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What the Iraq War Can Teach the Climate Movement
GizModo VR
AUGUST 14, 2020
Bush administration began stoking the flames of war with Iraq in 2003. iraq war qa climate crisis warI was in middle school when the George W.
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#878 VR for Good: ‘Home After War’ Explores the Civilian Impact of IEDs in Iraq
Voices of VR
JANUARY 23, 2020
Home After War is an Oculus VR for Good piece that focuses on the civilian causalities of mines and improvised explosive devices. It uses photogrammetry. Podcast Archive
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'Six Days in Fallujah' is ready for its comeback. The question is, are we?
Mashable VR
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Back in 2009, the world wasn't quite ready for a game set during the Iraq War. More about Iraq War , Entertainment , and Gaming. Iraq War Entertainment GamingWell, times have changed.
The Crucifixion of the Cable Guy
GizModo VR
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Just as the U.S. barreled toward 2 million confirmed covid-19 cases in mid-2020, Charter Communications gave a carefully worded pat on the back to its “employees” who kept the country connected in dire times.
Colin Powell Dies of Complications From Covid-19
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Colin Powell, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a key figure in multiple Republican administrations, and the first Black person to serve as secretary of state, has died of complications from covid-19 at the age of 84. Read more.
Photogrammetry Preserves Iraqi Artifacts Destroyed By The Islamic State
UploadVR
JUNE 1, 2016
Art Experiences art artifacts destroyed iraq iraqi islamic state photogrammetry reclaim Reco RecoVR RecoVR: Mosul The EconomistPhotogrammetry is a groundbreaking process by which physical objects are rendered in incredible detail by stitching together multiple individual photographs, and the technique is being used to preserve artifacts being destroyed by the Islamic State. The post Photogrammetry Preserves Iraqi Artifacts Destroyed By The Islamic State appeared first on UploadVR.
VR Documentary Explores The Horrors Of War From A Soldier’s Perspective
VRScout
JUNE 27, 2018
See the effects of PTSD first-hand in this hand-illustrated recollection of one Iraq War veteran’s haunting memories. To help assist in bringing awareness towards current mental health concerns, especially within our military, immersive studio RYOT Films has teamed up with Eisner-nominated digital artist Sutu to produce an emotional and in-depth look into one soldier’s experience before, during, and after his deployment during the Iraq War.
VR and Post-Traumatic Stress with Bravemind and STRIVE
VRCircle
OCTOBER 5, 2016
This was the reality of our troops during deployment in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Combat. Injustice. Attacks. Isolation. Barren and desolate terrain. With close family members who served, I know firsthand how challenging the return to “normal” can be. What if VR can revolutionize our approach to treating those who suffered post-traumatic stress after service in wars?
How to respectfully observe Memorial Day online, from a veteran who knows
Mashable VR
MAY 30, 2021
Between 2003 and 2008, he deployed two times each to Iraq and Afghanistan. John Phipps doesn't want you to thank him for his military service any day, but especially on Memorial Day. Memorial Day] isn't about anyone who's alive," says Phipps.
EON-XR Sees 819% — No, That’s Not a Typo — Growth in Usage During 2020
EonReality
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
To say that 2020 was a big year for EON Reality would be a dramatic understatement.
EXCLUSIVE: Dreamlike VR Experience ‘The Key’ Set To Debut At Tribeca Film Fest
VRScout
APRIL 23, 2019
Celine Tricart co-directed and produced Maria Bello’s powerful Sun Ladies , a VR experience centered around the women Yazidi fighting ISIS in Iraq. For the project, Tricart traveled through ISIS-held territory to meet the women soldiers at the border between Iraq and Syria and record their stories. Anna has no memory of her past, but she continues to dream about a mysterious key. Anna is having trouble remembering her past.
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A Marine who worked on 'Six Days in Fallujah' in 2009 helped us see why it exists
Mashable VR
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
That was clear in 2009 when Konami revealed the Atomic Games project set during the Iraq War's second battle of Fallujah, in 2004. There's no easy way to talk about Six Days in Fallujah.
Tom Holland suits up as a tortured soldier in gritty 'Cherry' trailer
Mashable VR
JANUARY 14, 2021
Cherry chronicles the postwar life of an Iraq vet who grapples with PTSD and addiction and becomes a bank robber in desperate times.
Making of ‘Sun Ladies VR’, the Story of Former ISIS Sex Slaves Who Form an All-Female Fighting Unit
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
The Sun Ladies VR is an amazing story about a group of Yazidi women from the Northern Iraq community of Sinjar, who escaped as sex slaves and started an all-female unit to fight the terrorist organization ISIS. These women call themselves “The Sun Ladies,” and their story inspired activist and actor Maria Bello to form a team of war journalists and VR creators to travel to Iraq to capture their story of women’s empowerment. Celine Tricart.
