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Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minn.; One of the biggest names in location-based entertainment makes plans for global expansion. The VOID will soon become one of the largest location-based VR providers in the world thanks to a new partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield that will introduce 25 new entertainment centers across the United States and Europe beginning this summer. MORE
School boards in Minneapolis , Denver , Milwaukee , and Portland, Maine announced in June and July that they'll cut ties with their respective police departments, while Oakland eliminated an entire police force dedicated to its schools. MORE
CEO Evan Spiegel announced the release of the report Wednesday with a blog post that echoed his progressive statement about the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., The times they are a-changin': Snap, Inc. has released its first annual diversity report. MORE
VR Live Pass, Samsung’s 360-degree video livestream partnership for Gear VR, continues in July with live coverage of the X Games Minneapolis. From July 13th to 16th, US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis will host the Summer X Games 2017. Samsung is offering unique access to live events this summer free for all Gear VR users, which began with the recent UFC 212 bout in Rio de Janeiro. MORE
Live streaming events like this in 360 isn’t anything new, but with Samsung’s live pass we’re hoping that the X Games in Minneapolis will be an event to remember. Turns out Next VR isn’t live streaming every sport under the sun in VR; the upcoming X Games will be broadcast by Samsung itself. MORE
AI intelligence analysis startup Dataminr monitored nationwide protests against the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd using rarely granted, privileged access to Twitter’s “firehose,” the Intercept reported on Thursday. While this seems like a clear violation of Twitter policies against using its tools for… Read more. dataminr twitter surveillance mass surveillance privacy protests technology law enforcement police social media intelligence MORE
In the wake of the protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis, all facets of American culture are forced to rethink its approach to race. The legal and medical cannabis industry has long been complicit in the systemic oppression of Black people. MORE
The VOID’s 20-minute hyper-reality experience is a non-stop thrill ride from start to finish. Last week we had the chance to check out Marvel’s Avengers: Damage Control , a new location-based VR experience from ILMxLAB that’s heading to select VOID centers October 18th. Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame , Damage Control throws fans into an epic superhero battle, during which they’ll fight side-by-side alongside a handful of famous Avengers. MORE
In June, amid nationwide protests against police racism and brutality set off by the killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd, Uber Eats released a feature intended to signify solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement : Tools to “Support Black-owned restaurants” by ordering from them without a delivery fee. Read more. MORE
Other live events on the Gear VR platform we can expect in the coming months include the X Games Minneapolis July 13-16. Watch featherweight fighters José Aldo and Max Holloway throw down on June 3rd. Samsung is giving us another reason to slap on a Gear VR headset next month with the introduction of VR Live Pass. Available through the Samsung VR app in early June, VR Live Pass will let you watch live entertainment events and performances from the likes of UFC, X Games and Live Nation. MORE
Someone is mailing QAnon-themed material to residents of Minneapolis suburbs, the Intercept reported on Thursday, and it’s not clear who’s doing it or why. Read more. qanon nextdoor security politics elections 2020 elections conspiracy theories social media technology MORE
The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used helicopters, airplanes, and drones in 15 cities to monitor demonstrations that protested the killing of George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis who died after a police officer knelt on his neck to… Read more. Apparently, the government was watching. MORE
Since George Floyd 's tragic death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer in May, entire fields have confronted — willingly or not — their track record on diversity, equity, and inclusion. MORE
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Next month will see the theatrical release of Jumanji: The Next Level in cinemas worldwide. To help promote the new film Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) has teamed up with location-based entertainment (LBE) specialist The VOID on an immersive experience called Jumanji: Reverse the Curse. MORE
Since the horrific police killing of George Floyd , the determination of protesters in Minneapolis and around the country helped to unlock a moment of intense, inspiring reckoning on racial injustice, anti-Blackness, and police violence in the U.S., MORE
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More openings are coming soon however, which include Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Hollywood, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., The VOID, an out-of-home VR destination that melds wireless VR with real warehouse-scale environments, has partnered with Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB to bring five new Disney and Marvel experiences to their growing number of VR facilities. MORE
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hot on the heels of Avengers: Damage Control , the next experience heading to VR attraction The VOID is Jumanji: Reverse the Curse , made in collaboration with the Sony Pictures Virtual Reality group. The title will come to select VOID locations starting on November 27th. MORE
It'll be available in cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, Columbus, Detroit, Fort Myers-Naples, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. MORE
