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Legverse Isn’t A Real Metaverse, But It Definitely Should Be

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That said, my favorite fake announcement of the day has to go to New Technology Walkers’ leg-based VR metaverse, appropriately entitled Legverse. This makes sense, seeing as most commercially-available VR technology is unable to track the lower half of a user’s body, at least not without the help of additional trackers.

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Metaverse – Expectations vs Reality, Part 1: Technological Possibilities

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So when I say metaverse, what I mean is immersive technologies + blockchain-related digital assets ( NTFs and crypto). The unrealistic expectations of the public are such because of two large series of problems: The actual technological possibilities, and. See Also: HapticVR Technology as a Means to Facilitate Better Surgical Training.

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Hearables: Broadening AR Definitions

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This post is adapted from ARtillery Intelligence’s latest report, Hearables: Broadening the Definition of AR. Augmented Reality’s definition continues to evolve. Though considered by most to be graphics that overlay the physical world, there’s growing sentiment that AR’s definition is too narrow.

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The “War of Words” Taking Place in XR Technology

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The title of this article uses the term “XR technology,” but, what is “XR”? XR technology is exceedingly complicated. The two worked together with other contributors on what is likely the most complete XR technology taxonomy on the web. The same thing started to play out on the XR technology terminology landscape.

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NRG Releases Report on VR Technology Consumer Attitudes

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These kinds of figures can be important to understanding the VR technology market, but they only tell us so much. Is VR Technology Having a Renaissance? The survey doesn’t promise the VR technology renaissance, but it does list two big reasons why the tech might be here to stay. From the start, the survey doesn’t pull punches.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

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Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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2020 Trends in XR Technology Education

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XR technology is disruptive and it’s been a disruptive year. Disruptive” isn’t the keyword for this article, but has definitely been a buzzword in 2020. To start, it is important to point out that XR technology in education isn’t a new concept. Of course, XR technology in education isn’t just for “students.” The Road In.

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