VRScout

MAY 19, 2022

Camp K12 is helping educate the next generation of VR, AR, and metaverse creators. Nike successfully launched Nikeland , Mcdonald’s is dropping hints regarding a potential metaverse restaurant, and banks are investing in digital twins. The program also provides free AR/VR curriculum modules for educators and schools.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How many times have you heard AR/VR described as “the wild west”? This technology is still new enough that there aren’t a lot of laws that explicitly govern it. Some XR experiences are covered to some degree by extant laws regarding those forms of content. We need an AR/VR policy. The AR/VR Policy Conference.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The VR/AR Association held its second virtual VR/AR Global Summit last week, concluding Friday afternoon. This second virtual VR/AR Global Summit attracted thousands of XR technology enthusiasts as well, according to the VR/AR Association. VR/AR Global Summit News and Announcements. A Watch Call From Lenovo.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The AR/VR Policy Conference is returning to Washington D.C. Looking at Last Year’s AR/VR Policy Conference. The inaugural AR/VR Policy Conference took place last year and returns as a joint effort of the XR Association and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). In Other XRA News….

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ARPost

MARCH 23, 2023

SXSW 2023 also offered a range of compelling conference sessions across 15 tracks, including interactive tracks exploring science, technology, culture, government, and more; film tracks covering both the creative and business elements of film and TV production; and music tracks featuring content on the making, marketing, impact, and future of music.

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ARPost

AUGUST 28, 2021

When you think about American VR/AR technology centers, where do you think of first? While Orlando has been a technology center for decades, it might also be a VR/AR technology center. The history of Orlando as a technology center goes back to the early days of the space program and earlier. California?

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Road to VR

JULY 29, 2022

Microsoft’s big defense contract that looks to supply the US Army with modified HoloLens AR headsets isn’t going so well. Instead the US government appears to be reallocating the 2023 funds to support procurement of the Army’s Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular, increasing that program’s budget by $300 million.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Over the past several years, hit titles such as Pokemon Go and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite have set the groundwork for a new generation of location-based AR games in which players use their smartphone devices to interact with digital content layered over their real-world environments. For more information visit toii.io/urban-legend-hunters.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2021

The progression of virtual reality and augmented reality technology has been fascinating to chart. On one hand, VR and AR have been around for years without truly cracking mainstream appeal, and there are still plenty of people who’ve never used VR headsets. Will VR and AR Become Ubiquitous in 2021? Let’s consider it.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The country appears to be going all-in on immersive technology. The ambitious action plan was published by five Chinese government ministries led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and includes augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality technologies. Credit: Bloomberg. Credit: China Daily.

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VRScout

APRIL 18, 2020

Government-mandated lockdowns and strict social distancing protocols have resulted in the mass closure of museums and curated art galleries, making it difficult for many creators to get their artwork in front of potential buyers. “There are extreme inefficiencies plaguing the art industry that AR can alleviate,” said Errazuriz.

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VRScout

APRIL 2, 2020

Despite multiple warnings from government health officials around the world, a surprisingly large portion of the public seem unfazed by recent developments and committed to gathering in large groups with little to no protection. The first of these new Lenses, My Social Distance, uses AR technology to create a virtual circle around the user.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 24, 2021

In a bid to give us a glimpse of the past, USA TODAY launched Seven Days of 1961 , a multimedia series that also offers an AR experience of the pivotal events that transpired in May 1961. AR Experience “A Dangerous Ride on the Road to Freedom”: A Glimpse of America’s Tumultuous Past. Hank Thomas and the Freedom Riders.

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VRScout

JANUARY 31, 2021

The aforementioned gallery houses 14 immersive projects to check out, including the AR documentary short Fortune! Atlas V did a wonderful job crafting a unique narrative that takes full advantage of AR technology to immerse you in Bourassa’s unbelievable story. The post AR Documentary Short Fortune!

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

The UK attracts some of the best global talent and has a strong culture of entrepreneurship leading it to be viewed as one of Europe’s technology hubs. The growth in VR/AR sector is set to increase following a new deal between the UK Government and the Creative Industries Council (CIC) to invest £33m in immersive technologies Click To Tweet.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Over the years, Orlando has become a leading hub for tech companies that want to innovate and explore the capabilities of emerging technologies. See Also: One of America’s Biggest VR/AR Centers Is… Orlando? Local governments in Orlando and Orange County have also expressed their support.

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Road to VR

MARCH 15, 2018

But today the company announced a brand new investment fund of some $160 million in a joint venture between HTC and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. SEE ALSO After Management Shuffle, HTC Says VR/AR More Important Than Ever to Its Future. The firm plans to invest primarily in companies operating in the Chinese market.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 30, 2020

T he AR cloud has turned three. This traces back to the principle’s origin in a 2017 landmark editorial by AR veteran and thought leader Ori Inbar. Before diving in, what is the AR cloud? It’s all about data that’s anchored to places and things, which AR devices can ingest and process into meaningful content.

