Virtual Reality (VR)

A judge recently accepted AI-generated "testimony" from a deceased victim in a sentencing hearing, emphasizing AI's increasing role in the justice system. As technology evolves, it's vital to establish ethical boundaries to prevent dangerous precedents in legal cases.

Meta cut jobs in its Reality Labs division, affecting teams like Oculus Studios and the Supernatural VR app. The layoffs are part of a move to make the division more efficient as Meta keeps investing in mixed reality.

Scientists in Hong Kong have created a lollipop-like device that lets users taste flavors in virtual reality using special ions and a hydrogel. This innovation is part of a broader effort to make VR more immersive by adding taste, touch, and other sensory experiences.

Meta's Reality Labs division has taken a significant step forward in the race to revolutionize augmented reality (AR) technology with its recent unveiling of the Orion AR glasses.