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Denmark Is Turning To VR To Combat Teen Drinking Problem

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Alcohol abuse amongst teens is a common issue across the globe, but in Denmark, it is a huge dilemma. Gunver Majgaard, a learning specialist at Southern Denmark University, talked with The Guardian about how you can educate teenagers about alcohol consumption and what is considered enough through a conversation.

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HTC is Sending a VR Headset to the ISS to Support Astronaut Mental Health

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Like all modern VR headsets, Vive Focus 3’s room-positioning system wasn’t built with the microgravity of space in mind, however the company settled on a solution that’s sometimes used in the world of location-based entertainment, such as roller coasters and flight simulators.

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Can Virtual Reality Improve Science Education?

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Furthermore, it allows them to perform experiments in a risk-free simulated environment. Currently, thousands of universities across Denmark utilize this VR-driven technology. Another company that’s developing immersive lab simulations is PraxiLabs. Labster is one platform that’s seeking to enhance science education.

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The Vive Focus 3 On The International Space Station Is Now Being Used For Exercise Too

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As Mogensen sees a 270-degree first-person video of a cyclist on a scenic route from his home country Denmark, which plays back at the speed he's cycling. The Vive Focus 3 is synced up to the smart exercise bike on the ISS via Bluetooth.

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Oculus & ESL Return For VR League: Season Two

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Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. All of which leading up to the epic grand finale at Oculus Connect 5! Think you may have what it takes to take home some of the sweet dough? Image Credit: Oculus.

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Labster gets millions from a16z to bring virtual science lab software to the world

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billion in assets under management , has poured millions into an edtech startup that sells virtual STEM lab simulations to institutions. Along with each simulation, Labster offers 3D animations for certain concepts, re-plays of simulations, quiz questions and a virtual learning assistant. Image Credits: Labster.

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Making Payments From Inside VR Just Got A Lot Easier With Payscout

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At the Money20/20 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, Payscout unveiled Payscout VR Commerce , which enables consumers to shop and purchase physical products while still in VR. We’ve seen many prototypes and simulations of VR shopping, but this is the first time anyone can experience real commerce in VR.”.