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Fragments of Ancient Maya 260-Day Calendar Found in Guatemala

GizModo VR

Archaeologists say they have found the earliest-yet evidence of a Mesoamerican calendar in fragments of painted murals made in what is now Guatemala over 2,000 years ago. Read more.

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Christian Missionaries Are Turning to the Gospel of Bitcoin in Latin America

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On a spring afternoon in Guatemala, I watched Patrick Melder, a 55-year-old missionary, find a potential convert. He began his pitch with the cadence of an experienced salesman. Read more.

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Lost ‘Foreign’ Neighborhood Discovered at Ancient Maya City of Tikal

GizModo VR

Archaeologists in Guatemala have uncovered a previously unknown structural complex next to the ancient Maya city of Tikal. But this district didn’t belong to the Maya, as it seems a foreign power was flexing its imperial muscles in the region. Read more.

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Instagram and Amber Alert team up to put breaking information into your scroll

Mashable VR

The alert, which is an acronym for " America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response ," was first instituted by Texas law enforcement in 1996 after the abduction (and later death) of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman. The alert system expanded nationwide in 2002.

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How Nokia Broke Into Virtual Reality With Its Ozo Camera

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Voltolina: We started selling the Ozo in February of this year, in North America. We started with one region, North America, to see if the product would be well-received, and then if we could scale manufacturing. People have gone to fantastic locations, like inside a volcano in Guatemala. That happened in August.

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EON Reality Presents at Nordic VR Forum

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Smart Nations Powered By Augmented Virtual Reality

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