Tag Archives: Virtual Reality

Empa Study Finds Urban Green Spaces Crucial for Stress Relief Amid Noise Pollution

(IN BRIEF) A comprehensive study by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), has revealed the significant role of urban green spaces in alleviating stress caused … Read the full press release

Glasgow Team Uncovers How to Trick the Brain in VR Without Causing Discomfort in Passive Settings

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have demonstrated that users in passive virtual reality environments can experience radically altered perceptions of motion—including exaggerated or reversed movement—without experiencing discomfort or motion sickness. The study, to be presented at CHI … Read the full press release

NWO Awards Over €7.7 Million to Propel TU/e-Led Digital Innovations in Energy Renovation for the Built Environment

(IN BRIEF) The press release announces that the NWO has allocated over 7.7 million euros for four projects aimed at digitizing energy renovation efforts in the built environment. A primary focus of these projects, especially the DPARt project coordinated by … Read the full press release

Thales Accelerates Global Expansion: 8,000 New Jobs and Next-Gen Learning Initiatives to Power Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) In 2025, Thales will recruit 8,000 new employees globally to support its rapid expansion in Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Approximately 40% of the hires will be in engineering roles, with 25% in industrial roles, while … Read the full press release

Telefónica to Showcase Groundbreaking Innovations and Human-Centered Technology at MWC 2025

(IN BRIEF) At MWC 2025, Telefónica will present its most groundbreaking technological solutions, including use cases in quantum computing, AI, IoT, and 5G connectivity. The company will highlight its human-centered vision through innovative demos, virtual experiences, and a series of … Read the full press release

Vodafone to Enhance Connectivity at Harwell Science Campus with 5G Private Network

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has been chosen by Oxfordshire County Council to deploy and manage a 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile private network (MPN) at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The new network will provide cutting-edge wireless connectivity for research … Read the full press release

Indra to Showcase Cutting-Edge Defence Technologies at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Including New Pulse Joint Venture with Edge Defence Group

(IN BRIEF) Indra will debut its latest advancements in defence technology at IDEX 2025, showcasing its new joint venture, Pulse, created in partnership with the Edge Defence Group. Pulse focuses on developing next-generation radars for high-potential markets. Indra will also … Read the full press release

Global Survey Shows Rising Public Demand for Virtual Reality Access to Museum Collections

(IN BRIEF) A global survey conducted as part of the University of Glasgow’s Museums in the Metaverse (MiM) project has revealed strong public interest in using virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) technologies to explore museum collections, especially those … Read the full press release

Telefónica Unveils Immersive Gaming Experience Powered by Network and Edge Computing

(IN BRIEF) At Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Telefónica introduces the Telefónica Edge Haptic Arena, a groundbreaking gaming experience that leverages its network and Edge Computing capabilities. Combining Extended Reality (XR) graphics, haptic technology, fiber connectivity, cloud rendering, and … Read the full press release

Ericsson and TDC NET Pioneer Virtual Reality Training for Engineers

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and TDC NET have initiated a groundbreaking collaboration to provide Virtual Reality (VR) training for TDC NET’s engineers, marking the first of its kind in the Nordics. This innovative approach replaces traditional 2D screen training with immersive … Read the full press release

Russian Emigrés Amplify Pleas of “I Want You to Live” through Art

(IN BRIEF) Russian emigrants opposing war have come together in the “Art of Peace” artist residency, backed by Campaigns for Humanity. This initiative facilitates connections among conflict-affected artists, providing a platform for expressing anti-war sentiments. Notable projects include “Road Signs,” … Read the full press release

Hiab Introduces HiSkill: A Revolutionary Training Simulator for Knuckle Boom Crane Operations

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has launched HiSkill, a cost-effective training simulator designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of knuckle boom crane operations. HiSkill utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology to create a realistic and secure learning environment … Read the full press release

“Art Is Our Weapon”: Artists in Exile Deploy Their Talents in Support of Peace, Justice for Ukraine

Russian Anti-War Activists Unleash Creative Crusade Against War (IN BRIEF) A group of Russian activists living in exile has formed an artistic resistance movement within the Russian diaspora to oppose war. These activists, who are working artists with diverse specialties, … Read the full press release

New Teledriving Demo to Revolutionize Transportation at MWC 2023

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom, and teledriving company Vay are set to showcase a remote driving demo called teledriving at MWC 2023 in Barcelona. The demo will feature an unoccupied electric vehicle driven remotely by a trained teledriver from a … Read the full press release

Industry 4.0: investments in IoT notably higher than in cloud computing, security, big data analytics, robotics, ML, VR

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 14-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced the release of its new report entitled “Industrial IoT in the Time of Covid-19 Research Programme”, which reveals that investment … Read the full press release

Bhutan Telecom to roll out Ericsson 5G services by end of year

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 21-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (STO: ERIC-B), a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, has announced partnership with Bhutan Telecom for the deployment of 5G services across the landlocked Eastern Himalayan country of the Kingdom of Bhutan. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom to build a 5G campus network for the Werner-von-Siemens-Centre in Berlin

Campus network for industry-related development in Berlin Network for industrial innovation (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, has … Read the full press release

Locked down on the ISS, in immersion on the Earth

The virtual reality cycling experience on board the ISS (PRESS RELEASE) MONTPELLIER, France, 1-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — In an effort to improve the conditions of sports activities during manned flights, the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), in charge of the … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IGD develops automated robotic arm to scan cultural objects in 3D, now cooperating with Phase One

The digital twin concept arrives in the museum world (PRESS RELEASE) DARMSTADT, 23-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The Fraunhofer IGD in Darmstadt has developed a product to make it easier for museums to digitize their collections and is now cooperating with … Read the full press release

Swisscom 5G StartUp Challenge announced the top 10 finalists

(PRESS RELEASE) BERNE, 27-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisscom AG, (SWX: SCMN), Switzerland based leading provider of communication, IT and entertainment services, has announced the top 10 picks of its inaugural 5G StartUp Challenge. This year’s Swisscom StartUp Challenge was for … Read the full press release