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IKEA Teams With Meta To Launch An In-Store AR Game

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The experience is available for a limited time in 21 IKEA stores throughout Sweden. Earlier this month, IKEA Retail Sweden launched a new augmented reality (AR) experience at select IKEA stores in Sweden. ” This isn’t the first time IKEA has experimented with immersive technology.

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Varjo, Finnish National Opera and Ballet Debut Immersive Opera

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In late January, extended reality (XR) hardware provider Varjo and partners The Finnish National Opera and Ballet (FNOB) debuted an immersive opera experience of acclaimed production: Turandot from classic composers Giacomo Puccini and Franco Alfano. The Opera will run until March 4, and the immersive version will also run until February 16.

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IKEA Launches Interactive AR Game to Teach Children About Marine Life

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“The game is based on our collection BLÅVINGAD, as well as children’s interests and curiosity, but also on their concerns related to our oceans,” said IKEA Retail Sweden Marketing Manager Helena Gouiveia. Thanks to the game, children can learn more about marine life and what happens under the surface while they are in our stores. ”

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Meta Quest 2 & Quest Pro VR Headsets Get Price Cuts

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Beginning March 5th, 2023, the 256GB Quest 2 will be available for $429.99 (previously $499.99) in the US, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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How VR Was Used To Help Produce A Full-Scale Opera

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This live production was built from the ground up using immersive technology. According to an official release, FNOB is the first opera house to utilize Varjo immersive technology throughout the entire production process of an opera show. Turandot was co-produced by the FNOB and the Malmö Opera in Sweden.

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Celebrate The Women’s World Cup With New Snapchat AR Lenses

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To commemorate the occasion celebrated by sports fans all around the world, Snapchat is introducing brand new ways for you to immerse yourself in the excitement via a handful of new augmented reality (AR) experiences. Credit : Snap Inc. Credit: Snap Inc. Cameos: Cameos are now available for every competing team. Credit: Snap Inc.

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‘Puzzling Places’ to Bring its Engrossing 3D Jigsaw Puzzles to PSVR December 14th

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Being able to simply click the 3D pieces together makes for an immersive way to appreciate the finer details as your pour over complex stitching patterns of a handmade kimono, shadows from tiny buildings, or rich tapestries hanging from the walls a historical residence in central Stockholm.

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