Author: Alvin Manalac
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Wine Sniffing Game Brings Smell to VR
By E&T Editorial Staff Smells could be introduced to virtual-reality (VR) worlds through the development of an odour machine or ‘olfactometer’. Made by a team of Stockholm and Malmö University researchers, the device makes it possible to smell in VR environments and a ‘wine-tasting game’ has been developed to test it out.
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Sid Desai
Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.rocketvr.health/ Follow us on Social Media: Sid Desai: LinkedIn Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with…
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Meta Quest Pro is Finally Here
By Adi Robertson Meta has finally announced the Meta Quest Pro: a $1,499 virtual reality headset it’s been teasing for the past year. The Quest Pro is a new branch of the Quest VR headset lineup, featuring a new processor and screen, a dramatically redesigned body and controllers, inward-facing cameras for eye and face tracking, and a…
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Microsoft to Create Tech for Industry
By Tolu Ajiboye Software giant Microsoft has created a new team, called Industrial Metaverse Core, to pursue these stated tech goals. According to reports, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) plans to create immersive tech for industrial workers. To actualize this effort, the tech giant has set up a new internal team known as Industrial Metaverse Core. The company reportedly revealed…
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Activity Based Therapies
The Abilities Recovery Center, in Los Angeles California, offers specialized fitness programs combined with cutting edge equipment that allows our clients access to the essential standing exercises, and to safely learn how to walk again. They work with people who have become paralyzed following a severe injury or illness, by enhancing the connection to their…
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Virtual Reality NeuroTherapy
Brent Poppen is an author, substitute teacher, counselor and an international motivational speaker. A sports accident at age sixteen caused a spinal-cord injury that left him paralyzed for life. Brent became a quadriplegic, losing complete use of his legs with some paralysis in his upper extremities. This was an ending in many ways, but also…
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VR For Surgical Room Layout And Scenario Planning
Many of Virtalis’ customers use Visionary Render to plan manufacturing facilities. The ability to import whole assemble lines, modify and view in Virtual Reality (VR) have helped companies plan new or upgraded facilities. Typically, these environments are “traditional” manufacturing lines with large scale industrial machinery, robotics and component parts interacting together on the assembly line.
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Song Breaker Awards – The Metaverse’s First Awards Show
Rolling out the red carpet to audiences everywhere. Awards shows are historically exclusive affairs viewed by audiences from afar. So, true to its roots in transforming culture through digital creativity, the Song Breaker Awards took a new approach to the show format: hosting an experience that is interactive, creator-led and open to everyone with an…
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Yorkshire Water VR and Visualisation Solutions
See how engineers at Yorkshire Water are using virtual reality and visualisation solutions for design reviews, training efficiency and engineering maintenance. Engineers at Yorkshire Water are turning to virtual reality and visualisation technology developed by Virtalis. Engineers at Yorkshire Water turned to both Virtalis and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) for…
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Lorne Fade
Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. MARS AND MERCURY Follow us on Social Media: Liam J. O’Malley: LinkedIn Lorne Fade: LinkedIn XR Connections covers Extended Reality (XR – AR – VR – MR), providing a weekly guide to items of interest in the worlds of Augmented…
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Gaming Trends in the Metaverse
By Melania Lonchyna, Managing Director and Partner, and Giorgo Paizanis, Growth Director, BCG Digital Ventures Many tech CEOs talk about the metaverse as the next evolution of the internet. It’s why we’re seeing more and more companies — from major tech players to top consumer brands — getting involved in the metaverse. Over the last year, Disney has…
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‘Fortnite’: Battle Royale, Concert Venue and, Maybe, The Start of the Metaverse
By Teddy Amenabar and Jonathan Lee DrLupo has made millions while streaming to his 4.5 million followers on Twitch and another 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube. He’s used that platform to raise millions more in fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, serving as something of a celebrity to the hospital’s patients, as well as…
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Deborah Worrell
Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. MARS AND MERCURY Follow us on Social Media: Liam J. O’Malley: LinkedIn Deborah Worrell: LinkedIn XR Connections covers Extended Reality (XR – AR – VR – MR), providing a weekly guide to items of interest in the worlds of Augmented…
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How The Metaverse Is Changing Sports
By Bernard Marr From training, to broadcasting, to watching and playing games, the metaverse is revolutionizing the world of sports. Find out how innovative companies are integrating metaverse technology to create immersive experiences for athletes and fans alike.
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Metaverse Spectrum Business Conference
and Expo on October 25, 2022.Hailed as the first Metaverse business conference held completely in the Metaverse, the event will showcase 20 immersive platforms and let attendees explore the spaces. More than 40 experts will share their strategies in 1000+ hours valuable content. Network with speakers, academics and influencers and check out the Expo booths. Why is it important to…
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Curtin University In The Metaverse
The advantages of teaching students on the metaverse! By adopting the latest developments in the metaverse, learning and development professionals, as well as educational institutions, HR, and training departments, can take the lead. Curtin University is a great example of this. The organization has developed an award-winning platform with LearnBrite that enables trainee health and…
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Healthcare Virtual Simulation Training
As the population ages, the number of people in home care is on the rise. This has led to an increase in acute care situations in the home, along with a spike in calls to emergency call centers. But not all cases require an ambulance or urgent treatment: many can be safely handled by visiting…
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Let’s Talk About Race
Overview Let’s Talk About Race is a series of 3 anti-racism (DEI) modules co-developed with subject matter experts from George Brown College (Toronto, Canada). The simulations, which together take about 1h to complete, take both staff and student on a reflective journey through a collection of stories that examine the effects of privilege, bias and…
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Performance Review Role Play In VR
Role-play is a highly effective learning method through actual practice of real-life interpersonal situations. It is a type of experiential training commonly used for professions that require high emotional intelligence and advanced soft skills for interactions, such as executives and managers on appropriate engagement with employees, colleagues, and clients, doctor-patient, teacher-student, and social-worker engagement with…
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Science Is Wonderful
Overview Project synopsisScience is wonderful. We couldn’t agree more. Sadly, the yearly event by the same name hosted by the European Commission was counteracted by COVID. Renowned for being generous in scientific novelties, chance encounters and a rare occasion for different departments or domains to finally meet—the organisers felt they couldn’t just cancel this meetup.…