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The Curious Relationship Between DVDs and VR

VR Playhouse

If this fact isn’t enough to convince you of the terrifying speed at which ideas and technology move, here’s another: A hundred years ago, the first supermarket was opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Time Warner’s involvement here is crucial, as its influence shaped the technology into the perfect medium for the entertainment industry.

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The escapism of 'Stranger Things' Season 4 just hits different in 2022

Mashable VR

The mounting undertone of a Satanic Panic-y, West Memphis Three-esque true crime subplot also brilliantly captures the real-world social fears and horrors that dominated everyday life during this era. The Hellfire Club's metalhead Dungeon Master Eddie Munson brings a fun flair to the established core friend group.

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Can the Industrial Metaverse, XR Build Future Smart Cities?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

My mom [who recently experimented with the Meta Quest 2] started to understand this because she was in the form of an avatar in this app, looking at her hometown of Ireland while sitting here in Memphis, Tennessee. It was like the light bulb went off.

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