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For Some Strange Reason, Orcas Are Ramming Into Boats in Northern Spain

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Although the majority of orcas ignore boats at sea , there are a few in northern Spain that are apparently interested in ramming into them, setting off a string of questions and a bit of apprehension. orcas science spain mysteries

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Meta launches Horizon Worlds in France and Spain

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In an effort to expand its social platform for virtual reality, Horizon Worlds, Meta is launching it in France and Spain today — building on the existing three markets including the U.S.,

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Spain’s Worst Snowstorm in Decades Collapses Parts of the Country

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In this case, Storm Filomena slammed into Spain and blanketed many of its regions, including its capital, with more snow than they had seen in decades. extreme weather madrid spain snow filomenaSnow has the bad habit of completely collapsing regions that aren’t used to experiencing it.

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'High-Tech' Reforestation Company Starts Wildfire in Spain

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A Dutch company that claims it can help businesses “turn [their] CO2 into forests” using data, drones, and other tech is responsible for sparking a wildfire in Spain this week that has already burned tens of thousands of acres and caused 2,000 people to evacuate.

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Spain Will See Record-Setting May Heat This Weekend

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Parts of Spain could see record-breaking heat this weekend as the country prepares for what could be the earliest summer heatwave on record, officials said this week.

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Drought Exposes an Underwater 'Ghost' Village in Spain

GizModo VR

In Spain, a modern-day Atlantis has become visible—and it’s a particularly depressing sign of climate change. Read more.

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Thousands of Honeybees Stared Down Spain’s Cumbre Vieja Volcano. They Won

GizModo VR

Tens of thousands of honeybees in Spain’s Canary Islands can now add “survived a volcano” to their bucket list. Well, since they’re bees, we’ll add it for them. Read more.

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A 1,000-Year-Old Irrigation System in Spain Is Getting a New Life

GizModo VR

Researchers in Spain’s arid Southeast are working to restore Islamic-era acequias, canals that form an irrigation system in Andalucia’s Sierra Nevada mountains.

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León Cathedral Cloister in Spain

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Santa María de León Cathedral , also called The House of Light or the Pulchra Leonina is a Catholic church in the city of León in north-western Spain. It is one of the most relevant examples of the Gothic style in Spain.

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Meta Didn’t Bother to Translate Horizon Worlds Into Spanish When It Launched the Game in Spain

GizModo VR

That’s how Meta’s Horizon Worlds has been described in Spain after launching in the country earlier this week. “A palabras necias, oídos sordos.”

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EON Reality and the Community of Canary Islands Inaugurate the First Classroom 3.0 Campus in Spain

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The new augmented and virtual reality center will serve as an academic technological hub in Spain. EON Reality and the Community of Canary Islands celebrated the inauguration of the first Augmented and Virtual Reality Center in Spain today. Campus in Spain appeared first on EON Reality.

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Fossil 'Pseudo-Horses' Found in Spain Had Short Legs and Weird Teeth

GizModo VR

Researchers have described two previously unknown mammals based on fossil remains unearthed in Spain. They were horse precursors that would’ve enjoyed the subtropical temperatures in what is now Basque country. Read more.

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Dozens of Fossilized Neanderthal Footprints Found on a Beach in Spain

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Paleoanthropologists have discovered more than 80 fossilized footprints in Southern Spain, on an uneven span of rock that used to be a sandbar. In their analysis, the research team determined the prints were made by 36 individuals, a group of Neanderthal adults and children. Read more.

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YouTuber's Channel Banned After Viral Tantrum Over $2 Empanada Enrages Spain

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A Spanish YouTuber who demanded free food for featuring a bar in a livestream has become the latest addition of the “Entitled Influencers Hall of Fame” and seemingly enraged an entire country in the process.

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Terra Crypto Execs Dissolved Korean Headquarters Mere Days Before Crash: Docs Show

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VR Roller Coasters Collide in Madrid; 33 Injured Including Children

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Opened on June 10th, it’s the first roller coaster in Spain to incorporate VR headsets into the ride experience. News Accident Gear VR Roller Coaster Spain VR RollercoasterSpanish authorities say 33 people, including six children under 10 years old, have been injured in a roller coaster collision equipped with VR headsets.

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EON Reality and Spanish Chamber of Commerce Collaborate for FP XR Training Program

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“We’re so glad that we’re able to help Spain’s Chamber of Commerce bring in EON-XR to modernize and digitize their vocational training. ” David Navarro Deputy Director of the Area of Employment, Training and Entrepreneurship for Spain’s Chamber of Commerce.

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Horizon Worlds Expands Into New Territories

Oculus

Horizon Worlds has now launched in France and Spain and will be coming to other countries soon

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Meta Quest 2 & Quest Pro VR Headsets Get Price Cuts

VRScout

Beginning March 5th, 2023, the 256GB Quest 2 will be available for $429.99 (previously $499.99) in the US, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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Learn How To Build A Gaming PC In VR

VRScout

Developed by a team working out of the Universidad de Burgos in Spain, the experience guides you through the PC-building process, step-by-step. Build the computer of your dreams, regardless of budget.

