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VR Technology Meets Drivers Ed Thanks To Boys & Girls Clubs

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One program that launched in 2009 is called the UPS Road Code, and it has helped nearly 60,000 teens at 265 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and on U.S. One program that launched in 2009 is called the UPS Road Code, and it has helped nearly 60,000 teens at 265 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and on U.S.

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Skyrim VR Looks Even Better As A Comic Book

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Apparently, the goal was to make Skyrim VR look as much like the game Borderlands as technologically possible. Earlier today, u/VanaheimRanger posted a video on Reddit showcasing their custom graphics setup.

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Meta Reportedly in Talks With Tencent to Bring Quest to China

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Facebook and Twitter have been blocked in China since 2009, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is hoping to get back in that country with Quest, according to a Wall Street Journal report. It’s said a portion of Meta’s global offerings could be on offer alongside Tencent’s own apps and services.

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This Life-Size Angry Birds Game Is Powered By Immersive Tech

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Compete against other teams in a digital smart room complete with motion trackers, projection mapping, and touchscreen technology. Everyone’s favorite mobile puzzle game Angry Birds has received countless ports since its original launch back in 2009.

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Apple Reportedly In Talks To Purchase VR Live Streaming Platform NextVR

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Founded in 2009 by D.J. Apple’s purchase would gain the company access not only to the platforms’ numerous existing partnerships, but it’s patented live streaming technology that upscales video streams. With the potential financial backing of Apple, however, there’s no limit to how this technology could be used.

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Meta Acquires 3D Lens Printing Firm Luxexcel to Bolster Future AR Glasses

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Founded in 2009, Luxexcel first focused on 3D printing lenses for automotive, industrial optics, and the aerospace industry. In 2020, the company made its first entry into the smart eyewear market by combining 3D printed prescription lenses with the integration of technology. We are delighted that the Luxexcel team has joined Meta.

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Is this AR Shopping?s Moment?

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And could that represent a much-needed opportunity for the technology to shine? percent, the biggest monthly drop since the 2009 Great Recession. AR as a consumer technology will benefit from that amplified exposure. By the Numbers. Beyond survey data, real-world “actuals” validate brick & mortar attrition.

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