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‘Meta for Education’ Program Exits Beta, Bringing Quest to the Classroom

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Meta announced its ‘Meta for Education’ program is now out of beta, allowing schools and educational institutions from all over to fill their classrooms with Quest headsets and use a variety of education-focused XR apps and software.

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German Circus Ends Its Use Of Live Animals In Favor Of 3D Holograms

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In November, for example, Italy joined Belgium, Greece, and Malta in the permanent ban of circus animals, much to the chagrin of circus performers and enthusiasts alike. However, the biggest change to the industry comes in the form of increased restrictions on the use of live animals for entertainment purposes.

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The Next VLC Media Player Update Will Include VR Support

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A staple among PC users since 2001, the orange traffic cone icon has become a legendary piece of software, serving as a beacon of hope for those struggling to find a player compatible with whatever bizarre file type they ripped off of LimeWire. In terms of quality, there are few consumer media players more flexible than VLC.

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PICO Debuts Enterprise-Ready MDM Platform for Headset – AWE EU ’24

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It also comes with additional real-time command features, including remote device control , live screen monitoring, remote reboots, and multi-software updates. Moreover, Business Device Manager supports multiple login methods, such as single sign-on abilities or PICO account integration.

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PSA: You Don’t Need Xbox Game Pass to Play ‘Fortnite’ for Free on Quest

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You can of course play any flatscreen PC game you own, Fortnite included, thanks to a number of solutions: you can use the new Steam Link app for Quest , the older Meta Air Link software, or Virtual Desktop , all three of which let you easily stream your desktop and SteamVR games to Quest for a wireless gaming experience.

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VR Veteran Studio Behind ‘Bigscreen’ Unveils Thin & Light PC VR Headset ‘Beyond’

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The reasoning: Bigscreen founder and CEO Darshan Shankar says the VR software studio wanted to build “the VR headset we wanted for ourselves.” “Today’s leading VR headsets have doubled in weight compared to headsets from 2016. We built Beyond because we felt VR was too heavy, bulky, and uncomfortable,” Shankar says.

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EON Reality Advances Educational Technology in Belgium with Spatial AI and XR Integration

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“Empowering Belgium’s Future: Transforming Education with XR and AI Innovation.” ” Irvine, CA, March 6, 2024 – EON Reality, a pioneer in VR and AR knowledge transfer for industries and academia, is excited to unveil a pioneering initiative in Belgium’s educational sector.

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