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What is Spatial Computing in simple terms?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

It was introduced initially by Simon Greenwold in 2003. Google: Google and its parent company, Alphabet, are highly invested in spatial computing. Google has even invested heavily in the XR spatial elements in the past. The MR device and its operating system are defined as “spatial computing” solutions.

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Banking In The Metaverse – The Next Frontier For Financial Services

Bernard Marr

Linden Labs’ Second Life is often cited as one of the first metaverse environments, having been in existence since 2003. It also features a tiger and a portrait of the company CEO, Jamie Dimon. This trend is actually not as new as it seems, however.

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A brief history of VR and AR

TechCrunch VR

At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, David Em made strides in the creation of explorable virtual landscapes, while the Ames Research Center iterated on VIEW (Virtual Interactive Environment Workstation). In the 90s, virtual reality was the future of entertainment, gaming, socialization and work.

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The World of Mobile VR After Pokemon Go

VRWorld

With the introduction of Google Cardboard and the Daydream VR platform, Oculus and HTC discrete VR headsets and GearVR headsets for even smartphones like the Samsung’s Galaxy S7, the first tentative steps towards virtual reality gaming are being taken. All from the comfort of your own room.

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How Hollywood Has Predicted VR in Movies

VRScout

Head mounted display: Used during the Gibson hack attempt, Dade wears a Google Glass like headset with a drop down heads up display. On the display, Dade is able to fly through the low poly virtual environment of the Gibson. The Matrix Trilogy (1999-2003). Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003).