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The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) in Mysuru inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Immersive Technologies on Thursday, partnering with BodyClone Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The ceremony was led by Lt. Col. Ajit Kumar (Retd.), senior practice lead at Infosys BPM, who emphasized augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) as tools for realistic military training, citing benefits such as enhanced situational awareness, equipment familiarisation, and reduced risk and cost. Attendees [...]

A YouTuber inadvertently disclosed details of Apple’s upcoming Final Cut Pro 13 update after posting a video that was later set to private. Reddit users traced a chapter list from the video, revealing new capabilities such as expanded language support for transcriptions, enhanced Pixelmator Pro round‑trip editing that reinserts edited frames, a Natural Motion Blur effect, pinch‑to‑zoom viewer controls, clip disconnect, and keyframe easing. These features address long‑standing user requests for tighter integration with third‑party graphics tools and more sophisticated animation [...]

Google Messages has begun a wide rollout of its redesigned long‑press menu after a January test phase. The update replaces the previous top toolbar with a tap‑activated floating menu that surfaces the three most common actions—Remix, Reply and Forward—while other functions reside in an overflow list. New icons accompany each option, and the menu now supports light and dark themes and landscape orientation. Most notably, users can copy only selected portions of a text by dragging within [...]

Meta unveiled its $1,299 Meta VR Glasses at Connect 2026, positioning them as a hybrid between traditional opaque VR headsets and transparent AR glasses. Weighing roughly 100 grams—about one‑fifth the mass of conventional headsets—the devices aim to deliver a more comfortable, everyday‑wearable experience. Reviewers, including The Verge’s Sean Hollister, compared them side‑by‑side with Valve’s Steam Frame, Apple’s Vision Pro, and Xreal’s Aura, noting that the Meta glasses combine lightweight form factor with a “best‑of‑both‑worlds” visual pipeline that blurs the line [...]

Tesla unveiled an updated Model 3 for the Chinese market, adding a 16‑inch front touchscreen, black headliner, vehicle‑to‑load (V2L) capability, and a Zen Grey interior limited to Premium and Performance trims. The White interior is discontinued, replaced by the new colour, while 19‑inch Dark Nova wheels become standard on the Premium version. Prices range from 235,500 yuan for the rear‑wheel‑drive base to 339,500 yuan for the Performance model. The enhancements mirror features already appearing on U.S. Model Y and [...]

Tesla postponed today’s Roadster unveiling, citing the need for an outdoor venue and high winds as the immediate cause. Elon Musk’s comment about wind sparked speculation that the delay might be linked to a planned flight‑oriented demonstration, but analysts argue the real issue is safety for the planned acceleration and top‑speed runs. At the Waco site, the Roadster’s low mass, high speed, and aerodynamic profile make it vulnerable to crosswinds, gusts, and head‑ or tail‑winds that could [...]

Apple is poised to launch a new smart‑home hub, tentatively called HomePad, on October 13. The device will feature a 6‑inch square display, a metal base with perforated speaker holes, and a polished arm that mounts to a countertop, echoing the iMac G4 design. Powered via USB‑C, it will run a custom OS blending iPhone StandBy widgets, Apple Watch‑style screens, and Apple TV media functions. The hub will integrate Siri AI for voice and facial recognition, tailoring the interface [...]

Apple is set to launch its HomePad smart display on October 13, featuring a small square screen that has sparked speculation about its use case. Leaked images also reveal upcoming updates to the iPad mini and HomePod mini, hinting at a broader refresh of Apple’s ecosystem. Industry analyst John Ternus has called for Apple to become more agile, while Apple Watch users anticipate a new Readiness feature that could streamline setup. Benjamin and Chance discuss adding Touch ID [...]