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Protecting free speech on campus? Pierre Poilievre is just dog-whistling VR

Protecting free speech on campus? Pierre Poilievre is just dog-whistling

Federal Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre seems to have generated a lot of publicity for himself lately with a much re-tweeted pledge to force Canadian universities to “protect free speech” by withholding federal research grants and other funds from post-secondary institutions that won’t knuckle under to his demands. Naturally, as…
bubmag
June 28, 2022
Datatel Launches Community Social Impact Mission to Make a Difference in the lives of children and youth on the street VR

Datatel Launches Community Social Impact Mission to Make a Difference in the lives of children and youth on the street

Datatel is involved with our community, working as a team to provide those who are in need with the support that will help them overcome their challenges, resulting in a brighter future for all of us and for generations to come.  Datatel Inc., a leader in IVR Payments and Payment…
bubmag
June 28, 2022
In ‘Project Shell,’ VR Headset Gives People a Turtle’s-Eye View of the Ocean VR

In ‘Project Shell,’ VR Headset Gives People a Turtle’s-Eye View of the Ocean

A virtual reality simulation designed by a University of Oregon professor could help spur people to environmental action. Participants in Project Shell don a virtual reality headset and take on the body of a loggerhead sea turtle, sporting flippers instead of arms. During a 15-minute immersive experience, they journey from…
bubmag
June 28, 2022
Explore the oceans with this VR headset kit for kids, currently over $50 off at Amazon VR

Explore the oceans with this VR headset kit for kids, currently over $50 off at Amazon

Home News (Image credit: Let's Explore) We love VR, whether that’s for playing immersive games or getting a stunning new perspective on the world. The trouble, though, is that VR headsets can be expensive, and are traditionally marketed toward adults. Thankfully, this VR headset from Let’s Explore, focused on exploring…
bubmag
June 27, 2022
Why art is a tool for hope | JR VR

Why art is a tool for hope | JR

Famed for enormous black-and-white portraits that are pasted on surfaces ranging from the Louvre to the US-Mexico border wall, multimedia artist JR continues to tackle ambitious projects. In this powerfully moving talk, he shares how he made a giant mural on the courtyard floor of a maximum security prison --…
bubmag
June 27, 2022
After Annu Kapoor, ‘Chhalaang’ director Hansal Mehta reveals he had a similar experience at Louvre museum VR

After Annu Kapoor, ‘Chhalaang’ director Hansal Mehta reveals he had a similar experience at Louvre museum

More reports of theft in France are coming to light since actor-singer Annu Kapoor opened up about his recent experience earlier this week. 'Chhalaang' director Hansal Mehta, who saw Kapoor's video informing people of his valuables and belongings being stolen in France, took to Twitter to reveal that he had…
bubmag
June 25, 2022
Meta’s Developing New Spatial Audio Tools for AR and VR to Enhance Virtual Experiences VR

Meta’s Developing New Spatial Audio Tools for AR and VR to Enhance Virtual Experiences

Visual elements are the main focus of next-level digital experiences, like AR and VR tools, but audio also plays a key role in facilitating fully immersive interaction, with the sounds that you hear helping to transport your mind, and bring virtual environments to life. Which is where Meta’s latest research…
bubmag
June 24, 2022