Every Choice You Make Is Life Or Death In This Daydream Impact VR Experience
VRScout
OCTOBER 31, 2018
The Right Choice is a direct result of I Saw My City Die , a report published by the ICRC in 2017 that highlighted the impact on civilians of fighting in cities and towns in Syria and Iraq and revealed how urban offensives accounted for eight times more conflict-related civilian fatalities than ongoing fighting or fighting in other areas. Put simply, urban conflict accounted for 70% of all civilian deaths in Iraq and Syria during that time.
Oculus, HTC Hit SXSW With Latest In VR Filmmaking
UploadVR
MARCH 11, 2019
Home After War, meanwhile, transports viewers to Fallujah, Iraq. SXSW 2019 is now officially underway, and VR’s front runners are there to showcase the latest in VR filmmaking. Both Oculus and HTC are at this year’s show with new projects. Oculus will be highlighting the latest from its VR for Good initiative whereas HTC has two co-produced projects nominated at the SXSW Film Festival. On the Oculus front, the company will showcase three new 360 degree videos.
Bringing War Home
Tech Trends VR
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
This work follows from I Saw My City Die , a report published by the ICRC in 2017 that highlights the impact on civilians of fighting in cities and towns in Syria and Iraq, revealing that urban offensives accounted for eight times more conflict-related civilian fatalities than on-going fighting or fighting in other areas. This means that urban conflict accounted for 70% of all civilian deaths in Iraq and Syria.
The Exorcist: Legion VR Is Finally Complete With Fifth Chapter
UploadVR
AUGUST 15, 2018
Writing in a Steam update , the developer noted that this chapter was the team’s “proudest moment” Players visit the mountains of Upper Mesopotamia, which span from Iraq and Syria to Turkey. Over 10 months since its initial unveiling, Wolf & Wood’s Exorcist VR saga is finally complete. This week sees the launch of the fifth and final installment in the episodic horror VR game, named The Tomb, on Steam and Oculus Home.
Introducing “RecoVR Mosul”, The Economist’s first VR.
AllThingsVR
MAY 20, 2016
Introducing “RecoVR Mosul”, The Economist’s first VR experience ON FEBRUARY 26th 2015, the militant group known as Islamic State posted a video online showing the destruction of antiquities in and around the city of Mosul in Northern Iraq. Thousands of photographs have since been uploaded to the Project Mosul site by local people, tourists, and even American soldiers who were deployed to the area during the Iraq war.
TRIBECA: ‘The Key’ Wins Tribeca’s Storyscape Award For Best Immersive Media
VRScout
MAY 3, 2019
Her film The Sun Ladies , is a powerful immersive documentary about the brave Yazidi women in Iraq, who escaped their ISIS captors to start a female-only fighting unit called the Sun Ladies with the goal of fighting back and protecting the honor and dignity of their people, and fellow women. Celine Tricart’s narrative VR experience takes home gold at Tribeca Film Festival.
9D Virtual Reality Cinema: VR Multiplayer Entertainment Solution
Steki Amusement
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Factory price, factory shipment. Virtual reality cinema equipment. Owatch's new product has a cool UFO appearance. 9D chairs with 10 seats, virtual reality theme park preferred. Small footprint and high return on investment! 360° immersive entertainment.
PTSD Exposure Therapy in VR: Importance of Storytelling & Emotional Presence in Healing Trauma
Road to VR
AUGUST 26, 2017
VR is used to incrementally trigger an embodied sensory experience in PTSD patients by placing soldiers within the virtual sights, sounds, feelings, and smells of common combat scenarios in Iraq and Afghanistan. Skip Rizzo heads the Medical VR Research Group at USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies , which has been exploring how to use VR for psychological treatments, cognitive assessment, motor rehabilitation therapy, as well as interactions with virtual humans.
Weekend Downloads: New on Gear VR and Oculus Rift
VRScout
OCTOBER 29, 2016
This app will provide access to virtual-reality content from the world’s most influential news publication, and features experiences such as RecoVR: Mosul, a collective reconstruction – Take a tour of the Mosul Museum in Iraq, destroyed by militants from Islamic State but now recreated in VR. Weekend Downloads is part of our weekly update to bring you the latest additions to the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift.
How VR is Changing the Way We Think About Therapy
VRScout
AUGUST 18, 2017
Virtual Iraq VRET was developed from 2005-2007 as an answer to the military’s problem at USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies. Over time, Virtual Iraq VRET advanced and morphed into project BRAVEMIND , which yielded exceedingly positive results through clinical trials. “It was an idea whose time had come, and the technology finally caught up with the vision.” Albert “Skip” Rizzo, Ph.D.
GOOD NEWS! Owatch August BIG SALE, UP TO 20% OFF!
