AI & Enterprise

VR, AR and XR showcased together as MSIT holds Korea Metaverse Festival 2026

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT is holding the 2026 Korea Metaverse Festival from June 10 to 12 at COEX in Seoul, showcasing trends in VR, AR, XR, digital twin and AI-based content. The event features 140 companies and 270 booths across governance, business, innovation and experience zones. It includes smartglasses trials, a global conference, a job fair and a graduate programme performance-sharing session.

Industry

Donut Lab solid-state battery claims questioned as tests suggest lithium-ion cell

An investigation has found that core technology touted by Donut Lab as a next-generation solid-state battery may in fact be a conventional lithium-ion battery. The findings, based on analysis of voltage curves, cell swelling data and estimated energy density, have fuelled controversy over technology validation. Questions have also been raised about the supply chain, commercialisation claims and fundraising. Local reports said Finnish financial authorities and investigative agencies are reviewing the matter.