Java 26 with JVM optimizations, HTTP/3, and finally no Applet API

The current OpenJDK 26 is strategically important and not only brings exciting innovations but also eliminates legacy issues like the outdated Applet API.
Marketing Dive

Virtual influencers gain traction

Though venture capitalists continue to invest in brands backed by human influencers, some brands and retailers are turning to virtual influencers to sway consumers, according to a PitchBook report.
IEEE

Assessing the Impact of Network Quality-of-Service on Metaverse Virtual Reality User Experience

Abstract: Metaverse virtual reality (VR) applications enable users to socialise, work, entertain, and study online with immersive experiences beyond the classic PC-based interactions. While the ...
techxplore

Personalization features can make LLMs more agreeable, potentially creating a virtual echo chamber

Many of the latest large language models (LLMs) are designed to remember details from past conversations or store user profiles, enabling these models to personalize responses. But researchers from ...
IEEE

Movement- and Traffic-based User Identification in Commercial Virtual Reality Applications: Threats and Opportunities

Abstract: With the unprecedented diffusion of virtual reality, the number of application scenarios is continuously growing. As commercial and gaming applications become pervasive, the need for the ...