A Startup Wants to Put a ‘Soul Computer’ on Your Face. Not Everyone’s Buying It.
Pickle 1, a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses pitched as a “soul computer,” is the first divisive product launch of 2026.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality, or VR, is an immersive technology that simulates realistic 3D environments, allowing users to interact with digital spaces through headsets, motion sensors, and controllers. It is used in gaming, education, training, design, and healthcare to create interactive experiences that replicate or enhance real-world scenarios. Advances in VR hardware and software continue to drive innovation in areas like digital twins, remote collaboration, and industrial simulation.
Viral Tesla Optimus Fall Raises Questions About Autonomy Claims
A viral video of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot collapsing over the weekend is raising questions about its autonomy and scalability.
1HMX Launches NX1 Platform, Calls It ‘Vital’ for Humanoid Robots and VR
1HMX has opened preorders for its new full-body human-machine interface designed to bring Ready Player One and Real Steel closer to reality.
REK Brings MMA-Trained Humanoid Robots on US Tour
REK (Robot Entertainment Kombat) is taking its humanoid robot fighting league on the road with the launch of REK America.
China’s Boxing Humanoids Invade the US as Security Concerns Mount
A record crowd just turned out to watch Chinese humanoid robots battle in San Francisco as concerns rise about the safety and security of the machines.
Anduril’s Luckey Speaks at Reindustrialize 2025 in Robotic Form
Palmer Luckey, the eccentric founder of defense tech unicorn Anduril Industries, appeared at Reindustrialize 2025 through a robotic humanoid avatar.
Anduril Takes Over $22B IVAS Combat VR Headset Project for US Army
The startup is taking over the US Army’s $22 billion production contract for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) for Microsoft.
Nvidia Backs Taiwan-based MetAI Tech That Transforms 2D Layouts to Digital Twins
Nvidia-backed startup MetAI says its technology can transform complex 2D layouts into digital twin environments in just minutes.
Robodies Introduced as Solution for Germany’s Growing Eldercare Crisis
Germany, with one of the world’s oldest populations, faces significant challenges in supporting its seniors while maintaining their independence and dignity.
From CAD to 4K Reality: Porsche Uplevels Media Relations with Spatial Computing
The way Porsche unveils its new sports cars is next level.
Future of War: The 2005 Box Office Bomb That Inspired Anduril’s Palmer Luckey
Stealth revolves around a top-secret U.S. Navy program to develop an AI-powered autonomous fighter jet called EDI (Extreme Deep Invader). When the jet becomes sentient, a team of elite pilots must confront it.