XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Few things are more important than delivering the right education to individuals around the globe. The cloud has paved the way for a new era of collaborative remote learning, while AI tools and automated systems are assisting educators in their tasks. What’s more, educators have been able to reduce average operating costs by 10%.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

Glue is a modern collaboration platform that takes advantage of recent advances in immersive 3D graphics, virtual reality, and cloud computing. Great for remote teams, education and digital nomads. Also, instantly switch to a powerful VR mode for an immersive and interactive experience with a VR headset. Image courtesy Spatial.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Heres your guide to the benefits of VR in the workplace for immersive learning and team-building. Countless companies are using VR onboarding solutions and educational tools today. VR headsets and intuitive apps like Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces allow employees worldwide to share a virtual space and connect in real-time.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Today’s educational system is static, generalized and puts less focus on individual self-development than it perhaps should. What could be done to fix these issues and take education to a new level? What could make education more exciting, fun and practical? The Dawn of Immersive Education. Lucas Rizzotto.

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VRScout

JUNE 30, 2022

Thanks to immersive technology, however, healthcare centers around the world are capable of training doctors, therapists, and surgeons at a faster rate while spending less. GigXR is one such company using cutting-edge immersive technology to train the next generation of medical professionals with its Gig Immersive Learning Platform.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We’ve seen various flavors over the years such as Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D , and of course Google Earth and Street View. Speaking of Google Earth, its VR edition is an immersive dive into 3D cities around the world. Will 3D Cities Unlock Immersive Experiences? But its advantage is also its drawback: VR. Step Forward.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 21, 2023

This Monday, NVIDIA entered a project partnership with Immerse to launch VR-to-Desktop streaming for international language learners. The move lets learners access Immerse’s virtual teaching environments via NVIDIA servers. The service also allows in-house developers to create bespoke training and collaborative tools.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Archaeologists at the University of Hong Kong are utilising 3D immersive technologies for excavations of ancient sites. AR and MR in Archaeology The university is leveraging MR headsets, like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and the Meta Quest Pro, to interact with the real world and 3D models simultaneously. That is about to change!”

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ARPost

MARCH 3, 2020

The Demand for Education in VR and AR. As AR and VR are slowly taking over many industries, including retail , agriculture, customer service, engineering, and education , there is a growing need in platforms that can take the lead and create resources to educate big companies as well as entrepreneurs about AR and VR technologies.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 12, 2025

Wondering how immersive learning benefits teams across industries? Countless studies from world leaders like Accenture and PWC have shown that immersive training (using XR technologies) can improve knowledge retention, increase employee confidence, boost engagement, and even reduce training times.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2021

Thanks to jaw-dropping VR films like Space Explorers: An ISS Experience and educational games such as Mission: ISS , anyone with a VR headset has the ability to experience life aboard the International Space Station. You can learn more about the use of immersive technology aboard the International Space Station by visiting here.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A quick look at some of the top Microsoft XR enterprise success stories is all it takes to see how innovative, immersive solutions are transforming everything from training to customer service. Ready to discover how Microsofts tech is supporting companies across industries?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Perhaps one of the most exciting avenues for the XR revolution, is the educational and training sector. Education has already been identified as a high adoption area for AR, VR, and MR technologies. Let’s take a closer look at the evolving state of XR in education and training. The Potential for XR in Education.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

No prior experience with immersive technology is required in order to operate. Those with a compatible XR device, such as the Nreal or Microsoft HoloLens 2, can view the iPhone-captured hologram in 3D real-time. The app could be used for everything from education and training to teleconferencing and entertainment.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This week at Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced that it would launch a mixed reality (MR) version of its Windows portfolio for Meta Quest headsets. The news comes as the firm drops support for HoloLens, seemingly highlighting the firm’s shift towards becoming an immersive software provider rather than a hardware one.

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ARPost

MAY 29, 2020

The day included a discussion on how to create a virtual world society from Tom Furness, a discussion on ethical responsibility in the immersive tech industry from Professor Donna Davis, a panel on women in XR, and more. There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. HP and Microsoft. Let’s jump in.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 19, 2019

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that serves over 100,000 education stakeholders throughout the world. ISTE19 is the place where educator-tested strategies come together with proven resources for transforming learning and teaching. Check out the #ISTE2019 unveiling!

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 25, 2018

The new HoloLens subscription service could prove a catalyst for SMEs to embrace immersive technology. Since the HoloLens was first released almost three years ago, Microsoft has steadily been building partnerships and demonstrating an array of industry use cases across manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, education and many others.

