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US Air Force Experiments With VR Suicide Prevention Training

VRScout

Airmen and their spouses are taught how to comfort distressed individuals in a virtual environment. Last year VRgineers revealed that its professional-grade headset was being used by several airbases as part of its pilot training program. The US Air Force has been no exception. Image Credit: U.S. Air Force video by Nicholas Pilch.

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Major Partnerships set to Revolutionize XR Training

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This week, hand-tracking market leader SpectreXR made various strides in innovating in XR input with various partnerships that aim to elevate immersion for XR training applications and user experiences. OctoXR is a tool that allows XR developers to create hand-tracking-ready immersive applications.

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Oculus CTO John Carmack Talks Immersive Technology On The Joe Rogan Podcast

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The industry legend gives his thoughts on VR, AR, location-based entertainment, and more. Last week industry legend and current Oculus VR CTO John Carmack sat down with stand-up comedian and podcast icon Joe Rogan for Episode #1342 of the immensely popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

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XR Training & Gaming Startup Touts $5.2M Investment and Lamar Jackson Partnership

Road to VR

While the company hasn’t fully revealed its product, it says it’s using AR and VR to create immersive sports training and gaming experiences. ” The company is focused on both XR sports training and gaming. .” ” The company is focused on both XR sports training and gaming.

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Morehouse College Opens VR Campus Powered By The Oculus Quest 2

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Ovell Hamilton will access their respective classes remotely using an Oculus Quest 2 headset provided directly by Qualcomm. Students are transported to a virtual rendition of the Morehouse campus provided by VictoryXR powered by Engage , a virtual communications platform designed for collaboration, education, and training.

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Spatial Beats: Apple, Sony & Fresh AR Funding

AR Insider

This week we look at WWDC takeaways, PSVR showcase, Tribecca’s immersive slate, and some fresh funding for spatial players. Let’s dive in… The Tribeca Film Festival’s always impressive immersive offering is back in hybrid form. More from AR Insider…. Tickets here. Stay tuned for our annual Tribeca awesome list.

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VR & AR 2018: A Year In Review

VRScout

Immersive technology continues its push towards mainstream appeal. If 2016 was the birth of modern VR/AR technology, than 2018 was its elementary school graduation. Released without warning this past May during Facebook’s annual F8 conference, the Oculus Go brings convenient, comfortable VR to the masses. FILMMAKING IN VR.

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