HTC Vive XR Elite: Updates improve hand tracking and more
HTC is looking to improve the Vive XR Elite on several levels. In addition to improved hand tracking, there will be some new developer features. HTC launched the Vive XR Elite to...
RIP, Glass. Hello, RealWear!
Time to Transition: Swap Your Google Glass for RealWear, the Gold Standard in Wearables We salute and honour Google for all it did to move the wearables market forward. The...
Meta unveils Quest 3 VR headset
This week, Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s next-generation virtual and mixed reality headset – the Meta Quest 3, which launches later this year. According to Meta, it features higher resolution, stronger performance,...
Is VR the future of your workplace?
Jenson8 CEO and founder Jena Davidson has spoken on her VR platform looking to bring positive behavioural change within businesses. Battling issues with diversity and inclusion has been a lasting...
AWE USA 2023 Day One: XR, AI, Metaverse, and More
AWE USA 2023 saw a blossoming industry defending itself from negative press and a perceived rivalry with other emerging technologies. Fortunately, Day One also brought big announcements, great discussions, and...
VR, drones, and video help Arctic research in extreme conditions
A VR game is being made to help prepare Arctic researchers for the harsh conditions and wildlife concerns when doing fieldwork in the far north. Daniel Kramer is a scientist...
Nreal is now Xreal, launches Beam to support all devices
Nreal has officially rebranded as Xreal and launched its first product under the new name, the Xreal Beam, to add full iPhone and Windows support for Nreal Air. The name...
XR in Manufacturing Case Study: Kognitiv Spark and Surepoint
Empowering field technicians with Kognitiv Spark For experts in the manufacturing landscape, extended reality can offer a host of potential benefits. Immersive solutions not only provide companies with the tools...
Meta Takes ‘Magic Leap’ in IP Licencing Talks, FT Reports
The two firms have reportedly entered discussions to collaborate on augmented reality solutions Meta Platforms is set to ink a massive partnership with augmented reality (AR) firm Magic Leap, the...
Cutting Through the Jargon: Demystifying the XR Industry
Your Essential Guide to Understanding Head-Mounted Wearables and Extended Reality (XR) Terminology Did you know that 80% of the world’s workforce is deskless? Extended Reality wearables are becoming more commonplace as...
4 Ways Immersive Tech Can Boost Financial Literacy
Immersive technologies – including AR, VR, and the illusive m-word – represent the next frontier of human exploration. In these virtual spaces, physical constraints fade away. Among these technologies, the...
Meta & BMW Are Integrating AR/VR Headsets into Cars, Release Timeline Uncertain
Initially announced in 2021, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared an update on the company’s research partnership with BMW, which focuses on integrating AR and VR into vehicles to make people...
