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Commentary: How Big Tech’s predatory culture fuels failures like Silicon Valley Bank

After 20 years of what appeared to be unstoppable growth, America’s tech industry has spent the past year underperforming the rest of the economy. Product failures in new industries like virtual reality and cryptocurrency, layoffs across the board, lower stock prices, and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank create a…

Los Angeles Times

Virtual reality 'death experience' launched which sees doctors 'revive' users

Staff are on hand to 'pull you out' if it gets too uncomfortable.

Wales Online

Social Media Is Getting in the Way of Good, Honest VR

Pico, a possible VR competitor to Meta, reportedly delayed a U.S. launch because of its connection to TikTok.

Inverse

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Tech guru Jaron Lanier: ‘The danger isn’t that AI destroys us. It’s that it drives us insane’

The godfather of virtual reality has worked beside the web’s visionaries and power-brokers – but likes nothing more than to show the flaws of technology. He discusses how we can make AI work for us, how the internet takes away choice – and why he would ban TikTok

The Guardian - UK

UK's EfficiencyIT launches prefabricated data centre offering

UK data centre company EfficiencyIT has launched a range of customisable, prefabricated data centres. The focus of the new offering, ModularDC, is aimed at on-premises, distributed IT, or edge computing environments, the company said. The modular data centres will be designed, manufactured, and engineered in the UK. SEE MORE Vantage…

IT Pro

It's been a decade, VR games need to stop feeling like slapstick comedies

The hardware in virtual reality headsets has leaped forward; when will the games catch up?

TechRadar

Flights and firefighting: Companies push into the metaverse

The push is still on for the metaverse even as doubts of its viability have been creeping in as the initial hype wears off

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Sense Arena: Could virtual reality be a game changer for tennis players?

The immersive experience can improve your on-court game

Evening Standard

Sophie couldn't even order a coffee without feeling like having a panic attack

She suffered throughout childhood, not even being able to order for herself in restaurants

Wales Online

Billions have been sunk into virtual reality. To make it worth it, the industry needs to grow beyond its walled gardens

Despite recent waves of Big Tech layoffs, billions of dollars have been sunk into virtual reality (VR) hardware and software over the past few years.

The Conversation

Colombia court moves to metaverse to host hearing

A Colombian court this month hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse, and now hopes to experiment again with virtual reality, authorities told Reuters.

Reuters

West Ham join forces with VR giant in landmark women's football partnership

Rezzil's virtual reality and cognitive development tools have been used by a number of high-calibre clubs and teams, and West Ham Women have announced a landmark partnership with the firm

Football London

Apple Can Beat Meta by Finally Making VR User-Friendly

If Apple does release a VR headset, creating an interface that feels natural and easier to use than the Quest 2 or Sony's PSVR2 is the biggest way to stand out.

Inverse

PSVR 2 review: top-of-the-line performance that comes at a price

You'll find great picture quality and immersion here, but at the cost of in-built speakers and a standalone experience.

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Paedophiles using virtual reality headsets as child protection chiefs issue warning

The NSPCC says it believes that unregulated social media is causing this increase of online child sexual abuse and social media companies are failing to stop their sites being used to organise, commit and share child abuse

The Independent UK

Surge in paedophiles using virtual reality tech in child abuse image crime in UK

Police recorded 30,925 offences involving obscene images of children in 2021/22, the highest number ever logged by forces in England and Wales

The Independent UK

Virtual reality tech appearing in child abuse image crime reports for first time

Police recorded 30,925 offences involving obscene images of children in 2021/22, the highest number ever logged by forces in England and Wales.

The Conversation

Five emerging trends that could change our lives online

The way we live our lives online is rapidly changing. Artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality and innovations such as blockchain – a kind of digital record for transactions — are set to transform the online world, affecting everything from social media to how people and businesses make money from their…

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Insert coin: the virtual reality arcades regenerating northern high streets

Amid boarded up shops in Wearside, The Gaming Hideaway is thriving – and shows how tired retail districts can be reimagined

ABC News

Children explore virtual reality as part of trial for new NT youth mental health project

Young people are stepping into a virtual world as part of a new trial aimed at overcoming the barriers to mental health care in the Northern Territory.

The Independent UK

New this week: Hanks, Lambert, 'Bruiser' and 'Snowfall'

This week’s new entertainment releases include the arrival of a new Dierks Bentley album, the unveiling of Sony’s PlayStation VR2 virtual reality headset and Tom Hanks landing on video on demand as a despondent and ornery widower in “A Man Called Otto."

Manchester Evening News

PlayStation VR2 – release date, price, PS4 compatibility and everything you need to know

Sony’s PS VR2 virtual reality gaming headset is just around the corner

Inverse

'Horizon Call of the Mountain' Might Be Virtual Reality's 'Mario 64' Moment

With stunning environments and a gratifying sense of progression, Guerilla and Firesprite have created an astonishing VR game you’ll want to spend hours with.

Liverpool Echo

Pupils get 'virtual' work experience at Knowsley Safari

Students can get a virtual reality tour, job and career experience in a new programme

Asharq Al-Awsat

Meta Completes Virtual Reality Deal after US Court Win

Facebook-owner Meta finalized its buyout of virtual reality firm Within Unlimited, the VR company's chief executive said, after a court rejected an attempt by US regulators to block the deal over competition concerns. A spokesperson for the Federal Trade Commission told AFP on Thursday that it would not appeal the…

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