Apple’s Vision Pro headset has been used in surgery for the first time during a UK operation. Two surgeons used the device at the private hospital Cromwell as a “surgical logistics and organisational tool”, according to spatial computing healthcare firm eXeX. The Vision Pro is available in the US, but Apple has yet to reveal …
Following Meta’s move away from Oculus branding and, subsequently, from requiring Facebook accounts during XR device log-ins, the Menlo Park-based firm is removing all Oculus accounts and related data by the end of the month. Meta’s move means that a Quest user who logs into their XR device with an Oculus account will no longer …
KardiaMobile 6-Lead MSRP $130.00 “If you want to get serious about ECG readings, the KardiaMobile 6-Lead is one of the best gadgets out there.” Pros Small, compact size Very easy to operate Six-lead EKG readings Ability to export data for clinical use Fair price Cons Extras can get pricey No free trial for optional subscription …
This week, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, emerging XR display innovators XPANCEO showcased four smart contact lens prototypes, including one with deep XR features. Of its prototypes, the firm aims to build ultra-thin, unintrusive XR contact lenses to replace bulkier AR/VR/VR devices. Based on research from roughly 40 scientists and engineers …
Today at MWC 2024, Samsung unveiled an upcoming XR headset the firm created alongside partners Google and Qualcomm, with a scheduled release window coming in 2025. At the event, Samsung unveiled several innovative tech products, including the immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device. The device is currently early in its …
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google and Samsung introduced the new Watch Face Format as part of the Wear OS 4 update. This new method allows developers to create watch faces that involve no executable code, leaving the processing to Wear OS to handle. On dual-chip smartwatches, Wear OS will run the watch face …
Samsung’s latest wearable device reportedly comes with health-tracking features. The smartphone maker’s Galaxy Ring — the company’s first ring product — is set to go on display for the first time Monday (Feb. 26) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, CNBC reported, citing an unnamed source. Speaking to the network at the conference, Hon …
Apple Watches are useful sidekicks for iPhones, serving up calls and notifications while also handling practical tasks like music control and timers. Plus they’re aces at tracking health and fitness metrics. While there are just three Apple Watch models, sussing out the differences between them can help you determine if the budget-friendly Apple Watch SE …
All of a sudden, VR is interesting again. The Meta Quest 3 delivers excellent standalone virtual reality for $500, while Apple has thrown down the gauntlet with the Vision Pro, a $3,500 stab at combining VR and augmented reality (AR). After a few years of stagnation, it’s worth considering an immersive headset — and if …
We asked top managed service provider executives to tell us which emerging technology areas they see as providing the biggest opportunity this year. (Surprise! Not everyone said AI. And those that did had some interesting ideas about how AI could boost their business.) Emerging Opportunities Managed Service Providers have to be at the top of …