STANFORD, Calif. — Mixed reality headsets are becoming all the rage. These cutting-edge devices, which overlay digital content onto the real world through passthrough video technology, could revolutionize our daily lives, yet they come with a set of challenges that might hinder widespread adoption for continuous use. Stanford University researchers have uncovered unsettling effects while studying …
Transforming Architectural Education with Augmented and Virtual Reality Phoenix Project. Image Courtesy of Autodesk Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1012936/transforming-architectural-education-with-augmented-and-virtual-reality The discipline of architecture has undergone considerable change, primarily driven by advancements in the application of technology. Architects, long viewed as the futurists of the constructed world, are now utilizing progressive techniques …
Apple’s hotly anticipated Vision Pro headset hits stores today, February 2, sparking discussions about the potential and pitfalls of “spatial computing”. This nascent technology, distinct from AR and VR, aims to seamlessly blend the physical and digital worlds, promising groundbreaking experiences. It’s rather an esoteric mode of technology that Apple executives and their marketing gurus …
Netflix is on everything. It’s on your phone, computer, and game console, going all the way back to the Nintendo Wii. Hell, you can get your Netflix fix on a Peloton if you really need to work off the vicarious carbo loads of Paul Hollywood while watching the latest season of The Great British Bake …
I spent a little more than 30 minutes wearing the Apple Vision Pro today, and I saw the future of computing. The impressive technology in Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset lays the groundwork for what’s to come, but I am at a crossroads. I’m not sold on the bulky headset. Apple announced the Vision Pro at …
There are some things about VR that remain as true today as they have for nearly the past decade, despite how much some companies want to rebrand the whole shebang. Varjo’s latest VR/AR headset, the $3,990 XR4, wants to prove that solid displays, controls, and comfort remain the cornerstone of the VR space. The headset …
When one looks back at where we were at the beginning of 2023 compared to the end of it, it’s fascinating to see just how far technology has come in a year’s time. What’s more, if we look forward to what we’re getting peeks into here at the start of 2024, we’re likely to see …
Xreal Xreal just announced its latest pair of AR glasses ahead of CES 2024. The Xreal Air 2 Ultra are a pair of AR glasses that have spatial computing capabilities that allow you to control interfaces with hand gestures. Based on the Xreal Air 2 smart glasses, this new product adds tracking and 3D sensing …
Image source: Qualcomm The leading processor manufacturer for smartphones unveiled the Snapdragon XR2+ chip, which will be utilised in mixed and virtual reality headsets produced by Google and Samsung. In a bid to compete with Apple‘s forthcoming Vision Pro, Qualcomm, the leading mobile phone processor manufacturer, unveiled the Snapdragon XR2+ chip tailored for virtual and …
– Interactive demonstrations will span medical, field service, warehousing and consumer use cases – OEM offerings will demonstrate Vuzix’ waveguide and display engine technologies ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology and products, is pleased to …