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JULY 5, 2017

The project received $6 million in funding from both the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, with Mayor Bill de Blasio sharing a few words in the press release for the development. Tagged with: new york city Facebook Twitter Reddit More.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 18, 2021

New York City is dealing with an unusual outbreak of a rare, sometimes fatal disease spread through rat urine, called leptospirosis. At least 15 locals have contracted the bacterial disease in 2021 so far, according to health officials, with most hospitalized and one person dead as a result.

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Digital Trends

MAY 4, 2022

New York City is suing Activision Blizzard over the Microsoft deal, alleging that CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to escape accountability.

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GizModo VR

JANUARY 31, 2021

It’s no secret that New York City, like many other places in the U.S., One of the problems is its messy online sign-up website , which some city officials have denounced as “complex, burdensome, and buggy.” has been having a hard time with covid-19 vaccine distribution.

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Digital Trends

MAY 10, 2021

Watch Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck pickup cruise the streets of NY City on Saturday night -- just hours before Tesla CEO Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live.

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2023

The Tribeca Film Festival is set to kick off next month in New York City, bringing with it an amazing lineup of over a hundred feature films from 127 different filmmakers from 36 different countries. The annual event will also feature a whopping 93 world premieres, 8 North American premieres, and 6 New York City premieres.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 18, 2022

Apple’s latest feature could soon be unions. The labor movement that’s been popping up at recognizable names in business has officially come to the tech giant: workers at Apple’s Grand Central retail store have begun the process of unionization, according to a story by The Washington Post. Read more.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 1, 2022

A 2020 proposal to provide internet to New Yorkers lacking access just hit a snag. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Internet Master Plan is on pause allegedly due to the mayoral transition this past November. Read more.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Today the company announced it’s opening two more locations: New York City, USA and Sydney Australia.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Delivery workers, accustomed to schlepping burrito bowls past armed robbers for table scraps, were granted some basic rights on Thursday by New York’s city council. In a nearly unanimous vote, they passed a suite of bills that will allow basic rights like bathroom access and minimum pay.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Two NYPD officers allegedly faked vaxx documents and submitted them to…the NYPD. The police department reports that they have been stripped of their guns and badges and demoted to desk duty. They’re the newest representatives of the unmasked, vaxx-resistant cop contingent, regularly sighted maskless on subways, some … Read more.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

When Melissa Breyer packed up her bag on Monday night for her Tuesday morning volunteer shift with NYC Audubon, she decided to seriously prepare. Read more.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Not to be forgotten in the maelstrom of the Apple event news, Google has officially announced the next Made By Google launch event. The event is happening Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET in Brooklyn, NY. Google will stream it for those who plan to follow along at home. Read more.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A Syrian power plant began leaking oil last week , and now the spill is heading for Cyprus. The effects on marine ecosystems and communities could be devastating as it spreads across the Mediterranean. Read more.

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GizModo VR

JULY 26, 2021

The Dixie Fire is raging out of control in Northern California’s Plumas and Butte counties. After merging with a smaller blaze known as the Fly Fire over the weekend, its flames continued to spread, devastating nearly 200,000 acres as of Monday morning. It’s now the largest fire in California and is among the more… Read more.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 28, 2017

New York City Doubles Down on Tech-Focused Jobs, Plans Launch of Virtual and Augmented Reality Hub via @govtechnews [link] [link] — allthingsvr (@allthingsvr) June 28, 2017.

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VRGames

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I virtually grew to become Spider-guy in VR! I by no means considered in my existence I would be able to set on a headset and be capable to be my favorite superhero. Crazy things! Hope you fellas … Source.

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Digital Trends

JANUARY 6, 2021

Not for long if a new deal struck by the Israeli company Urban Aeronautics lives up its promise. Science fiction?

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VRScout

APRIL 25, 2021

Brought to us by the same team behind Custom Notes —a popular VR mod that allows players to compose original Beat Saber tracks—this custom map loader allows Gorilla Tag players on both PCVR and Oculus Quest headsets access to over a dozen custom multiplayer environments ranging from New York City to the International Space Station.

