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US Space Force signs Microsoft for AR simulation training

AV Magazine — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:17:30 +0000

A US Space Force facility, built on the Azure cloud platform, creates an interactive model of space that trainees can view via Microsoft HoloLens headsets and manipulate in real time.

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Stage Precision calibration system is stadium gamechanger

AV Magazine — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:23:04 +0000

Virtual-event production company The Famous Group is using the camera calibration system to control MR elements such as a giant panther at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America stadium.

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Chinese military uses HoloLens 2 for aircraft maintenance

AV Magazine — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:42:52 +0000

A video clip uploaded to social media by China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, shows Microsoft's mixed-reality headset being used to “virtual disassemble" an aircraft engine.

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INSEAD launches the ‘world’s largest’ XR learning library

AV Magazine — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:07:05 +0000

The INSEAD XR portal, which has been designed to make learning more impactful and engaging, also features a comprehensive solution to bring immersive experiences to classrooms worldwide.

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Market for AR, VR and MR displays to hit $4.6bn by 2034

AV Magazine — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:14:47 +0000

A report by IDTechEx predicts that the global growth will be fuelled by sales of gaming-focused VR headsets, AR glasses and the Apple Vision Pro MR headset, which is due to launch next year.

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Brompton powers Korea’s largest public sector VP studio

AV Magazine — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:20:15 +0000

A total of 27 Tessera SX40 LED processors are paired with a 180sq metre video wall, 150sq metre floor and 50sq metre ceiling supplied by INFiLED at the Gwangju Content Cube VX Studio.

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Near-eye display shipments for XR to rise 56% in 2023

AV Magazine — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:29:48 +0000

Shipments of headsets and smart glasses will increase to 21.4m units, says Omdia, thanks to new models such as the Sony PSVR 2, Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

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‘Generative AI will make the metaverse more cost-effective’

AV Magazine — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:42:31 +0000

A report from consultancy STL Partners argues that generative AI will aid the development of the metaverse by providing technology that will write the code for the constructions of virtual worlds.

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Creating great experiences with metaverse virtual events

Guest Author — Thu, 25 May 2023 12:02:44 +0000

What should you consider when choosing a 3D live event platform to boost engagement and increase networking? Jaie Genadt, co-founder of the Flox platform, answers the question.

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Looking Glass unveils holograph characters that converse

AV Magazine — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:09:35 +0000

The Liteforms platform, powered by headset-free 3D holographic display technology and large language models, allows people and characters to hold a conversation, without a need for typing.

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