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What is INTERPOL’s Metaverse Law Enforcement Strategy?

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INTERPOL recently unveiled its novel metaverse law enforcement strategy by allowing visitors to tour a digital twin of its General Secretariat headquarters in France, it announced in October. The group’s Capacity Building and Training Directorate opened a module on verifying and screening travel documents.

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OpenXR Standard Ratified, Microsoft, Oculus, & Others to Release First Implementations

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It’s backed by many of the biggest names in the VR and AR industries and has been in development by the consortium for two years now, organized by Khronos Group. The group today announced the ratification of OpenXR 0.9, Image courtesy Khronos Group. Today the group announced the ratification and release of OpenXR 0.9,

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XR in Retail Case Study in Focus: Microsoft and Wu?rth

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rth began building its new strategy with the assistance of the Microsoft HoloLens headset, and the Microsoft partner network. rth group, has a significant presence across the construction, craft, and automotive sectors. With Microsoft, Wu?rth Here’s what happened when Wu?rth rth company were simple.

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OpenXR 1.0 Released, Microsoft Supports on HoloLens & WMR, Oculus Plans Rift & Quest Support

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It’s a major milestone, according to Khronos Group which has overseen development of the standard by a consortium of many of the biggest names in the AR/VR sector. OpenXR’s ‘working group’, under which representatives from member companies have been actively developing the standard, is facilitated by Khronos Group.

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Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Strategy Driven By Pioneer Who Helped Launch VR’s Renaissance

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A pioneer who helped kickstart VR’s renaissance is driving the strategy for Microsoft’s Windows Mixed Reality platform, spanning both HoloLens and a collection of VR headsets rolling out later this year. ” This is Acer’s kit, the first Windows VR headset to roll out to developers from Microsoft’s partners.

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VR Veteran Tony Parisi is Leading Unity’s AR & VR Strategy Beyond Gaming

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The person who is in charge of Unity’s xR strategy is Tony Parisi, who is a co-founder of VRML and a long-time open web advocate. I had a chance to catch up with Tony at Sundance earlier this year to talk about his approach to leading VR & AR strategy at Unity, and moving immersive technologies beyond just entertainment.

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The Australian Air Force Is Now Testing the Microsoft HoloLens

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The Australian Air Force and Saab Australia are trialing the Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset as the Australian military evolves into a “fifth-generation fighting force.” In March 2016, Microsoft added Saab to its growing list of companies that are building enterprise-level applications for its AR headset.

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