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‘Google Earth VR’ Lets You Experience the Total Solar Eclipse Right Now

Road to VR

Whether or not you’re in the narrow band of ‘solar eclipse totality’ that’s making its way across the continental United States on Monday, August 21st, Google Earth VR has seen a recent update that will let you experience the rare event from the comfort of your own HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. image courtesy NASA.

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Shaq’s Fun House Debuts Super Bowl LVII AR Experience

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Companies such as Google, Digital Entertainment Ventures (DEC), Universal Music, the Country Music Association (CMA), and many others have backed the immersive firm. The Nashville, Tennessee-based company develops app-free creative content on any static image to boost engagement and conversion rates. .”

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5 interactive tools for learning about abortion access in your state

Mashable VR

As of June 24, 13 states have such trigger bans — Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Another 13 states are expected to enact restrictive laws in the future. SEE ALSO: How overturning Roe v. Wade may impact you.

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

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The United States (US) Justice Department launched a lawsuit against Google’s parent company Alphabet on Tuesday, reports revealed. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising.

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