Spending on augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) will jump 79% to $18.8 billion worldwide in 2020 from this year as the retailing industry leads in developing new applications for the…
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Museums around the world are leveraging virtual reality to bring their exhibits to life. Interactive tours and immersive 360-degree videos are becoming increasingly common in galleries and museums worldwide. As…
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Summary: The posterior inferotemporal cortex plays a critical role in attention. Researchers say the discovery may require rethinking old concepts of attentional control. Source: Rockefeller University As you read this…
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Is virtual reality (VR) technology a solution in search of a problem, as some people have claimed? That is, is VR just for playing games and exploring Google Earth? Absolutely…
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Fourth Industrial Revolution – Can immersive experiences teach us to empathize?
27. Dezember 2019VR makes it possible to experience the world, and our humanity, from an entirely new perspective. It’s been said that the information age is ending, and the experience age is…
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UK Training Platform Immerse Expanding Into Korean Market via CJ OliveNetworks Partnership
27. Dezember 2019Several projects have already been developed. Via its Virtual Enterprise Platform (VEP, UK-based training specialist Immerse helps companies unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) across a range of use…
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Facebook Investing ‘Billions’ Each Year On Hardware, AR Glasses Planned For 2023 With New OS
27. Dezember 2019This week The Information published a report detailing some of Facebook’s future strategy for VR and AR, including an interview with VP of AR/VR Andrew Bosworth. The report and interview…
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Guest Post | Is Virtual Reality (VR) a reality in the classroom?
26. Dezember 2019Google has recently announced it is scrapping its VR projects leaving educators questioning the place of this technology in the learning environment. Here, virtual reality (VR) expert and regular conference…
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One rule has been engrained into fitness enthusiasts over the years: you never skip leg day! Despite being a fantastic way to work out your arms and core, there are…
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Varjo Unveils ‘Workspace’ User Interface, Exploring the Future of Always-on AR/VR Workflows
26. Dezember 2019Varjo Technologies today announced its new user interface, code-named ‘Varjo Workspace’, which is designed to seamlessly let professionals use their Windows computer applications and 3D software tools with the company’s…
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The first app arrives next year. Whether you want to build new worlds or immerse yourself in an artist’s creative vision, augmented reality (AR) offers all sorts of possibilities when…
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In July, we wrote an article about using 360-degree video in immersive and interactive environments. Today, we’ll do a deeper dive and show you how to actually do it. The…
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An academic article published in August this year suggests that virtual reality technology could help in rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuries. An academic article published in August this year suggests that…
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Physics can usually be explained by mathematics and science with equations. But that certainly isn’t the case when it comes to art. Art is quite subjective and is usually a…
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With the world available at the touch of a screen through apps, phones, computers, and virtual reality devices, business training and advancement are geared to meet a new level of…
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A world first virtual reality (VR) simulation to help train nursing students in conflict resolution is being rolled out at the University of Newcastle’s (UON) Ourimbah Campus. The Conflict Resolution…
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Librestream Technologies and Samsung Electronics America have developed an augmented reality (AR) solution for industrial workers in the manufacturing, transportation and public safety markets. Quick read ➨ The solution integrates…
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Microsoft’s Social VR Platform ‘AltspaceVR’ Revamped for Improved Event Hosting
24. Dezember 2019Microsoft’s social VR platform, AltspaceVR, has been updated with a renewed emphasis on event hosting. While it’s always been possible to hop into AltspaceVR just to hang out and chat, the platform is…
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Mix learning and entertainment with these VR experiences. I’ve been a little lapse on my articles here on VRFocus of late (mostly due to the time involved in setting up…
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NYT app users can view the air pollution levels from their city’s worst day. It’s a sad fact that our Earth is currently suffering from rampant pollution. It’s in our…