Australian researchers successfully implanted and tested an early prototype bionic eye, while online retailer Ditto released its new 3D virtual fitting technology that lets customers try on glasses online.

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Developed in partnership with NTT DOCOMO's manufacturing partner, Fujitsu, the ibeam prototype uses the most advanced and compact eye tracker in the world, the Tobii IS20 (formerly Tobii IS-2), allowing an unsurpassed eye-tracking experience when using the device.

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He's collaborating with IIT Delhi on the prototype, which is being tested at the LV Prasad Eye Institute.

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