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The 2017 Virtual Reality Conference and Expo Schedule

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

2016 could be considered the official introduction of virtual reality to the world and many industries have either embraced the technology at varying levels or simply started paying attention to movements within the industry. Virtual Reality Evolution // February 16. Stamford, Connecticut. VR Now // February 13th.

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Researchers Discover Security Flaws In Bigscreen VR App

VRScout

According to researchers based out of the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut (go Chargers!), During their investigation, the team claimed to also have discovered several concerning security flaws in the popular game engine Unity – upon which Bigscreen was developed. Phish users into downloading fake VR drivers.

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How can Augmented Reality Improve the Food Industry Post-Coronavirus?

ARVR

Augmented reality (AR) is the future of Restaurant Menu? Creating remote MR productions One of the easiest ways to implement Augmented Reality in the food industry is to find a company that offers augmented reality and virtual reality services, set up a food image database with the names and ingredients of the food, and get it rolling.

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Facebook steps into cloud gaming — and another feud with Apple

TechCrunch VR

Facebook will soon be the latest tech giant to enter the world of cloud gaming. Facebook is not building a console gaming competitor to compete with Stadia or xCloud, instead the focus is wholly on mobile games. Why cloud stream mobile games that your device is already capable of running locally? Image via Facebook.

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

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Attorney generals from eight states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia—have joined the litigation. This forced Meta to cancel plans for in-game adverts, leading to a $100 USD price hike for Quest 2 and Pro headsets to recoup revenues. Not Too Big to Fail?

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Now Recruiting: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Enthusiasts of Dubai, UAE

EON Reality

EON Reality and EAIT (Emirates Advanced Investments Trading) have partnered to form EON Reality UAE LLC , an Interactive Digital Center (IDC) focused on vocational skills training and higher education utilizing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. King Tut VR: Mobile app for tourism.

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Open House: Animation, Digital Art, and Computer Science Majors Invited to the Augmented & Virtual Reality Programme in Norway

EON Reality

Augmented and Virtual Reality are some of the fastest growing sectors of our economy. These technologies are spreading far beyond the gaming world and into business and education, where its being used to train employees and better educate students. EON Reality Norway has its headquarters and production center in Hamar.

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