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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. The Category 3 Hurricane Landfall Virtual Reality Simulation is just one of several projects Bernhardt has launched since joining Hofstra in 2016. 360 ° rendition of the VR experience.

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VR is a smart bet for the future of gambling

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Virtual casino. It has often been the so-called vice industries that have driven forward new technologies. This will also be the case with virtual reality, where we are already seeing it shaking up the gambling sector. It was built with Unity 5, using Chromium to emulate web-based games inside.

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Multi-Media Artist Tripp Derrick Barnes Talks About Creating VR Experiences

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Eventually, a VR arcade in New Jersey closed and sold off their supplies. Barnes manages the challenges of the new medium by working with a coder who helps him handle the technical aspects. “I I work a lot with Unity, but to a small degree,” said Barnes. See Also: Virtual Reality Painting Expands the Boundaries of Art.

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How Are US Regulators Affecting Big Tech’s XR Plans?

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Attorney generals from eight states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia—have joined the litigation. Microsoft bought out AltSpaceVR in 2017 but has recently eliminated all team members for the virtual reality (VR) platform, which closes in March.

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