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EON Reality and Illinois Institute of Technology Partner for Knowledge Metaverse Hub

EON Reality

The partnership will begin with new EON-XR solutions for Illinois Institute of Technology. By utilizing the solutions to teach immersive and interactive lessons using lifelike 3D models, Illinois Institute of Technology can provide the best possible academic experience for those on their campus as well as those studying remotely.

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Google Might Owe You Money for Your Face if You Live in Illinois

GizModo VR

The tech company has settled for $100 million following a class action lawsuit in Illinois over data privacy concerns from users of the Google Photos app. Google took another hit today. Read more.

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Vader Immortal Will Bring ‘Lightsaber Battle’ To The Oculus Quest

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Also present on the panel will be Lucasfilm alumn Colum Slevin, who will explain how the project was enhanced by Oculus Quest technology, as well as go deeper into the specifics of ‘lightsaber battle’ on the standalone headset. Star Wars Celebration 2019 takes place April 11th – April 15th at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Sandbox VR and Netflix Preparing Squid Game VR Experience

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Squid Game Becomes a Top Location-Based Virtual Reality Experience Sandbox VR focuses on building location-based immersive experiences using VR technology. Using patented motion-tracking technology, the company lets players use their own bodies as controllers.

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NEPA Hosting ‘Echo Arena’ Charity Cup For Special Olympics

VRScout

Mac Dougan, Assistant Director of Digital Initiatives for Special Olympics Illinois , believes that VR technology as a whole could have a monumental impact on sports inclusion. The opportunities are endless for Special Olympics and VR games,” stated Dougan.

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The Disturbing Reason Facebook Is Paying People $397

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Some people in Illinois are getting checks for up to around $400 from Facebook, and the reason has everything to do with the company's use of biometric data.

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The teeniest robot in the world is a jumping crab

Mashable VR

Engineers from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have developed the smallest walking robot ever, and it’s a crab. The goal for creating a bot so small is to move towards more practical uses of the technology and gaining entry to more hard to reach, tightly confined spaces.