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How to Create a Group Launch on Oculus App

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With the Oculus app , users can easily go through the steps on the Oculus phone app, create a link for the group launch, and share that with their friends through social media such as Discord, Facebook, or private chat. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create your group launch: 1. Open the Oculus app on your phone.

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US Air Force Experiments With VR Suicide Prevention Training

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Airmen and their spouses are taught how to comfort distressed individuals in a virtual environment. Last year VRgineers revealed that its professional-grade headset was being used by several airbases as part of its pilot training program. Image Credit: U.S. Air Force video by Nicholas Pilch. One life lost to suicide is too many.”

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Bank Of America Turns To VR For Soft Skills Training

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VR training designed to help Bank of America employees better understand the diverse needs of their customers. One of the largest financial institutions in the nation, Bank of America, has announced that it will soon begin using VR for soft skill training in almost 4,300 financial centers across North America.

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VR Technology Being Used In De-Escalation Training For Police

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Police officers operating out of the Strasburg Police Department in Strasburg, Virginia have begun receiving supplemental VR training centered specifically around crisis de-escalation. Different perspectives,” said training coordinator Lt. Officers participating in VR training // Credit: Pennsylvania Police Dept.

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COVID-19 VR Training With Virus-Free Headsets

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Two women-founded XR companies have partnered to provide free COVID-19 training. This prompted the Shift team to adapt their technology – originally developed for training teachers to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in the classroom – to help with the COVID-19 crisis.

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Sense Arena VR Hockey Training Took Us From Amateur To Pro

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Sense Arena, a VR sports training provider based out of the Czech Republic, is one such company working to modernize the world of sports training through the use of immersive technology. Sense Arena can be used in a professional training environment with a stick or on the go using the standard Touch controllers.

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VRdirect to Bring Competition in Training and Virtual Tours

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Right now, training and virtual tour experiences like those created in the VRdirect Studio often require a production company. The company also has some big-name partners including Oculus , Microsoft , and Telekom. See Also: New PwC Report: The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Soft Skills Training. Room in the Market?

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