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Apple has released SHARP, a new neural network that turns a single photo into a detailed 3D scene. It builds a representation made of 3D Gaussian elements that capture the scene’s surfaces, depth, and lighting at real-world scale.
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SoftBank Corp., Ericsson, and Qualcomm Technologies have teamed up in Tokyo to test how 5G and 5G Advanced features perform on a live commercial network. To demonstrate the system’s low-latency capabilities, the companies streamed XR content
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Researchers at Pusan National University have developed a scalable way to create ultra-high-resolution displays using quantum dots, tiny materials that emit bright, tunable colors. Creating detailed patterns with quantum dots has been difficult to scale
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OMNIVISION, a global provider of digital imaging and display technology, has announced a new milestone in augmented reality hardware.
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mimic-video is a new robot control system from teams at mimic robotics, Microsoft Zurich, ETH Zurich, ETH AI Center, and UC Berkeley. The team says that the new model helps robots learn faster and with less training data.
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TARS Robotics has achieved what it calls a key milestone in automation by demonstrating its humanoid robot can perform hand embroidery. Threading a needle and stitching fabric with high precision demands two-handed coordination, adaptive force control, and sub-millimeter accuracy.
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Beauty AI & AR company, Banuba, has announced a major upgrade to its Face AR SDK. The update significantly improves its virtual background segmentation and adds a new face shape detection feature.
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Mudra Link is a neural wristband that enables touchless control of devices, including smartglasses, using subtle wrist gestures. The company has announced two new updates to the Mudra Link application designed to simplify setup and deliver a consistent gesture experience across smartglasses brands.
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Rivian has introduced Universal Hands-Free, an upgrade that expands hands-free assisted driving support from 135,000 to over 3.5 million miles of roads across the U.S. and Canada.
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Meta has released a software update for its AI glasses, introducing features that enhance both conversation and the music experience. The v21 update is rolling out first to Early Access Program users in the US and Canada.
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XPANCEO has introduced a new smart contact lens prototype built for space and demonstrated its integration with a working space suit. The lens addresses key challenges in space, where astronauts can’t use touchscreens with gloves, and smart glasses may pose safety risks.
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San Francisco-based Chef Robotics has debuted Chef+, a next-generation meal assembly robot for food manufacturing lines. The system doubles ingredient capacity, reducing how often refill runners need to restock.