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Preserving Historical Landmarks In VR Should Be A Priority

VRScout

Following the destruction of the Bamiyan statues in Afghanistan back in 2001, Ben Kacyra began digitally capturing historical landmarks for preservation using laser-scanning technology, going on to launch the non-profit company CyArk in 2003.

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Five Classic Video Games That Deserve A VR Remake

VRScout

You can’t talk about the best horror games without mentioning 2001’s Silent Hill 2. Instead of using standard weaponry such as pistols, rifles, and shotguns, players use Isaac’s various engineering tools to literally cut through their way through enemies. SILENT HILL 2.

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Tobii Leads Charge in Eye Tracking, Attention Computing

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Hand and eye tracking are crucial, integral tools to create the most authentic extended reality (XR) experiences. Tobii has remained at the forefront of these solutions, recognising that eye-tracking tools pilot the world’s top immersive experiences.

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Check out footage from the upcoming atmospheric VR sci-fi thriller, Downward Spiral: Horus Station ft music from Ville Valo

Cats and VR

A sci-fi adventure in the mold of classics 2001: A Space Odyssey and Solaris , Downward Spiral: Horus Station is the mysterious and atmospheric sci-fi thriller 3rd Eye Studios teased in last year’s Downward Spiral: Prologue. Unlike most narrative-heavy games, Downward Spiral: Horus Station doesn’t use any cinematics or dialogue.

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Classic Game Moon Patrol Reimagined As An AR Experience

VRScout

We are currently exploring AR as one of the tools to enhance engagement. This unique design was centered around a rotating circular pad that allowed for 16 directions of movement by pressing it with the thumb (similar to the iPod that launched back in 2001). Voice-based engagement is another capability we are exploring.”.

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Marco Magnano on XR Safety Week, journalism, and the meta…

The Ghost Howls

Around the year 2001, so at the beginning of high school, the Internet entered my life, and I discovered the Indymedia project, which was one of the most important independent media outlets in the world. In the meantime, there are significant efforts in trying to understand how to use XR as a tool for more compelling journalism.

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BISim tells us how XR is relevant for the Army

The Ghost Howls

BISim was founded in 2001 in Australia as part of Czech-based Bohemia Interactive Studio (makers of Arma and Dayz). BISim’s technology portfolio encompasses desktop training, simulation host, image generation, terrain editing and management, AI, and software development tools. Our customers include the U.S.