Steki Amusement
AUGUST 2, 2021
Everyone who wants to start a business will think so. ” What is the most profitable business right now? How much does it cost to start a VR business? “ If you want to start your VR business, then you can’t miss the best discounts that Owatch will launch in August! Buy more and save more!
Huge Promotion for 9D VR Chair Cinema/Simulator and VR Park
Steki Amusement
AUGUST 27, 2020
Wholesale High-Quality 9D VR Cinema Price Products from Owatch / 9D VR Simulator Price VR Park for sale, China Factory. Worldwide Shipping! Stock Sale! China professional 9D Virtual Reality Price Rides & VR Game Machine Suppliers Factory.
EON Reality Presents at Nordic VR Forum
EON Reality
OCTOBER 29, 2018
At the 2018 edition of the Nordic VR Forum, EON Reality Norway didn’t just attend Hamar’s distinguished virtual reality conference but also presented the “ Jesper on Wheels ” project to an eager crowd. With hundreds of attendees from 10 different nations and even more viewers following along with the event’s livestreams online, the annual event proved successful in every way.
Exclusive: First-Ever Impact Reality Summit Announces 2020 Lineup
VRScout
DECEMBER 23, 2019
” The Key USA, Iraq | 2019 | 15 Min | Creator: Celine Tricart. Vulcan Productions has teamed up with Kaleidoscope to launch the Impact Reality Summit, a two-day event celebrating the very best in “XR for Good” storytelling.
What is 5D/7D Cinema?
Steki Amusement
AUGUST 10, 2021
5D Cinema is a form of film art expression developed on the basis of 4D Cinema. It contains all the functions of 4D theater. 5D theater uses seat effects and environmental effects to simulate lightning and thunder, wind, frost, rain and snow, and explosion impact.
Hand interactive VR Game Simulator, the latest One-stop Arcade Unattended VR Machine
Steki Amusement
JANUARY 18, 2021
Owatch Launched the New VR Plus Series! Hand Interactive VR Game Simulator !!! Unique Interactive VR Coin-op Game set to take the market by VR WOW! Owatch Interactive Simulator Ride.
Top 5 Best Racing Simulator or Virtual Reality Racing Equipment
Steki Amusement
OCTOBER 26, 2021
We pick the best racing simulator for different budgets and needs. This list will help you choose the racing simulator best suited to you and your equipment. Racing Simulator Games.
Scale Learning and Teaching for the Online Classroom
EON Reality
MAY 28, 2020
At EON Reality, we are working at lightning speed to help classrooms around the world transition safely and effectively to an online classroom. As we shift towards preparing for tomorrow it is now more important than ever to build resilience into our online classrooms.
Smart Nations Powered By Augmented Virtual Reality
EON Reality
JULY 13, 2016
Advances in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are reshaping the way we learn and interact with our world. Workers with access to real-time contextual information, displayed when and where they need it will reshape the workplace and dramatically improve the efficiency, productivity, and safety of the average worker. The future is here, with EON Reality’s Augmented Virtual Reality (AVR) technology. CONTACT US. Name *. First. Job Title * Email *.
Owatch Virtual Reality: Canton Tower XR Rides Cinema is located in Guangzhou, China
Steki Amusement
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
With the continuous maturity of virtual reality technology, the development of virtual reality equipment is becoming more and more rapid. You may be able to see VR in large shopping malls and commercial circles. Currently, VR is not yet popular. But the market for VR is still very broad. Nowadays, VR cinema is the new direction of VR development. It has broken through the traditional movie viewing mode through VR virtual reality technology. 9d virtual reality equipment.
The AVR Platform and Classroom 3.0 Showcased at EduTECH Asia 2018
EON Reality
OCTOBER 11, 2018
At EduTECH Asia 2018 this week in Singapore, EON Reality spent two full days speaking, promoting, and demonstrating the latest updates to the AVR Platform to the thousands of education and technology professionals in attendance.
Ouverture des inscriptions à EON Entrepreneur School
EON Reality
AUGUST 29, 2017
Vous rêvez de créer les nouvelles applications en Réalité Virtuelle et Augmentée ? Saisissez cette opportunité avec EON ENTREPRENEUR SCHOOL. Cette formation est le fruit d’un partenariat entre EON Reality, le leader mondial de la Réalité Virtuelle et Augmentée, et l’IMIE, école de la filière numérique présente sur 7 campus (Nantes, Angers, Rennes, Le Mans, Caen, Paris et Laval).
TECHINNOVATION Singapore 2018
EON Reality
OCTOBER 1, 2018
TECHINNOVATION , organized by IPI (Intellectual Property Intermediary), a non-profit organization established under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, aims to bring together international and Singapore technology providers and seekers to explore technology and business collaboration opportunities through open innovation.
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