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VRScout

JUNE 13, 2023

The AR-enabled structure was originally scheduled to debut on June 10th in New York City, but the premiere was delayed due to air pollution caused by the ongoing Canadian wildfires. The structure will now appear first at Millennium Park in Chicago on June 17th followed by Houston, Texas on June 24th.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2024

Sampling Apple stores in the 10 most populous cities in the US shows that most still have at least some in-store pickup availability. In places like New York City, Philadelphia, and San Jose, the headsets are completely unavailable for pickup at any nearby stores. However, this isn’t the case everywhere.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Meanwhile, Apple is quietly preparing developers to create apps for Vision Pro by letting them go hands-on with hardware, having opened so-called ‘Developer Lab’ locations in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Tokyo, New York City, Sydney and Singapore.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 1, 2021

” Samsung’s Dreamground experience can be accessed at Hollywood Park and the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as well as Samsung 837 in New York City using an Android or iOS device. The ability to explore and interact in high resolution and in real-time showcases the power of the high bandwidth and low latency of 5G.”

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2022

“To reimagine Netflix’s most popular show in an entirely new format offers customers more ways to stay connected to Squid Game.”. The company opened its 13th venue in New York City just last month, joining additional locations in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Denver, DC, Rancho Cucamonga, and San Antonio.

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VRScout

APRIL 9, 2021

Inspired by crime noir dramas, this fast-paced VR fighting game will have you battling black-clad Mafioso forces through the crime-ridden streets of 1930’s New York City to the beat of an intense electronic soundtrack.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 15, 2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams may well believe that all those who aren’t as big as he is on surveillance tech don’t have nearly as much “swagger” as he does, but he’s pushing for what could potentially be the widest adoption of a gun surveillance system of any city in the world. Read more.

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ARPost

MARCH 10, 2021

ARTECHOUSE New York City, which is known for displaying genre-pushing installations, has launched its latest immersive tech installation. A year after that, they opened in New York City. It will be on display until September 6. Credit: ARTECHOUSE photographer – Alex Maysonet.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Prisms was founded by Anurupa Ganguly , who has taught math and physics across both Boston and New York City. Essentially, it immerses students by confronting them with real-world problems—a far sight from the sort of drab word problems which typically involve far too many watermelons for comfort.

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Next Reality AR

MAY 22, 2019

This week, Pepsi kicked off its #Summergram (yes, with the hashtag symbol) campaign with launch events in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami, with each event featuring a different six-story tall inflatable in nearby bodies of water.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A hunger strike that had stretched into its fifteenth day ended in victory for New York City taxi drivers on Wednesday after they received hard-won concessions from the city around relieving the crippling debt they have been saddled with for generations. Read more.

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Digital Trends

JUNE 16, 2021

Google first-ever permanent brick-and-mortar store opens in Manhattan, New York City, on Thursday, June 17. Take a look inside.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The tier depends on the distance to landmarks and cities, as well as some other parameters. Users will get to explore a virtual replica of New York City and interact with avatars, gaming characters, and famous celebrities.

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Road to VR

JULY 17, 2020

Programming is admittedly thin at the moment, which only includes select clips from Manchester City Football Club matches. The studio says however today’s launch is the first in a series of collaborations with a network of eight football clubs, including Manchester City FC, New York City FC, and Melbourne City FC.

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Next Reality AR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Count Puma as the latest brand to pump up the customer experience in its stores with augmented reality, as the brand recently celebrated the opening of its flagship New York City store and the launch of its new basketball line with a web-based AR activation.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 21, 2021

The New York City Department of Health wants the next few months to be a #hotvaxsummer just as much as everyone else. In a new, bright pink advisory released today, health officials tout the covid-19 vaccines as the best way to avoid catching covid-19 while getting up close and personal with others.

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Next Reality AR

JULY 4, 2019

On Thursday, Snapchat launched a new augmented reality experience to commemorate Independence Day for those at or in the vicinity of Liberty Island in New York City. Using its new Landmarker Lens technology, the Snapchat camera can detect the presence of the monument and bring it to life.

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Next Reality AR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Count Puma as the latest brand to pump up the customer experience in its stores with augmented reality, as the brand recently celebrated the opening of its flagship New York City store and the launch of its new basketball line with a web-based AR activation.

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