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Flexxbotics to demonstrate solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at ATX West 2024

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Time Stamp: January 12, 2024 8:03 PM - Modified On: January 12, 2024 - Published By:
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Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalisation for robot-driven manufacturing, will showcase its breakthrough technologies at ATX West 2024 in Anaheim, CA on 6-8 February, 2024. Flexxbotics workcell digitalization is the backbone of the Smart Factory delivering autonomous process control for next generation machining environments utilising robotics. The SaaS/hybrid solutions are specifically designed to enable robot-driven manufacturing at scale. Flexxbotics breakthrough innovation, the unique FlexxCORE technology, seamlessly connects and coordinates robots with existing automation equipment, IT systems and people. ATX West is a unique event where leading brands meet to connect and showcase

10 Years Ago Zuckerberg Bought Oculus to Outmaneuver Apple, Will He Succeed?

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Time Stamp: January 12, 2024 5:18 PM - Modified On: January 12, 2024 - Published By:
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A decade ago Zuckerberg made a $2 billion bet. XR was the future of computing, he wagered, and in buying a little known startup called Oculus, Meta would beat Apple to the punch. An Unexpected Acquisition Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg with former Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe | Image courtesy Meta You can critique Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg all you want, but you’ve gotta give the guy credit for playing the long game. Ten years ago, long before Facebook became Meta, Zuckerberg reached the conclusion that XR was the future of

ICYMI: 5 Big VR Updates From January So Far

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Time Stamp: January 12, 2024 10:00 AM - Modified On: January 12, 2024 - Published By:
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Looking for more VR updates? Here's what you may have missed:It's been a busy week across the board as 2024 settles in. Right as CES 2024 got underway, Apple told the world to "get ready" after confirming the Apple Vision Pro release date. Elsewhere, HTC released the Vive XR Elite face tracker, Sony announced a new enterprise headset and we learned more about the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. We even found a cheap Vision Pro knockoff at CES.Though it's been a relatively quiet month so far with January's VR games,

Chip Industry Week In Review

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Time Stamp: January 12, 2024 3:01 AM - Modified On: January 12, 2024 - Published By:
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By Jesse Allen, Karen Heyman, and Liz Allan Renesas will acquire Transphorm, which designs and manufactures gallium nitride power devices, for about $339 million. GaN, which is a wide-bandgap technology, is used for high-voltage applications in a slew of markets, including EVs and EV fast chargers, as well as data centers and industrial applications. Cadence acquired Invecas, a provider of design engineering, embedded software, and system-level solutions. As part of the deal, Cadence will gain expertise in advanced nodes, mixed-signal, verification, embedded software, packaging, and turnkey custom silicon production to

Google’s AR Headset Ambitions Stymied as Company Guts Hardware Team

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Time Stamp: January 11, 2024 8:46 AM - Modified On: January 11, 2024 - Published By:
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Google is reorganizing a number of its hardware teams, which will see layoffs affecting a few hundred roles across its Devices & Services units. As reported by 9to5Google, Google’s first-party AR hardware team is taking the brunt of the blow. Hardware teams dedicated to Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit are set to be united into a single team, making a number of positions redundant. A majority of the hardware-related layoffs however are set to affect its AR team. Here’s Google’s statement to 9to5Google: A few hundred roles are being eliminated in DSPA with the majority

Consumer electronics 3D sensing VCSEL market to rebound at 11% CAGR to $1.404bn in 2028

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Time Stamp: January 11, 2024 4:50 AM - Modified On: January 11, 2024 - Published By:
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News: Markets 11 January 2024 According to the latest report ‘TrendForce 2024 Infrared Sensing Application Market and Branding Strategies’, the market for consumer electronics 3D sensing vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) fell to US$847m in 2023 due to weak consumer demand and pricing pressure. Major brands incorporating 3D sensing in their 2023 consumer electronics include Apple (smartphones and tablets), Honor (smartphones), Meta Quest 3, and Magic Leap 2. The iPhone 15 Pro, featuring Sony’s stacked technology, integrates a VCSEL/drive IC and SPAD/ISP (ASIC chips) in a compact stack. This not only

Startup Funding: December 2023

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Time Stamp: January 10, 2024 3:08 AM - Modified On: January 10, 2024 - Published By:
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Photonics and optics were strong in December, with investors funding two different companies using photonic technologies to develop AI chips and interconnects. Another key area — metaoptics — combines what traditionally would be separate lenses and optical components into a single, flat nanopatterned device. Metaoptics are being deployed in applications ranging from AI processing and sensors to lenses for AR glasses. Other significant funding went to a company that manufactures flexible chips without silicon for smart packaging and other IoT devices, as well as testing ADAS and autonomous driving systems,

Apple Won’t Let Developers Call Vision Pro Apps VR Or AR

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Time Stamp: January 9, 2024 8:35 AM - Modified On: January 9, 2024 - Published By:
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Apple is imposing strict requirements on how developers describe their Vision Pro apps.In a new summary for developers of how to submit their app to the App Store for Vision Pro, Apple makes clear that acronyms like AR, VR, MR, and XR are not to be used. Instead, apps should be referred to as "spatial":• Spatial computing: Refer to your app as a spatial computing app. Don’t describe your app experience as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), or mixed reality (MR).This is despite Tim Cook describing the visionOS

Virtual mentors: The impact of technology on the evolution of online coaching

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Time Stamp: January 9, 2024 6:42 AM - Modified On: January 9, 2024 - Published By:
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The idea of virtual mentors is transformational due to the progressing technological developments which are characterized by a fast pace. The conventional model of coaching has been reinvented in this era through the use of modern advanced software and equipment known as virtual mentors. How have technological breakthroughs affected modern online coaching? Dynamics of mentoring, wide global outreaching, tailored experience, introduction of new interactive tools. Tech impact The use of an online coaching platform has transformed the approach mentors use including the use of technology to be in touch with

Xreal Announces Air 2 Ultra AR Glasses Ahead of Apple Vision Pro Release

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Time Stamp: January 9, 2024 6:30 AM - Modified On: January 9, 2024 - Published By:
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China-based XR company Xreal (previously Nreal) announced its newest pair of glasses at CES 2024, marking the company’s return to augmented reality right as Apple is prepping its $3,500 Vision Pro for its upcoming launch. Called Air 2 Ultra, the device is the first in the company’s most recent suite of glasses to incorporate inside-out tracking since the introduction of its consumer Nreal Light glasses in 2021. Unlike its more recent Air 2 and Air 2 Pro, Air 2 Ultra are ‘true’ AR glasses in that they include cameras mounted on the

Data Literacy Trends in 2024 – DATAVERSITY

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Time Stamp: January 9, 2024 3:35 AM - Modified On: January 9, 2024 - Published By:
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Data literacy has become a critical skill in today’s technology-driven world. As we begin 2024, the importance of data literacy trends cannot be overstated. Organizations are recognizing that data is no longer just a byproduct of their operations but a valuable asset that can drive informed decision-making.  Data novices are individuals who lack the skills and knowledge to effectively work with data. They struggle to understand complex datasets, interpret patterns, and derive meaningful insights. However, as organizations prioritize data literacy initiatives, individuals are transforming into data masters. Data masters possess the ability to