Technology

EU approves first mixed reality flight simulator for pilot training

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a mixed reality (MR) headset for civil aviation training for the first time — potentially signalling a shift in how pilots are taught.  Built by Finnish startup Varjo, the headset — called XR-4 — replaces the screens in a flight training cockpit, which are smaller, cheaper versions of the full-flight simulators used in the final phases of pilot training.  The MR tech blends digital environments with the physical cockpit and the pilot’s real hands and body. Using a process known as “masking,” everything outside the cockpit is digitally rendered, while the…This story continues at The Next Web

TNW Backstage meets the founder who reinvented flower delivery

TNW Backstage this week peeks behind the petals of the flower business — but not as you know it. In the latest episode of our podcast, we dig beyond beautiful bouquets to unearth the digital trends, disruptive models, and market moves reshaping the industry. Guiding us through the changes is Aron Gelbard, co-founder and CEO of Bloom & Wild — the UK’s top-rated online flower delivery company. Founded in 2013, Bloom & Wild transformed the traditional flower industry by moving it online and pioneering its now-famous letterbox delivery model. Aron shared the scaleup’s story, business strategy, and tips for fellow…This story continues at The Next Web

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