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Hackaday
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Supercon 2024: Photonics/Optical Stack for Smart-Glasses
- Dev Kennedy discusses photonics, optical stacks, and the technology behind smart glasses at the 2024 Hackaday Supercon.
- Various illumination and projection technologies, such as micro-OLED displays and LCOS devices, are used for building smart glasses.
- Dev explains different optical technologies in AR, including reflective waveguides and birdbath combiners for clear and visible images.
- AR and VR are treated differently due to AR needing more complex solutions to fling light around to the user's eye.
- Dev mentions Google Glass, Microsoft's Hololens, Project Orion from Meta, and Snapchat's fifth-generation Spectacles in the market.
- Meta is praised for refining input modalities for smart glasses, while Snapchat is advised to work on comfort and aesthetics of their bulky product.
- Smart glasses face challenges before becoming mainstream, needing to address technical, optical, software, and interface issues.
- AR technology is still in a nascent stage of development, similar to the early stages of smartphones and smartwatches.
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Pcgamesn
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Grab a free copy of Doom The Dark Ages, thanks to this new Nvidia offer
- Nvidia is offering a free copy of Doom The Dark Ages with any qualifying purchase of select graphics cards from April 30 to May 21.
- The offer includes the Premium Edition of the game, providing early access, Divinity skin pack, campaign DLC access, digital artbook, and exclusive soundtrack.
- The deal covers Nvidia RTX 5090 to RTX 5070 graphics cards, certain gaming laptops, and PCs equipped with the latest Nvidia GPUs.
- This offer combines the release of the new Doom game with top graphics cards, offering additional premium content valued at up to $99.99.
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Cgmagonline
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NVIDIA AI Blueprint Gives Users Ultimate 3D Image Generation Control
- Nvidia introduces a new AI Blueprint for 3D-image generative AI, offering users full control directly from Blender.
- The AI Blueprint helps users build their own AI tools, addressing challenges in the rapidly advancing generative image AI industry.
- The blueprint includes tools like Blender, ComfyUI, Blender plug-ins, NIM microservice, and ComfyUI nodes for tailored AI image generation workflows.
- Nvidia AI Blueprint runs on RTX AI PCs and workstations, with 10 NIM microservices currently available, streamlining the process for users new to generative AI.
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The Verge
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Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images
- Nvidia has launched a new tool that allows developers to create AI images by creating 3D scenes first.
- The tool, named Nvidia AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI, requires Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU or higher and links Blender's 3D modelling software with Black Forest Lab's FLUX.1 image generator.
- Users can design scenes in Blender using 3D objects, which are then used as references to generate 2D images, providing more control over details compared to text descriptions alone.
- Nvidia's blueprint offers step-by-step documentation, sample assets, and a preconfigured environment to assist developers in building generative AI apps, similar to Adobe's Project Concept which is still in the experimental phase.
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Nvidia and AMD gaming GPU prices are finally dropping in the US, if you're quick
- Nvidia and AMD gaming GPU prices are dropping in the US, with some Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon GPU prices becoming more reasonable.
- Radeon RX 9070 and 5060 Ti prices have decreased, although not at MSRP levels yet.
- Deals are available for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti cards at $419.99 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 at $679.99.
- Stocks are limited, so interested buyers need to act quickly to grab these offers.
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Immersivelearning
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What’s really happening with AR in manufacturing… and what comes next?
- AR and MR technologies are revolutionizing the manufacturing and product design industry, offering new ways of prototyping, collaborating, and quality assurance.
- Despite the advancements, challenges remain in hardware adoption, with bulky headsets like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro dominating the field.
- Software developments in VR and MR tools like Gravity Sketch and Shapr3D are outpacing hardware progress, enabling immersive collaboration and 3D modeling.
- AR tools are facing limitations in remote collaboration compared to XR, but they excel in contextual visualization for scale and placement understanding in physical environments.
- Major adoption barriers for AR and MR include discomfort in wearing headsets, device friction, and social isolation during immersive experiences.
- Successful AR applications involve overlaying digital models onto real-world spaces for quality control and design validation, particularly beneficial in industrial sectors like shipbuilding and manufacturing.
- Companies often transition from AR to VR due to limitations in physical interactions and tracking accuracy, with VR offering more flexibility and consistency.
- Future advancements in AR and MR are expected to focus on real-time environment scanning and streaming for enhanced remote spatial collaboration in manufacturing.
- While AR and MR are not universal solutions, they have transformative potential in specific areas like manufacturing, offering better spatial communication and design validation capabilities.
- The key to successful AR integration lies in identifying tasks that benefit from spatial interaction, emphasizing the importance of improved hardware and software alignment in the near future.
- Overall, AR and MR hold promise in manufacturing and design workflows, paving the way for enhanced spatial collaboration and communication as technology continues to progress.
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The XR Week Peek (2025.04.30): Meta keeps evolving Ray-Ban Meta, Quest 3S refurbished are sold for $270, and more!
- Meta continues to work on updating its Ray-Ban Meta glasses, introducing features like live translation and Instagram calls, expanding international availability and AI services.
- Refurbished Meta Quest 3S devices are now sold at a reduced price of $270, aiming to boost XR adoption with high-quality units and warranty.
- BigScreen's Beyond 2 shipping is delayed to June due to a PCB design flaw, emphasizing quality control and customer satisfaction.
- Italy's strategy for AR and VR technologies is criticized for factual inaccuracies and outdated references in the document, raising doubts about the national XR agenda.
