The world of spatial computing and digital interaction is experiencing a profound shift, with Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) converging to redefine everything from navigation to data visualization. Samsung has officially thrown down the gauntlet with the launch of its Galaxy XR headset (formerly Project Moohan) at the "Worlds Wide Open" event on October 21st. Running on the new Android XR platform and powered by Google's Gemini AI, this premium device challenges the Apple Vision Pro by promising an open, versatile, and AI-native immersive experience.
Beyond the hardware war, AI is actively revolutionizing how we interact with geographic data. Tools like the David Rumsey Map Collection's AI Search Assistant allow users to query specific elements within historical maps, demonstrating AI's power to unlock new insights from vast datasets. Simultaneously, specialized platforms like Flow Immersive are transforming complex information into interactive, beautiful 3D VR/AR data visualizations. From new travel tools like Chronotrains that animate European rail travel times to a detailed breakdown of How Google Maps Works, these stories signal that a smarter, more immersive world—guided by AI and viewed through new lenses like the Galaxy XR—is no longer a futuristic concept, but an emerging reality.
Keywords: Extended Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR, Project Moohan, Android XR, AI, Gemini, Maps Mania, David Rumsey, Data Visualization, VR, AR, Smart Glasses, Apple Vision Pro, Chronotrains
The magnificent David Rumsey Map Collection now has an AI Search Assistant that can help you find maps, learn more about individual maps, and even query specific elements within maps.The David Rumsey Map Collection is one of the largest online collections of maps, and its new AI Search Assistant is a fantastic resource. It not only helps you search...
Flow Immersive is a platform that specializes in immersive data visualization for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) environments. It transforms data into interactive 3D visual stories - called “Flows” - which can be viewed on a variety of devices, including VR headsets, desktop browsers, and mobile screens in AR.CO₂ Emissions Per Household...
One of the most underused features in Maplibre and MapBox is the video overlay, which enables developers to display a video on top of a base map layer.The Hailou AI Video Generator currently has a trial that allows you to create unlimited videos from a starting and finishing image. I decided to make use of this offer to create an animated sea monster....
Google Maps Explained is an awesome walkthrough that breaks down how Google Maps figures out the best route when you ask for directions. The star of the show is Geo, a cute little green guide who walks you through the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Google Maps so smart. At the heart of Google Directions is some seriously...
Ultra describes itself as “a web application made to simplify making maps with MapLibre GL JS using data from various file/query types.” In essence, it is a tool for turning geospatial data from OSM, CSVs, or GeoJSON into interactive maps using simple YAML “recipes” to define data sources, styling, and popups.Using Ultra, it is possible to visualize...
Chronotrains, pioneers of European train data visualization, are back with another superb tool. Their latest interactive map again reveals how far you can travel in Europe by train within set time periods - using an impressive animated isochrone layer.The original Old Chronotrains map features an amazing interactive isochrone layer that automatically...
We don't know whether Apple will even hold its October launch event this year, but at least one tech giant has stopped playing coy. Samsung announced "Worlds Wide Open" Tuesday, streaming to a screen near you on October 21. The grandiose name and soaring orbital invite image, above, may be justified. This is a Galaxy Event in which we'll finally get...
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Samsung is staying quiet about it for now. But its mixed-reality Galaxy XR headset, code-named Project Moohan, is expected to launch very soon. Now, one early report suggests it will match Apple's troubled Vision Pro headset in a lot of ways — and maybe even best it in others. According to Android Headlines, the Galaxy XR's user interface will look...
Samsung is trying to eat Apple's lunch in the XR space, and it might have the device to do it.Android Headlines got a hold of leaked product renders and what seem to be actual specs for Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset this week. The device, which is rumored to launch sometime this month, still doesn't have an official name, though Android...
01:26Disable captionsEnable captionsCaptionsGo back to previous menuQualityGo back to previous menuSpeedGo back to previous menuExit fullscreenEnter fullscreen “The Varjo XR-4 Series delivers a combination of ultra-wide field of view and visual fidelity that feels completely natural and fully immersive.” David Weinstein - Sr. Director of Virtual...
U.S. Air Force 3-year study (UPT 2.5, begun July 2020): Before their very first flight, students who used VR improved on all 40 measured skills; 33 were statistically significant. Embry‑Riddle University: Among 58 student pilots, adding VR cut the time to first solo flight by about 30%. U.S. Air Force (follow‑on reports): After VR...
Meta's most futuristic device is here, and critics have some thoughts about it.The $800 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, which have a built-in display for the first time in Meta's brief history of making techno-glasses, are now available. As such, plenty of people who review this stuff for a living have had some time with the glasses, giving us a bunch...
After 10 long months of rumors, teases, and hype, Samsung finally delivered on the Project Moohan promise with the launch of the Galaxy XR headset.The new VR headset (or is it AR? Or XR?) is priced at $1,799.99, and the world finally knows the official specs and feature set. And they are impressive: 8K video playback, dual micro-OLED displays, and advanced...
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For years, Meta has been just about the only serious contender in the realm of getting consumers to wear computers on their faces. Now, Samsung is trying to succeed where even Apple has failed.The Korean tech giant launched the Galaxy XR headset this week, which is, in some senses, a competitor for the Meta Quest 3. However, Samsung's new XR headset...
Will Meta finally get some real competition?
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