The European Union (EU) has announced its ambitious strategy to spearhead the global development of Web 4.0 and virtual world technologies, positioning itself at the forefront of the metaverse revolution. This renewed commitment by the EU reflects its determination to leverage the potential of immersive worlds, with the goal of achieving the next technological transition. … Read more
In a major push towards dominating the global digital signage market, tech giants Samsung and Philips have introduced cutting-edge technologies set to revolutionize the augmented reality (AR) landscape. Samsung Display is spearheading the development of LED on silicon (LEDoS) for an array of AR devices, while Philips is making strides in direct view LED (dvLED) … Read more
In a recent twist of events, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, has refuted claims of the cancellation of the Quest Pro line of XR hardware. A report from The Information suggested that Meta was winding down the Quest Pro, including any future ‘Pro’ line products. However, Bosworth took to Instagram Stories to clear the … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of augmented reality, tech giant Google has encountered its fair share of struggles and setbacks. One of the most notable endeavors was the highly ambitious Google Glass project, an augmented reality headset that failed to meet expectations. Despite attempts to pivot towards the enterprise market with Google Glass Enterprise Edition, the … Read more
In a recent Instagram AMA session, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Andrew Bosworth, shed light on the battery life of the highly anticipated Quest 3 virtual reality (VR) headset. According to Bosworth, the Quest 3’s battery life will be “about the same” as its predecessor, the Quest 2. This news comes as exciting information for … Read more
The unveiling of the Spacetop AR Laptop at AWE 2023 showcased an intriguing concept that seeks to revolutionize the way we interact with laptops. By replacing the traditional physical screen with a pair of AR glasses, the Spacetop laptop, developed by Sightful, promises a futuristic and immersive computing experience. However, a hands-on experience revealed several … Read more
In an exciting announcement, Meta has revealed the upcoming rollout of update v56 for Meta Quest VR headsets. This latest software update promises to revolutionize the hand-tracking experience for VR enthusiasts. One of the most impressive improvements in the v56 update is Hand Tracking 2.2, a groundbreaking advancement that reduces latency by an astonishing 40% … Read more
In an era where smartphones continue to redefine our lives, the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds are blurring even further. AR-Generation, a cutting-edge startup and member of NVIDIA Inception, has introduced the groundbreaking MagiScan app. With nothing but a smartphone, users can now generate detailed 3D models and seamlessly integrate them into augmented … Read more
VR at FMTU Opatija The Faculty of Management in Tourism and Hospitality from Opatija, University of Rijeka, is undergoing a digital transformation of education as it will soon provide its students with lectures in virtual and extended reality. After the global academic community has become accustomed to various online platforms in the past few pandemic … Read more
In an exciting announcement, Sony has introduced a lineup of four highly anticipated virtual reality games for the PlayStation VR 2. These games span across different genres, offering players thrilling experiences in time travel, adrenaline-pumping combat, immersive ghostly tales, and a nostalgic journey to the era of 16-bit gaming. Let’s take a closer look at … Read more