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How Researchers Are Using Machine Learning To Make VR Sword Fights More Realistic

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With screen-based video games, a player presses ‘attack’ and their character displays a sequence of animations,” said Dr. Christof Lutteroth, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Bath. .” For more information on Touché, visit here. Image Credit: University of Bath / Ninja Theory.

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Google Tests Interactive Learning with VR Espresso Machine, “People learned faster and better in VR”

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The team behind Daydream, Google’s mobile VR platform, is currently conducting experiments with the aim of broadening virtual reality’s usecase to include more interactive learning. The Daydream team then put the would-be baristas to task with a real espresso machine. image courtesy Google. image courtesy Google.

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Your Microsoft Teams video calls will soon be powered by AI and machine learning

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Microsoft Teams will soon receive several AI and machine learning updates to improve its video and audio experience.

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Grand Theft Auto Looks Frighteningly Photorealistic With This Machine Learning Technique

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As powerful as video game consoles have become, even the most graphically stunning video games don’t look like realistic, real-world footage, which is arguably the ultimate goal. But researchers at Intel Labs may have found a shortcut by applying machine learning techniques to rendered footage from a console that… Read more.

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Arcturus Raises $5 Million to Expand Volumetric Video Toolset & Streaming

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Arcturus, a company building tools for editing and distributing volumetric video, today announced it has raised a $5 million seed investment. Distinct from stereoscopic video, volumetric video is fully three-dimensional and can be viewed from all angles, which makes it potentially well suited for use in augmented and virtual reality.

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Apple Vision Pro – 5 Amazing Features You Have To See

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This includes everything from 3D “Personas” powered by machine learning technology to spatial video capture, all of which are powered by a one-of-a-kind Apple Silicon two-chip design. We received quite a bit of information about the device yesterday during Apple’s 2023 Worldwide Developer Conference. .”

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AR-Powered Flashcards Offer A Fresh Spin On Learning

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Because learning doesn’t have to be boring. A pair of undergraduate students has developed an immersive learning platform called SmartCards that combines augmented reality (AR) and machine learning technology with conventional flashcards to offer more engaging educational experiences for students, according to UConn Today.

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