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HTC VIVE VR Headset Now Available on Amazon

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The HTC VIVE (yes, they now capitalize all the letters in VIVE) is getting itself in front of millions of new online shoppers perusing the virtual aisles of Amazon. HTC has announced that the virtual reality system can now be purchased from Amazon.com in the United States and is priced at $799.

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Big XR News From Microsoft, US Army, Apple, Pico

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Pico and Microsoft rolled out new headset innovations to supply enterprise and military-grade immersive solutions. from Microsoft highlight the immersive industries continued influence as serious enterprise solutions. Microsoft also optimised Dynamics 365 Guides for HoloLens 2. headsets that Microsoft will deliver in 2024.

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How to Watch the 2018 Winter Olympics in VR

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Remarkably, neither Oculus Rift nor HTC Vive are on the list below, as only Samsung Gear VR, Google Cardboard, Google Daydream, and Windows ‘MR’ VR headsets have access. Windows ‘Mixed Reality’ VR Headsets – Microsoft Store. image courtesy NBC. image courtesy NBC. image courtesy NBC.

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USC Launches $1bn XR, Generative AI Initiative

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Full Sail University and XR Education USC’s Frontiers of Computing Programme follows several key efforts from universities in the United States to develop the virtual, augmented, mixed, and extended reality (VR/AR/MR/XR) industries.

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USSOCOM Acquires Eolian AR Tactical Headsets

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The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has begun expanding its list of equipment for military staff by approving the use of Eolian Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kits (ARTAK), Shepherd reported on Friday. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Eolian (@eolian.vr).

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Leveraging the Medical Metaverse to Increase Patient Outcomes

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Moreover, Microsoft is resparking its stake in an Industrial Metaverse, with plans to debut products in 2024. The HTC VIVE representative also reinforced how immersive solutions could ease patients into stressful surgeries or operations. “This really makes the patient experience not so scary anymore,” Chen remarked.

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VR & AR 2018: A Year In Review

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While hardware advancements such as the HTC Vive Pro and Oculus Rift have solidified at-home VR as a viable option, those looking for next-level immersion will still find the most success with location-based VR installations. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus. LOCATION-BASED VR.

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