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This Tech Lets You Move Virtual Objects Like A Jedi

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In fact, I’m a bit surprised it took this long, but researchers at Virginia Tech have put their brains to good use and come up with a way for ordinary mortals to replicate the telekinetic powers of a Jedi in VR. . Image Credit: Virginia Tech. These are definitely the VR powers you’re looking for…. It was only a matter of time.

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The Media and Entertainment Metaverse: What to Expect

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Busch Gardens Virginia , one of the United States’ top theme parks, created an immersive roller coaster ‘The Battle for Eire’ featuring emerald mask VR headsets from the Taiwanese tech giant. One of the strongest verticals for entertainment and media metaverses is gaming. VR Theme Parks.

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Moving Virtual Objects Like a Jedi

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In fact, I’m a bit surprised it took this long, but researchers at Virginia Tech have put their brains to good use and come up with a way for ordinary mortals to replicate the telekinetic powers of a Jedi in Virtual Reality. It was only a matter of time.

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Spatial Beats: 8th Wall, Sam and Max, & Burning Man

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Osso VR was founded by game designer turned Orthopedic Surgeon and now CEO, Justin Barad, who understood how VR can train better surgeons. If you recall, the song is an ode to West Virginia, where Zuck is certainly not. Let’s dive in… Osso VR Raises $27 Million Series B to Expand Its VR Surgical Training Platform.

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This Restaurant Will Let You Paint With Sauces in VR

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When your masterpiece is complete, you can save an in-game video of your custom creation on Facebook right there. This Unity-based VR application was built from the ground up just for this activation, with the style and details matching the Zaxby’s environment. 26 – Virginia Tech vs. Virginia. Georgia Southern.

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How Are US Regulators Affecting Big Tech’s XR Plans?

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Attorney generals from eight states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia—have joined the litigation. The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia will hear the case. If successful, the suit could significantly reduce Google’s key revenue streams.

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Attending Digital Concerts in XR with The Boolean’s Anne McKinnon

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Anne is actively engaged in the entertainment industry at the intersection of music, arts, gaming, and tech. So a lot of it is based around the concepts of gaming. So we’re really looking at VR as something that’s not contained, taking from classical genres, from theater and cinema and gaming. Anne: Thank you, Alan.