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A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Of all of the various forms of extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), is the most familiar. The technology allows people to create ‘virtual’ landscapes and environments that simulate the real world. Achieving Virtual Reality: Use Cases. What’s Next?

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What is INTERPOL’s Metaverse Law Enforcement Strategy?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

At the event, General Assembly delegates and representatives entered the virtual recreation using Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets and personal avatars. Barbados was the first to enter the virtual world with an online embassy on Decentraland, becoming the first-ever country to host sovereign real estate on the Metaverse.

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EON Reality Expands its Rollout in Barbados Targeting National Rollout with 10,000 Tailored Courses with the Launch of Spatial AI Center and EON AI Autonomous Agents

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Spatial AI Center in Barbados Transforms Education and Empowers the Next Generation IRVINE,CA – January 29, 2024 – EON Reality, the global leader in immersive technology solutions for education and industry, announces an exciting expansion in Barbados.

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Which Countries Have the Top Metaverse Strategies? 

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The Mayor of Seoul unveiled a new virtual version of Seoul in the metaverse, which allows users to access various resources and public services in a virtual reality landscape. In January 2023, South Korea took its metaverse strategy to the next level, introducing a new platform built for public service relationships.

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Seongnam to Offer ‘Digital Twin’ City, NFT Citizenship

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

According to the five-year plan, Seoul would create a virtual platform for public services, with attendees using 3D avatars to interact in a virtualised 3D environment. Prior to this, Barbados became the first country in the world to open a Metaverse embassy to promote tourism and consulate services globally.

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SuperWorld & Disaster Fighters: A Social Impact Project with NFTs

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In addition, some of the biggest names in Caribbean sports, music and entertainment have come together to promote the initiative through communication outreach, including Sir Garfield Sobers (Barbados); Daren Sammy , (Saint Lucia); Mr. Killa (Grenada); Tafa Mi Soleil (Haiti); Omari Banks (Anguilla), Kieran Powell (St.

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Is XR ‘Taking Off’ for the Commercial Aviation Industry?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

According to Allied Market Research, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) aviation markets are expected to reach $23.6 Nations such as Barbados, South Korea, Catalonia (Spain), Dubai, and Norway are creating virtual spaces to attract new fliers to top tourist destinations.