TGL, a mixed-reality golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will debut on ESPN on January 7, 2024, at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The league features 15 matches through March 2025, blending virtual and real-life golf to attract new audiences, with Woods' participation in the second match still uncertain following recent back surgery.

The FIDO Alliance is developing new specifications to improve the secure transfer of passkeys across various platforms, with major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft on board. These efforts aim to tackle the current limitations and vendor lock-in issues by introducing the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF), with public review drafts available on GitHub starting October 18, 2024.

Apple's Vision Pro, despite commercial hurdles, is revolutionizing surgery with successful trials at UC San Diego, enhancing effectiveness and reducing injury risks. Priced at $3,499, it's an affordable alternative to traditional medical equipment, appealing to smaller hospitals and potentially transforming surgical technology.

Jordan Weisman, veteran game designer and co-founder of Endless Adventures, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for 'Sea of Legends,' a pirate-themed video game. Weisman emphasizes making interactive storytelling accessible through no-code development and is optimistic about AI's role in game creation.

Lidwave has secured $10 million to develop on-chip 4D LiDAR sensors aimed at enhancing machine vision for applications like pedestrian detection and industrial automation. Founded in Jerusalem in 2021, the company’s FCR technology promises precise range and velocity measurements, attracting investor interest for its scalability and potential to revolutionize traditional LiDAR systems.

Apple debuts 'Submerged,' a groundbreaking short film for its Vision Pro headset, leveraging ultra-high-resolution 3D video and Spatial Audio for an immersive World War II submarine experience. While the visuals and sound impress, critiques point to a lackluster script, raising questions about the format's future amid Apple's push for immersive entertainment.

Apple hosted the Global Police Summit in October 2023, bringing law enforcement from seven countries to Cupertino to explore the use of Apple products in policing. Notable discussions included the New Zealand Police's iOS app and the LAPD's interest in Vision Pro, highlighting the growing collaboration between Apple and police agencies.

Dan Riccio, a key Apple executive, is retiring this month after a 26-year tenure, marking a major leadership shift for the tech giant. As Apple faces challenges with its Vision Pro headset and other transitions, John Ternus will take over Riccio's role to steer future innovations.

Walmart is overhauling its retail strategy by integrating generative AI, augmented reality, and immersive commerce to transform the shopping experience. Key initiatives include an AR platform for 3D product visualization, personalized online shopping, and advanced customer support, reflecting Walmart's tech-driven focus on customer needs.

Nobel laureate Shinya Yamanaka's discovery of four key genes, known as 'Yamanaka factors,' has revolutionized regenerative medicine by enabling mature skin cells to revert to a pluripotent state, bypassing ethical concerns of embryonic stem cells. This breakthrough has spurred over 50 global clinical trials, with advancements like BlueRock Therapeutics' FDA-cleared trial for eye diseases and significant investments in startups, highlighting the burgeoning potential of iPSC technology in treating various conditions and possibly

Apple hosted the Global Police Summit in October 2023, showcasing how law enforcement can leverage its cutting-edge technologies like iPhones, Vision Pro, and CarPlay. Despite past tensions with law enforcement, Apple reported significant growth in public safety technology adoption and discussed future collaborations, though uncertainties linger about next year's summit.

Microsoft will end support for HoloLens 2 on December 31, 2027, and for the original HoloLens by December 2024. The company is shifting focus from its mixed reality hardware to partnerships, notably with Meta, to integrate Xbox Cloud Gaming and Office apps into Quest headsets, while continuing to develop AR solutions for the U.S. Army.

Samsung's Audio Lab in LA is revolutionizing earphones by tuning them to individual ear anatomy, enhancing sound quality for each user. This push, driven by advances in ANC technology and the rise of mixed reality, aims to meet higher audio fidelity standards.

Google's legal pressure led to the removal of Juno, a third-party YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro, from the App Store. Developer Christian Selig had adjusted Juno to a web player after initial complaints, but YouTube's continued objections prevailed.

At the Connect conference, Meta introduced Orion, their first AR glasses prototype, and new AI and metaverse-focused hardware and software. Key highlights include upgraded Quest headsets, enhanced AI features for Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, and the potential acquisition of a 5% stake in EssilorLuxottica.

At the Connect developer conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted XR technologies' transformative potential, with Meta committing $12 billion annually to advance XR research and development. New products include the Quest S3 headset launching October 15 at $299, upgraded Horizon Avatars, AI-powered Ray-Ban Smartglasses, and the prototype AR headset Orion, showcasing Meta's bold vision for the future.

The Allen Institute for AI has unveiled Molmo, an open-source multimodal AI that rivals industry giants with smaller, efficient models. Offering superior performance on curated data, Molmo promises transformative applications and enhanced AI portability.

James Cameron, famed director of Avatar and Titanic, has joined Stability AI's board, aiming to merge AI with CGI to revolutionize storytelling. His move comes amid industry controversy over AI's impact on actors' likenesses and a class-action lawsuit against Stability AI.