research on using virtual reality (VR) for immersive training. It examines how VR can enhance learning through simulations, focusing on...
AI-Powered 3D Modelling Revolution
⊲ WebProNews ⊳ Meta has introduced AssetGen 2.0, an advanced AI tool for creating 3D models, which allows developers and creators to generate detailed 3D assets from simple text prompts or images....
Apple Eyes Smart Glasses
⊲ 9to5Mac ⊳ Apple is reportedly working on smart glasses resembling Meta’s Ray-Bans, aiming for a 2027 release. These lightweight wearables are expected to support limited AR features such as...
Infrastructure Projects Go 3D
⊲ DIGITIMES ⊳ Vancouver-based Clirio is streamlining infrastructure project management by combining augmented reality, LIDAR scanning, and 3D visualisation into a cloud-based platform. Founded in...
Hybrid Studios Redefine Sport Broadcasts
⊲ SVG Europe ⊳ Broadcasters are embracing augmented reality (AR) and virtual production to enrich sports coverage. LED virtual studios and real-time data visualisation are creating hybrid studios...
VR Boost for Ukraine Tank Crews
⊲ National Defense Magazine ⊳ Fynd Reality, a Norwegian startup, has delivered VR headsets to train Ukrainian Leopard 2A4 tank crews, helping preserve hardware for combat use. Developed from...