Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon Reality Elite processor for AR/MR headsets, promising smaller, more efficient devices with enhanced AI capabilities. The chip supports 4.4K resolution per eye at 90 fps, improved battery life, and significant performance gains in GPU, CPU, and NPU.
Auf der Hannover Messe 2026 präsentierten Aussteller verschiedene Technologien zur räumlichen Visualisierung. CMC Engineers demonstrierte mit dem „ViewR Showroom“ eine Kombination aus 3D-Drahtgittermodellen und fotorealistischen Gaussian Splats, die mit der XGrids PortalCam (ca. 4500 Euro) aufgenommen werden. Das Fraunhofer IAO zeigte eine Powerwall mit 240-Hertz-Shutterbrillen und KI-Avataren wie Joseph Fraunhofer. MR4B stellte Mixed-Reality-Lösungen für Wartung und kollaboratives Pre-Engineering vor, während Solid Bytes Interactive ein neues CMS für Mixed-Reality-Ausstellungen vorstellte.
John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September. Ternus joined Apple in 2001 after graduating from UPenn and worked on the Cinema Display in his first assignment. He has overseen iPad, AirPods, iPhone and Apple's silicon transition. While Apple expects strong holiday sales with 10-12% revenue growth, it faces challenges in AI, mixed reality, smart home and autonomous vehicles.
Apple has announced John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, 2026, with Cook moving to executive chairman. Ternus, a key figure in hardware engineering, faces challenges in AI and mixed reality despite strong iPhone sales. This leadership transition follows extensive succession planning.
