Tue.Dec 07, 2021

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Sony Teases Prototype VR Headset With Stunning 8K Visuals

VRScout

It appears as though Sony is making serious progress with its VR technology. Earlier today the company hosted an online event called Sony Technology Day, revealing new information on eight different technologies revolving around the theme of “Technology that inspires emotion.” This included a prototype VR headset with next-gen visuals and low latency.

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10 Trends for AR in 2022

AR Insider

What were the top AR advancements in 2021, and what's in store for 2022? Geenee's Q4 report looks back on an eventful year and forward to a potentially momentous year for AR. Anne McKinnon breaks it down for us. The post 10 Trends for AR in 2022 appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Game Awards Hosting VR Watch Party In The ‘Microverse’

VRScout

The ‘Microverse’ is a virtual world composed of “floating planets, ancient giants, and explorable terrain.” The Game Awards 2021 is just around the corner and based on comments from the show’s host, creator, and organizer Geoff Keighley it sounds as though we have a number of exciting announcements to look forward to. During a recent interview with ForTheWin , Keighley confirmed that there are several games on the same level as Elden Ring scheduled for the show. 

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Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Displays: Emerging Technologies and Future…

ARVR

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Displays: Emerging Technologies and Future Perspectives?—?Summary Recent advances in high-speed communication and miniature mobile computing platforms have escalated a strong demand for deeper human-digital interactions beyond traditional flat panel displays. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets are emerging as next-generation interactive displays with the ability to provide vivid three-dimensional (3D) visual experiences.

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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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AWS Outage Takes Down Amazon, Disney+, and Venmo

GizModo VR

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the engine that powers many of the internet’s most-trafficked websites and apps, appears to be experiencing a widespread outage that is bringing down several popular services. Read more.

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Elon Musk Calls for End to Government Subsidies Now That They’ve Made Him Rich

GizModo VR

Fifth Element cosplayer Elon Musk would like the government to knock it off with the whole trying to pass climate legislation thing. His beef with the Build Back Better Act? Among other things, subsidies for electric vehicles. Thus, Musk continues a long tradition of what people in “the biz” call “pulling up the… Read more.

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How to record the screen on your iPhone

Digital Trends

Want to show your non-tech-savvy relative how to do something without having to do it all for them? We detail how to record the screen on your iPhone or iPad.

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Return to Arrakis In Dune The Graphic Novel Part 2

GizModo VR

You saw the new Dune movie. You loved the new Dune movie. You want to know what happens next. In this scenario, you probably think you have two options. One: wait until 2023 to see the next movie. Two: pick up Frank Herbert’s legendary 1965 book. Either one will provide the answers you seek, but now we’re happy to… Read more.

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How to block calls on an iPhone

Digital Trends

Looking for a way to block calls on your iPhone? Read our how-to guide on blocking unwanted callers using settings in iOS or a third-party call-blocking app.

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How to Train Employees 65% Faster With Virtual Reality

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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Over 200 Newspapers Are Suing Facebook and Google for Decimating Their Advertising

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As first reported by Axios , a collective of some 200 newspapers are currently suing Google and Facebook, alleging that the tech giants have unfairly manipulated the advertising market in ways that directly damage their publications. Read more.

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What to do if you forget your Android PIN, password, or pattern

Digital Trends

Life slams to a halt when you forget your Android password, PIN, or pattern, but there are some things you can do. We take a look at your various options.

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MyCryptoWallet Collapses and Leaves Bitcoin Traders Stranded: Report

GizModo VR

MyCryptoWallet, an Australia-based cryptocurrency exchange that allowed users to buy and sell coins like ether and bitcoin, has collapsed and left users without access to funds, according to multiple reports. The company called in a firm called SV Partners on Friday to liquidate what remains of the exchange and deal… Read more.

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Welcome To Earth’s producer on glowing squirrels — and Will Smith’s real superpower

Digital Trends

It didn't take much convincing for Will Smith to join the Welcome to Earth docuseries, says producer Jane Root, but what an adventure it turned out to be.

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Are You Still Watching? How to Create Engaging Presentations for Virtual Learning

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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Tesla Owners Are Playing Video Games While Driving

GizModo VR

Tesla has gained its fair share of interest from regulators and safety advocates in recent months over the fraught deployment of its “Full Self Driving” beta system, but it has so far managed to largely avoid scrutiny over its decision to quietly add in the ability to play video games while during. Read more.

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Twitter Super Follows are now available to Android users

Digital Trends

Twitter's Super Follows subscription service was launched for iOS users in September. Now, the feature has been extended to Android users.

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Rohingya Sue Meta for $150 Billion Over Facebook's Alleged Role in Myanmar Genocide

GizModo VR

For years now, reports have emerged of Myanmar’s military using Facebook as a key tool in its ongoing slaughter of the country’s Muslim Rohingya population. Investigations have found the platform’s been openly used to incite vicious rumors and organize planned attacks on the Rohingya, whose lives have been thrown into … Read more.

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Sonos adds Dolby Atmos Music and hi-res audio support for Amazon Music

Digital Trends

Sonos is adding the ability to play Dolby Atmos Music and hi-res audio tracks directly from Amazon Music on compatible products like the Arc and Beam soundbars.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

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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Don't Look Up Turns a Global Catastrophe Into Poignant, Universal Comedy

GizModo VR

After a recent screening of Don’t Look Up , the new Netflix original from writer/director Adam McKay , star Leonardo DiCaprio explained why he did this film. DiCaprio has long been an advocate for the environment and, for years, had been looking for a film to underline the message that climate change is killing this… Read more.

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How to set up an Apple TV and Apple TV 4K

Digital Trends

The Apple TV and Apple TV 4K couldn't be easier to set up, but there are a few things you should know.

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Study Finds Link Between Cannabis Use and Poor Sleep

GizModo VR

People who regularly use cannabis may be more prone to sleep problems, new research suggests. The observational study found that self-described cannabis users were more likely to report trouble getting the optimal amount of sleep, both in not getting enough rest or too much. This link was more pronounced for heavy… Read more.

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Nvidia quietly launches more GPUs for mining, not gaming

Digital Trends

Despite the card's previous-generation name, the new RTX 2060 12GB outperforms the RTX 3060 for cryptomining.

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Who C.A.R.E.S.!? How Learning Got Its Bad Rap & What We Can Do About It

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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The Problem With Earth’s Striking New ‘Black Box’

GizModo VR

A monolithic data storage site and art installation called “Earth’s Black Box” is slated for construction in Australia. Akin to a flight recorder, the device is meant to chronicle Earth’s journey toward environmental destruction, but it likely won’t have much of an impact. Read more.

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NASA launches new tech to better track near-Earth asteroids

Digital Trends

NASA has launched new technology to help scientists better track near-Earth asteroids and more accurately assess their risk to our planet.

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Revolutionary Silicon Chip Microspeakers Promise to Make Wireless Earbuds Even Smaller With Better Battery Life

GizModo VR

Wireless earbuds could soon be small enough to be completely unnoticeable when worn thanks to a new design for a microspeaker made entirely from silicon. This approach replaces traditional speaker designs relying on magnets and moving membranes. The new sound-producing chips could dramatically improve battery life as… Read more.

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The new AMD Rembrandt APUs may be just as good as the GTX 1650

Digital Trends

A new leaked benchmark shows that the upcoming AMD Rembrandt 6000-series APUs offer performance similar to that of GTX 1650.

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

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?