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ARPost

JANUARY 1, 2021

7 Ways Augmented Reality Is Changing Education Industry In The UK: The Future Of Learning Is Now. Augmented reality is changing the education industry, schools, and projects through innovative use and fearless adoption. 3 Companies Working On Education In VR And AR. How Virtual Reality Enhances Supermarket Shopping.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This week at Ignite 2024, TeamViewer, an XR remote guidance service provider, introduced new AI features via the Microsoft technology portfolio, including Teams, Copilot, and Azure OpenAI infrastructure integrations. The award appears to relate to TeamViewer’s recent integration with Microsoft Teams and Copilot AI service.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The educational experience tasks you with saving the passengers, flight crew, and yourself during a variety of emergency scenarios. promises an immersive experience thanks to a combination of realistic aircraft and safety equipment, gravity effects, and sounds. Developer AVIAR B.V.

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ARPost

JUNE 2, 2020

However, it isn’t stopping immersive technologies from evolving. Microsoft HoloLens on the Frontlines. Microsoft HoloLens on the Frontlines. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has led a project , introducing Microsoft HoloLens to medical professionals in high-risk London hospitals. Let’s get right into it.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 11, 2025

Thats immersive learning. Companies like Nokia and EY have shown that immersive learning experiences significantly reduce training costs, improve safety by 59%, and boost sustainability. If youre looking for a way to elevate employee training programs, now could be the perfect time to invest in immersive learning.

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EON Reality

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Building upon the influential perspective of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellathat AI agents will supersede traditional applications this White Paper demonstrates how EON Realitys Mentor XR encapsulates that vision. Key headlines 1.Agent-Centric For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com.

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VRScout

MAY 20, 2022

Arcadia Earth is a one-of-a-kind art exhibit that features a wide assortment of multi-sensory technology designed to immerse you in a captivating mixed reality experience while, at the same time, educating you on various ecosystems as well as our impact on the environment, including single-use plastic waste and overfishing.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2021

Companies that utilize live AR or broadcast AR use modern technology to create an experience that enables users to immerse themselves in a realistic digital experience. The creator will want all users to be engaged and depending on the particular experience, there will be varying objectives to entertain, educate, and enhance brand experience.

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ARPost

JULY 31, 2020

However, California-based Pinot Noir specialist, Siduri , is taking a different approach with their educational WebAR experience made with Rock Paper Reality and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology and hosted by 8th Wall. A Look at the WebAR Experiences. Why We Care.

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

The annual conference brings together industry voices who are leading the way for playful, educational tech. The Educational Games Expo kicked-off this week in Washington, DC. Department of Education (@usedgov) January 6, 2020. It's #EDGamesExpo week! Are you ready for some game-based learning?

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ARPost

DECEMBER 18, 2019

That acquisition has the potential to change the nature of education – first in the most prestigious halls and then everywhere else. If you are an educator, a student, or a recent graduate, the name Pearson probably rings a bell. They’re one of the largest publishers of educational material like textbooks.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 12, 2021

For instance, in the box I’ve found a cleaning cloth for an Oculus device… and I don’t think it actually comes with a Microsoft HoloLens! So, Microsoft has made whatever it could to make the limited FOV more acceptable and we have to appreciate that. The headset is very light and balanced (Image by Microsoft).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 6, 2024

The aforementioned spatial computing trend of 2024 was launched by Apple, a pre-existing terminology that Apple adopted to help its immersive productivity focus stand out from Meta’s consumer drive. The focus will be increasing the use of XR headsets in classrooms and educational settings.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

GIGXR, a company focused on creating powerful instructor-led XR training tools for use by medical training experts, higher education, and the Department of Defense, has announced the launch of two brand new applications that will improve how the medical field approaches hands-on training during COVID-19 and beyond, HoloPatient Remote and GIG Mobile.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Much of the report was dedicated to identifying issues that potential policies for immerse worlds could touch on. This has particularly frightening implications in settings like education, and health and wellness.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2024

“We have strong new product leadership, we have a clear mission to bring the magic of immersive social connection to billions of people, [and] we have a clear two and five-year plan to get us to rocket-ship levels of success,” Gaylor noted. Microsoft acquired the service in 2017 after its debut in May 2015.

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EON Reality

DECEMBER 20, 2023

” Elon Musk: “VR and AR could be incredibly useful for educational purposes, making complex concepts more tangible and engaging.” ” Bill Gates: “I see VR/AR playing a big role in future education, especially for science and technical subjects.”

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2020

Images published by known Microsoft leaker ‘WalkingCat’ have revealed a new VR headset sporting the HP logo, which looks very similar to the company’s previously revelead G2 Windows VR headset teased back in March. We don’t have independent confirmation so we’re taking this as a rumor for now.

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Road to VR

MARCH 24, 2017

Education is widely expected to be an area where AR and VR will see major play, but we can’t start at zero and immediately arrive at a world of immersive, transformed education. MyLab can be downloaded for free on HoloLens via the Microsoft Store. It takes stepping stones.

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