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Magic Leap’s New AR Headset Is Coming This September

VRScout

The Magic Leap 2 will be available for purchase starting at $3,299 through select partners. American startup company Magic Leap has announced the official price and specs of the Magic Leap 2, its latest mixed reality headset designed for professionals and developers.

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Police Discover More Than 1,000 Stuffed Wild Animals in Giant Taxidermy Bust

GizModo VR

Police in Spain seized a private collection of more than 1,000 stuffed animals, over 400 of which were protected species. The massive collection, which included cheetahs, polar bears, and rhinoceros, were displayed in two large warehouses in Bétera, Spain.

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Major Twitter hack in 2020 results in another arrest

Digital Trends

Police in Spain have arrested a British man in connection with a major Twitter hack last year that targeted high-profile accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.

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Meta Re-lowers Quest 2 Price & Drops Quest Pro to $1,000

Road to VR

Meta says in a blogpost that pricing changes to Meta Quest 2 (256GB) will also update across Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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NASA has a new dish for talking to spacecraft in the far reaches of space

Digital Trends

NASA is upgrading the network it uses to communicate with craft in deep space, with a new 34-meter-wide dish in Spain which has just been added. News breaking twitter deep space network NASA space

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Immerse Raises $1.5M to Expand Its VR English Language Classes Worldwide

Road to VR

million Series A investment, something the company says will allow them to both expand the current product to Oculus Quest 2, and set up partnerships with institutions in Spain, South America, and other markets affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Four Monkeypox Deaths Reported Outside of Africa as Outbreak Expands

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Over the weekend, Brazil reported a monkeypox-related death, while Spain reported two. The global monkeypox outbreak has now caused its first fatalities outside of Africa. On Monday, India reported a death as well. Read more.

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Meta CEO Teases “Major graphics updates” After Viral Criticism of ‘Horizon Worlds’ Screenshot

Road to VR

Last week Meta announced it had expanded its Horizon Worlds social VR platform to new territories (France & Spain). We’re launching Horizon Worlds in France and Spain today!

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VR Film ‘Symphony’ Hopes To Introduce Younger Generations To Classical Music

VRScout

Arranged by Spain’s La Caixa Foundation, Symphony features the tireless work of 100 talented musicians from 42 different countries. The short film will soon begin a 10-year tour as it travels to hundreds of locations throughout Spain and Portugal.

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‘Resident Evil 4 VR’ Arriving Just In Time For Halloween

VRScout

Check out the latest trailer for the upcoming VR survival horror game here. During the Resident Evil Showcase this past April, Capcom revealed Resident Evil 4 VR , a full VR port of the classic 2005 survival horror game coming soon to Oculus Quest 2 headsets.

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How to Watch the Microsoft Mobile World Congress Event Rumored to Reveal HoloLens 2

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Don't Miss: New Video from Microsoft's Alex Kipman Delivers Teaser for HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress Part of the speculation around that reveal is the fact that HoloLens inventor Alex Kipman will be on hand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain to help host the major. We already know that Microsoft has something big planned for later this month, and now we have details on how to watch the company's big reveal.

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‘Chess Club’ Brings The Classic Game To Life In VR On Quest

VRScout

Odder Lab’s upcoming VR game features unique environments, animated set pieces, online multiplayer, and hand-tracking.

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Catch Billie Eilish Live In VR This September On Oculus Venues

VRScout

The ‘Bad Guy’ singer-songwriter will be streaming her upcoming Spain performance. Organized alongside immersive-streaming company Supersphere , fans of the ‘Bad Guy’ and “come out and play” artist can log in to Oculus Venues via their Oculus Quest, Oculus Go, and Samsung Gear VR headsets on September 3rd at 6:30pm PT to catch a live stream of her show in Madrid, Spain.

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Microsoft Mobile World Congress Invite Hints at HoloLens 2 Release

Next Reality AR

In an invite sent out on Wednesday, Microsoft is inviting members of the media to an event at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. The mystery surrounding the release of the next version of the HoloLens has been swirling for months, but at least some of that mystery may removed in the coming weeks. That's fairly normal for MWC, but what stands out is one name included on the invite: Alex Kipman, the inventor of the HoloLens.

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Tourist Couple Apprehended by Dutch Police After Sneaking Out of Quarantine Hotel

GizModo VR

According to a local report from Dutch newspaper Het Parool, the pair were arrested onboard just moments before their plane was set to head to Spain from… Read more.

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Magic Leap Claims He Stole Augmented Reality Ideas as an Employee, but Who Is Chi Xu, the Founder of Nreal?

Next Reality AR

Earlier this year, when I met Xu a second time in Barcelona, Spain at Mobile World Congress (our first meeting was last year, in Silicon Valley), I asked him why he decided to leave Magic Leap. When I first found out about Nreal, back in the spring of 2018, the most interesting thing about the company's story was the founder's background. Chi Xu, the CEO and founder of Nreal, previously worked at Magic Leap as a software engineer.

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YouTuber Banned Over Viral $2 Empanada Tantrum Says His Apology Was Fake

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Borja Escalona had enraged much of Spain after threatening a server for declining to give him a $2 empanada for free… Read more.

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