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Watch These Schoolchildren Discover the HoloLens for the First Time

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For the first time in Norway, students at a primary school have experienced one of the Microsoft HoloLens’ greatest applications — education. “Especially compared to Africa, which was much larger than I thought.” “It was a little strange,” student Casper Hansen said. “I could see asteroids. .

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How Mixed Reality Will Bring Us Industry 4.0

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When I tried Microsoft Remote Assist with the HoloLens back in May at Microsoft Build I was able to “repair” a complex electrical panel in a matter of minutes. Driven by the ambition of cities such as Dubai to push for innovation, the market for VR and AR in the Middle East and Africa is booming Click To Tweet. efficiencies.

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Emirates NBD, Microsoft Partner for Metaverse Accelerator

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Emirates NBD, one of the largest lenders in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, announced on Wednesday it had opened an accelerator programme for startups seeking to promote customer experiences in the Metaverse. creating immersive worlds to improve customer experiences.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.04.05): Rumors on a Apple headset intensify, Quest 2 sales grow fast, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Microsoft signs a $22B deal with the US Army. We all know that Microsoft is building AR glasses for the US Army : a modified version of HoloLens 2 called IVAS, that is ruggedized, with a wider field of view (80° x 40°), and feature additional sensors (for instance to provide thermal vision). Well played, Microsoft. Learn more.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.09.20): Quest 2 Pro leaks, Xiaomi smartglasses, Half Dive headset, and more!

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Last Call / Full Saga Review) More info (Microsoft Flight Simulator) More info (Squingle) More info (Half Life 2 VR Mod) More info (Shock Troops) More info (Mafia VR Mod) More info (Gunman Contracts?—?Mod If you are a company/startup/lab leveraging XR in Africa, kindly fill the form linked below or reach out to VRARA Nigeria to get featured.

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Bill Gates on ChatGPT AI: ‘It will have a huge impact’

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He went on to express his views on the potential of AI tutors that help kids learn math, and medical help for people in Africa who can’t access a doctor. And as he notes, “I still work with Microsoft some so I am following this very closely.” I think they will have a huge impact,” said Gates.

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Exclusive: First-Ever Impact Reality Summit Announces 2020 Lineup

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Some of the biggest names in social impact will be in attendance, including: Participant Media, Conservation International, the Rainforest Alliance, Connect for Climate/World Bank, and the Milken Institute, as well as tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Oculus.

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