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USA TODAY Builds AR Replica Of Notre Dame In Less Than 8 Hours

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According to USA TODAY, the networks emerging technology team built the experience in less than 8 hours, working around the clock to develop an educational interactive story that shines a better light on the future of one of the countries most treasured landmarks.

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Voted, Passed and Signed: XRA Commended the CHIPS and Science Act

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The Washington DC-based association sees it as a vital element of the emerging tech ecosystem. She stated that XR and immersive tech have great potential in healthcare , education , and workforce training. Google, HTC Vive, Microsoft, Meta, and Sony Interactive Entertainment jointly created XRA.

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Oculus Is Bringing Free-To-Use VR To 90 California State Libraries

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The pioneering company continues its crusade of spreading VR by donating 100 headsets for educational purposes. Public libraries provide safe, supportive environments that are available and welcoming to everyone,” said Cindy Ball, Oculus Education Program Manager, in a statement. Libraries share the love — at scale.”.

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Get Ready for This Year’s AR/VR Policy Conference

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The AR/VR Policy Conference is returning to Washington D.C. Other speakers we’re most excited about include Representative Darrell Issa, Christina Jackson of Meta, Karim Mohammadali of Google, futurist Cathy Hackl, and Unity’s Aaron Kleiner. Don’t worry, like last year, you can also view the event live for free online.

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Oculus Brings Rift to 90 Libraries in California for Public Access VR

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Detailed on the Oculus Blog , the new partnership with the California State Library hopes to highlight the educational potential of VR, as well as provide easy access to VR hardware within the heart of local communities. SEE ALSO Google Expects "Tens of Millions" of Daydream-Ready Devices on the Market By Year's End.

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Lifeliqe Is Bringing HoloLens To The Classroom

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Microsoft’s HoloLens and other mixed reality devices have enormous potential to inform and educate, arguably even more so than VR. Immersive education startup Lifeliqe is looking to capitalize on that potential. Tagged with: education , HoloLens , lifeliqe , microsoft Facebook Twitter Reddit More.

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EON Reality recognized as Top 100 Company Supporting Education Excellence by OCBJ and IPSF

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EON Reality has been recognized by the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) as one of the Top 100 Companies Supporting Education Excellence. On the Top 100, EON Reality is joined by organizations such as Google, The Hoag Foundation, and Kia Motors America, Inc. Johansson, CEO of EON Reality.