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Kim Jong Un Visits China: Tries Virtual Reality

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Tuesday’s visit included a stop to the Chinese Academy of Science, showcasing China’s scientific and technological achievements since Xi Jinping took power in 2011. And if any Chinese technological advancement would be on display that Kim Jong Un would be eager to experience for himself—that would be virtual reality.

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The New Age of Learning Science with Virtual Reality: A Literature Review

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Virtual Reality: A New Age of Learning Science Virtual reality is not a new, hot-off-the-press concept. The term “ virtual reality” was first used in 1987 by Jaron Lanier, who was researching goggles that could display digital creations (Lowood, 2018). n.d.). , n.d.).

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Best Uses of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Video Games

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While we wait, we compiled a list of the most exciting video games that feature different use cases of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) as key plot devices. Always wanted to virtually try AR/VR? Won multiple awards at the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards! Pick up any of these games! Think like Batman.

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Top 10 Sci-Fi Books on Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

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We compiled a list of amazing books that feature augmented reality and virtual reality as key plot points or part of the setting. Ready Player One , by Ernest Cline (2011) “In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. and control of the OASIS itself.” Also read the sequel Freedom™ published in 2010.

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5 VR Games You Should Play in 2021

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Focusing on these ideas, our team picked some of the most exciting virtual reality games you should add to your “to-play list.”. Thus, it was only to be expected that we’d have a VR version of the hugely popular 2011 single-player episode. Players will enjoy full motion control on both hands and use realistic gestures in battle.

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New ‘Ready Player One’ Trailer Invites You to a World of Pure Imagination

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Ready Player One , the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, is getting turned into a movie by none other than Steven Spielberg, who is directing the film. Ready Player One follows the story of Wade Watts, an orphan whose life is centered around a virtual reality metaverse called Oasis.

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‘Ready Player One’ Movie Gets First Full Trailer, Book Sequel in the Works

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Ready Player One , the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, is getting turned into a movie by none other than Steven Spielberg. Ready Player One follows the story of Wade Watts, an orphan whose life is centered around a virtual reality metaverse called Oasis. Cline has also confirmed work on a sequel to the novel.

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