extended reality

Meta is partnering with LG Electronics to “expedite” the social media company’s plans for extended reality (XR) and to promote other artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. LG announced its top management met with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, where they discussed the next generation of XR “device developments.” The electronics company, headquartered in South Korea, said the partnership aims to “combine the strengths of both companies across products, content, services and…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is touring Asia countries this week, said in a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday that Meta wants to beef up its cooperation with Samsung Electronics for AI chips to offset geopolitical risk issue in Taiwan, where TSMC, the world’s biggest contract chip manufacturer, is headquartered. Zuckerberg and Yoon also discussed ways to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence and extended reality industries, a South Korean presidential official said in a briefing…

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) taking place in Barcelona, Spain, smartphone giant Oppo showcased a new product that is still in a prototype stage. Called the Air Glass 3, the augmented reality eyewear aims to infuse artificial intelligence (AI) into Oppo's product lineup, while opening the doors to the world of augmented reality. Indeed, this seems to be Oppo's bet on augmented reality and AI after Apple finally released its Vision Pro headset earlier this year for the US…

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Mumbai: Meta on Wednesday announced a new mixed reality (MR)…

One of the best litmus tests for any emerging technology is how beneficial it can be for humanity. And right now, with the unprecedented growth of artificial intelligence, we are witnessing industry leaders, technologists, and governments asking the same question. However, there are many who believe that AI can be extremely beneficial, provided it is used responsibly. Among them is Ravi Bhushan, founder, and CEO of BrightChamps, an edtech company that focuses on the use of technology for skill development across…

Tech giant Apple is reportedly researching how to add gyroscopes to its augmented reality (AR) headsets, providing users continuous haptic feedback that will feel real.According to a newly awarded patent, the company intends to at least take a small step toward using haptics to enhance AR experiences, reports AppleInsider."Haptic engines are an important aspect of XR (Extended Reality, or AR/virtual reality), as they impart physical sensations on a user's body that enhance the user's immersive experience," Apple said in a…

China's Tencent announced to its staff on Monday the official formation of an ‘extended reality' (XR) unit, three people familiar with the matter said, formally placing its bets on the metaverse concept of virtual worlds.The unit is tasked with building up the extended reality business for Tencent including both software and hardware, the sources said, adding that it will be led by Tencent Games Global's Chief Technology Officer Li Shen and will be part of the company's Interactive Entertainment business group.Two of the…

China's Tencent Holdings announced to its staff on Monday the official formation of an "extended reality" (XR) unit, three people familiar with the matter said, formally placing its bets on the metaverse concept of virtual worlds. The unit is tasked with building up the extended reality business for Tencent including both software and hardware, the sources said, adding that it will be led by Tencent Games Global's Chief Technology Officer Li Shen and will be part of the company's Interactive Entertainment business group.…