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USA Today Deepens Story on Afghanistan War with AR Experience

Next Reality AR

The augmented reality team at USA Today closed out a prolific year of immersive storytelling with a hard-hitting companion piece exploring the controversial conflict in Afghanistan.

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Taliban Claims It's Upgrading Afghanistan to 4G Despite Ongoing Online Censorship

GizModo VR

The Taliban wants to expand high-speed internet connectivity in Afghanistan despite a history of online censorship and internet blackouts to thwart protests against the militant group. Read more.

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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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Sea Shepherd's Web-Based Augmented Reality Experience Spotlights the Damage Done by the Fishing Industry

Next Reality AR

Don't Miss: USA Today Deepens Story on Afghanistan War with AR Experience On Monday, environmental non-profit Sea Shepherd and digital studio Resn launched a web-based augmented reality experience that illustrates the issue of bycatch, a fishing industry term for animals other than the desired species of fish caught by fishing boats.

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EON Reality Transforms Education and Training in Afghanistan Through Immersive XR and AI Technologies

EON Reality

“Empowering Afghanistan’s Future: EON Reality Transforms Education with Immersive XR and AI Technologies.” This initiative encompasses the establishment of Afghanistan’s inaugural Spatial AI Center, poised to revolutionize the educational landscape and professional training across diverse sectors in the country.

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Facebook Enables Profile Lock Safety Feature For Users In Ukraine

Slashgear

The tool was previously released in 2021 for users in Afghanistan. Facebook has brought back its profile lock feature, this time for users located in Ukraine.

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PTSD Exposure Therapy in VR: Importance of Storytelling & Emotional Presence in Healing Trauma

Road to VR

VR is used to incrementally trigger an embodied sensory experience in PTSD patients by placing soldiers within the virtual sights, sounds, feelings, and smells of common combat scenarios in Iraq and Afghanistan.