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VR Headset From Russia Boasts Impressive Specs

VRScout

According to a report by Russian tech news publication Holographica.space , Roscosmos—a strategic partner of the Russia-based conference The Startup Village—used the event to showcase its first VR headset, the Roscosmos XR-1. Origin – the entire hardware and software complex will be developed in Russia.

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Russia Bans Facebook & Instagram, Quest Sees Ripple Effects

Road to VR

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has caused a huge backlash from businesses around the world, which has resulted in a laundry list of consumer products and services pulling out of both Russia and its ally Belarus. Russia’s version of the FCC, Roskomnadzor, has the power to ban or slow down any service it deems inappropriate.

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TikTok (finally) rolls out 'Russia state-controlled media' labels

Mashable VR

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?

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The Real Reason Google Just Paused Advertising In Russia

Slashgear

Google paused advertising online inside Russia, appearing to do so in response to Russia's demands for information control through Google's platforms.

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Russia's war on social media isn't going well, either

Mashable VR

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine unfolds, much of the world continues to watch via social media. In response, Russia has waged its own forces against major social media platforms and services in an attempt to control the narrative coming out of Ukraine. As such, Russia has tried to control them, with little success.

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Russia moves to block Facebook across the entire country

Mashable VR

The Russian government is tightening its grip on social media as it attempts to control the message over the war in Ukraine. Russia is now moving to block access to Facebook across the entire country, according to a March 4 official press release , translated by Google. in the Russian Federation," reads the statement in part. "In

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Russia's state-owned news agency TASS' website reportedly hacked

Mashable VR

The website of Russia's state-owned news agency TASS appears to have been hacked on Monday, with an anti-war message taking over the homepage amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Indifferent journalists of Russia. At the moment we have no control over the situation, therefore we strongly recommend that you remove the cdn.onthe.io

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