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VRTUOLUO talks about its FBEC event and the VR ecosystem in China

The Ghost Howls

I’m Chen, General Manager and Chief Editor of VRTUOLUO , also a senior media expert who has dug and studied deeply the XR industry since 2014. This is the main reason why we separated VR from our game industry media and started to focus on VR and AR industries in 2014 and registered our brand in 2016.

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Wikipedia will no longer accept cryptocurrency donations. Here's why.

Mashable VR

We began our direct acceptance of cryptocurrency in 2014 based on requests from our volunteers and donor communities. Wikipedia has accepted crypto since 2014. I hope they take this as a reminder that self-governance means listening to community members even when the outcome is not profitable or good PR for them."

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AR Glasses For Diabetics: Magic Leap Considers ?Glucose Monitoring? Eyewear

VRScout

K’Watch, a smartwatch currently awaiting government approval that can monitor glucose levels without taking blood. Google also has been in development of AR contact lenses since 2014 that can do the same by monitoring the composition of the wearers tears.

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Koalas are endangered now, and climate change is a big reason why

Mashable VR

The Australian government announced today that koalas in New South Wales, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory will be considered endangered going forward, their reassessment being part of the country's 2019-2020 bushfire response. Nobody should be surprised by this.

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How to help refugees fleeing Ukraine

Mashable VR

Many are calling for immediate, government responses and action from tech giants , while others are organizing community aid and supporting humanitarian organizations on the ground to aid the swaths of displaced Ukrainians. They'll need assistance from governments, nonprofit organizations, and communities around the world.

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Apple Maps now marks Crimea as part of Ukraine outside Russia

Mashable VR

Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, conducting a military invasion of the peninsula and installing new officials. We will continue to evaluate the situation and are in communication with relevant governments on the actions we are taking." SEE ALSO: Apple 'doesn't give a damn,' marks Crimea as part of Russia on Apple Maps.

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How Are Firms Leveraging ARHT’s Holopresence Platform?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Canadian holopresence firm ARHT has been pioneering such technologies since 2014. ARHT leverages its proprietary solutions to facilitate immersive experiences for all users, including firms, organisations, celebrities, retailers, and government officials. XR Today: What can you tell us about the XR market related to your solutions?

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