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How VR Is Being Used To Prepare For Mass Casualty Events

VRScout

Researchers based out of the Ohio State University College of Medicine have created a disaster response training program that uses VR technology to prepare first responders for various mass casualty emergencies, according to an official release. Immersive technology is for more than just gaming.

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A 'Fast-Moving' E. Coli Outbreak Is Hospitalizing People in the Midwest, CDC Warns

GizModo VR

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising alarm over what it describes as a “fast-moving” outbreak of Escherichia coli bacteria. At least 29 people in Michigan and Ohio have been sickened by the same strain, while nine have been hospitalized, but more cases may emerge. A clear cause for the foodborne… Read more.

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‘RUNNER’ Brings Breakneck Speeds & ’80s-style Arcade Shooting Action, Trailer Here

Road to VR

Players will be able to customize the look of their bike with unique paint and lighting combinations, unlock multiple vehicles, and blast away at baddies using automatic pistols integrated into the control yoke of the bike. There’s also plenty of heavy ordinance such as grenades, lock-on missiles, and an integrated vehicle cannon.

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Snapchat Introduces Sponsored AR Filters for Advertisers

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

The US-based messaging application says this will make it easier for brands to get more involved in shareable moments, as well as gaining end to end control of the Snapchat Camera experience.

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This Hospital is Using VR to Make Shots Easier For Kids

VRScout

This VR game is controlled through breathing, eye and head movements. A pilot study with the hospital’s hemophilia team, design experts, and students from The Ohio State University lets kids distract themselves in virtual reality during infusions and other procedures.

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Intel Kicks Off Fab Co-Investment Program with Brookfield: New Fabs to be Jointly Owned

Anand Tech

Intel will retain majority ownership and operating control of its chip factories, but it will not own 100% of them. SMIC) invests in new fabs together with local authorities of Chinese provinces as well as various asset management companies and/or investment banks (many of which are controlled by China's federal government).

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: Episode 28 of the VRScout Report, we got new 360 toys on iOS, Hololens is helping elevator technicians, VR might help you control your dreams, Apple CEO Tim Cook on augmented reality, VR/AR industry funding wrapup, and more… iOS NOW CAN TAKE 360 PHOTOS WITH GOOGLE CARDBOARD CAMERA, TOO.

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