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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

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Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. The new program received approval for creation from the Ohio University Board of Trustees in April 2021 and was later also approved by the state of Ohio and the Higher Learning Commission.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Turn Their Arena Into An AR Arcade

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The championship-winning team has partnered with fan engagement platform ARound to transform their home stadium into an augmented reality (AR) powered multiplayer arcade. According to the Ohio-based organization, the Cavs Arcade is a shared experience offering a number of interactive features for fans to enjoy during live matches.

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Enjoy Fourth Of July Fireworks From Home With This Free AR Experience

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Ohio-based immersive technology developer Holopundits isn’t about to let the COVID-19 outbreak stop you from enjoying this year’s Fourth of July festivities. To get started, simply enable camera and location services for the app, select the “Geo AR” option, and point your smartphone at an open portion of the night sky.

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Circuit Stream: XR Learning Hub for AR/VR Developers and Designers

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Job roles are opening up, and the youth and adults alike are becoming more and more interested in the immersive world that AR/VR brings. Immersive technology has yet to hit the mainstream market, but investments in the broad XR industry are already predicted to exceed a market value of $250 billion by 2028.

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Snapchat Introduces Sponsored AR Filters for Advertisers

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Snapchat has launched Sponsored AR Filters, enabling brands to place adverts in the post-capture Filter Carousel. Sponsored AR Filter: Key Features Key features of Sponsored AR Filters include maintaining cultural relevance, simplified filter production, growing brand awareness, acquiring extra insights, and increasing AR ad accessibility.

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You Can Now Donate Blood While Immersed In Mixed Reality

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” Abbott and Blood Centers of America’s mixed reality donating experience is available at select locations across Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Texas. The mixed reality experience is a terrific way to get those people interested in participating.” You can schedule your appointment now over at bethe1donor.com/mixedreality.

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Meet XR Terra, the Company Teaching XR Technology

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Each course is part-time and delivered online by “AR/VR experts.” While one course reviewer said that “the instructors are not actual teachers,” other course reviews are positive. See Also: Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major.