Virtual Reality

Source: AdobeStock / Romain TALONFacebook boss Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse push has so far cost his company $21 billion, with little to show for in terms of real results, according to a recent Bloomberg opinion piece. For the massive amount of money spent on developing a metaverse, Zuckerberg and Facebook-owner Meta…

Decentraland, the pioneering virtual playground, has introduced a groundbreaking update to boost interoperability. Now, players can export their unique identities as Virtual Reality Model (VRM) files and use them in other metaverses. Let’s take a closer look! TL;DR:  Metaverse dwellers can showcase their unique style in Decentraland and carry it…

by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 August 2023 / 3,016 Views Smilegate announced the virtual reality battle-focused arcade shooter, Crossfire: Sierra Squad, will launch for the PlayStation VR2 via PlayStation Store and PC VR via Steam on August 29 for $29.99. View a trailer of the game below: Read details…

VA Palo Alto Health Care System this week announced the deployment of a full-spectrum private 5G network. WHY IT MATTERS The new 5G connectivity from Verizon will enable a wide array of new clinical innovations at the Department of Veteran Affairs facility, officials say. These could include augmented reality capabilities…

Many students struggle to learn mathematics. In the United States, eighth graders scored an average of 271 out of 500 in math on last year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress, as highlighted in a New York Times article. It’s the lowest level in decades. Black, Native American, and low-income students…

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The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). With its captivating and immersive experiences, VR has captured the attention of industry stakeholders, unlocking vast untapped potential.  While VR has transformed various industries, it is in real estate where…

Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life We will be able to ‘virtually taste’ takeaways through our phones by 2040, according to a study. The report, called Snack to the Future, also predicted that breathing on a smartphone will be able to help to determine what…

The Japanese concept of “forest bathing,” or shinrin-­yoku (森林浴), has long been acclaimed for its supposed health benefits. Hundreds of scientific studies suggest that it can improve mental health and cognitive performance, reduce blood pressure, and even treat depression and anxiety. Yet forests can be hard to reach or, for…

Marketers tend to love whatever the latest shiny new thing is, but after investing quickly in NFTs and the metaverse some say they plan to take a wait-and-see approach to Apple’s Vision Pro virtual reality headset. Marketers say they’re captivated by the headset’s potential, and they’ll have to wait until…