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IIT Madras to offer courses in augmented and virtual reality

IIT Madras Pravartak partners with VyVoxel to launch AR/VR course, predicting $71.2-$372.73 billion market by 2032. Apply by March 31.

At Texas Arts And Tech Fest, Virtual Reality Is Perfectly Human

At Texas Arts And Tech Fest, Virtual Reality Is Perfectly Human

At South by Southwest -- the gargantuan Texas festival for cinema, music and tech -- artists this year embraced virtual reality as a way to better connect with humanity, not escape it.

International Business Times

Could this patent hint at controllers for Apple Vision Pro?

Could this patent hint at controllers for Apple Vision Pro?

A patent filed by Apple talks about handheld controllers for a head-mounted device - could this mean that controllers for Apple Vision Pro are on the way?

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AR/VR Headsets Sales Surged During the Holiday Season

Global market for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets grew 130.4% in Q4 2023

Existenz: David Cronenberg’s video game thriller gets under the skin

Released fresh after The Matrix, Existenz sees Jude Law and Jennifer Jason Leigh pursued by assassins in a virtual reality game that toys with the subconscious

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Avenged Sevenfold enter virtual reality with a concert on Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest

The event is set to be a unique immersive experience for VR headset owners.

Apple Vision Pro: A Comprehensive Review Of The High-End Headset

Apple has released the Apple Vision Pro, a high-end virtual reality headset offering a high-quality VR experience. Priced at ,500, it features Sony's mic...

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Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest: As Microsoft bets on both, Zuckerberg calls out 'Apple fanboys' in this scathing video

Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest: As Microsoft bets on both, Zuckerberg calls out 'Apple fanboys' in this scathing video

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared a video comparing Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro. While it's not surprising that Meta's CEO prefers a Meta product, he raises some interesting points.

Windows Central

Apple Vision Pro: Are Networks Ready For Spatial Computing?

Apple Vision Pro: Are Networks Ready For Spatial Computing?

Announced last year, the Vision Pro reignited enthusiasm for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices, with Apple promising that the headset will usher in a new era of "spatial computing."

International Business Times

Avenged Sevenfold's virtual reality concert set for release on Apple and Meta VR devices

Avenged Sevenfold's virtual reality concert set for release on Apple and Meta VR devices

Avenged Sevenfold to release immersive interactive concert experience on VR headsets on February 28

Apple Vision Pro's first multiplayer spatial game is here — Game Room debut will bring chess, solitaire, and more to the headset

Apple Vision Pro's first multiplayer spatial game is here — Game Room debut will bring chess, solitaire, and more to the headset

Game Room will become the first spatial multiplayer gaming title on Apple Vision Pro when it launches on February 2.

Egg timer, Coke bottle and a skull cast: VR puts Burns memorabilia in reach

Egg timer, Coke bottle and a skull cast: VR puts Burns memorabilia in reach

Glasgow University has set up virtual trips showing stories behind the poems and exploring the poet’s life

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Freedom in Virtual Reality: The Top Benefits of Stand alone VR Headsets

The introduction of the stand alone vr headset was a watershed moment in the advancement of virtual reality technology.

Apple tells developers NOT to use “virtual reality” when talking about Vision Pro

Apple tells developers NOT to use “virtual reality” when talking about Vision Pro

Following Apple’s announcement that the Vision Pro will go on sale next month, it’s looking to break from AR/VR labels.

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World's First Digital Rape Sparks Metaverse Crime Legislation Debate

A digital rape of a UK teenager in the metaverse world has sparked a debate about whether police should investigate virtual crimes and the need for better legislation to deal with such perverts taking advantage of technology.

Evening Standard

Police investigate virtual rape of girl in metaverse

The girl is said to have been left distraught after her avatar - or digital character - was attacked online by several adult men in a virtual 'room'

KeyShot 2023 review: best renderer for virtual reality but you pay for it

An improved 3D painting system, colour workflow overhaul and 360-degree viewer make KeyShot 2023 an increasingly appealing renderer.

Evening Standard

Rapes and murders in the Metaverse could be treated as criminal offences, says National Crime Agency boss

Graeme Biggar, the NCA’s director general, says crimes committed in virtual reality could have real life impacts on victims

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What Is A Mobile Casino: Advantages And Disadvantages Of Playing

All modern gadgets have high computational power sufficient for processing complex graphics and even for virtual reality applications.

Virtual reality gives a boost to the 'lazy eye'

To treat amblyopia, or lazy eye, doctors typically prescribe a patch to cover the stronger eye and make the brain learn to work with the weaker one. Virtual reality offers a new approach.

Chicago Sun-Times

This comic tells how a Chicago med school is using improv, virtual reality and, yes, comics to help doctors and patients communicate

How can doctors learn to be more empathetic? Comics journalist Josh Neufeld’s “Empathy 101” shows how a University of Chicago doctor is part of a movement to show them how.

Microsoft Puts 'Mixed Reality' on Hold: Windows Update Shifts Focus

Microsoft has put its mixed reality feature for Windows on hold, leaving users on the edge of their virtual seats. What does this mean for the future of im...

Windows Central

Microsoft just killed Windows Mixed Reality but the company's VR vision lives on thanks to a surprising savior in Meta Quest

Microsoft recently announced the deprecation of Windows Mixed Reality. While that platform is on the way out, Microsoft will continue to support VR through Meta Quest.

Even the Metaverse didn't make you VR converts. You don't love VR and that's a huge problem for Meta and virtual reality

The VR market is shrinking as consumers reject submerging themselves in the Metaverse

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"Microsoft Office on the Meta Quest 3! And I don't even have an O365 subscription." A VR expert shows how to make the perfect virtual desk.

Microsoft just released Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for Meta Quest. The virtual reality headset has passthrough cameras, allowing you to mix your real-world office with the Office apps in VR.

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