VRScout

APRIL 14, 2021

The Pico Neo 3 will be available exclusively in Asia with an enterprise version heading to Western markets. It’s always nice to have options when purchasing a certain type of product, and thanks to Pico Interactive , you’re about to have a new standalone VR headset to choose from; if you live somewhere in Asia that is. Pico’s Neo 3 6DoF headset comes with some pretty kickass specs that would appeal to any VR enthusiast.

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APRIL 14, 2021

Snap’s rumored AR glasses could breath new life into its unspectacular hardware past. by Mack DeGeurin. S nap, maker of the social messaging app Snapchat, is rumored to be working on a pair of its Spectacles smart glasses with AR-capable displays, according to The Information. The displays would mark a significant technological improvement over previous Spectacles models, and would move Snap closer toward offering true AR hardware.

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VRScout

APRIL 14, 2021

Update v28 is an absolute game-changer with new features such as wireless Oculus Link functionality, updates to Infinite Office, and more. Rolling out soon on Oculus Quest 2 headsets, Facebook’s v28 software update will introduce a variety of appealing updates, including the ability to wirelessly stream PCVR games and apps straight from your VR-ready PC.

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Road to VR

APRIL 14, 2021

Oculus today announced new features coming to Quest 2 in update v28, including Air Link for wireless PC VR streaming, support for 120Hz refresh rate, and the ability to track your desk and keyboard in VR for enhanced productivity. The latest Quest update is due to start rolling out to users any day now and will bring with it a slew of updates. Air Link for Wireless PC VR on Quest 2.

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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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ARPost

APRIL 14, 2021

Generally, I enjoy VR games that imitate physical reality so I thought it might be fun to guide pedestrians, give instruction to impatient drivers, and deal with unforeseen disasters in Traffic Jams , developed by Little Chicken Game Company and published by Vertigo Games. Job Training. The user interface in Traffic Jams is intuitive and easy to use.

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Hypergrid Business

APRIL 14, 2021

Editor’s Note: The ArtGate International 2021 kicks off with an opening ceremony tomorrow night, followed by three days of virtual art events. The art exhibition is open to the public and there is no cost to attend the event. A virtual reality headset will make the experience more immersive, but people can attend without one via their PC or mobile device.

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ARVR

APRIL 14, 2021

Smart Shopping Solutions?—?Top 5 Innovative Retail Technologies That Changes the Way People Shop Even with the global pandemic making in-store shopping difficult, Americans have transitioned to online shopping. In fact, in 2020, consumers spent $861.12 billion online, which is a staggering 44% increase from the year before. While brick-and-mortar stores may be struggling, they have also implemented some new smart shopping technologies to make the entire experience more pleasant.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

If, for any number of reasons, you’d like to burn telecoms to the ground and build a new internet service provider on their smoldering remains, good news for you. New York City Spectrum workers, who’ve weathered an anguishing four-year strike, have built their own internet service provider. If the city throws its… Read more.

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VR Fitness

APRIL 14, 2021

With everything that has transpired over the past year, it has been more important than ever before to take care of your mental health just as much as your physical health. Fortunately, the VR space has continued to see a number of new applications come about that help users meditate and find relaxation within an incredibly hectic world. Continue reading on VR Fitness Insider.

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With a rapidly changing economy, Avangrid Renewables looked to virtual reality to develop a standardized form of immersive training in order to onboard and upskill technicians faster than ever before.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

The Pentagon has officially verified that night-vision video circulating of unidentified, triangular aerial craft swarming around the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Russell in 2019 is real, as first reported last week by Mystery Wire. Read more.

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VR Fitness

APRIL 14, 2021

The war wages on in BigBox VR’s Population: One as players from around the globe join the battle that has intensified since the introduction of private lobbies, new weapons, additional skins, and some very cool adjustments to the map. On April 16, players from Solaris and Hyper Dash will jump in on the action to establish the supremacy of their chosen game and skills on a level playing field in the near future world of Population: One.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

New research suggests that living near hazardous waste is, unsurprisingly, harmful to health and longevity. The study found a clear link between lower life expectancy and living near a waste site, with residents in poorer neighborhoods possibly losing as much as a year of life. Read more.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 14, 2021

Back in the old days, a mobile phone functioned as a second phone number. We compile some apps that provide extra phone lines for your current smartphone.

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Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Remote meetings are here to stay - and many are BORING. If you are trying to engage your learners (or any audience), compelling content is critical. But trying to create stimulating content with the same tools you’ve always had is hard, right? Thankfully, wrong! Terrific tools in PowerPoint along with visual assets help you create the kind of dynamic content you need to capture your remote audience’s attention, with functions that allow for interactive sequences and navigation.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

So you’ve picked up a brand new PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , or Xbox Series S , and now you might be wondering how you can share all your gaming exploits with the wider world. After all, if you play a game and no one else can see it, did it even happen? Game streaming is no longer the niche hobby it once was, and the… Read more.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 14, 2021

LG's awesome 65-inch rollable TV is now on sale in the U.S., but its hefty price tag suggests it won't be seeing the inside of too many living rooms.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

It’s been hard to automate construction and home improvement. While there is plenty of room for robots on the worksite, I doubt any of us have seen anything quite like the Baubot , a construction bot that can carry heavy loads, lay bricks, and even sand sheetrock, feats once only performed by folks in hardhats and… Read more.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 14, 2021

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said it will take a couple of years for the semiconductor industry to build back, even with billions in investments.

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Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

They’re not what any of us would call “intimate,” but you can really tell a lot about a person from a quick glance at the browser extensions they use. Is your boyfriend’s browser decorated with favicons from Evernote, Trello, and literally nothing else? He’s either a type-A perfectionist or zen to a fault. Is your… Read more.

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Anand Tech

APRIL 14, 2021

On the back of Intel's 11th generation Rocket Lake processor release last month, MSI has dropped a new Z590 motherboard which certainly raises an eyebrow towards aesthetics. The new Z590 Ace Gold Edition is a gold-inspired take of the regular MEG Z590 Ace motherboard, with all of the same premium features such as PCIe 4.0 support, 2.5 GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, and dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C on the rear panel.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

Mixed into the collective tangle of agony and loss caused by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic are the “long-haulers”—people who become or continue to feel sick after their initial encounter with the virus. But the road to understanding what’s now become known as long covid will take time, nuanced inquiry, humility, and… Read more.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 14, 2021

Still need to buy a gift? If you have travelers on your wish list, then we have the list for you. From headphones to portable batteries and bags, we have the 22 best gifts for travelers.

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Speaker: Treion Muller, Chief Strategy Officer at ELB Learning

Since when has learning and development (L&D) become such a negative experience with its intended learners? Could it be because learners have been conditioned by very poor learning experiences over the past two decades, combined with the kinks of technological innovation? Or is it because learning has typically been designed as a one-size-fits-all solution, despite the fact that humans are not clones?

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

Lockdown, or as it was known in my house, “the 24-hour iPad party,” has cut into our family’s exercise time considerably. My three young children spend most of the day on their devices, whether in remote learning or remote Minecrafting, and we’ve been thinking hard about how to get them out of the house. The Fitbit… Read more.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 14, 2021

Amazon's new Alexa-enabled Echo Buds are both smaller and more affordable. Though Amazon claims ANC is also improved, battery life might actually be worse.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2021

The U.S. has a lot of work to do to draw down carbon emissions. But a new report shows that when it comes to the energy grid, things are actually in better shape than researchers thought it’d be by this point. Read more.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 14, 2021

You can save over $400 if you take advantage of Dell's offer for the XPS 13, which is powered by the 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM.

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Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute

The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?

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