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VR Shooter Core Disruption Features Motion Sickness Tech

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The goal, according to MPLEX, was to create an entertaining multiplayer experience while reducing as many barriers to VR as possible. In 2021, the studio hosted the Core Disruption World Premiere Esports Tournament at the University of Maryland, where teams competed for cash prizes. .

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Education’s Next Big Leap: Immersive VR Education For Better Learning

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These results are similar to findings from a 2018 study conducted at the University of Maryland, during which VR learning was key in helping participants retain information. Also known as Edutainment , the combination of education and entertainment can play a large role in helping students gain a deeper understanding of theoretical subjects.

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Spreading the Love of Classical Music Through Virtual Reality

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Led by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Music, where Muresanu also teaches, the project centers on Four Strings Around the World. That’s because its purpose isn’t merely for entertainment. Four Strings Around the Virtual World. The app, however, is a more ambitious venture than the PlayStation VR experience.

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How Government Agencies Use Virtual Reality

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The US Navy , for example, couldn’t bring a ship into its largest annual exhibition, the Sea-Air-Space Exhibition in Maryland. Education/Entertainment & Arts. Governments play an integral part in both education and entertainment. That’s partially why you see so many VR headsets at conferences.

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Making Your Next Flight Safer and Smoother with Wearable AR+VR

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A recent study at the University of Maryland found that people actually learn and retain information better through immersive experiences compared to using a computer or tablet. Enterprises are also finding VR to be superior to reading a manual, watching videos, or taking a lecture-style class.