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Top XR Vendors Majoring in Education for 2022

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Few things are more important than delivering the right education to individuals around the globe. The cloud has paved the way for a new era of collaborative remote learning, while AI tools and automated systems are assisting educators in their tasks. What’s more, educators have been able to reduce average operating costs by 10%.

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Microsoft Axes Social VR Platform & XR Interface Framework Amid Wide-reaching Layoffs

Road to VR

Microsoft is laying off 10,000 employees, and with it the company is axing social VR platform AltspaceVR and its XR interface framework, Mixed Reality Toolkit. In a Hail Mary that few expected, Microsoft turned around and snapped up the ailing platform only two months after the planned shut-down date.

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How to Compare Immersive Training Solutions in 2024

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Immersive training solutions are becoming increasingly commonplace in the business environment as companies rapidly adopt XR technologies, the metaverse, and the future of work. As a result, immersive learning tools, platforms, and software are being adopted in every industry.

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Creating Immersive Learning Experiences

Tech Trends VR

The benefits of using immersive technologies as teaching tools have been widely documented and extensively discussed, specially in recent years with the rapid development of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed reality hardware and applications.

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Big XR News from Meta, Apple, Immersive Tech Week, Xreal, and Microsoft

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Meta’s Nick Clegg Calls Out Educators and Enterprise Nick Clegg, the Meta President of Global Affairs , recently posted a video on social media, urging enterprise and education customers to use XR technology. This announcement comes as Meta reinforces its commitment to immersive solutions for work and the industrial Metaverse.

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The Top Immersive Learning Trends to Watch in 2024

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Immersive learning trends are actively transforming the future of education. As the elements that power immersive learning strategies continue to evolve, new trends are emerging that could make these educational experiences even more valuable in the years ahead. Fortunately, in recent years, this has begun to change.

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XR in Education Case Study in Focus: Microsoft and GE

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

In the educational landscape, extended reality tools have an incredible opportunity to enlighten and engage students in a variety of spaces. With the correct blend of immersive technologies, it’s easier for business leaders and educators alike to deliver information to students in a way capable of boosting recall and performance.