How mobile users in authoritarian countries evade government controls
Digital Trends
MAY 5, 2022
There's a growing struggle between many governments and their citizens to control information flowing through the internet.
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Digital Trends
MAY 5, 2022
There's a growing struggle between many governments and their citizens to control information flowing through the internet.
Road to VR
APRIL 3, 2024
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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The UK Government’s Crown Commercial Services (CCS) picked ARuVR as its first-ever virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) training solution provider approved for supplier status to help HM Government’s digital outcomes and specialists framework, it announced on Tuesday.
VRScout
AUGUST 16, 2017
Awakening uses Neurable technology to let you control the experience with just your mind. Mind-control technology is nothing new. In fact, one startup is claiming they’ll have a mind-controlled virtual reality game in VR arcades as soon as 2018. You can see the satisfaction that it really works.”. Image Credit: VRScout.
VRScout
DECEMBER 24, 2020
While immersed in VR, players can use all types of controllers – motion controllers, Xbox, PlayStation, or even conventional arcade joystick buttons kit – to control their characters as they battle it out in 8-minute matches across a narrow arena. Image Credit: Pumpkin Studio/ Pumpkin VR.
VRScout
DECEMBER 24, 2020
While immersed in VR, players can use all types of controllers – motion controllers, Xbox, PlayStation, or even conventional arcade joystick buttons kit – to control their characters as they battle it out in 8-minute matches across a narrow arena. Image Credit: Pumpkin Studio/ Pumpkin VR.
Mashable VR
MARCH 5, 2022
One way social media networks are trying to combat misinformation is by making the fact that the Russian government controls the messaging of its media organizations apparent to users with "state-affiliated media" labels. A "Russia state-controlled media" label in action. Credit: Screenshot: TikTok. Will people click through?
GizModo VR
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
It’s no secret that Apple can be a control freak about, well, pretty much everything. The company’s attitude apparently extends to the states it’s signed contracts with to roll out digital IDs on the Wallet app, even though you would expect governments to push back on that sort of thing. Read more.
XR Today - Big XR News tag
JANUARY 23, 2023
However, if a firm takes such an approach, the company must review each request with content quality control. The region’s government allows users to access famous attractions, read official documents, file complaints, and talk to officials via its Metaverse service.
HaptX
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Government training missions. government representatives at the Augmented and Virtual Reality Policy Conference. Site personnel also retrieve and store nuclear materials, fuel the nation’s naval reactors, and perform complementary work for government and private-sector entities. during his presentation on haptics to U.S.
ARPost
JULY 17, 2023
The Pace of Regulation Governments around the world respond to emerging technologies in different ways and at different paces, according to Rosenberg. I believe governments are finally taking these issues very seriously.” The Fear of (Un)Regulated Tech Depending on how you view the government, regulation can seem scary.
UploadVR Between Realities podcast
JULY 31, 2017
Awakening is a futuristic story reminiscent of Stranger Things : you are a child held prisoner in a government science laboratory. The game allows you to manipulate objects and battle foes with your mind, and is played entirely without handheld controllers. You discover that experiments have endowed you with telekinetic powers.
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 8, 2021
If you’re the Chinese government, the answer is launching a military-style strike on the sky. What do you do when you urgently need to improve a city’s air quality ahead of a major event? Read more.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 1, 2023
You might need to favor a certain political party, jazz up otherwise banal segments with populistic controversy, or even turn in your family member to an increasingly authoritarian government. We liked in so much when we reviewed it in early 2023, we gave it a resounding [8.5/10].
VRScout
APRIL 15, 2021
Arguably the most popular entry in the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil 4 has you taking on the role of Leon Kennedy, a former cop now working directly for the United States government. More information will arrive on April 21st during Oculus’s inaugural VR Gaming Showcase.
VRScout
MARCH 14, 2022
Kennedy, a special agent for the US government tasked with rescuing the president’s daughter from a psychotic cult. That said, Armature Studios’ VR adaptation takes the game in a bold new direction with custom motion controls and VR-specific interactions.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 6, 2022
DSVCR is a decentralized social content platform that attempts to give total control to its users via a blockchain-based community infrastructure. The Web3 service wants to redefine the structure of modern social media platforms by allowing users to take control of the site through earned governance rights and digital tokenization.
Mashable VR
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Parental control features are a largely meaningless, legally-mandated sop streaming services and entertainment providers throw to parents. First, it’s worth establishing the fundamental farce of parental controls features. Kids are not a cohort known for their impulse control.
Road to VR
JANUARY 14, 2021
Easily joining my list of ‘things I didn’t foresee VR being used for’, Fencer is a virtual reality fencing trainer which uses a real fencing sword attached to an Oculus Quest controller to help would-be fencers learn the underlying strategies and movements. Image courtesy Boxglass.
UploadVR Between Realities podcast
DECEMBER 9, 2016
.” During his address on stage, Sweeney urged the audience to consider that, “if we ever allow one company to own the meta-verse, then that company would have more power than any government that has ever existed.” ” Tagged with: exclusives , government , Oculus Home , open , platform , Tim Sweeney.
VRScout
DECEMBER 12, 2021
As a creator, you will have complete control over your NFT and will be able to sell in traditional government-backed currency (the dollar for example) as well as various cryptocurrencies. You also have total control over the volume of art you are selling. . Image Credit: HTC Vive.
CraneMorley
JUNE 28, 2022
Recently a new release from the Australian Government Department of Defence explains the potential use of the HoloLens on the frontline. The Australian Army is testing the used of the HoloLens to control robot dogs. What about when they must move on foot how they control the will the robot dog in the heat of a confrontation?
