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VR Training Program Teaches Underserved Population Soft Skills to Increase Their Employment Chances

ARPost

partnered with Link to VR , an XR media agency, to develop a VR training program, through the immersive learning platform Bodyswaps , that would help underserved people learn these valuable skills. See Also: New PwC Report: The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Soft Skills Training. To solve this issue, Viability.

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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

Asmodee Digital and virtual reality game developer Experiment 7 today announced the release of Catan VR, a new virtual reality experience which invites you to play a game of Catan on the island of Catan itself. What better way to express that than by venturing into the exciting new world of virtual reality?

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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. These measures have effectively slashed funding and staff for immersive technology departments already struggling with downsized resources.

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Now Recruiting: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Enthusiasts of Dubai, UAE

EON Reality

EON Reality and EAIT (Emirates Advanced Investments Trading) have partnered to form EON Reality UAE LLC , an Interactive Digital Center (IDC) focused on vocational skills training and higher education utilizing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. King Tut VR: Mobile app for tourism.

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Open House: Animation, Digital Art, and Computer Science Majors Invited to the Augmented & Virtual Reality Programme in Norway

EON Reality

Augmented and Virtual Reality are some of the fastest growing sectors of our economy. The Norwegian Interactive Digital Center (IDC) is a partnership between the Municipalities of Elverum and Hamar, Hedmark County, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, and EON Reality. Join the Open House March 22nd at Hamar Campus.

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Virtual Reality Training Academy and Development Lab at Lehman College (CUNY): Now Recruiting!

EON Reality

Augmented and Virtual Reality are some of the fastest growing sectors of our economy. Previous client projects students have worked on include: ExxonMobil : Immersive 3D Training Environment (I3TE). Penn State Lions and Miami University Hurricanes Fan Engagement: 360 Virtual Reality Experience for Mobile.