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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

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Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field. Axon’s VR simulation training is already being used by the Phoenix Police Department.

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Snapchat Mutates X-Men Fans via Augmented Reality to Sell Tickets for 'Dark Phoenix' Movie

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Based on the new Snapchat augmented reality experience promoting X-Men: Dark Phoenix, which debuts in theaters on June 7, the answer is a resounding "yup."

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‘Vacation Simulator’ Among Steam’s 20 Top-selling Games Released in April

Road to VR

Vacation Simulator (2019) , Owlchemy Labs ‘ recently released sequel to their smash hit VR parody game Job Simulator (2016) , seems to be garnering its fair share of kudos; Valve today announced that Vacation Simulator was one of the top 20 earners for all games released on Steam in April. Vacation Simulator.

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‘Sense Arena’ is a VR Hockey Trainer That’s Being Adopted by NHL Teams

Road to VR

Since the system only tracks the player’s head and hands there’s a lot of the player’s body and motions that can’t be accounted for, meaning it is far from a perfect physical simulation. However, Sense Arena pitches itself as being a cognitive training tool as much as being about working on technique.

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zSpace to Demo VR/AR Learning Tools at ACTE Careertech Vision Event

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The new hardware will be showcased at the ACTE Careertech Vision event from 29 November to 2 December at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona. Labtech : With its Renewable Energy Fundamentals’ simulations, Labtech will leverage zSpace’s technologies and users to train for renewable energy technologies.

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Beyond ChatGPT: 14 Mind-blowing AI Tools Everyone Should Be Trying Out Now

Bernard Marr

Rather than simulating every aspect of natural intelligence like robots in movies, this simply refers to software algorithms that are able to learn – becoming better and better at carrying out one specific task as they are exposed to more data. This tool uses a neural network system called Phoenix to automate audio source separation.

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How We Soar Review: PS VR’s First Underrated Gem Is Here

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The phoenix is a symbol we can all easily recognize. How We Soar is one of PS VR’s most uplifting experiences, and won’t soon be forgotten by those that enjoy something more in line with the pace of a walking simulator, as opposed to the action-packed intensity of EVE: Valkyrie or Driveclub VR.

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