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5 Pro Tips for Producing VR Events

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TL:DR – On April 1, 2020, VR/AR Chicago hosted our monthly event in VR. VR/AR Chicago hosts a monthly event that normally takes place at 1871, Chicago’s tech incubator. The stage portion of the event is live-streamed to the VR/AR Chicago Facebook page, where it is also archived. First a Little Background.

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Red Bull TV Releases Lollapalooza 360° Video Performances

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Catch some of the best performances at the festival with these killer 360° videos. You can of course relive the magic of those incredible couple of days by checking out standard 2D video, or you could step it up and immerse yourself with a series of 360° VR music performances. Check out all of the 360-degree performances for free here.

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Researchers Use VR/AR Tech To Control The Human Body

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A recently published paper from the University of Chicago shows how researchers are able to use electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) to manipulate a person’s head and assist them during VR and AR (augmented reality) experiences. Electronic Head Actuation will have you turning the other cheek, whether you like it or not.

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Snapchat Is Bringing AR To Live Nation Concerts

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Each video that gets shared is a really powerful promotion for people who see that to go buy tickets to a concert or festival themselves.” This idea isn’t to keep people on their phones during the entire concert. Schwerin explains how they plan on having AR Lenses being used to strategically enhance moments of the performance.

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Mechanical Backpack Makes Jumping In VR More Fun

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” Pedro Lopes , an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Chicago who focuses on integrating interfaces with the human body by exploring the interface paradigm that supersedes wearables, wants to make jumping in VR a more enjoyable experience. “Jump up and down and move it all around.”

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VR-Inspired Cocktails Come Served With Their Own Immersive Experiences

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Earlier this year Redline VR — a virtual reality arcade located in Ravenswood, Chicago — opened its doors to the public, offering visitors a curated lineup of immersive experiences in which to lose themselves. Image Credit: Barry Brecheisen, Eater Chicago. Image Credit: Barry Brecheisen, Eater Chicago.

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Sandbox VR and Netflix Preparing Squid Game VR Experience

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Each player will receive a personalized video showing the highlights of their actions in the game and a summary of their Squid Game storyline. Become a Star in the Squid Game VR Experience What is more exciting about this VR experience is the fact that you will leave with more than just memories. Sandbox VR is a fast-growing company.