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Gaming-Themed Atari Hotels Will Include VR And AR Entertainment

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Eight locations are set to open across the US, beginning later this year in Phoenix. Earlier today legendary video game company Atari announced that it is partnering with innovation and strategic agency GSD Group to develop a new chain of hotels centered entirely around both classic and modern gaming. Feature Image Credit: Atari Inc.

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How Different Age Groups Can Use Virtual Reality

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What are some existing applications, and which populations benefit from them? Users from every age group can use VR but may use it for different purposes. These suggestions are not grounded in medical science, but they provide information on which age groups the hardware best suits. Children (13-18). Seniors (65+).

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AR Technology Takes Darts To The Next Level

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A new AR (augmented reality) experience has opened at Holey Moley Golf Club in Darlinghurst, Australia that allows visitors to compete in a variety of one-of-a-kind games. For those lucky enough to find themselves in the Darlinghurst area, bookings for La Di Darts are available now at ladidarts.com.au. Image Credit: Funlab.

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Swim With The Sharks In Nat Geo’s New AR Experience

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We’re going to need a bigger smartphone… Sharkfest is just around the corner and National Geographic and Verizon are kicking off the annual celebration of all things predatory fish with a new educational augmented reality (AR) experience that brings you up close and personal with the ocean’s apex predator.

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IDC Releases Whitepaper on “Embracing AR Technologies”

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A recent report from market intelligence agency IDC addresses questions about AR technologies in enterprise as we move out of the pandemic. While offices are opening up, many companies have embraced hybrid work models or continue to employ remote workers. AR Technologies in a Post-COVID World.

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Could Facebook’s AR Video Calls Solve “Zoom Fatigue”?

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Spice up your video calls with AR games and party hats. During Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference, the company announced that it will be launching a new category of AR (augmented reality) experiences that will help transform standard video calls into fun interactive AR parties using its new Multipeer API. .

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8th Wall Creating Global Network For AR Creatives & Brands

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Since its launch in 2016, 8th Wall has changed the way we access AR experiences, utilizing WebAR technology to remove the need for third-party apps or downloads. All you need is a smartphone with a camera and a web browser to access amazing AR effects. Feature Image Credit: 8th Wall.

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