The livestreaming VR events will be available only on the Gear VR platform, and they’ll take place for the inaugural X Games in Minneapolis. ESPN has announced that for the first time ever, the X Games will have events livestreamed on VR, something that will be done in collaboration with Samsung. Gear VR users in 48 countries will have access … Continue reading. Archive ESPN Samsung Samsung Gear VR virtual reality vr MORE
Mall of America – Minneapolis, MN. Location-based entertainment (LBE) attraction already has some big-name IP’s available for guests to immerse themselves in, including Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire and Ralph Breaks VR. Today, the company has announced its latest virtual reality (VR) experience in conjunction with Marvel Studios and ILMxLAB, Avengers: Damage Control. MORE
Just a week prior to the July 25th announcement, the company announced that it had officially opened three new entertainment center locations in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Washington D.C., Out-of-home VR attraction chain The VOID may soon reach a city near you. The company recently announced plans to introduce 25 new locations through 2022, more than doubling its current footprint. MORE
Minneapolis Institute of Art, US. Sketchfab is a great resource for developers looking for a place to share and download 3D models—all of which can be viewed in VR headsets. Now, the company has launched a new program that makes it easier for museums and like-minded organizations to display and freely share 3D scans of their objects of cultural heritage. MORE
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minn.; The popular LBE provider continues its string of high-profile partnerships. Yesterday, location-based VR provider The VOID announced its latest 4D immersive experience, Jumanji Reverse the Curse. MORE
360º video production was provided by Minneapolis-based VR company Visual, whose founder Chuck Olsen worked closely with the Rhapsody team on Rhapsody VR. The VR music app will bring you right on stage with the band. Music streaming service Rhapsody is jumping into the VR game with their first VR app – Rhapsody VR. The company which has been around since the early days of music streaming 14 years ago doesn’t just want you to listen to music, but actually experience it. MORE
Protests against racial injustice and police brutality are still ongoing over a month after Minneapolis police killed 46-year-old father George Floyd. "Some people.think peace is the absence of noise and not the presence of justice," said Reverend William Barber II on Wednesday's episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Some people have characterised these uprisings as violent and destructive, arguing that they're more about anarchy than justice. MORE
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday urged the government’s privacy and civil liberties watchdog to launch an investigation into claims of government surveillance at protests against police violence and racial inequality spurred this year by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. MORE
VRJournal learned today that a major invasion is set to take place next month in Minneapolis. The post Virtual Reality, BattleBots Set to Invade Minneapolis in September appeared first on VRJournal. Featured VR Industry and Technology BattleBots Minneapolis Virtual realityAnd it’s going to rock, say. MORE
Suit up and battle evil-doers alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Rudd, and Evangeline Lilly. Marvel Studios and ILMxLAB today announced a new location-based VR experience set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe that will have users duking it out against a sinister force alongside a handful of legendary Avengers. MORE
At Minneapolis Masonic Children’s Hospital , doctors were able to carry out an operation to separate conjoined twins successfully. Guest Post. Virtual reality is no longer restricted to the world of video games. Health care professionals have found a way to incorporate this innovative technology for patient care, whether it is using 3D to inspect for congenital heart defects or lessening pain signals resulting from burns or chronic conditions. MORE
Journalist Linda Tirado lost her eye to a foam bullet during the Minneapolis George Floyd protests. Now, she's being attacked by trolls online. Read more. More about Watercooler , Twitter , Mashable Video , Donald Trump , and Mashable Originals. Watercooler Twitter Mashable Video Donald Trump Mashable Originals MORE
Nearly two dozen House Democrats signed letters on Friday demanding answers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the use of aerial surveillance deployed to monitor protesters after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd in May. MORE
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minn.; Jumanji will come to life at select VOID locations soon. We’ve just reviewed the VOID’s latest Marvel hero-filled experience Avengers: Damage Control as the best adventure yet from the Utah-based company. Now the company with VR-powered locations worldwide is preparing to launch another experience ahead the upcoming sequel Jumanji: The Next Level starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. MORE
The VOID has expanded to eight cities since its initial 2015 launch, with an additional nine locations on the way, including Santa Monica, New York, Philadelphia, Hollywood, Dallas, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., The hyper-reality provider partners with ILMxLAB to develop a new series of interactive experiences, starting with Disney’s upcoming animated film, Ralph Breaks the Internet. MORE
Minneapolis Related Topics GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Someone is mailing QAnon-themed material to residents of Minneapolis suburbs, the Intercept reported on Thursday, and it’s not clear who’s doing it or why. Read more. qanon nextdoor security politics elections 2020 elections conspiracy theories social media technology
VRJournal
AUGUST 18, 2016
VRJournal learned today that a major invasion is set to take place next month in Minneapolis. The post Virtual Reality, BattleBots Set to Invade Minneapolis in September appeared first on VRJournal. Featured VR Industry and Technology BattleBots Minneapolis Virtual realityAnd it’s going to rock, say.
