Remember the metaverse? The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) has put some vigor back into virtual reality/extended reality (VR/XR) virtual worlds. Take Florida-based Infinite Reality, which is an XR company that lets users create 3D websites in the metaverse. Users can develop these virtual worlds...
Get ready for B2B wearables. Polar is taking wearable tech beyond the fitness enthusiast with the recent launch of Polar 360, a new business-to-business platform designed to help companies boost employee health and productivity. Offering a suite of devices — from fitness trackers to smartwatches...
The connected economy might be making a jump from end-users’ hands to their faces. That is, if Big Tech’s biggest representatives are to be believed. On Thursday (Dec. 12), Google introduced a new Android operating system (OS) built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets...
Meta has unveiled a foundation model for controlling the behavior of virtual embodied humanoid agents, saying it will enhance the Metaverse. The new Meta Motivo enables these agents to learn human-like movements and perform complex tasks, the company said in a Thursday (Dec. 12) blog post....
October 25, 2024
Shoppers may soon browse digital clothing racks and try on virtual jewelry from their living rooms with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) as Meta pushes its vision of a new augmented reality headset. Retail analysts say the company’s combination of AI and augmented reality could change how consumers shop. It would allow them to […]
September 25, 2024
On Wednesday (Sept. 25), the first of Meta’s two-day Meta Connect 2024 conference, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled an ambitious vision for the future of wearable technology. The event showcased...
March 12, 2024
Higher education has shifted from its traditional roots, with universities and colleges adapting and embracing digital tools and technologies to enhance the campus experience and meet the changing needs of...
March 08, 2024
As augmented reality and virtual reality expand the possibilities for eCommerce, Walmart and Amazon are stepping up their digital try-on capabilities to drive conversion. Walmart shared via emailed announcement Wednesday (March 6) that it...
December 13, 2024
Meta has unveiled a foundation model for controlling the behavior of virtual embodied humanoid agents, saying it will enhance the Metaverse. The new Meta Motivo enables these agents to learn human-like movements and perform complex tasks, the company said in a Thursday (Dec. 12) blog post. Meta Motivo also adjusts to gravity, wind and other changes in […]
December 12, 2024
Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. The new Android XR was created in collaboration with Samsung and will first launch...
November 05, 2024
Big Tech firm Apple is warning investors that its newest lines of products may not live up to the success of its iPhones. This comes as it ventures into new...
October 13, 2024
Apple is reportedly struggling to land major software makers to build apps for its Vision Pro. It’s a difficulty that threatens to hold back new advances the mixed reality headset,...