- Spacetop for Windows, Varjo's Teleport 2.0, and live room meshing on Quest 3 are introduced, showcasing advancements in AR, volumetric scans, and room mapping technologies.
- Insta360's X5 360-degree camera offers improved video quality at an affordable price of $550, enhancing the user experience with better HDR support.
- Various VR content releases and updates are highlighted, including game launches, DLCs, and software developments to enrich the immersive experience for users.
- Meta's workforce changes, avatars of celebrities in Horizon Worlds, and XR-related initiatives and partnerships demonstrate the evolving landscape of immersive technologies.
- The XR community engages in podcasts, YouTube channels, giveaways, and hiring opportunities, fostering creativity and collaboration within the industry.
- A call for donations to support Red Cross efforts in Ukraine concludes the article, emphasizing humanitarian aid over personal contributions.
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ViewAR
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ServiceAR 4.5: Smarter Workflows, Improved User Experience
- ServiceAR 4.5 is the latest update to the industrial AR platform focused on enhancing workflows and task management.
- New features include real-time tracking, workflow shortcuts, UI improvements, and enhanced navigation.
- Improvements in ServiceAR 4.5 include locked 3D positions, improved PDF exports, unlimited next buttons in workflows, unified design system, updated branding, and bug fixes for reliability.
- Users can now experience the updated features of ServiceAR 4.5 by downloading it from the App Store or Google Play Store.
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Medium
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NVIDIA and IBM’s Contribution to Agentic AI for Cybersecurity with Increased Technology
- NVIDIA's Morpheus is a GPU-accelerated AI cybersecurity framework for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- IBM has introduced a generative AI-powered Cybersecurity Assistant to enhance threat detection and response services.
- IBM and Palo Alto Networks have entered into a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive, AI-powered security services.
- NVIDIA and IBM are part of the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) to develop secure AI applications and establish standards.
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Even MSI's special plug couldn't stop this Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 cable melting
- Another melted Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 power cable has appeared online, despite MSI's special plug.
- The cable, a 12VHPWR cable with a two-color adapter, is designed to prevent incorrect connections.
- This incident raises concerns as power cables melting has been reported multiple times since the launch of the RTX 5090.
- Nvidia had previously claimed that power cable melting wouldn't be an issue with the new GPU.
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A string of driver hotfixes suggests Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs are having trouble keeping their software down
- Nvidia has released another hotfix for GeForce drivers, with most identified issues affecting RTX 50 series GPUs.
- The hotfix addresses crashing and flickering problems in games such as Black Myth: Wukong, Forza Horizon 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2.
- The frequency of driver hotfixes for RTX 50 series GPUs is concerning, as they have been released on average every two weeks.
- Users are advised to manually install hotfix version 576.26 to address any ongoing issues with their GeForce GPUs.
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The Verge
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Nvidia issues yet another GPU hotfix driver to address crashes and bugs
- Nvidia has released another hotfix driver to address bugs and crashes with its RTX 50-series GPUs.
- The latest hotfix driver includes fixes for flickering issues in Forza Horizon 5, track corruption on Forza Motorsport, and Black Myth: Wukong crashing on RTX 50-series cards.
- It also addresses various issues on RTX 50-series GPUs, including fixes for Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Dead Island 2, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
- This is the fifth hotfix driver released in the past couple of months, indicating the persistent bugs and crashes with Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs.
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Immersivelearning
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Therapeutic Uses of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A New Frontier in Patient Care
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes through immersive experiences.
- These technologies provide interactive and real-time feedback-driven experiences for patients and healthcare professionals, fostering engagement and comfort.
- VR and AR offer profound benefits in pain management, mental health therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and pediatric/geriatric care, going beyond traditional medical practices.
- Immersive therapeutics distract, relax, and engage patients during medical procedures, reducing pain perception and enhancing rehabilitation effectiveness.
- Real-life examples in burn care, chemotherapy support, pediatric care, and post-surgical recovery demonstrate the effectiveness of VR and AR in improving patient outcomes.
- Healthcare systems should invest in innovation, collaborate with technology creators, develop supportive policies, enhance accessibility and training, and encourage continuous improvement in VR/AR integration.
- The integration of VR and AR in healthcare signifies a new era of patient-centered and empathetic therapeutic care, offering hope, comfort, and innovation in every medical journey.
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Silicon
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Huawei ‘To Begin Testing’ Next-Gen AI Chip Ascend 910D
- Huawei is set to begin testing its next-generation Ascend 910D chip, aiming to challenge Nvidia's H100.
- The 910D will be more powerful than the H100, with samples expected to be received in late May.
- Huawei continues its efforts to develop a self-sufficient semiconductor industry amid US trade blacklisting.
- In order to compensate for lower chip performance, Huawei is introducing systems grouping multiple chips together.
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Digitaltrends
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Nvidia rolls out yet another Hotfix driver to tackle RTX 50-series issues
- Nvidia has released a new GeForce Hotfix driver, version 576.26, to address various bugs in the RTX 50-series graphics cards.
- The update fixes issues like a crash in Black Myth: Wukong, display flickering in Resident Evil 4 Remake, and problems related to certain LG UltraGear monitors.
- Earlier fixes corrected temperature monitoring discrepancies and low idle GPU clock speeds.
- Despite the patches, there are reports of remaining issues such as random game crashes and G-Sync-related stuttering in some titles.
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