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Russia Bans Facebook & Instagram, Quest Sees Ripple Effects

Road to VR

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has caused a huge backlash from businesses around the world, which has resulted in a laundry list of consumer products and services pulling out of both Russia and its ally Belarus. Russia’s version of the FCC, Roskomnadzor, has the power to ban or slow down any service it deems inappropriate.

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Apple Maps now marks Crimea as part of Ukraine outside Russia

Mashable VR

Apple's Maps and Weather apps now mark Crimea as part of Ukraine when accessed outside of Russia. Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine may have something to do with it. The decision to acknowledge Russia's claim was loudly criticised by Ukrainian officials at the time, with Ukraine's U.S. Australia, and, of course, Ukraine.

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How To Watch The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live In VR

VRScout

Below are a handful of other possible alternative should the ones listed above not be to your liking: SBS | Optus FIFA World Cup VR via the Gear VR (Available in Australia). The 21st quadrennial FIFA World Cup officially began yesterday in Russia and will run until July 15th.

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Russia Reports Another Daily Record for Covid-19 Deaths as Vaccination Rates Remain Low

GizModo VR

Russia reported another daily record for deaths from covid-19 on Wednesday, with 1,189 people succumbing to the disease, according to a new report from the Moscow Times. The country also saw 40,443 new covid-19 cases over the 24-hour reporting period, just shy of the daily record seen a few days ago when 40,993 new… Read more.

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Send HTC Your Idea for a Vive Accessory and Win a Free HTC Vive

Road to VR

Note: Only legal residents (18+) of the following countries can enter to win: United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Russia, Thailand, Singapore, India, Mexico and Japan.

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TransVisionMadrid 2022:Cryonics First Response (CFR) Training

XROM

Two new cryonics facilities have started in Australia (Southern Cryonics) and Switzerland (Tomorrow Biostasis) during 2022, following the cryonics centers in China and Russia, and the original facilities in the USA (including the bigger Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Arizona and the Cryonics Institute in Michigan).

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Viveport’s Play at Home Sale Offers Massive Reduction on Infinity Subscription

Peter Graham

The sale runs until this Sunday, 19th April, available in the following countries: US, Canada, France, UK, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Germany, Spain, Russia, and South Korea. Making Viveport Infinity even better value for money.