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ARPost

JULY 17, 2023

Experts have been warning that, as exciting as AI and the metaverse are, these emerging technologies may have negative effects if used improperly. However, it seems like the promise of these technologies may be easier to convey than some of the concerns. The parents are wearing slim AR glasses while the child plays on a tablet.

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Upload VR

APRIL 26, 2024

Meta's Head of AR Glasses Hardware claims they give the same "Oh my God, wow! She switched to Head of AR Glasses two years ago. Regardless, it's clear that what Kalinowski means here is that trying Meta's AR glasses is just as mindblowing as trying good VR for the first time. I can't believe this!"

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Facebook is continuing its push toward delivering AR glasses and it’s showing some of its development out in the open; Project Aria is a sensor-rich pair of glasses which the company will use to train its AR perception systems and asses public perception of the technology. It’s like Google Glass times ten.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The UK Government’s Crown Commercial Services (CCS) picked ARuVR as its first-ever virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) training solution provider approved for supplier status to help HM Government’s digital outcomes and specialists framework, it announced on Tuesday. Britain’s Bid for XR Technologies.

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Bernard Marr

AUGUST 25, 2023

Governments aren’t always quick on the draw when it comes to adopting new technologies. But I am seeing some interesting examples of governments showing up in the metaverse and adopting metaverse-related technologies, such as virtual reality and digital twins. But what can visitors do at the virtual HQ? Quite possibly.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Aiming to become a hub for AR and VR development, the government of China’s Jiangxi province says it plans to raise funds totalling $460 million to be invested into AR and VR companies. The event was sponsored by the province government’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

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ARPost

AUGUST 8, 2023

Immersive technologies bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds can create new business opportunities. According to a World Economic Forum report , we are relatively slow in innovating new legal frameworks for emerging technologies like AR and VR. Can Real-World Laws Be Applied to XR Spaces?

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2019

US military employs hands-free AR to detect RF waves during combat. . According to Jessica Sinclair, NIWC Atlantic information technology specialist, there’s a saying used within the military that always rings true no matter what: “If you’re transmitting, you can be found.”. Navy, Joe Bullinger. The post U.S.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I’m super-late with this newsletter because we of New Technology Walkers are working on some cool stuff for our game HitMotion: Reloaded! Google is reportedly working on an AR operating system. Now we have finally an official confirmation of the fact that Google is working on an AR device. Tilt Brush). Image by RTFKT).

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Next Reality AR

JULY 3, 2018

A new study published by American University demonstrates how Pokémon GO and other augmented reality games can help city governments bring communities closer together. Knight Foundation has facilitated eight events for city governments to gain insight into how technology can contribute to community engagement. and James L.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Meta's CTO seemed to suggest the company could demo a highly advanced true AR glasses prototype in 2024. Meta has been working on AR glasses for at least eight years now, spending tens of billions of dollars on the project that Mark Zuckerberg hopes will one day deliver him an "iPhone moment".

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

Now in its seventh annual year, this free and public conference hosted by the US Department of Education showcases the best educational learning games and technologies to date. Are you ready for some game-based learning? When it comes to VR, you are actively immersed and fully focused on solving learning problems.”.

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VRScout

APRIL 8, 2018

Surrounded by towering mountains, picturesque lakes, and urban beaches, it’s easy to forget that Vancouver hosts a booming technology industry. When VR and AR began to emerge, the region took full advantage of that talent. Now, there are over 180. Why Silicon Valley is looking north for new investment opportunities.

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EON Reality

MARCH 24, 2020

For those who want the complete freedom of the advanced premium features, EON Reality will also co-invest in large-scale packages as a means to assist as many businesses, schools, and governments as possible throughout the current pandemic.

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EON Reality

JUNE 2, 2020

EON Reality, the global leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education, announces a brand new expansion of the VR and AR self-directed learning initiative at University for Business and Technology (UBT) in Kosovo.

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Road to VR

APRIL 6, 2023

million in a new Series A investment round which it will use in a pivot to develop and commercialize micro-LED display technology for consumer, enterprise, and government applications. Its new focus is on displays for AR/VR, automotive, light field, large format displays and others that require high performance micro-LED displays.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2018

According to a patent released last week by the US Patent and Trademark Office, AR startup Magic Leap has begun exploring the concept of smart glasses that can “monitor glucose levels over time” along with other vitals. The glasses of the future might watch your glucose levels. Image Credit: Magic Leap / Jang-Ung Park & UNIST.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Though we spend ample time examining consumer-based AR applications and strategies, greater near-term impact is seen today in the enterprise. As is the case with many emerging technologies, enterprise AR spending has erstwhile outweighed its consumer equivalent. billion on AR by 2025. - billion on AR by 2025. -

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 25, 2023

The company representative outlined how Web3, its bespoke communities, and integrated technology present a new avenue for fintech opportunities. Web3 and XR Many Web3 services integrate augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) content. The Web3 landscape is ever-changing as the technology finds its footing.

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