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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

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If you want to build a career in immersive technologies , you can start by getting your degree in this field. Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Virtual Reality and Game Development Major – a Needed Addition to the Educational Offer.

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How VR Is Being Used To Prepare For Mass Casualty Events

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Immersive technology is for more than just gaming. Researchers based out of the Ohio State University College of Medicine have created a disaster response training program that uses VR technology to prepare first responders for various mass casualty emergencies, according to an official release.

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Meet XR Terra, the Company Teaching XR Technology

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XR technology is increasingly becoming a part of the corporate landscape. XR Terra was founded in 2019 as a way to train companies to be able to use the basics of XR programs so that they can more easily get started using XR technology in impactful and affordable ways. XR Technology, Education, and Growth. Meet XR Terra.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Turn Their Arena Into An AR Arcade

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Interact with stadium-wide games during live matches using the power of immersive technology. Fans who attend a Cleveland Cavaliers game at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse during the 2023 NBA Playoffs are in for a treat. The experience can be accessed during home games and away game watch parties at the venue.

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3 New VR Arcades Hit Utah, Ohio, and Washington, DC

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VR Arcades are beginning to make their spread across the US, offering users timed access to consumer VR systems and an array of games. That’s the idea behind three new VR Arcades that have opened in Utah, Ohio, and Washington, DC, which are leveraging the HTC Vive as the go-to ‘out-of-home’ VR platform for such activities.

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Circuit Stream: XR Learning Hub for AR/VR Developers and Designers

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Immersive technology has yet to hit the mainstream market, but investments in the broad XR industry are already predicted to exceed a market value of $250 billion by 2028. Clearly, people are anticipating immersive experiences as a daily occurrence, but to fast-track the adoption of AR/VR, the technologies need to be better understood.

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Niantic Partners with City Governments to Turn Pokémon GO into a Tool for Community Engagement

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A new study published by American University demonstrates how Pokémon GO and other augmented reality games can help city governments bring communities closer together. Knight Foundation has facilitated eight events for city governments to gain insight into how technology can contribute to community engagement. and James L.