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Microsoft HoloLens 2 & Unity Used to Highlight the Threat to Endangered Whales at the Smithsonian

HoloLens

Although the enterprise use cases for the Microsoft HoloLens 2 continue to impress, the arts community just can't stay away from the best augmented reality headset on the market. The latest example comes from a new exhibit that highlights one of Earth's most powerful but vulnerable sea creatures: orca whales.

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When to Use Virtual Reality (VR) Instead of Augmented Reality (AR)?

InstaVR

There are some obvious big differences in AR & VR — Augmented Reality (AR) is still largely phone-based, mainly used for placing CGI objects over real-time video, and requires an always-on, strong internet connection. This is a question we often get from companies new to emerging technology.

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Ed Games Expo Returns With A Full Day Dedicated To VR And AR Education

VRScout

The Educational Games Expo kicked-off this week in Washington, DC. Co-hosted by the VR/AR Association of Washington, DC, XR for Classroom Learning kicked off with remarks from Frank Brogan of the US Department of Education , Sophia Moshasha of the VR/AR Association of DC, and Gino Fazio of the CDC.

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Godzilla Conquers Tokyo In Earth-Shaking Hololens AR Experience

VRScout

Users are then supplied with Microsoft Hololens headsets in which to view the action as the lizard-like behemoth rampages past incoming military fire and continues to destroy downtown Tokyo. Godzilla Nights is the latest major effort by Toho Studios to develop a “ Godzilla Cinematic Universe, ” similar to that of Marvel or DC.

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ARwall Expands with advisory team that includes Raymond Mosco

Cats and VR

ARwall’s cumulative new talent has helped paved the way for companies including Apple, Facebook, Oculus, Microsoft Hololens, Survios, Disney Studios Technology Group, Microsoft TV and more. His credits include Archangel, Werewolves Within, DC Universe Online, World of Tanks, Splinter Cell Blacklist, Defiance, G.I.

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VR poses challenges for software testing

Hypergrid Business

Virtual reality and its virtual cousin augmented reality are big business nowadays. For example, Microsoft recently announced a deal worth approximately $500 million with the U.S. The future of reality. For example, Otolith Labs, of Washington DC, is developing a prototype device that sits behind the VR user’s ear.

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Your VR and AR Event Guide to Comic-Con 2017

VRScout

Comic-Con 2016 introduced VR to fans from all over the world last year, with brands like MTV , DC Comics , Conan , FX , Suicide Squad , and Mr. Robot making quite a splash. Mira – A mobile-first augmented reality company that makes premium AR experiences available to everyone. Also available in VR – with both forms being demoed.

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