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Super Typhoon Goni, the World’s Strongest Storm This Year, Makes Landfall in the Philippines

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Days after being hit by Typhoon Molave, the Philippines braced itself as another storm, Super Typhoon Goni, made landfall on Saturday. super typhoon goni extreme weather typhoons philippines coronavirus covid 19

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Bones of Extinct Giant Cloud Rats Found in Philippine Cave

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Alongside the tiny humans that once inhabited the Philippines lived several hitherto unknown species of giant rats, according to a new study published today in the Journal of Mammalogy.

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John Oliver breaks down the disturbing use of disinformation in the Philippines' election

Mashable VR

As John Oliver breaks down in the video above, something similar is currently happening in the Philippines, with Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. A man from a very wealthy family using social media to spread disinformation in the run-up to an election? No, this isn't a flashback to 2016.

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Netflix Yanks Two Spy Drama Episodes After Philippines Outcry Over China Map

GizModo VR

Seemingly hell-bent on courting controversy in the back half of 2021, Netflix quietly removed two episodes of the spy drama Pine Gap from the Philippines on Monday after the country accused the streaming service of accidentally-maybe-on-purpose depicting a map that legitimizes China’s claims to the South China Sea. Read more.

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Found in Alaska, These Blue Beads Could Be the Oldest Evidence of European Goods in North America

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Navy Ship Sunk in Historic World War II Battle Is Now the Deepest Explored Wreck

GizModo VR

The main section of the USS Johnston —sunk 77 years ago during the Battle of Leyte Gulf—has been discovered off the Philippine coast. Resting over 4 miles beneath the surface, it’s now the deepest shipwreck to ever be investigated. Read more.

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The Long Walk Is a Haunting Exploration of Good Intentions Gone Very Wrong

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The Nevers' Amy Manson Shares Which Serial Killer Inspired Her Complicated Character

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Station Eleven's New Trailer Reveals a Strangely Uplifting Apocalypse

GizModo VR

Despite the fact that most of the world’s civilization has died off from a super-flu , the survivors who star in HBO Max’s adaptation of Station Eleven seem to be in pretty good spirits about the whole thing.

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Let's Hear It for Voice Actors, Tell Us Your Favorites

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Hey, Great, Another Goddamned Show About a Deadly Pandemic

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Pfizer Vaccine Is First to Get Full FDA Approval, Has a New Name: 'Comirnaty'

GizModo VR

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration gave its full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech’s covid-19 vaccine, which has until now been covered under an emergency use authorization. It’s now the first of its kind approved in the U.S.—a

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A Filipino Lawmaker Wants to Punish People for Ghosting

GizModo VR

But a politician in the Philippines is trying to make the act of ghosting an “emotional offense.” Dating these days feels impossible, ask anyone , and breaking up is so hard for some that “ghosting”—ignoring someone’s calls and texts when you’ve lost interest—has become the norm.

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The Oppo A16K, yet another affordable phone, set for India launch

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The Oppo A16K was launched in the Philippines in November 2021, and may now come to India and other markets. Mobile OnePlus 10 oneplus 10 pro Oppo

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‘Extinct’ Volcano Mouse Is Actually Doing Fantastic

GizModo VR

When a colossal plume of ash and lava exploded from Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991, few people probably had their minds on the animal life in the area, much less one species of rodent.

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K-Pop Legends BTS Take Center Stage With Beat Saber’s Latest Explosive DLC Pack

VR Fitness

K-Pop sensations BTS, the South Korean all boy septet have found remarkable success over the past couple of years, especially in the United States and Europe, although their most rabid fanbase is apparently located in the Philippines.

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VAR LIVE Combines Wind, Smell, And Haptics For Next-Level Location-Based VR

VRScout

This impressive lineup of immersive adventures can be found in 20 different locations across the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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Scientists Have Discovered a Hotspot of Denisovan Ancestors

GizModo VR

A demographic study shows that the Ayta Magbukun—a Philippine ethnic group—has the highest known level of Denisovan ancestry in the world.

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Immersive Tech Brings The Tokyo Olympics To Life At Home

VRScout

Three days in and we’ve already bore witness to several historic moments, from the Philippines winning their first gold in nearly 100 years to one of the youngest medalists in Olympic history.

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VAR Live Launches Largest VR Theme Park In Malaysia

VRScout

VAR Live features several other locations throughout Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, China, and Pakistan, with plans for expansion throughout other cities in Malaysia, including Kota Kinabalu and Johor. The 14-room facility features vibrating floors, haptic peripherals, and artificial wind. Location-based VR made serious headway in Malaysia this month as immersive entertainment specialists VAR Live launched what is now the largest VR-based theme park in the entire country.

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EON-XR Sees 819% — No, That’s Not a Typo — Growth in Usage During 2020

EonReality

To say that 2020 was a big year for EON Reality would be a dramatic understatement.

