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Highlighting the Top 3 XR Trends of 2023 [Insights From This Year’s AWE USA]

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Weart demoed their TouchDIVER glove capable of not only feedback but also temperature variations, while OWO showed off their latest haptic vest that uses electrical impulses to simulate sensations. Gone are the days of omnidirectional treadmills or big simulator seats. This was the last AWE hosted in Santa Clara. Guest Post

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Hofstra University Uses VR To Put You Face To Face With A Category 3 Hurricane

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That is what a research project at Hofstra University aims to do with their Category 3 Hurricane Landfall Virtual Reality Simulation. I immediately thought that it would be an excellent tool for communicating the effects of extreme weather events in an engaging way, going beyond simple text, or 2D maps and graphics.”.

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‘Project CARS 2’ VR Review – An Ambitious Sequel With Serious Potential

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And to the casual observer, the simulation itself might not appear to be much different either. The new circuits are built to a high standard, particularly COTA, Long Beach, and the brilliant Algarve Circuit (Portimao). My benchmark for road car simulation is Assetto Corsa. Image courtesy Slightly Mad Studios.