Virtual reality News
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How will the workplace evolve following 2020's rapid adoption of digital technology? The drive will be towards augmented and virtual reality, according to a leading expert.
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The technology and approach of virtual reality aims to create a virtual world parallel to reality that is both immersive and interactive. How can this aid pharmaceuticals?
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Virtual reality, augmented reality and digital twins offer considerable advantages for many business sectors. Yet, in some areas, adoption is slow. To overcome barriers to adoption, a long-term strategy is required.
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Technologists have developed a new type of multifunctional electronic glasses that have the capability to monitor health, as well as protecting the eyes. The e-glasses can even control video games.
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Virtual reality is becoming an established tool in medicine. To determine if it could be applied to a new area, psychologists have been examining its potential in art therapy and the results are encouraging for some, but not all, patients.
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There are many types of addiction and overdose and coming off an addictive substance is challenging. To assist with the detox process, medical staff are turning towards virtual reality technology as a solution.
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Virtual reality could help flu vaccination rates, according to a new study which finds that virtual reality could provide a path to increased acceptance of the influenza shot.
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The “Night of the Living Dead VR” experience provides fans the opportunity to visit the classic film set, explore its contents, take out zombies and do a little learning.
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It really is becoming a "virtual" world when farmers outfit their dairy herd with virtual reality headsets, hoping to reduce anxiety and increase milk production - at least that's what a regional agricultural administration in Russia is claiming.
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What will a mass adoption of virtual reality mean for commerce, and how can VR can be used to improve customer experience? Expert Harry Chemko, of Elastic Path, weighs in on the discussion.
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New technology is shifting the workplace, making positive advancements across many different fields - and AR/VR is at the core of this landscape change. Michael Leone (Lenovo) delves into these technologies.
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Virtual reality has not delivered on its promises in terms of consumers hardware. Another blow to wider VR adoption has come through both the BBC and Google cancelling projects, saying consumers are not yet sufficiently enthused with the concept.
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In order to remain at the forefront of the B2B market, enterprises need to provide potential customers with a multimedia experience. This means making full use of images, videos and virtual reality, according to Kris Goldhair of KBMax.
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French scientists have developed an artificial skin that can enhance virtual reality. In addition, the skin may have a medical use, helping with patient rehabilitation after a person has suffered from serious burning.
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Virtual reality may be the future of fitness, according to a survey commissioned by FitXR, a pioneer in VR fitness. The results reveal that many with VR headsets are turning to virtual reality for their exercise routines.
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‘Doctor Who: The Edge of Time’ is a feature-length VR videogame that gives players the unique experience of working with the Doctor to save the universe.
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From VR headsets designed to reduce traction in gaming tournaments to a platform designed to link designers with clients; and an AR app that places a potential product in your home environment, Australia is at the forefront of digital technology.
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The background of Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa painting has been enhanced through a new artificial intelligence initiative undertaken by the technology firm Samsung.
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Technology firm Axon has developed new virtual reality headsets to be used by police forces in the U.S., designed to assist law enforcement officers with dealing with people with autism and schizophrenia.
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To deliver high performing teams, effective workplace learning is required. One means to do this, exploiting new technology, is to apply immersive media technology for corporate training. The founder of a new company explains more.
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A new study shows how virtual reality can assist Parkinson's disease patients. The research demonstrates how training in virtual environment helps people to improve their balance and to avoid obstacles when walking.
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Designing buildings can be enhanced through new technology, especially augmented reality. This enables architects and their clients to see ‘beyond the blueprint’. A leading example is WakingApp’s AR toolset.
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A startup technology-driven bus company is set to make the journey more fun for passengers, by offering virtual reality headsets for those using its services. On offer are 50 VR games to wile away the time.
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On December 5, electronic superstar and pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre sat down and chatted with this journalist at his hotel in New York City.
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For lonely seniors in search of companionship, a new app offers a service where college students can connect up with elderly people around the world to offer support and friendship.
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Osso VR is a virtual reality surgical training program being used globally to train residents and surgeons. The developer of the system explains the benefit of VR to train the next generation of surgeons
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The Tate Gallery has opened the Amedeo Modigliani virtual reality experience at a shopping center near Oxford, U.K. The exhibit takes center-stage in a pop-up shop, showcasing that entertainment applications of virtual reality are not only about gaming.
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Mozilla has launched a new innovation - a reality web browser called Firefox Reality. Instead of manipulating com commands with a mouse, a user of a VR headset can operate the browser with a hand controller.
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Medics wishing to practice surgery can go so far reading text books and watching real-life operations, but at some stage they need to have a try. The use of virtual reality is assisting with the training process.
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New drug and material discoveries can be untangled using virtual reality, according to a new startup Interactive Scientific and Oracle Corporation, which was developed from the University of Bristol.
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The Batman: Arkham VR experience was booked up during the entire Toronto Fan Expo
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Samsung Gear 360 [2017] Samsung
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The increasing use of electronic media is widening the communication gap between parents and children. — Wearable technology and virtual reality immerse a gaming enthusiast at a local meetup in Irvine, California during a night of demos.
This photo shows a developer version of an Oculus Rift headset combined with a Leap Motion controller and camera system.
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 3 in a virtual reality event OnePlus
Google Daydream virtual reality headset Google
The Pinć virtual reality headset and case for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, controlled by "Pincher" rings. Cordon Media
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File photo: A young virtual reality developer tries on the Kor-FX gaming vest at OCVR's 2nd demo night in Southern California. The event was a huge success and attracted VR enthusiasts from all over.
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Samsung Gear 360 [2017] Samsung
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Samsung Gear 360 [2017] Samsung
Oculus Rift at Oculus Connect 3, October 2016 Oculus
A scene from TIFF's second VR pop-up installation Connie Tsang Photography for TIFF
OSVR HDK 2 virtual reality headset OSVR
Virtual reality technology on show at the 2017 London Film and Comic Con, 2017.
HTC Vive headset. Vive is powered by SteamVR, offering room-scale experiences enabled by 360° motion tracking and the chaperone guidance system.
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Samsung Gear 360 [2017] Samsung
A Daydream VR headset Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
Xbox One Game Streaming to Oculus Rift Microsoft
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Photo of the Lucky's Tale team at the VRLA E3 afterparty, including Paul Bettner (shown on the right)
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