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Creating Real Family Memories Under Lockdown With The Alcove VR App

VRScout

The global outbreak of COVID-19 has led to the government-mandated lockdowns around the world, separating countless families, friends, and loved ones in the process. As a result, many of the activities and features included as part of Alcove have been tailor-made for more seasoned users who may be less comfortable with VR technology.

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XR Organizations and Initiatives for World Environment Day

ARPost

One of the common criticisms of XR technology is that people will use it to avoid problems of the real world. Further, earlier this year, OCAVU announced an Environmental, Social, and Governance program with partner EcoCart. We hear it from talking heads, see it in webcomics, and read about it in science fiction.

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U.S. Navy Uses AR To Keep Warfighters Hidden On The Battlefield

VRScout

According to Jessica Sinclair, NIWC Atlantic information technology specialist, there’s a saying used within the military that always rings true no matter what: “If you’re transmitting, you can be found.”. Navy personnel experimenting with prototype technology / Image Credit: U.S. Navy, Joe Bullinger.

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AR Glasses For Diabetics: Magic Leap Considers ?Glucose Monitoring? Eyewear

VRScout

The company has made waves thanks to irregular updates teasing exciting new developments on their much-anticipated AR headset technology, referred to as “ Lightwear.” ” The eyewear can also track activities such as “eating, taking medication, exercising, or a combination thereof.”

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The Top 4 Internet Of Things Trends In 2023

Bernard Marr

This is a convergence of two very important tech trends that will define how technology is used across industry and enterprise during 2023. Healthcare is a huge area of opportunity for IoT technology, and the value of the market for IoT-enabled health devices is set to hit $267 billion by 2023. The Internet of Healthcare Things.

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Can Virtual Reality Stop Sexual Harassment Before It Starts?

ARPost

Although the burgeoning technology is in its infancy, it has the potential to be an effective solution for sexual harassment prevention training. From government officials to Hollywood superstars, sexual harassment continues to be a pervasive problem in society. Combatting sexual harassment in the workplace is no easy feat.

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How to guarantee privacy and safety in the metaverse: an interview with Kavya Pearlman

The Ghost Howls

We talked about the sweet spot between human rights and technology advancements, how to guarantee a safe environment for children in immersive worlds, and how we hope the metaverse of the future could be. It’s been almost five years now, and we have been focused on so many issues that are so important for emerging technologies.

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