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Do We Live In A Simulated Reality Like In The 'Matrix'? UK Scientist Makes Bold Claim
He proposes that the universe's tendency to pull objects with mass towards the Earth's core is analogous to how computers optimise data, supporting the idea that our universe could be a simulated or computational construct.
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Scientists Develop 'E-Tongue' That Lets You Taste Cake In Virtual Reality
Researchers at Ohio State University, led by Yizhen Jia, have developed e-Taste, a system designed to analyse food samples.
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Taste Food In Virtual Reality? Scientists Develop A Device That Makes It Possible
The 'e-Taste' interface employs sensors and wireless chemical dispensers to enable remote taste perception, also known as gustation.
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Apple Vision Pro to Reportedly Get Apple Intelligence Features by April
Apple Vision Pro could reportedly get artificial intelligence (AI) features with an upcoming update. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to add Apple Intelligence features to the augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) headset with the visionOS 2.4 update, which is expected to be rolled out globally in April.
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Explore IIT Delhi's Certificate Courses That Don't Require JEE, JAM Scores
IIT Delhi's Certificate Courses: These programmes cover fields like data science, AI, machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and UX strategy, providing both strong theoretical insights and practical applications.
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Air India To Showcase Premium Cabin Product, Give Virtual Reality Tour At Event
Air India will showcase its premium cabin product and in-flight offerings at Asia's most influential travel trade show to be held from January 30 to February 1 at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, the Tata-owned airline said in a statement.
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Virtual Reality Meets Mythology At Maha Kumbh With Unique VR Zone
In line with the government's vision to transform this year's Maha Kumbh into a "Digital Kumbh", a virtual reality (VR) zone was set up at a camp in the Mela area on Wednesday.
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Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Samsung Unveils Moohan Android XR Headset to Compete With Apple Vision Pro in 2025
Samsung has unveiled Project Moohan as its first extended reality (XR) headset. This device was showcased alongside Google's new Android XR OS for mixed reality headsets and AR glasses. The Moohan XR headset will support Google's Gemini AI assistant and come with apps optimised for large virtual displays.
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Virtual Reality Could Hold The Key To Beating Cocaine Addiction, UK Study Finds
A UK-based trial is using virtual reality technology to combat cocaine addiction by placing users in real-life scenarios to better manage cravings.
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Meta to Launch a Cheaper Version of Meta Quest 3, Could Be Called Quest 3S: Mark Gurman
Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...
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Apple Smart Glasses, Cheaper Vision Pro Reportedly in Apple’s Roadmap
Apple Smart Glasses and a more affordable Vision Pro device are reportedly in the company’s product roadmap and could arrive some time in the future. As per a report, the company might introduce a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro as soon as next year. The device might get less features than the existing mixed-reality headset.
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Meta Quest 3 Gets New Layout App With the Ability to Measure Real-World Objects
Meta Quest 3 is getting a new app that will allow users to measure real-world objects. Dubbed Layout, the utility app was released by the company as a part of the Meta Quest v68 update for the mixed-reality device. The new app can both measure real objects as well as place virtual objects with a given size specification.
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Japanese AI Startup Turns Dating AI Into Reality
"Services like this app can remind people who are away from romance how delightful love is, and AI can train people to better communicate when talking with real partners," Megumi Ushikubo, CEO of Tokyo-based marketing firm Infinity Inc.
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Meta Looking to Hire Generative AI-Focused Workers on Metaverse Team After Layoffs
Meta is looking to hire employees to expand its foray in the generative AI space, as part of its metaverse team. As per a new job listing, could integrate GenAI with its metaverse-related efforts, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) elements – that together make for components of the metaverse
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Do We Live In A Simulated Reality Like In The 'Matrix'? UK Scientist Makes Bold Claim
He proposes that the universe's tendency to pull objects with mass towards the Earth's core is analogous to how computers optimise data, supporting the idea that our universe could be a simulated or computational construct.
-
Scientists Develop 'E-Tongue' That Lets You Taste Cake In Virtual Reality
Researchers at Ohio State University, led by Yizhen Jia, have developed e-Taste, a system designed to analyse food samples.
-
Taste Food In Virtual Reality? Scientists Develop A Device That Makes It Possible
The 'e-Taste' interface employs sensors and wireless chemical dispensers to enable remote taste perception, also known as gustation.
-
Apple Vision Pro to Reportedly Get Apple Intelligence Features by April
Apple Vision Pro could reportedly get artificial intelligence (AI) features with an upcoming update. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to add Apple Intelligence features to the augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) headset with the visionOS 2.4 update, which is expected to be rolled out globally in April.
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Explore IIT Delhi's Certificate Courses That Don't Require JEE, JAM Scores
IIT Delhi's Certificate Courses: These programmes cover fields like data science, AI, machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and UX strategy, providing both strong theoretical insights and practical applications.
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Air India To Showcase Premium Cabin Product, Give Virtual Reality Tour At Event
Air India will showcase its premium cabin product and in-flight offerings at Asia's most influential travel trade show to be held from January 30 to February 1 at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, the Tata-owned airline said in a statement.
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Virtual Reality Meets Mythology At Maha Kumbh With Unique VR Zone
In line with the government's vision to transform this year's Maha Kumbh into a "Digital Kumbh", a virtual reality (VR) zone was set up at a camp in the Mela area on Wednesday.
-
Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Samsung Unveils Moohan Android XR Headset to Compete With Apple Vision Pro in 2025
Samsung has unveiled Project Moohan as its first extended reality (XR) headset. This device was showcased alongside Google's new Android XR OS for mixed reality headsets and AR glasses. The Moohan XR headset will support Google's Gemini AI assistant and come with apps optimised for large virtual displays.
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Virtual Reality Could Hold The Key To Beating Cocaine Addiction, UK Study Finds
A UK-based trial is using virtual reality technology to combat cocaine addiction by placing users in real-life scenarios to better manage cravings.
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Meta to Launch a Cheaper Version of Meta Quest 3, Could Be Called Quest 3S: Mark Gurman
Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...
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Apple Smart Glasses, Cheaper Vision Pro Reportedly in Apple’s Roadmap
Apple Smart Glasses and a more affordable Vision Pro device are reportedly in the company’s product roadmap and could arrive some time in the future. As per a report, the company might introduce a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro as soon as next year. The device might get less features than the existing mixed-reality headset.
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Meta Quest 3 Gets New Layout App With the Ability to Measure Real-World Objects
Meta Quest 3 is getting a new app that will allow users to measure real-world objects. Dubbed Layout, the utility app was released by the company as a part of the Meta Quest v68 update for the mixed-reality device. The new app can both measure real objects as well as place virtual objects with a given size specification.
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Japanese AI Startup Turns Dating AI Into Reality
"Services like this app can remind people who are away from romance how delightful love is, and AI can train people to better communicate when talking with real partners," Megumi Ushikubo, CEO of Tokyo-based marketing firm Infinity Inc.
-
Meta Looking to Hire Generative AI-Focused Workers on Metaverse Team After Layoffs
Meta is looking to hire employees to expand its foray in the generative AI space, as part of its metaverse team. As per a new job listing, could integrate GenAI with its metaverse-related efforts, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) elements – that together make for components of the metaverse
