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The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts

TechCrunch VR

Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. We’ve seen how immersive technologies can reach new audiences and engage existing audiences in new ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation, in a statement.

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Catan VR is available on both Rift and Gear today, will be a Go launch title, and you can play as a CAT!

Cats and VR

The team loved the AI in the XBox 360 version in Settlers of Catan VR so much that the actually bought the rights to use it from the state of Rhode Island. The immersion made possible by this platform captures the boundless opportunity of taking that first step onto undiscovered lands.”.

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How Are US Regulators Affecting Big Tech’s XR Plans?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Attorney generals from eight states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia—have joined the litigation. Forced Adoption of Google Tools : The company also restricted users to its advertiser tools to receive access to its ad exchange and publisher server.

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The AVR Platform and Classroom 3.0 Showcased at EduTECH Asia 2018

EON Reality

With a focus on how the AVR Platform can best be used in the education world, EON Reality’s discussion, ‘Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education: The Shift to Classroom 3.0,’ highlighted Wednesday’s offerings with a full presentation and hands-on demos of the new tools in Creator AVR.

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