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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

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If you want to build a career in immersive technologies , you can start by getting your degree in this field. Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies. “We

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Cleveland Cavaliers Turn Their Arena Into An AR Arcade

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Interact with stadium-wide games during live matches using the power of immersive technology. The championship-winning team has partnered with fan engagement platform ARound to transform their home stadium into an augmented reality (AR) powered multiplayer arcade.

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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. With our app, Fourth of July fireworks can be brought to life wherever you are through augmented reality.

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

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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. Clearly, people are anticipating immersive experiences as a daily occurrence, but to fast-track the adoption of AR/VR, the technologies need to be better understood.

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Niantic Partners with City Governments to Turn Pokémon GO into a Tool for Community Engagement

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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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The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts

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Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. We’ve seen how immersive technologies can reach new audiences and engage existing audiences in new ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation, in a statement.

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USC Launches $1bn XR, Generative AI Initiative

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The University of Southern California (USC) announced last week the launch of an over $1 billion USD initiative to grow its university programmes for extended reality (XR), generative artificial intelligence, and ethical technology. Founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1979, Full Sail University launched as an audio recording workshop.

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