Fri.Nov 23, 2018

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This New Device Could Solve VR Motion Sickness

VRScout

OtoTech combats motion-induced nausea without the side effects of drugs. According to research published by ScienceNews , roughly 25% to 45% of users report some form of motion sickness while engaged in a virtual reality experience. While the potential causes of this discomfort are still under debate, it’s clear that VR-induced sickness is an ongoing concern within the industry.

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The Best HTC Vive Deal for Black Friday 2018

Road to VR

Holiday shopping season is here and we’re keeping an eye on the best HTC Vive Black Friday 2018 deals. HTC Vive Deal Baseline. It’s important to keep in mind the base price of the headset so you can make an informed decision when purchasing. The standard price of the Vive lineup without any discounts or sales is as follows: Original Vive – $500.

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#717: VR Privacy Summit Organizer Highlights & Next Steps

Voices of VR

The VR Privacy Summit happened on November 8th, and brought together representatives from the top XR companies, start-up companies, VR experts, medical academics, and legal.

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The Best Oculus Go Deal for Black Friday 2018

Road to VR

Holiday shopping season is here and we’re tracking the best Oculus Go Black Friday 2018 deals. Oculus Go Deal Baseline. It’s important to understand the nominal price point for the Oculus Go so that you know what kind of deal you’re getting when you see a sale. Here’s the going rate for the Oculus Go prior to any discounts: Oculus Go (32GB) – $200.

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The Future of eLearning in 2022: A Sensitive Eye for Authentic Translation and Localization

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? With over 317 million people in the US and over 6.7 billion potential customers in the world, personalizing training seems logical.

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$1,550 Vive Pro McLaren Edition Further Confuses Headset’s Positioning

Road to VR

HTC today launched the Vive Pro McLaren Edition, which includes a limited edition Vive Pro with 2.0 peripherals and colored accents, a themed box, a copy of racing sim rFactor 2 McLaren Edition , and the McLaren Garage VR Experience. Priced at a whopping $1,550 ($150 more than usual), the move makes it less clear than ever whether the Pro is meant for enterprise/commercial use, or for consumers.

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