Google Acquires MicroLED Startup Raxium to Bolster AR Ambitions

Google is adding to its portfolio of XR microdisplay designs and talent, as the company announced it’s acquired microLED (µLED) designer Raxium. The acquisition was previously reported by The Information in March, however now Google has confirmed in a blog post that it has indeed acquired Raxium, a five-year old startup building microdisplays for use in AR […]

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Crew-3: Dragon Undocks from the International Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft with NASA astronauts Kayla Barron, Raja Chari, and Tom Marshburn, as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer inside undocked from the forward port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module at 1:20 a.m. EDT to complete a nearly six-month science mission. The return timeline with approximate times (all times …

Crew-3: Dragon Hatch Closed, Undocking Coverage Resumes at 12:45 a.m.

At 11:20 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 4, the hatch closed between the Dragon Endurance spacecraft and the International Space Station in preparation for undocking and return to Earth of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission with NASA astronauts Kayla Barron, Raja Chari, and Tom Marshburn, as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer. NASA Television will …

NASA TV Coverage is Live for Dragon Hatch Closure

Watch live coverage now on NASA TV, the NASA app and the agency’s website as hatch closure and undocking preparations are underway for the return of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron, Raja Chari, and Tom Marshburn, as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer are in the process of boarding …

The Station Changes Command as Crew-3 Prepares to Depart

NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn handed over command of the International Space Station to Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev in a traditional Change of Command ceremony which began at 2:35 p.m. EDT today. Artemyev, a veteran of three spaceflights to the space station, will lead the Expedition 67 crew until the end of summer. Marshburn and his …

Vuzix Supports 28 Languages for M-Series Devices

Last Friday, Vuzix, a global vendor of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, announced the integration of 28 languages for the companys M-Series of enterprise-grade immersive hardware. Vuzix M-Series #SmartGlasses Now Fully Support 28 Languages. Read the full news release here: https://t.co/T3LWsosXfd $vuzi #Tech #AR #Technology pic.twitter.com/qafUEM8WNn — Vuzix (@Vuzix) April 29, 2022 The added languages […]

Meta to Introduce Hands-Free WhatsApp Navigation

Last month, a series of leaks from Meta, discovered by XDA Developers, revealed numerous updates to the companys WhatsApp messaging application that sees the integration of new augmented reality (AR) functionalities for the service. The code suggests that the Menlo Park-based firm is revising WhatsApp, its most popular messaging application, to support voice-activated assistance from […]

Which Blockchains are Behind the Top Metaverse Platforms?

With the rise of new technologies, the blockchain will be among the key drivers for new forms of transactions, interactions, socialization and content consumption in the years to come. The Metaverse, a shared virtual environment where individuals can socialize, interact, and conduct business, relies heavily on blockchain technology to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges and share […]

Meta Launches New ‘Meta Prosper’ Project to Support Asian and Pacific Islander-Owned Businesses

The program will provide training, networking events and support initiatives for API-owned businesses.

Twitter Expands Tweet Replies Ad Placement to All App Advertisers

The option could provide new opportunities, both for advertisers and tweet creators.