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Meta has faced such issues from the UK government after a young woman ended her life after such exposure. Since interoperability is at the core of its business functions, the pragmatic approach is to consult relevant personnel from the government, industry, and academia to ensure success. Providing control.
VRScout
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Following a presentation on travel document verification and passenger screening, students were tasked with manning a virtual control point at a simulation airport. Only by having these conversations now can we build an effective response.”.
ARPost
JUNE 14, 2023
Rights Management Another potential use case is the registration of copyright, publisher, and distribution rights to control the distribution and licensing of virtual reality content, ensuring the creators of content receive fair compensation. This can enable community-driven development and decision-making in virtual worlds.
VRScout
AUGUST 22, 2017
Time to applaud for a sweet deal on the HTC Vive, Clash of Clans partners w/ Facebook to bring AR to fans, control VR with your mind, new predictions for spending & investment are out, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… 1. CONTROL VR WITH YOUR THOUGHTS. PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR A PRICE BREAK ON THE VIVE.
GizModo VR
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
The decline in servers affects the browser’s ability to combat censorship and provide a gateway to the open internet in places where governments and other entities tightly control access… Read more. The Tor browser , arguably the best privacy-protective internet browser available for most people, is running low on bridge servers.
Tech Trends VR
MAY 8, 2018
The growth in VR/AR sector is set to increase following a new deal between the UK Government and the Creative Industries Council (CIC) to invest £33m in immersive technologies Click To Tweet. The investment is good news for the VR industry and proof that the government and CIC recognise the potential that the immersive tech space offers.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
In July, leaked images also showed the Pico 4 controllers that look similar to the Meta Quest controllers with an inside tracking ring, a thumbstick, and a screenshot shortcut button. FCC Roadblocks. Despite public pushback, Bytedance, and Pico are not slowing the global expansion of its’ VR portfolio.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 4, 2019
According to a MacRumor report and regulatory filings with the UK government, Apple may have quietly acquired UK-based motion capture firm IKinema. SEE ALSO Apple AR Headset FOV, Codename, and Stereoscopic Rendering Mode Reportedly Found in iOS 13.1.
The Ghost Howls
AUGUST 24, 2020
Facebook already had full control of my Oculus and Facebook accounts, so it had already my XR data. That’s why Avi Bar-Zeev in a tweet on this topic talked about “the illusion of control” of our data : actually, Facebook already had it all. Zuckerberg wrote in a letter some years ago that he wants full control of the XR platform.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
JULY 26, 2022
According to reports, the filings reveal the upcoming headset does not require tethering to an external computing device and contains a fresh controller design, Android Q operating system (OS), and Qualcomm processors. ” The FFC member continues his mission to halt the social media giant, urging federal government bodies to take action.
Mashable VR
MARCH 7, 2022
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov posted an account in his public Telegram channel Monday about his history of protecting user data from the Russian government. He also tweeted a link to the post that said he had no regrets about his past actions standing up to the government and that he would "do it again without hesitation.".
Mashable VR
JULY 16, 2022
According to a New York Times article from February 23, shortly after the invasion began, crypto was likely being used "to bypass the control points that governments rely on — mainly transfers of money by banks — to block deal execution," as sanctions began to take hold.
Road to VR
MARCH 15, 2022
The Russian government opened a criminal probe last week against Meta in hopes of classifying it as an “extremist organization,” which Business Insider reports may see a complete prohibition of its activities in Russia. At this point, Quest users in Russia aren’t certain whether it’s intentional or accidental.
Upload VR
JANUARY 18, 2024
Like many other PC headsets such as Bigscreen Beyond, Varjo Aero required SteamVR Tracking base stations which aren't included, and nor are any controllers. While XR-4 is currently only sold to enterprise and governments, Varjo says it plans to let individuals buy it too at some point in the future.
GizModo VR
JULY 17, 2020
is currently dealing with, as new government data released this week illustrates. In 2019, there were nearly 71,000 deaths attributed to drug overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highest yearly number to date. The covid-19 pandemic isn’t the only public health crisis the U.S. And… Read more.
AR Insider
OCTOBER 28, 2020
PhotonLens Debuts with Shadow Creator, Announces First MR Glass with 6 DoF Controllers and Snapdragon XR2 Platform. The invite-only, government-run conference featured remarks by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and updated projections by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on the size of China’s VR industry for next year.
The Ghost Howls
MARCH 1, 2024
I strongly believe that one of the reasons why Apple has chosen only eyes, voice, and hands as the interactions means for its glasses is because with future AR glasses people won’t take controllers with them all the time. I think the more we go on, the more VR-only headsets will disappear unless they have a strong focus on gaming.
Voices of VR
MARCH 3, 2024
Graylin embodies the eternal optimist and leans towards techno-utopian views while Rosenberg voices the more skeptical perspectives while leaning more towards cautious optimism and acknowledging the privacy hazards, control and alignment risks, as well as the ethical and moral dilemmas.
ARPost
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
While the goalie in the slapshot challenge is entirely automated, the placement of balls fired off in the goalie challenge can be controlled by a friend via a computer interface. NILAR agreements with athletes as well as other individuals have huge potential to give individuals more control over their own digital twins.
Mashable VR
MARCH 1, 2022
Widely considered to be controlled and censored by its government, Russian media is being used to spread misinformation to justify the invasion and discredit those who stand in solidarity with Ukraine. Your government is lying to you. One translated review that was shared to Twitter read: "The food was great!
The Ghost Howls
AUGUST 25, 2022
The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.
ARPost
MARCH 1, 2023
Major Gaps in Mental Health Systems Mental health systems worldwide are marked by significant gaps in information and research, governance, resources, and services. VR simulations have also shown great promise as an effective element in therapy sessions for PTSD as they allow a person to face their trauma in a relaxed and controlled setting.
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