Gaze tracking is expected to become a key technology in next-generation VR headsets, and Nvidia has created a smaller, cheaper solution. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
GWU uses VR to take you inside a coronavirus-damaged lung
George Washington University Hospital has turned a real life COVID-19 patient’s lung CT scan into a virtual reality visualization of the deadly disease. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Japan’s top carriers announce 5G launches as 2020 Olympics face delay
Japan’s leading cellular carriers will start commercial 5G service ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, which now face postponement over the coronavirus. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Apple’s odd A12Z chip may hint at late 2020 iPad Pros with A14X and 5G
Apple typically doesn’t release flagship iPads without touting major jumps in chip performance, and that may be a red flag for the 2020 iPad Pro. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
HTC holds virtual media event, sends coronavirus balloons into crowd for selfies
A virtual conference for HTC’s Vive ecosystem included a bizarre segment where the audience was asked to pose for a selfie with coronavirus particles. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Apple debuts iPad Pro with Lidar scanner, Magic Keyboard with trackpad
Apple has updated the iPad Pro with a new camera array, A12Z CPU, and the option of a new keyboard with trackpad support, including new pricing. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Magic Leap releases Magicverse SDK with XR Kits for Android, iOS, and Unreal
Magic Leap’s shared digital universe for AR content, the Magicverse, takes a step towards reality with the release of developer kits for multiple devices. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
GiveVision and Sony promise compact glasses for visually impaired users
SightPlus 2 will give users with low vision the ability to see at or near standard levels of visual acuity, aiding in reading, watching TV, and IDing faces. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Nokia adds 5G to worldwide IoT network, lets carriers test new sensors
Nokia’s global cellular network lets cellular carriers sell IoT sensors to enterprises; now it’s adding 5G and edge support to make the network faster. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Oculus Quest will test multiple windows and redesigned universal menu
New experimental features will enable the Quest to display several browser windows at once, a new home UI, and in-app hovering menu panes. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz