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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

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If you want to build a career in immersive technologies , you can start by getting your degree in this field. Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Ohio University – Leading Transformation in the Educational Field.

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How VR Is Being Used To Prepare For Mass Casualty Events

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Immersive technology is for more than just gaming. Researchers based out of the Ohio State University College of Medicine have created a disaster response training program that uses VR technology to prepare first responders for various mass casualty emergencies, according to an official release.

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You Can Now Donate Blood While Immersed In Mixed Reality

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Credit: Abbott Laboratories Using Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, donors are immersed in a magical garden where they can plant seeds around their real-world environment while enjoying a comforting soundtrack. Donors remain aware of their surroundings at all times for safety purposes. .”

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Dreamscape Immersive to Open 4 New Out-of-Home VR Venues

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Dreamscape Immersive , the location-based VR startup backed by some of the biggest companies in Hollywood, today announced it will be opening four US-based locations in addition to its flagship LA venue. Until now, Dreamscape Immersive has operated pop-up venues for limited time engagements with their multiplayer VR experiences.

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Free-Roam VR Arcade Dreamscape Arrives On The East Coast

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The location-based VR provider is bringing three of its most popular immersive experiences to the Garden State. Founded back in 2016, Dreamscape uses a combination of VR, full-body tracking, and haptic feedback technology to immerse players in captivating virtual experiences. Image Credit: Dreamscape Immersive.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Turn Their Arena Into An AR Arcade

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Interact with stadium-wide games during live matches using the power of immersive technology. According to the Ohio-based organization, the Cavs Arcade is a shared experience offering a number of interactive features for fans to enjoy during live matches.

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Enjoy Fourth Of July Fireworks From Home With This Free AR Experience

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Ohio-based immersive technology developer Holopundits isn’t about to let the COVID-19 outbreak stop you from enjoying this year’s Fourth of July festivities. Log into the TotalAR app on July 4th for a 12-minute spectacle delivered straight to your doorstep.

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