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Qualcomm Swaps Out Arm for RISC-V for Next-Gen Google Wear OS Devices

Anand Tech

As part of a broad collaborative agreement with Google, Qualcomm this week said that that it will be adopting the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) for a future Snapdragon Wear platform. Notably here, the announcement is for " a RISC-V based wearables solution," rather than a complete pivot to RISC-V with multiple solutions.

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TapID Uses Bone Conduction To Deliver A Better Typing Experience In VR

VRScout

Could this wearable device solve the headache that is typing in VR? Currently, entering your password and username or typing out a message in VR means awkwardly selecting keys using your motion controllers. This is a simple keyboard that allows you to create documents using tools such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Review

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Despite the colossal failure of its first pair of smart glasses back in 2014, Google’s latest wearable device, the Glass Enterprise Edition 2 , marks a significant turning point for the XR industry. Google’s smart glasses are lightweight, dust and water-resistant. Google Glass Pricing.

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Big XR News from Google, Meta, IGS Orlando, HTC VIVE, and Warpin

XR Today - Big XR News tag

This week has seen its fair share of tricks and treats ahead of the Halloween season, where companies like Warpin Reality, HTC VIVE, Google, Shopify, and Apple, among others, have offered a powerhouse of insights to XR Today on their latest innovations. This has led Google to slash jobs across its operations in recent months.

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Cheap Virtual Reality Headset Options for Businesses on a Budget

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Not so long ago, if you wanted a cheap VR headset, you’d be limited to phone-based devices like Google Cardboard. Today’s best cheap VR headset options will offer access to various applications and tools. Most headsets today come with the essential accessories you need, such as controllers and straps.

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Takes Control of Magic Leap

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Additionally, significant technology and extended reality (XR) firms like Google and AT&T have provided Magic Leap funding since the company’s debut in 2010. The product contains a headset, controllers, a separate computing device, and accessibility add-ons. Bluetooth connectivity for headphones, keyboards, and controllers.

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Mental Health Awareness Month in XR

ARPost

Spatial had been known for its photo-based avatar creation tool – which is still supported on the platform. However, since the company pivoted from enterprise to NFT art and metaverse events late last year, they have been exploring new avatar creation tools and found Ready Player Me to align not only strategically, but idealistically.

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