Can We Have the Metaverse Without the Goggles, Please?
If we can replicate in person interactions in the metaverse without the goggles, it might just tip the "worth it" equation to the virtual experience side. Continue reading........»»
Newly developed OLED could enable compact, lightweight night vision
A new type of OLED (organic light emitting diode) could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight glasses, making them cheaper and more practical for prolonged use, according to University of Michigan researchers......»»
Therabody Smart Goggles are on sale — what are they?
Struggling to sleep? The Therabody Smart Goggles could change your life for the better and they're currently on sale at Best Buy right now......»»
Watch NASA astronauts use VR to ‘explore’ upcoming lunar space station
NASA astronauts have been having fun trying out VR goggles that take them aboard a representation of the upcoming lunar space station......»»
Watch NASA astronauts use VR to explore the first lunar space station
NASA astronauts have been having fun trying out VR goggles that take them aboard the lunar space station, though there's also a serious side to the activity......»»
Unleashing the metaverse and generative AI for a better brand experience
Unleashing the metaverse and generative AI for a better brand experience.....»»
Storytelling in the metaverse can spur environmental action
Seeing is believing. But according to new virtual reality research from the University of Oregon, observation may not be enough to activate people on environmental issues. Engagement is key......»»
The metaverse is back
Meta just announced Horizon OS, a mixed reality operating system that Microsoft, Lenovo, and ASUS will use in new VR headsets......»»
Researchers devise new ways to engineer carbon-based semiconductors for electronics of the future
It might look like a roll of chicken wire, but this tiny cylinder of carbon atoms—too small to see with the naked eye—could one day be used for making electronic devices ranging from night vision goggles and motion detectors to more efficient sol.....»»
The 5 best VR headset and AR glasses announcements at CES 2024
CES 2024 showed us a lot of VR headsets, AR glasses, and other metaverse gadgets. Here are the best......»»
Apple released a short video teasing Apple Vision Pro, paying homage to original iPhone ad
Apple Vision Pro is coming on February 2, and Apple has released a quick teaser called "Get Ready," filled with movie clips of stars putting on their goggles or headsets.Apple Vision ProLittle new information has been shared about Apple Vision Pro si.....»»
Saturday Citations: Dogs (woolly) and cats (athletic). Plus: Amino acid precursors on Enceladus, beer goggles on Earth
This week, scientists reported on drinking beer, Saturnian expulsions, an ancient North American dog breed, and cats playing dogs' favorite game, fetch......»»
Facial symmetry doesn"t explain "beer goggles" phenomenon, research shows
If you thought blurry eyes were to blame for the "beer goggles" phenomenon, think again......»»
Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg"s next big thing?
Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on......»»
Meta is bringing its metaverse to phones and the web
Meta has announced that its metaverse, Meta Horizon Worlds, will be available on smartphones and the web. The post Meta is bringing its metaverse to phones and the web appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of years ago, Facebook officially.....»»
“Project Moohan” is Google and Samsung’s inevitable Apple Vision Pro clone
After a decade in the market with nothing to show for it, here's the latest plan. Enlarge / This is Apple’s Vision Pro headset. It looks a bit like a particularly bulky pair of ski goggles, with the materials and design languag.....»»
Virtual reality brings new vision to workplace training
Staff are being asked to put on VR goggles when they go on a course or team-building session......»»
Apple forced to make major cuts to Vision Pro headset production plans
Initial hopes of 1 million shipments in 2024 dashed by manufacturing problems. Enlarge / This is Apple’s Vision Pro headset. It looks a bit like a particularly bulky pair of ski goggles, with the materials and design language o.....»»
Businesses are shunning the metaverse because it"s just not very good
Despite Apple and Meta’s best efforts, survey finds businesses really aren’t getting the benefits from the metaverse......»»
Devs find that Vision Pro can’t do true room-scale VR, but that’s no surprise
Opinion: Safety features limit Vision Pro for VR—but VR isn't its purpose. This is Apple’s Vision Pro headset. It looks a bit like a particularly bulky pair of ski goggles,.....»»
Meta was late to the AI party – and now it’ll never beat ChatGPT
Zuckerberg's metaverse obsession could mean Meta has already lost the AI arms race......»»