Don't worry, Apple Vision Pro is not in trouble
Eye tracking: New semi-transparent camera promises better VR experience
Researchers at the ICFO Institute de Ciències Fotòniques at the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology have developed a semi-transparent camera that enhances AR/VR experiences by providing an unobstructed view. The sensor consists of an 8×8 array of semitransparent photodetectors and electrodes on a fully transparent substrate. Its optical transparency ranges from 85 to 95 percent. This design allows the sensor to capture light while transmitting a significant amount, making it suitable for applications that require both sensing capability and transparency. The technology could be used for eye tracking in VR and AR headsets and, after further improvements, in smart contact lenses.
Solos AirGo3 smart glasses can now translate 25 languages
Today, Solos announced a free upgrade to its AirGo3 smart glasses, expanding the number of languages translated by SolosChat from 10 to 25. The new languages include Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish
Indonesian, Tagalog, Dutch, Hindi, Arabic, Swedish, Polish, Thai, Vietnamese, Czech, and Greek. Solos AirGo3 smart glasses lack displays but are still surprisingly useful with great audio and built-in AI features.
New Apple Pencil for Vision Pro rumoured to be in the works
Apple is reportedly testing a new Apple Pencil with support for visionOS. This would make the pencil compatible with Apple Vision Pro. In drawing applications, users would be able to draw on a flat surface and see the result in Vision Pro. It is unclear which software version will add support and whether the new Apple Pencil, which could be released in April, will support visionOS. The first beta of visionOS 1.2 should be available to developers this week, and visionOS 2.0 will be released later this year, according to Apple expert Mark Gurman.
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