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Software 'Bug' Keeps Arizona Prisoners Behind Bars Past Release Dates

GizModo VR

An Arizona law helping people with drug possession convictions earn early release from prison is being effectively ignored in many cases due to flaws in state’s inmate management software, according to a Phoenix-area public radio station citing multiple government sources. Read more.

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Waymo Rolls Out Its Driverless Robo-Taxi Service to More Riders in Phoenix

GizModo VR

Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, said Thursday that it’s offering its fully driverless robo-taxis to all customers of its ride-hailing service in Phoenix, Arizona. Previously, the company only afforded its fleet of unmanned cars to a select few hundred people as part of its early rider program beginning in… Read more.

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Gaming-Themed Atari Hotels Will Include VR And AR Entertainment

VRScout

Eight locations are set to open across the US, beginning later this year in Phoenix. We’re excited to be working on this project with such great partners and to bring a big win to Arizona.” Atari Hotels will be the first of their kind in the U.S., For more information check out atarihotels.com. .

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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

VRScout

Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field. Axon’s VR simulation training is already being used by the Phoenix Police Department.

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‘Sense Arena’ is a VR Hockey Trainer That’s Being Adopted by NHL Teams

Road to VR

In April the Arizona Coyotes, an NHL team based in Phoenix, AZ, announced it had signed a multi-year partnership to use Sense Arena in its training program. “When I first experienced Sense Arena I knew immediately that it is a game changer,” said Brian Daccord, Assistant GM of the Arizona Coyotes.

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Score Big Savings on VR Adventures During the Meta Quest Flash Frenzy!

VRGames

Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, Meta offers an interactive virtual reality experience like none other. Summer is here! With temperatures rising, it’s time to gather friends and family who are ready for a great indoor adventure with Meta.

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Apple's digital ID is finally here, and so are the privacy concerns

Mashable VR

The tech giant announced Wednesday that, starting immediately, iPhone owners in Arizona will be able to add their government-issued IDs or driver's licenses to their Apple Wallets and use the digital copies in lieu of a physical one with TSA officials at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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