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Experiencing Immersive Art in Colorado

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Their installations have not only graced events such as SXSW and Google i/o , but also taken over Times Square , a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Brussels to the Hollywood Walk of Fame , Wynwood Walls in Miami, and the iconic Bowery Wall in New York. The post Experiencing Immersive Art in Colorado appeared first on Tech Trends.

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Google Helps Preserve Endangered Historical Sites in VR

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Google assists CyArk in saving our heritage by preserving the wonders of the world in VR. In an effort to help capture and preserve endangered historical sites around the world for future generations to enjoy, Google has teamed up with 3D laser-scanning non-profit CyArk to virtually catalogue the world’s most at-risk historical wonders.

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Preserving Historical Landmarks In VR Should Be A Priority

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In 2018, the company partnered with Google Arts & Culture to bring their extensive collection of recorded heritage sites to the masses, as well as launch the Open Heritage project , a new initiative dedicated towards the digital preservation of historical sites across the world. .; Image Credit: Google Inc.

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How Are US Regulators Affecting Big Tech’s XR Plans?

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The United States (US) Justice Department launched a lawsuit against Google’s parent company Alphabet on Tuesday, reports revealed. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising.

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Boulder International Film Festival Will Include A Pavilion Dedicated Entirely To XR Experiences

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VR and AR take center stage at this year’s BIFF in Colorado. The Boulder International Film Festival ( BIFF ), which takes place in Colorado next week, is widely recognized as one of the world’s coolest film festivals. .

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State AGs Accuse Google of Abusing Its Monopoly on Search in Third Antitrust Suit

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We’ve waited years to see antitrust action taken against Google, and now there’s too much to keep up with. On Thursday, more than 30 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the search giant claiming that its search giant-ness has become too giant. Read more.

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Big News from Altspace VR, Apple, Disney, Lloyd’s, and the US Justice Department

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Following last week’s theme of layoffs across the tech sector, this week continues the unemployment trend as influential groups reassess the space and US Courts aim at Google. US Justice Department Against Google The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alphabet, Google’s parent company, this Wednesday.

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