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How VR/AR Technology Is Being Used To Treat Autism

VRScout

XRHealth, a VR/AR technology company specializing in digital healthcare, today announced plans to bring its unique XR therapy to ASD (autism spectrum disorder) patients located in the United States. Using XRHealth, patients receive the same level of support right from home using the power of VR and AR technology.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

VRScout

Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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Pico 4 Enterprise All-In-One VR Headset Announced

VRScout

The business-focused device features eye and face tracking as well as color passthrough technology. Like the Pico 4, the Pico 4 Enterprise features motorized interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment with the added bonus of automatically adjustable IPD powered by the headsets eye tracking technology (more on that shortly).

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“PRIVACY LOST”: New Short Film Shows Metaverse Concerns

ARPost

Experts have been warning that, as exciting as AI and the metaverse are, these emerging technologies may have negative effects if used improperly. However, it seems like the promise of these technologies may be easier to convey than some of the concerns. PRIVACY LOST Parents and their son sit in a restaurant.

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How to guarantee privacy and safety in the metaverse: an interview with Kavya Pearlman

The Ghost Howls

We talked about the sweet spot between human rights and technology advancements, how to guarantee a safe environment for children in immersive worlds, and how we hope the metaverse of the future could be. It’s been almost five years now, and we have been focused on so many issues that are so important for emerging technologies.

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Australia Says Apple and Google's Default Phone Apps Stifle Competition

GizModo VR

Google and Apple should give consumers more control over which apps they have on their phones right out of the box, according to a new interim report from Australia’s top consumer watchdog. The report is Australia’s latest attempt to pick a fight with Big Tech, and if the past is any guide, Google and Apple will… Read more.

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VR Veteran Studio Behind ‘Bigscreen’ Unveils Thin & Light PC VR Headset ‘Beyond’

Road to VR

Notably, the headset doesn’t include the requiste SteamVR tracking base stations or SteamVR-compatible controllers like the Valve Index controller or HTC Vive wand—you’ll have to purchase those separately. A third wave of will come sometime in late 2023, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand. Base Stations.