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AfroTech World 2022 Covered Immersive Tech, NFTs, and Creator Communities

ARPost

If you’re a regular ARPost reader, you’ve probably seen us cover annual events like The Polys , the Immerse Global Summit , and the Augmented World Expo. This month, we were invited to cover an event for the very first time – AfroTech World. Their virtual conference, hosted by Blavity Inc.

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Digital Fashion Week New York: Reimagining the Future of Phygital Fashion

ARPost

The 2023 Digital Fashion Week New York was a three-day event that was a hub for phygital fashion experiences. On Friday, February 10, the event hosted the opening of the Metaverse Fashion Experience where attendees could explore virtual worlds through digital avatars.

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NYPD Uses Location-Based VR For Active Shooter Training

VRScout

When it comes to the NYPD’s Counterterrorism Bureau—New York Cities primary local resource to guard against international and domestic terrorism—there’s no such thing as being overly prepared. “I get more scenarios in, in a much shorter time… you get really immersed. Image Credit: ABC7.

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Journey Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell in Metaverse First

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Journey, an extended reality (XR) consultancy building next-generation experiences for clients and brands, rang the bell at the opening of the Nasdaq on Friday in both the physical and virtual world. ” The event marks the first time the Nasdaq bell had been open in both worlds and came ahead of the NFT.NYC event in New York City.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Host Live VR Show at Comic-Con

VRScout

The character was the your head, while your actual body was in the virtual world, immersing you in Turtles’ iconic New York City world. The conversation you had with Mikey or Donnie was voiced live on the scene by Brandon Mychal Smith and Josh Brener, respectively.

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How Are Popular Brands Leveraging the Metaverse to Connect with Clients?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Built on the foundations of community connections, immersive experiences, and innovation, the metaverse is giving new life to the marketing and customer experience strategies of major companies. 1. As customers become more accustomed to shopping online, they’re looking for businesses to deliver more immersive experiences for them.

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Nickelodeon Brings Kid-friendly Multiplayer VR Experience ‘SlimeZone’ to IMAX VR Centers Worldwide

Road to VR

Allowing up to six players to step inside a cartoon-filled virtual world, SlimeZone features games, the ability to ‘slime’ friends, and what else – plenty of recognizable cartoons such as Sponge Bob Squarepants. SEE ALSO Bandai Namco's VR Zone Arcade Lowers Age Restriction to 7 Years Old.