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WebAR Experience by Coca-Cola First in South Africa

ARPost

However, the company’s marketing department recently made a huge first with a WebAR experience in South Africa. Coca-Cola is one of the most internationally recognized brands ever.

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Two Orcas Near South Africa Are at War With Great White Sharks

GizModo VR

Since 2017, eight great white sharks have washed ashore in South Africa, with signs of having been attacked by orcas. Two orcas named Port and Starboard seem to have developed a taste for great white sharks.

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Archaeologists Uncover Africa's Oldest Intentional Human Burial

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A group of archaeologists has found the oldest deliberate burial of a modern human ever discovered in Africa, dating back 78,300 years ago. The discovery sheds new light on the early origins of this ancient practice. Read more.

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Four Monkeypox Deaths Reported Outside of Africa as Outbreak Expands

GizModo VR

The global monkeypox outbreak has now caused its first fatalities outside of Africa. Over the weekend, Brazil reported a monkeypox-related death, while Spain reported two. On Monday, India reported a death as well. Read more.

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Moderna Plans to Build $500 Million Vaccine Factory in Africa

GizModo VR

Pharmaceutical firm Moderna plans to build a vaccine factory in Africa that will cost as much as $500 million, according to a press release from the company early Thursday.

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Higher Education in Africa After COVID-19

EON Reality

How will higher education look like in Africa after COVID-19? As we consider these issues, the World Economic Forum reports a startling disparity between access and education in Africa as countries around the world continue to battle the fall out.

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The Nearly Extinct Polio Virus Just Resurfaced in Africa

GizModo VR

The nearly extinct disease polio has made an unexpected and unwelcome reappearance in Africa. This week, health officials in the country of Malawi reported a case of wild polio in a young child—the first spotted in the continent in more than five years.

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Higher Education in Africa After COVID-19

EonReality

How will higher education look like in Africa after COVID-19? As we consider these issues, the World Economic Forum reports a startling disparity between access and education in Africa as countries around the world continue to battle the fall out.

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A Young Soldier Proves Her Might in a First Glimpse at North Africa-Inspired Debut Fantasy The Unbroken

GizModo VR

Clark’s debut , The Unbroken , a fantasy tale set in a desert kingdom inspired by North Africa. exclusive authors the unbroken cl clark africa booksThe destinies of two women—one, a soldier; the other, a princess —become intertwined in C.L.

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Intra-African Trade Fair 2021, Durban, South Africa

Steki Amusement

IATF2021 also focused on Africa’s creative economy as well as the automotive industry with dedicated programmes. Intra-African Trade Fair 2021, Durban South Africa. VR Simulator in Intra-African Trade Fair 2021, Durban South Africa. About the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021).

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A Deadly Cyclone Just Devastated Southeastern Africa—and Another May Be on the Way

GizModo VR

Fallout from a devastating tropical storm that hit several countries in southern Africa is building as the death count continues to rise and communities struggle to recover.

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Moderna Says Its Vaccine Should Work Against UK and South Africa Coronavirus Variants

GizModo VR

The covid-19 vaccine developed by Moderna can likely fend off worrying variants of the coronavirus first found in the UK and South Africa, the company announced Monday.

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Ebola Has Returned to Africa and Officials Are Racing to Contain It

GizModo VR

The deadly viral disease Ebola has once again surfaced in Africa, and health officials are rushing out vaccines and other measures to stop its spread.

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Disney+ goes live in 16 markets in the Middle East and North Africa

Digital Trends

Disney+ is expanding its global footprint even more as it goes live in 16 new countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Home Theater News Disney disney plus International mena Streaming

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Apple has decreased App Store prices in the U.K., South Africa, other countries

Digital Trends

Apple has altered App Store pricing across a number of markets utilizing the Euro as their primary currency. Apple Mobile News App Store Apple App Store

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‘Rangi’ is a VR Puzzle Game from Ex-Ubisoft Devs That Lets You Explore Mythical Africa

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

In the fervor of the holiday season surrounding the release of PlayStation VR and Google Daydream, followed by the Oculus Touch controllers and the never-ending onslaught of new games and experiences on the Steam marketplace, it’s easy to forget about Samsung’s Gear VR.

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In This Best of World SF Story, an Artificial Daughter Longs for Her Mother in Near-Future Africa

GizModo VR

Edited by World Fantasy Award winner Lavie Tidhar , The Best of World SF: Volume 1 collects 26 new short stories from authors representing 21 countries , including France, China, Singapore, Nigeria, India, Japan, Italy, and Cuba.

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Worlds Largest Earth Day Event Will Use VR & AR To Empower People Across The Globe

VRScout

You will find yourself swimming with dolphins, rescuing turtles, exploring remote islands, and traveling through Africa to defend wildlife – all through the power of AR, VR, and MR technology. A touching scene from My Africa / Image Credit: Passion Planet, Vision3. News Earthx Earthx2019 Expo EarthxFilm EarthxInteractive MY AFRICAImmersive storytelling will have you looking at environmental issues in an impactful new way. 2019 will be an important year for Earth Day.

