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Unity, Vancouver Airport Authority Partner to Leverage Digital Twins

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Unity partnered with the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) this month to deploy large-scale enterprise-grade digital twins to ensure success in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) use cases. Moreover, as part of its reconciliation goals, YVR is also deploying a Unity training program to Musqueam Indian Band learners.

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How Can Businesses Prepare for Enterprise VR?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Even governments are turning to immersive platforms to showcase tourism, security, and travel opportunities. The VR industry has skyrocketed immensely, with immersive headset shipments spiking 92 percent in 2019 and 70 percent in 2020. Many businesses are realising the value and potential of integrating virtual solutions.

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No Code WebAR Toolset Showcased at AWE 2022

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Last Wednesday, KP9 Interactive announced a partnership with NuEyes to launch a no-code content creation toolset designed for augmented reality (AR) developers seeking to distribute immersive services for smart glasses. GeoCAST WebAR on NuEyes Pro 3e @NuEyesTech @WorldCAST_AR Find us at #AWE2022 to try for yourself. link] via @YouTube.

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Orlando is ‘The MetaCenter’: Pushing Boundaries in the Metaverse

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Through the initiatives of the Orlando Economic Partnership and Unity, a metaverse creation company, the city is creating a digital twin of their 800-square mile metro area that will map everything in 3D and collect massive data like weather, traffic, job opportunities, talent potential, real estate data, and many others.

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Immersive games and apps and 3D videos have opened a new world for emotionally exhausted people staying at home 24/7. XR Events in 2021 – Celebrating the Industry that Made Lockdown Bearable. ICHVR 2021.

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XR to Retell Tale of Saudi Arabia, Midwam CEO Says

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Midwam, a startup company from Saudi Arabia, joined the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 Europe on Thursday to discuss how the Middle Eastern nation facilitated digital storytelling by tapping innovative, immersive technologies. Khalid al-Muawad, Chief Experience Officer at Midwam. Call for a Human-Centric History.

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A Guide to Virtual Reality Resources and Funding for Professionals

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Accessible VR avenues for consumers and enterprises allow a more comprehensive range of end-clients to access immersive technologies. Although VR hardware is growing at such a scale, immersive firms are doubling down on scaling extended reality (XR) developer talent pools to match the demand for VR software.