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The XR Week Peek (2023.05.15): Google confirms headset with Samsung, Ultraleap teases a new device, and more!

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But to summarize, the most important XR-related tidbits have been: Google confirmed that is still working with Qualcomm and Samsung to build an XR headset. More info Tribeca Film Festival is coming Tribeca Film Festival, one of the most important film festivals of the year, is coming on June, 7–18.

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Now You Can Have ‘Dolphin-Assisted Therapy’ in VR

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Some 82 percent of our clients feel actually relaxed by seeing the films,” the organization’s policy advisor Johan Elbers told AFP. The Dutch government provided a 50,000 euro ($59,000) grant to develop the waterproof VR goggles, which contain a Samsung smartphone mounted on a 3D-printed rig made of recycled plastic.

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These Olympic Hopefuls Dig In For Their Shot at Rio 2016

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Samsung is bringing fans closer to the Olympic Games with this immersive Beach Volleyball VR film. This is why Samsung wants to tell the inspiring stories of Olympic Games hopefuls who are defying barriers on their quest to compete. Every four years, over one million athletes globally train to qualify for the Olympic Games.

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Chatting With The Recipient Of The SXSW 2019 ‘Best Interactive Experience’ Award

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Her first VR creation, Cardboard City , earned an award at the Samsung Gear Indie Milk VR contest in 2016. In college I was a Lafayette undergrad, and then I studied at the National Theater Institute. I studied Shakespeare and all of the great classics like Jacobean and Restoration and Greek tragedy. Running for approx.

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How and Why Brand Engagement Is Driving XR Development

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8th Wall also recently worked with Powster to create an AR experience for the horror film “Candyman” that was launched by a user speaking a phrase from the film into their phone. The company does work with other big-name brands including AT&T, Samsung, Chase, USAA, Pepsi, and Coke.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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SAMSUNG AT VIDCON: BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS. Samsung solidified its commitment to the virtual reality space with some big announcements that essentially add up to an end-to-end consumer VR solution. They are rebranding Milk VR to Samsung VR, and opening up the content platform to users. NEW LAUNCHES, MOVEMENTS, AND MONEY.

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Unity Technologies Hosting Vision VR/AR Summit Asia in Beijing

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Unity revealed that representatives from Google, Samsung Gear VR, PTC Vuforia, Sony PlayStation VR, and Microsoft HoloLens will be on hand to discuss new developments in their individual technologies. The “VR Game Dev” track will tackle platform-specific development, case studies, and tool/service demos. Best Film / Interactive Story.

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