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How Mixed Reality Will Bring Us Industry 4.0

Tech Trends VR

The most obviously useful functionality of these devices is the ability to do video calls on a “you see what I see” basis. When I tried Microsoft Remote Assist with the HoloLens back in May at Microsoft Build I was able to “repair” a complex electrical panel in a matter of minutes. efficiencies. efficiencies.

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Bill Gates on ChatGPT AI: ‘It will have a huge impact’

Hypergrid Business

This technology can be used to generate text, music, images, and even videos. He went on to express his views on the potential of AI tutors that help kids learn math, and medical help for people in Africa who can’t access a doctor. And as he notes, “I still work with Microsoft some so I am following this very closely.”

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CraneMorley and SoCalGas Win Summit Award!

CraneMorley

If you have ever sat through a boring Zoom video remote class, you will appreciate the capability to ‘take the class out into the field’ for hands on learning from the safety of their homes. Take a look for yourself,” invited Troy Segale, director of instructional design at training partner CraneMorley, Inc.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.04.05): Rumors on a Apple headset intensify, Quest 2 sales grow fast, and more!

The Ghost Howls

So it seems that the user will be able to see the videos he/she is recording, with the actual AR filters already applied in real-time. Microsoft signs a $22B deal with the US Army. It seems that this test has been a success, and so now Microsoft has won now a bigger contract to carry on the project: $21.88B (!!)

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This All-Female Founders Pitch Event Was Held in VR

VRScout

But this is no animated video and I’m not watching this on a screen. Check out this short “flattie” video showcasing the 1st WXR Pitch Showcase, held in VR. The founders received a Microsoft mixed reality headset and are currently enrolled in the WXR Mentorship Program beta. 8 She-EOs in a virtual pool.

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Exclusive: First-Ever Impact Reality Summit Announces 2020 Lineup

VRScout

Some of the biggest names in social impact will be in attendance, including: Participant Media, Conservation International, the Rainforest Alliance, Connect for Climate/World Bank, and the Milken Institute, as well as tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Oculus.

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Where Remote Learning is Falling Short – And How AR/VR Can Help

EON Reality

The initial response by educational institutions to address the sudden shift to online learning has been characterized by the transference of lectures and tutorials to teleconferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom. However, universities are beginning to reconsider the long-term viability of such arrangements for various reasons.