AR glasses, MR headsets, spatial displays, and projection tools that change how we see and interact with digital content.
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Meta has identified a 20–40 minute “Goldilocks” session length as the optimal range for VR content on Quest. According to Meta, this range is long enough to feel worthwhile but short enough to avoid physical strain and issues like limited battery life.
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Four new simulators are now in place at Prairie Aviation Training Centre (PATC), part of an effort by MAF Canada to improve pilot training. Built domestically by Canada Training Solutions Inc., each unit combines virtual and augmented reality, offering
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Nightingale College presented findings at the INACSL25 Conference showing virtual reality (VR) significantly improves nursing education outcomes. According to the study, students using VR scored higher on exams
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West Midlands Police has introduced a new virtual reality program to train incoming officers on the realities of male violence against women.
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Meta’s Reality Labs has published peer-reviewed research in Nature demonstrating the potential of surface electromyography (sEMG) as a foundational input method for human-computer interaction.
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Sharp has opened pre-registration for a VR haptic controller that delivers fingertip sensations without relying on glove-based designs. Still in development, the project uses sign-ups to guide future improvements.
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Miami University has secured a $1.5 million Workforce Safety Innovation Center grant to launch the Safety Immersion and Gamified Hazard Training (SIGHT) for Industry 5.0 Workers.
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A study in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services explored how consumers respond to augmented reality try-on apps and how privacy concerns influence that experience.
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DreamPark has debuted its largest mixed reality installation yet at West Canal Yards in Seattle. Starting July 19, visitors can enter a digitally enhanced, open-air adventure world powered by Meta Quest headsets, including a one-of-a-kind mixed reality racing experience.
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Reports suggest more than a dozen new headworn devices are on the way by 2028, with nearly every major tech company in the race.
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Pearson has announced the launch of Pearson Lab, a new research and innovation space located at its London headquarters. The Lab aims to speed up the creation of new educational tools that use emerging technologies for both schools and workplaces.
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FORM has launched Smart Swim 2 PRO, its latest augmented reality swim goggles featuring Gorilla Glass 3 for added scratch resistance and optical clarity. The lenses block 98% of UV rays and use a user-applied anti-fog treatment for lasting visibility across swim sessions.