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EON Reality Enters into Partnership with the merSETA to Bring the Knowledge Metaverse to 50,000 Students and 7,500 Interns in South Africa

EonReality

One of 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) in South Africa, the merSETA plays a central role in ensuring the country’s National Skills Development Plan is fulfilled. The partnership includes a national rollout of premium EON Reality training solutions for merSETA institutions.

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Every Country With the New Covid-19 Variant Omicron (So Far)

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EON Reality joins the Commercial Aviation Manufacturers Association of South Africa (CAMASA)

EON Reality

EON Reality’s Tshwane IDC in South Africa has become a full member of CAMASA (Commercial Aviation Manufacturers Association of South Africa). The post EON Reality joins the Commercial Aviation Manufacturers Association of South Africa (CAMASA) appeared first on EON Reality. CAMASA is a joint initiative of industry and government that represents the business interests of the sector, with a view to significant export growth.

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Celebrate Earth Day With These Nature Themed VR Experiences

VRScout

MY AFRICA. Narrated by Lupita Nyong’o, My Africa is an eye-opening 360-degree documentary short that covers the courageous efforts of Northern Kenya tribes to protect African wildlife from animal poachers. News Earth Day 2019 Google Earth Greenland Melting MY AFRICA Nature Treks VR Project Chimps THE STANFORD OCEAN ACIDIFICATION EXPERIENCEImmersive experiences that highlight the importance of environmental protection.

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Empowering Women in South Africa Through Design and VR

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TL;DR: In March of this year, Facebook was invited by non-profit organization Girls Invent Tomorrow to give two workshops on design and VR with local

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Monkeys Living Near Florida Airport Connected to 1948 Zoo Escape

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Bee Swarm Kills 63 Endangered Penguins in ‘Fluke’ Occurrence

GizModo VR

Park rangers in South Africa are investigating a bizarre incident in which dozens of endangered African penguins appear to have been killed by honey bees.

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A Young Girl Becomes One With the Sea in This New African Animated Series

GizModo VR

isaura lucan animation africaThousands of miles away from Hollywood, a new heroine is being born. Her name is Isaura. She’s from Mozambique, can breathe underwater and talk to turtles, and wants to save the planet. Read more.

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New Details Emerge About Bee Swarm Attack That Left 63 Penguins Dead

GizModo VR

A shocking scene took place late last week in South Africa, as swarming honey bees laid waste to dozens of endangered African penguins. We’re learning more about what happened that day and why the deaths are a such big blow to conservationists. Read more.

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Cellebrite Under Fire Again, After Cops Use Its Phone-Cracking Tech to Target a Journalist

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Top Kenyan Officials Defend Facebook's Role in Coming Elections After it Approved Pro-Genocide Ads

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Oldest Known Fossil of a Modern Human May Be Even More Ancient Than We Thought

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Glasgow Climate Pact Has Loopholes So Big an Oil Tanker Could Get Through Them

GizModo VR

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND — The curtain came down on United Nations climate talks a day later than expected. It’s a strange feeling as representatives from countries around the world said they were willing to accept an agreement that they all said sucks. Read more.

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Second-Largest Ebola Outbreak in History Is Finally Over

GizModo VR

Local health officials and the World Health Organization today finally declared the end of an outbreak of Ebola that had plagued the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa for nearly two years. ebola viruses science africa world health organization

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Startups Weekly: Chinese investors double down on African startups

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China’s pivot to Africa. This year, those three companies brought in a total of $240 million in venture capital funding from 15 different Chinese investors, who’ve become increasingly active in Africa’s tech scene.

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New EON Reality Interactive Digital Center at University of the Western Cape Will Teach Students How to Develop AR and VR Products

EON Reality

As a part of the Global Emergency Initiative, the education-based center will be one of EON Reality’s key contributors in using and developing premium content and curricula for the company’s flagship AVR Platform for South Africa and beyond.

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40% of New Covid-19 Cases in London Likely the Omicron Variant: Report

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There’s No Reason to Freak Out About the Latest Pfizer Vaccine Study

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The study, based on real-world data from Israel, found that the vaccine wasn’t as effective against B.1351, the variant first found in South Africa, as it was against other… Read more.

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Supply Shortage Causes AT&T's Fiber Internet Expansion to Hit a Snag

GizModo VR

The global chip crunch is already affecting multiple sectors including PCs, consoles, and the automotive industry, and now it’s wreaking havoc on AT&T’s fiber-to-the-home plans after the company announced a slowdown in fiber installations affecting around 500,000 homes. Read more.