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Artists Spread Inspirational Political Messages Through Geo-Located AR Art

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Found in areas throughout the United States, Mexico, and Egypt, with more locales to come, these eye-opening artworks have been placed in specific locations relevant to their message in terms of history, culture, or political significance. A full list of the first group of collaborating artists and their respective art can be found below.

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10 “Metaversities” Are Opening Across The US This Fall

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Just like the real world, students will be able to break into small groups and work on projects together, no matter their physical distance,” said Steve Grubbs, VictoryXR CEO in an official release, “but unlike the real world, they will be able to shrink to the size of Ant-man and tour the human body.

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Gay Culture Is gaysovercovid

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The glee is palpable when you peruse gaysovercovid , as many have in the past few weeks; its follower count has ballooned in the wake of mass partying in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and an ensuing sinking party boat. The delight characterizing the Instagram account, which posts pictures of groups of gay (and mostly white)… Read more.

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Zakeke Releases Study on VR and AR Retail, Launches New Web Viewer Tool

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Further, consumer interest in VR and AR retail was higher in Asia, the United Arab Emirates, and Mexico than in Western Europe and the United States. Interest in VR and AR retail – and in online shopping more generally – starts to steeply decline with the 55+ age group. Insights on Age.

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Alejandro Inarritu and Legendary are Creating a VR Short Film

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The ILMxLAB created world will immerse you in a border crossing journey between Mexico and the United States. The VR short film will follow a group of immigrants and refugees crossing the border between Mexico and the United States. Alejandro Inarritu is taking a big step into the world of virtual reality.

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Surgeon Chooses VR Over Sedatives For Patients

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A surgeon in Mexico City is ditching painkillers by bringing virtual reality into the operating room. Last month we covered how one group of surgeons were using VR to help them prep for surgery or even livestreaming surgery in VR as an educational tool for other doctors. Dr. Jose Luis Mosso Vazquez seems to think so.

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Discover Latin America’s XR ecosystem with Oscar Cartagena

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We all know very well the VR ecosystem in the US, but many of us from Europe or the US have more difficulties in imagining what happens after you cross the Southern border with Mexico. This group is run by multiple Latin American leaders and gathers different XR professionals and enthusiasts. applicants as of this writing).

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