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GizModo VR
DECEMBER 11, 2020
In June, amid nationwide protests against police racism and brutality set off by the killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd, Uber Eats released a feature intended to signify solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement : Tools to “Support Black-owned restaurants” by ordering from them without a delivery fee. Read more.
GizModo VR
JULY 17, 2020
Nearly two dozen House Democrats signed letters on Friday demanding answers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the use of aerial surveillance deployed to monitor protesters after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd in May.
GizModo VR
JULY 9, 2020
AI intelligence analysis startup Dataminr monitored nationwide protests against the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd using rarely granted, privileged access to Twitter’s “firehose,” the Intercept reported on Thursday. While this seems like a clear violation of Twitter policies against using its tools for… Read more. dataminr twitter surveillance mass surveillance privacy protests technology law enforcement police social media intelligence
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 15, 2020
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday urged the government’s privacy and civil liberties watchdog to launch an investigation into claims of government surveillance at protests against police violence and racial inequality spurred this year by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
Mashable VR
DECEMBER 9, 2020
It'll be available in cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, Columbus, Detroit, Fort Myers-Naples, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St.
Slashgear
JULY 7, 2017
The livestreaming VR events will be available only on the Gear VR platform, and they’ll take place for the inaugural X Games in Minneapolis. ESPN has announced that for the first time ever, the X Games will have events livestreamed on VR, something that will be done in collaboration with Samsung. Gear VR users in 48 countries will have access … Continue reading. Archive ESPN Samsung Samsung Gear VR virtual reality vr
UploadVR
JULY 6, 2017
Live streaming events like this in 360 isn’t anything new, but with Samsung’s live pass we’re hoping that the X Games in Minneapolis will be an event to remember. Turns out Next VR isn’t live streaming every sport under the sun in VR; the upcoming X Games will be broadcast by Samsung itself.
Mashable VR
AUGUST 21, 2020
School boards in Minneapolis , Denver , Milwaukee , and Portland, Maine announced in June and July that they'll cut ties with their respective police departments, while Oakland eliminated an entire police force dedicated to its schools.
Mashable VR
AUGUST 19, 2020
Since George Floyd 's tragic death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer in May, entire fields have confronted — willingly or not — their track record on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
VRScout
JULY 25, 2019
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minn.; One of the biggest names in location-based entertainment makes plans for global expansion. The VOID will soon become one of the largest location-based VR providers in the world thanks to a new partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield that will introduce 25 new entertainment centers across the United States and Europe beginning this summer.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Minneapolis Institute of Art, US. Sketchfab is a great resource for developers looking for a place to share and download 3D models—all of which can be viewed in VR headsets. Now, the company has launched a new program that makes it easier for museums and like-minded organizations to display and freely share 3D scans of their objects of cultural heritage.
Mashable VR
JULY 29, 2020
CEO Evan Spiegel announced the release of the report Wednesday with a blog post that echoed his progressive statement about the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., The times they are a-changin': Snap, Inc. has released its first annual diversity report.
Road to VR
AUGUST 9, 2019
Just a week prior to the July 25th announcement, the company announced that it had officially opened three new entertainment center locations in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Washington D.C., Out-of-home VR attraction chain The VOID may soon reach a city near you. The company recently announced plans to introduce 25 new locations through 2022, more than doubling its current footprint.
VRScout
MAY 30, 2017
Other live events on the Gear VR platform we can expect in the coming months include the X Games Minneapolis July 13-16. Watch featherweight fighters José Aldo and Max Holloway throw down on June 3rd. Samsung is giving us another reason to slap on a Gear VR headset next month with the introduction of VR Live Pass. Available through the Samsung VR app in early June, VR Live Pass will let you watch live entertainment events and performances from the likes of UFC, X Games and Live Nation.
Mashable VR
JULY 8, 2020
In the wake of the protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis, all facets of American culture are forced to rethink its approach to race. The legal and medical cannabis industry has long been complicit in the systemic oppression of Black people.
Mashable VR
JULY 2, 2020
Protests against racial injustice and police brutality are still ongoing over a month after Minneapolis police killed 46-year-old father George Floyd. "Some people.think peace is the absence of noise and not the presence of justice," said Reverend William Barber II on Wednesday's episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Some people have characterised these uprisings as violent and destructive, arguing that they're more about anarchy than justice.
