Xreal, the manufacturer of augmented reality glasses, is seeking new funding with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, as stated by CEO Chi Xu. The objective is to stay ahead of upcoming devices from Apple Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., and Google, as per Xu. The Chinese startup will raise $60 million in the round, bringing its total to over $300 million, Chi said in an interview. That latest money comes from a key supply chain partner he declined to identify. “This will help us scale our production capacity and research and…

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AFP spoke with Coach Chuck Goldstein, who frequently finds himself leaping on the sidelines of the field, attempting unsuccessfully to capture the attention of his players. This is due to the fact that nearly all members of the Gallaudet University American football team in Washington are either deaf or hard of hearing. Goldstein emphasizes the importance of eye contact, stating that if players are not looking at the coaching staff, they will not receive the necessary instructions. That’s what makes the helmet Goldstein is holding revolutionary: it’s equipped with an…

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One of the world’s most contentious debates on cultural heritage will be resolved before the eyes of tourists visiting the Acropolis this holiday season. All they need is a smartphone. Visitors can now pinch and zoom around the ancient Greek site with a digital overlay that shows how it once looked. It contains a collection of marble sculptures that were removed from the Parthenon more than 200 years ago and are now on display at the British Museum in London. Greece has demanded their return. For now, an app backed…

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