At the conclusion of an early morning weather briefing, NASA and SpaceX are postponing the Thursday, Aug. 18 undocking of a SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft from the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions, including an elevated chance of precipitation at the splashdown sites. Mission teams now are targeting to undock the uncrewed …
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China Taps 5G for Industry 4.0 amid XR, Metaverse Race
China has continued to develop its 5G infrastructure to develop emerging technology systems across the mainland, which will include virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, across its industrial verticals, Xinhua news reported on Wednesday. The country aims to digitally transform with roughly 1.85 million 5G base stations across 450 million end users, totalling 60 percent of […]
Japanese EMTs Trial Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses
This Tuesday, vendors of enterprise-grade augmented reality (AR) smart glasses Vuzix announced a series of trials of its immersive hardware to improve patient outcomes across Japanese ambulance operations. Vuxiz is trialling its M400 smart glasses as part of its “Emergency Medical Care Plan.” The trial aims to improve lifesaving recovery rates amongst critically ill patients. […]
Nreal Debuts Hand and Eye Tracking SDK Update
This Tuesday, Nreal unveiled a hand-tracking update to its augmented reality (AR) software development kit (SDK) for the Chinese company’s lineup of smart glasses, including new controller support and eye tracking options. AI+AR = our new Hand Tracking API. Developed with AI, virtual interactions in 3D become more intuitive. Download and learn more here:https://t.co/mdZ95KINFX pic.twitter.com/p9ODE4DVAk […]
Logitech Unveils Chorus Audio Kit for Meta Quest 2
Computer peripherals and software firm Logitech announced on Wednesday its Logitech Chorus audio device for the Meta Quest 2. The Chorus allows a massive leapfrog in immersive audio with a new bespoke, off-ear acoustic system. The open-backed accessory with rotating speakers and integrated strap provides Meta Quest 2 users with cutting-edge sound, additional cooling features, […]
Snap Launches New Bitmoji Fashion Collection from Carhartt, as it Continues to Build its Personalization Tools
The new Carhartt collection adds to a growing list of brands looking to create digital fashion sets.
TikTok Will Submit Algorithms and Moderation Processes for Review to Ease Concerns Around CCP Meddling
TikTok will be hoping to avoid further regulatory action with this new transparency initiative.
Meta Outlines its Approach to Election Security Ahead of the US Midterms
Meta’s outlined a range of measures to protect the integrity of the upcoming US Midterm elections.
Snapchat Shares New Insights into the Importance of Privacy Controls in Social Apps [Infographic]
With 90% of social media users looking for better privacy controls, it’s clear that apps need to step up their offerings.
Logitech Chorus Announced: $100 Index-Like Speakers For Quest 2
Logitech Chorus announced: $100 Index-like off ear speakers for Quest 2.