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VR Headset From Russia Boasts Impressive Specs

VRScout

According to a report by Russian tech news publication Holographica.space , Roscosmos—a strategic partner of the Russia-based conference The Startup Village—used the event to showcase its first VR headset, the Roscosmos XR-1. The report states that the headset is designed to test various Roscosmosis technology.

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The Real Reason Google Just Paused Advertising In Russia

Slashgear

Google paused advertising online inside Russia, appearing to do so in response to Russia's demands for information control through Google's platforms.

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Microsoft is suspending new sales in Russia

Mashable VR

Microsoft is suspending all new sales of its products and services in Russia amidst the invasion of Ukraine by Putin's forces. In a blog post , Microsoft's president & vice chair Brad Smith also said the company's stopping "many aspects" of its business in Russia "in compliance with governmental sanctions decisions."

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Russia Completely Bans Instagram Amid Invasion Of Ukraine

Slashgear

Days after announcing plans to do so, Russia has banned access to Instagram, cutting off millions of users. The move follows a similar ban on Facebook.

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Russia's Desperate Move To Get Around Tech Bans

Slashgear

Russia makes an effort to get around big tech brand boycotts of the country's aggression in Ukraine by potentially legalizing software sharing.

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Russia Is About To Become A Rare Pokemon GO Dark Zone

Slashgear

Niantic announced that they'd make Russia go dark in the game Pokemon GO (and Pikmin, for what it's worth). This is an extremely rare move for Niantic.

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Apple Ends All Product Sales In Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

Slashgear

Apple has announced plans to stop all product sales in Russia, citing the nation's invasion of Ukraine as the reason. Apple Pay has been limited, too.

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