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VR Technology Meets Drivers Ed Thanks To Boys & Girls Clubs

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One program that launched in 2009 is called the UPS Road Code, and it has helped nearly 60,000 teens at 265 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and on U.S. One program that launched in 2009 is called the UPS Road Code, and it has helped nearly 60,000 teens at 265 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and on U.S.

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Meta Reportedly in Talks With Tencent to Bring Quest to China

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Facebook and Twitter have been blocked in China since 2009, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is hoping to get back in that country with Quest, according to a Wall Street Journal report. It’s said a portion of Meta’s global offerings could be on offer alongside Tencent’s own apps and services.

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Meta Acquires 3D Lens Printing Firm Luxexcel to Bolster Future AR Glasses

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Founded in 2009, Luxexcel first focused on 3D printing lenses for automotive, industrial optics, and the aerospace industry. In 2020, the company made its first entry into the smart eyewear market by combining 3D printed prescription lenses with the integration of technology. We are delighted that the Luxexcel team has joined Meta.

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Skyrim VR Looks Even Better As A Comic Book

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Apparently, the goal was to make Skyrim VR look as much like the game Borderlands as technologically possible. Earlier today, u/VanaheimRanger posted a video on Reddit showcasing their custom graphics setup.

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Apple Reportedly In Talks To Purchase VR Live Streaming Platform NextVR

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Founded in 2009 by D.J. Apple’s purchase would gain the company access not only to the platforms’ numerous existing partnerships, but it’s patented live streaming technology that upscales video streams. With the potential financial backing of Apple, however, there’s no limit to how this technology could be used.

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Report: Apple to Acquire Live Event Streaming Company NextVR for $100M

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9to5Mac posits that the acquisition may center on NextVR’s patented video streaming technology. Founded in 2009, the Orange County-based startup broadcasts stereoscopic video of live sports and music to a wide swath of VR headsets, including Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, PSVR, and PC VR headsets such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift S.

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Angry Birds: Nearly A Decade Of Family Gaming Fun – VR, AR, And Beyond

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Since its launch back in December 2009, Rovio Entertainment’s Angry Birds has since become the most downloaded freemium game of all time. “Now they are a household name, it’s exciting to see them innovating again with AR and VR technology in their new games. Featured Image Credit: Resolution Games.

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