Advanced augmented reality and virtual reality technologies is being used increasingly in different industry segments to further productivity and workplace efficiency. Take for instance Honda that is banking heavily on virtual reality to develop its new all-wheel drive 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport or the all-electric 2024 Honda Prologue.The impetus to adopt VR tech in … [Read more...] about Honda using advanced VR tech to design next-gen vehicles
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FTC sues Meta to prevent it from acquiring Within Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission has started a legal battle to prevent Meta Platforms from acquiring the virtual reality app developer Within Inc, Reuters reported. The FTC which had sued in July to prevent the deal from materializing said their primary aim behind its move is to prevent creating a monopoly in the virtual reality fitness app segment and is seeking the imposition of … [Read more...] about FTC sues Meta to prevent it from acquiring Within Inc.
Apple AR/VR headset facing fresh delay owing to software bug
The much anticipated Apple AR/VR headset that was being speculated to release sometime in early 2023 might be suffering some unexpected delays, the noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported. That said, Kuo also stated the delay isn't going to be too extensive so that the headset can still be expected to hit the streets next year itself, 9to5Mac reported. The analyst said an … [Read more...] about Apple AR/VR headset facing fresh delay owing to software bug
Apple names its AR/VR headset operating system as xrOS
Apple has named the software that would be powering its AR/ VR headset as 'xrOS', Bloomberg reported. So far, it is rOS short for realityOS that was being speculated to be the name of the software that would run on its upcoming AR/VR headset. In contrast, 'XR' which is believed to stand for Extended Reality will have a wider scope in that it will cover both augmented reality … [Read more...] about Apple names its AR/VR headset operating system as xrOS
Sony launches Mocopi motion tracking sensors for Metaverse
Sony has introduced a set of motion tracking sensors designed to accurately capture user movements in real-time which are then mirrored by virtual avatars on the Metaverse or other virtual reality and augmented reality platforms, Yahoo reported. The wearables named Mocopi comprise of half a dozen bands that users would be required to wear on their ankles, hip, wrists, and head. … [Read more...] about Sony launches Mocopi motion tracking sensors for Metaverse