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USA Today Deepens Story on Afghanistan War with AR Experience

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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

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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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Deadliest Earthquake in Decades Kills Over 1,000 in Afghanistan

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At least 1,000 people are dead and more than 1,500 were injured after a massive earthquake struck a portion of southeastern Afghanistan early Wednesday morning, according to state-run media and the United Nations. Experts expect the death toll to increase as more victims are accounted for. Read more.

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USA Today Examines the Problems with the Boeing 737 Max Aircraft with Latest AR Story

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Don't Miss: USA Today Deepens Story on Afghanistan War with AR Experience. Titled "737: What Went Wrong," the story is accessible through the USA Today app for iOS and Android and can be found under the augmented reality section.

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Preserving Historical Landmarks In VR Should Be A Priority

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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

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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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Facebook Enables Profile Lock Safety Feature For Users In Ukraine

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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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