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Carmakers Launch Desperate Attempt to Delay Massachusetts Right-to-Repair Law

GizModo VR

Major car manufacturers aren’t giving up on their efforts to stymie Massachusetts’ right to repair legislation. Less than two years after residents in the state voted in favor of updated right to repair laws that would let independent auto repair shops receive telematics data from vehicles, groups representing auto… Read more.

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VR Training Program Teaches Underserved Population Soft Skills to Increase Their Employment Chances

ARPost

However, an initiative by Viability, funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), promises to make things easier for the underserved, thanks to an innovative VR training program. The initiative of Viability could not have reached its full fruition without funds from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.

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Nationwide investigation into TikTok underway by group of state attorneys general

Mashable VR

Now, a group of state attorneys general want to turn their attention to TikTok. It's been almost 6 months since Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen made headlines sharing internal company documents showing that its company Instagram was having a negative impact on young people's mental health.

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W. Mass. group offer free HTC Vive, Gear VR demos

Hypergrid Business

If you are located near Northampton, Massachusetts, or plan to swing by, Northampton Community Television is offering free public virtual reality demos using the HTC Vive and Gear VR headsets. Stop by the NCTV facilities at 380...

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Rendever Announces Addition of EnvisionHome Solution to VR Experience Platform

ARPost

According to research conducted by Rendever and its partners, after two weeks of daily group VR sessions residents of senior care facilities experienced decreased depression and increased social health. With a good group VR session, the magic really starts to happen the moment that the headset is taken off,” said Rand.

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How Do Virtual Reality Healthcare Clinics Work?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Hatsumi The UK-based solution offers a safe space for patients with mental health issues to communicate their experiences to doctors and groups. A creative alternative to one-to-one and group therapy sessions, Hatsumi offers its interactive, colourful, and bespoke VR environments.

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Iowa State Athletics Will Use A Concussion-Detecting VR Headset

VRScout

Where many organizations are focused on protecting brains and preventing any damaging effects, especially with football protective gear, one group in particular is using VR to quickly and efficiently detect trauma to the head directly from the sidelines.

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