Virtual Reality

Real-life GTA? Shanghai's 3D twin helps police prep for every mission

Shanghai's police are using a hyperrealistic digital twin of the city, enabling virtual patrols and real-time data access to enhance crime prevention and emergency response

Year in review: 5 consumer technology innovations that turned heads in 2024

From the widespread adoption of generative AI in consumer devices to expansion of digital ecosystems, the year 2024 defined the consumer technology space with following innovations

Android XR: Google, Samsung, Qualcomm partner to challenge Apple Vision Pro

Android XR is an operating system developed by Google in collaboration with Samsung, designed to bring AI, AR, VR to headsets and glasses, with Qualcomm chips powering the experience

Samsung XR glasses may feature Ray-Ban Meta-like form factor, AI: Report

Reportedly, Samsung XR glasses has been delayed to Q3 2025. The smart glasses from South Korean electronics giant will be powered by Qualcomm chip and feature a 12MP camera, similar to Ray-Ban Meta

Meta Connect: Orion AR glasses, cheaper Quest 3S headset, and more unveiled

Meta at its Connect 2024 showcase said that the Orion glasses are its most advanced AR glasses, featuring transparent lenses that do not obstruct visuals while interacting with a virtual overlay

K'taka okays Rs 100 cr 'Nipuna Karnataka' scheme after local job quota row

The 'Nipuna Karnataka' programme, which includes a Rs 10 crore pilot project, is aimed at boosting the global competitiveness of state's young workforce

Microsoft planning to launch a mixed-reality headset to rival Apple: Report

Microsoft's mixed-reality headset will reportedly be gaming and entertainment oriented, and not focused on exploring metaverse content

Meta to take on Apple's Vision Pro with a premium Quest MR headset: Report

Apart from a high-end Apple Vision Pro competitor, Meta is reportedly working on the next-generation Quest headsets that would feature a standard and a premium model

Samsung to launch XR headset later this year to rival Apple Vision Pro

At the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, President of Samsung's mobile division TM Roh confirmed that "a new XR platform is coming later this year" in partnership with Google and Qualcomm

Apple's cheaper Vision Pro-like headset may require iPhone to work: Report

To reduce the cost, Apple could cut down on internal components that make Vision Pro a standalone product. The company also plans on reducing the internal display specifications

Apple working on affordable version of Vision Pro headset for 2025: Report

The more affordable mixed-reality headset by Apple would likely feature the same high-resolution display as the Vision Pro but would be priced close to high-end iPhone model

Boards need to embrace AI

That's the only way they can navigate future innovations, ethics, and mitigate risks

Are virtual influencers impactful?

Meticulously crafted computer-generated characters, with personalities and backstories are amassing millions of followers, becoming brand ambassadors for MNCs like KFC, Puma, and more

Started off with 600, Apple Vision Pro now has over 1000 dedicated apps

Total tally now stands at over 1.5 million in the App Store for visionOS that includes iPadOS apps that have been optimised to run on the headset

Vision Pro VR headset to debut with over 600 dedicated apps, says Apple

Apple's chief Tim Cook posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the Vision Pro will launch with more than a million apps, including 600 apps made specifically for it

Apple sold 180,000 Vision Pro units during first pre-order weekend: Report

Shipment times for Vision Pro models extended to 5-7 weeks within hours after the pre-orders began, indicating that the product sold-out immediately - noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in his blog

Apple's Vision Pro augmented-reality headset will go on sale from Feb 2

Vision Pro is Apple's most expensive bet since the launch of the iPhone more than a decade ago

Vistara plans to use virtual, augmented reality technologies for training

Vistara plans to use virtual reality and augmented reality technologies for certain training activities for the staff, the airline's chief Vinod Kannan said on Monday and emphasised that there is always going to be a place for human intelligence as certain situations cannot be handled by bots. The full service carrier, which will complete nine years of flying on January 9, is already using chatbots to address customer queries. To a query about the use of artificial intelligence by the airline, its CEO Vinod Kannan said there are certain things that have already been done. "We have a chatbot. We are trying to improve how we do some of our training. We are also looking at virtual reality, augmented reality. Some pilots (projects) we are doing on that front to see whether they can render some mock ups, especially in the engineering space to see...," he said at a briefing here. On whether artificial intelligence applications can help in reducing staff costs, Kannan said the answer is "

Meta, Karnataka government collaborate for online safety training

Under the online safety initiative, young people (18-24 years) from 100 colleges and universities across the State will receive digital awareness training

Apple pushes Vision Pro launch date to March, needs further testing: Report

Apple Vision Pro headset's complex internal design has forced Apple to make drastic cuts to its production forecast