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AR Instagram Filters For Good Causes

ARVR

Top 10 Movies that Got Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Righ Learning Safe Distancing with WHO Philippines Instargam AR Filter [link] Physical or safe distancing has never been more important since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This article is first published on GOWAAA.

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Tribeca Film Fest To Release VR Films On Oculus Quest & Go After Coronavirus Cancellation

VRScout

Lutaw (World Premiere)—USA, Philippines : Project Creator: Samantha Quick. Like so many others in her remote area of the Philippines, Geramy must swim between the small islands in order to travel to the nearest school.

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Take the Bird Box Challenge with VR Headset, for Good

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The Price of Conflict, the Prospect of Peace: Virtual Reality in the Philippines. This 360° virtual reality video follows the experiences of two Filipinos living in Upper Campo Islam, Mindanao, a region in the Philippines affected by a decades-old conflict now looking to rebuild. The Bird Box Challenge is sweeping over social media after the movie "Bird Box" came out on Netflix. Fans follow the scenes in the movie, blindfold themselves and wander around outside.

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Report: AI is weapon of ‘mass disruption’

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Some users are already convinced that ChatGPT is either sentient or is actually manned by an army of humans in the Philippines. (Image by Maria Korolov via Midjourney.)

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Saving Mindfulness

ARVR

of the population forced unpopular regimes to step down in The Philippines, Tunisia, and the Republic of Georgia. I remember each one of those events, but I don’t remember The Philippines, Tunisia, or the Republic of Georgia turning into paragons of great governance immediately after 3.5%

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Owatch VR Triple-2 Shopping Fest Combo, Up to 20% off

Steki Amusement

In order to repay the trust and support of our customers, Owatch held the first Triple-2 VR Equipment Shopping Festival. The event time is from February 22 to March 22.

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Explosive NASA images show volcano's eruption reached incredible heights

Mashable VR

The profoundly powerful Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption on Jan. 15 created a jarring appearance on Earth's surface and sent pressure waves around the globe. Now, NASA scientists say the volcano's plume of ash and gas reached a whopping 36 miles up in the atmosphere.

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Half-billion dollar DeFi hack goes unnoticed for almost a week

Mashable VR

Axie Infinity is a pay-to-earn game popular in the Philippines , where people spend real money to get access to the game with the hope of earning tokens that can be cashed out for actual money. Hackers stole over a half-billion dollars' worth of cryptocurrency, and no one noticed.

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St. Giles Hotels Giving Gear 360 Cameras To Guests for Campaign

VRScout

With hotels located in major cities in the United Kingdom, United States, Malaysia, Philippines, and Australia, the St. This hotel is giving guests 360-degree cameras to shoot its VR marketing campaign. A decade ago barely anyone imagined we would have the technology to virtually immerse ourselves into a completely different environment. Virtual reality is making a leap into the consumer world along with the endless possibilities on what immersive experiences can bring.

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Bitcoin miners stop 'HODLing,' start selling as crypto crashes and energy costs rise

Mashable VR

Bitcoin miners use up more electricity than the countries of Kazakhstan and the Philippines, according to the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index. Cryptocurrency is doing so bad right now that even some of the quintessential "HODLers" are selling.

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‘Pokemon GO’ is Now Back to the Top of the iPhone Grossing Charts

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Those include crucial markets like Canada and the United Kingdom as well as emerging regions like the Philippines. Pikachu needed a quick rest at a PokéCenter, and now he’s already returned to dominating his mobile gaming competition. Pokémon Go is once again the top-grossing iPhone game in the United States, according to data from Sensor Tower and App Annie.

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CraneMorley Emerges Victorious In 2020 Vega Digital Awards

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Household names were represented in the competition, such as Ferrari, DDB Paris / Eddy TV / Ubisoft, Mazda, Canon Singapore Pte Ltd, OPPO Philippines, Nickelodeon, Unilever International, and many more. Back to Blog Page. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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Analysis: Using VR/AR in education during the pandemic

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So it is worrying that the start of school is far away for many countries, with Kenya restarting education in January, the Philippines closing schools until a vaccine is found, and select US states offering only remote learning for the foreseeable future.

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Owatch™ | Unbelievable deals at the Global Shopping Carnival (11.11) that you shouldn’t miss

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As we all know, The world’s largest retail event, double 11 sales, which is equivalent to Black Friday, is the biggest online shopping festival in the world, customers can purchase their favorite stuff at their budget price tag!

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Limited time offer – Get up to 20% off on for Owatch Amusement Rides! Enjoy this limited time offer, and get more for less!

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July has passed, and OWATCH ushers in the promotion season in August. The more you buy, the more discount you get. The maximum discount is 20%. Metaverse is the hottest topic at present. Do you want to start your own VR business? This OWATCH promotion season can’t be missed!

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Huge Promotion for 9D VR Chair Cinema/Simulator and VR Park

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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.