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Where to access banned books

Mashable VR

Across the United States, efforts to ban books skyrocketed to unprecedented levels in 2021. A startling number — 729 — of materials were challenged last year, according to the American Library Association , with most of the targeted books featuring Black or LGBTQ characters.

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Google is filing for bankruptcy in Russia

Mashable VR

Google is filing for bankruptcy in Russia, stating that the Russian government has seized its local bank account. Google Russia has published a notice of its intention to file for bankruptcy. It isn't clear exactly what reason the Russian government provided for seizing Google's bank account.

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7 pieces of advice if you have to remotely work as a VR developer from China

The Ghost Howls

There is not only the problem of the timezone but also the unknown of the internet connection and the inability of reaching Western websites like Google. VPN (Image from Know Your Meme) In China, most of the Western websites we use the most, like Google and Facebook, are blocked behind the Great Firewall.

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Spatial Beats: 2020’s Top Ten

AR Insider

Russian government hackers piggybacked on cybersecurity software (!!!!) to penetrate deep into hundreds of government and corporate systems. See his books here. Now what’s going to happen to the malls Amazon doesn’t want as warehouses? The hack of the century. Magic Leap’s pivot to enterprise. Watch the latest episode below.

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XRA’s XR Industry Report: 2022 Highlights and Plans for 2023 and Beyond

ARPost

This includes noteworthy industry firsts such as GameDriver ’s out-of-the-box automated testing solution, and Big Rock Creative’s VR-only comic book convention. Through collaboration with experts from the academe, industry, and government, XRA is expected to continue developing best practices and guidelines for the industry.

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Spatial Beats: Rec Room, Roblox & Zynga

AR Insider

NuEyes hopes that the new Pro 3 will address the needs for training, learning, enterprise, and government uses. Eyecandylab launches a Google exclusive AR experience with Red Bull. See his books here. NuEyes Technology announces New Pro 3 AR smart glasses. Topgolf Pro Putt Hits Oculus Store Milestone.

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China’s Largest Messaging App ‘WeChat’ is Creating its Own AR Platform

Road to VR

In some Chinese cities, it even has a ‘City Service’ that even lets you book doctors appointments, pay electricity bills and traffic fines. And why does China need another AR app marketplace when both Apple and Google have their own in the works, thanks to Apple ARKit and Google ARCore ?

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