VRScout
MAY 20, 2016
360º video production was provided by Minneapolis-based VR company Visual, whose founder Chuck Olsen worked closely with the Rhapsody team on Rhapsody VR. The VR music app will bring you right on stage with the band. Music streaming service Rhapsody is jumping into the VR game with their first VR app – Rhapsody VR. The company which has been around since the early days of music streaming 14 years ago doesn’t just want you to listen to music, but actually experience it.
VRScout
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The VOID has expanded to eight cities since its initial 2015 launch, with an additional nine locations on the way, including Santa Monica, New York, Philadelphia, Hollywood, Dallas, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., The hyper-reality provider partners with ILMxLAB to develop a new series of interactive experiences, starting with Disney’s upcoming animated film, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
Mashable VR
JUNE 29, 2020
Journalist Linda Tirado lost her eye to a foam bullet during the Minneapolis George Floyd protests. Now, she's being attacked by trolls online. Read more. More about Watercooler , Twitter , Mashable Video , Donald Trump , and Mashable Originals. Watercooler Twitter Mashable Video Donald Trump Mashable Originals
VRScout
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Suit up and battle evil-doers alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Rudd, and Evangeline Lilly. Marvel Studios and ILMxLAB today announced a new location-based VR experience set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe that will have users duking it out against a sinister force alongside a handful of legendary Avengers.
VRScout
OCTOBER 15, 2019
The VOID’s 20-minute hyper-reality experience is a non-stop thrill ride from start to finish. Last week we had the chance to check out Marvel’s Avengers: Damage Control , a new location-based VR experience from ILMxLAB that’s heading to select VOID centers October 18th. Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame , Damage Control throws fans into an epic superhero battle, during which they’ll fight side-by-side alongside a handful of famous Avengers.
UploadVR
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minn.; Jumanji will come to life at select VOID locations soon. We’ve just reviewed the VOID’s latest Marvel hero-filled experience Avengers: Damage Control as the best adventure yet from the Utah-based company. Now the company with VR-powered locations worldwide is preparing to launch another experience ahead the upcoming sequel Jumanji: The Next Level starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Road to VR
JUNE 11, 2017
VR Live Pass, Samsung’s 360-degree video livestream partnership for Gear VR, continues in July with live coverage of the X Games Minneapolis. From July 13th to 16th, US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis will host the Summer X Games 2017. Samsung is offering unique access to live events this summer free for all Gear VR users, which began with the recent UFC 212 bout in Rio de Janeiro.
Mashable VR
JUNE 29, 2020
Since the horrific police killing of George Floyd , the determination of protesters in Minneapolis and around the country helped to unlock a moment of intense, inspiring reckoning on racial injustice, anti-Blackness, and police violence in the U.S.,
Road to VR
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hot on the heels of Avengers: Damage Control , the next experience heading to VR attraction The VOID is Jumanji: Reverse the Curse , made in collaboration with the Sony Pictures Virtual Reality group. The title will come to select VOID locations starting on November 27th.
VRScout
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minn.; The popular LBE provider continues its string of high-profile partnerships. Yesterday, location-based VR provider The VOID announced its latest 4D immersive experience, Jumanji Reverse the Curse.
Road to VR
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
More openings are coming soon however, which include Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Hollywood, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., The VOID, an out-of-home VR destination that melds wireless VR with real warehouse-scale environments, has partnered with Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB to bring five new Disney and Marvel experiences to their growing number of VR facilities.
ARPost
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
At Minneapolis Masonic Children’s Hospital , doctors were able to carry out an operation to separate conjoined twins successfully. Guest Post. Virtual reality is no longer restricted to the world of video games. Health care professionals have found a way to incorporate this innovative technology for patient care, whether it is using 3D to inspect for congenital heart defects or lessening pain signals resulting from burns or chronic conditions.
Peter Graham
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Next month will see the theatrical release of Jumanji: The Next Level in cinemas worldwide. To help promote the new film Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) has teamed up with location-based entertainment (LBE) specialist The VOID on an immersive experience called Jumanji: Reverse the Curse.
Peter Graham
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Mall of America – Minneapolis, MN. Location-based entertainment (LBE) attraction already has some big-name IP’s available for guests to immerse themselves in, including Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire and Ralph Breaks VR. Today, the company has announced its latest virtual reality (VR) experience in conjunction with Marvel Studios and ILMxLAB, Avengers: Damage Control.
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