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Why Amazon only got a $60,000 fine for a 'serious' labor violation

Mashable VR

On Monday, Washington State's department of labor and industries cited Amazon for "unsafe labor practices" at one of its fulfillment centers related to the "pace" Amazon requires its workers to keep up. For some context, Amazon is currently worth $300 – $400 billion. The punishment? And it has received a fine.

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Amazon Targets Google, Meta Ad Spending with AR Shopping Update

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Amazon has recently introduced several new features for shoppers to find products from their mobile devices using augmented reality (AR) shopping technologies. Now, the new Find on Amazon function allows people to take photos. Not sure if that coffee maker will fit on your kitchen countertop?

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The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts

TechCrunch VR

Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. We’ve seen how immersive technologies can reach new audiences and engage existing audiences in new ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation, in a statement.

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The VR Job Hub: Amazon, Anshar Studios & VNTANA

Peter Graham

Washington D.C. If you are an employer looking for someone to fill an immersive technology related role – regardless of the industry – don’t forget you can send us the lowdown on the position and we’ll be sure to feature it in that following week’s feature. Seattle, WA. Frontend Engineer – AR/VR. Click Here to Apply. Seattle, WA.

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How Is Amazon Tracking You on Prime Day?

GizModo VR

Tuesday marks the start of Prime Day, the made-up annual holiday that pushes deals for streaming sticks, dog beds, and bulk cans of Play-Doh to hordes of shoppers ‘round the nation. But chances are, you don’t need me to tell you that: recent analyst estimates show about 65% of you planned to buy something during this… Read more.

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Smart Speakers Like the Nest and Echo Could One Day Be Contactless Heart Monitors

GizModo VR

And now, researchers from the University of Washington have developed an artificial intelligence system that enables these devices to… Read more. As it turns out, smart speakers have proven to be handy in hospitals , allowing patients to independently control devices, as well as lessen the workload for clinicians and caretakers.

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Shaun MacGillivray Chats About IMAX and VR Movies

ARPost

The studio, along with IMAX, have made it possible for audiences to explore environments like the Grand Canyon, the Amazon, and the Antarctic. Juanita: We really appreciate getting a better understanding of this growing technology, especially in how it’s carving out a new medium for film! February 2020.

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