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Metaverse – Expectations vs Reality, Part 1: Technological Possibilities

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So when I say metaverse, what I mean is immersive technologies + blockchain-related digital assets ( NTFs and crypto). The unrealistic expectations of the public are such because of two large series of problems: The actual technological possibilities, and. Movement in virtual worlds is not yet achievable as seen in the film.

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Voice-Driven VR Film ‘Kusunda’ Teaches You A Dying Language

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Nowhere Media’s breath-taking volumetric VR film makes its world debut at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. This was the inspiration behind Kusunda , a voice-driven VR film centered around the indigenous community of Kusunda located in the landlocked country of Nepal in South Asia. ” Image Credit: Nowhere Media.

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“PRIVACY LOST”: New Short Film Shows Metaverse Concerns

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Experts have been warning that, as exciting as AI and the metaverse are, these emerging technologies may have negative effects if used improperly. However, it seems like the promise of these technologies may be easier to convey than some of the concerns. PRIVACY LOST Parents and their son sit in a restaurant.

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NRG Releases Report on VR Technology Consumer Attitudes

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These kinds of figures can be important to understanding the VR technology market, but they only tell us so much. Beyond Reality” is a recent study by the National Research Group (NRG) devoted to AR and VR consumer habits. Is VR Technology Having a Renaissance? From the start, the survey doesn’t pull punches.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

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Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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How Astronauts Are Using VR & AR Aboard The ISS

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From maintenance work to physics experiments, XR technology is playing a major role in the operations of the Expedition 65 crew. But how exactly is VR & AR technology being used by the astronauts operating within the multinational low orbit space station? Working inside the U.S. Image Credit: NASA.

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UCLA Surgical Training Study Shows VR Beats Traditional Training by 130%

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A randomized study conducted at UCLA to test the difference between VR and traditional surgical training found that medical students trained in VR scored significantly better than traditional methods. After their training, participants conducted the procedure on an artificial training bone and their performance was filmed.

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