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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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In the educational landscape, extended reality tools have an incredible opportunity to enlighten and engage students in a variety of spaces. With the correct blend of immersive technologies, it’s easier for business leaders and educators alike to deliver information to students in a way capable of boosting recall and performance.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

The rapid development of technology could not but affect the educational process. Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. Visibility.

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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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Upload VR

JANUARY 20, 2023

AltspaceVR is shutting down in March as Microsoft decimated its teams working in VR & AR this week as part of a major workforce reduction across the entire company. As an independent startup Altspace ran out of money, but in 2017 Microsoft acquired it and continued the effort.

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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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ARVR

JUNE 4, 2021

While technology has become a big part of the educational process, it’s currently limited to things like collaboration tools and electronic texts. New technology, like mixed reality (MR), provides excellent opportunities to change all of this and revolutionize the entire educational process.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

Great for remote teams, education and digital nomads. Collaborate on the data together in one room with two HoloLenses, or bring in more people from all over the world, wearing a Microsoft Mixed Reality Head-Mounted-Display (HMD). Education & Training. Step into your virtual reality office or classroom.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Microsoft Announces “Last Time to Buy” for HoloLens 2 and Final HoloLens Gen 1 Update Reports on social media platforms like LinkedIn state that Hololens/Microsoft Mixed Reality Partners are receiving “ last time to buy ” incentives for the Hololens 2 device. Department of Education’s Disability Innovation Fund (DIF).

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 10, 2020

Microsoft also updated Minecraft: Education Edition with 11 new STEM lessons.

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CraneMorley

JUNE 21, 2021

When you think about Microsoft HoloLens you think about the use in business. One industry that does not receive as much coverage and often forgotten about is education. One industry that does not receive as much coverage and often forgotten about is education. The use of HoloLens in other fields of education is bright.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 22, 2024

This week at Microsoft Build, Pavan Davuluri, the firm’s Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices , announced a fresh partnership with Meta to debut a volumetric workspace for the Quest portfolio. The volumetric workspace development follows Microsoft’s accompanying AI updates.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 9, 2024

This week, UK-based immersive technology innovators eXtended Reality Peterborough (XRP) partnered with Igloo Vision and the wider ARU education group to open a £5.7 million XR training facility in the heart of education institutions across the east of England.

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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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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 25, 2018

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. The new HoloLens subscription service could prove a catalyst for SMEs to embrace immersive technology.

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ARPost

MAY 10, 2022

Two giants in the world of XR and 3D medical education are partnering to scale the “mediverse.” Long-time ARPost readers may recall that GigXR launched in 2019 for the sole purpose of taking on XR education joint projects by Pearson and Microsoft. Better Education Means Better Medicine. About GigXR and ANIMA RES.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 26, 2017

It was back in April that we told you that education startup Lifeliqe was bringing its services to Microsoft’s HoloLens platform. That is of course if they have a HoloLens; Microsoft’s device costs $3,000 as an experimental developer edition and isn’t expected to hit the consumer market for years to come.

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VRScout

JUNE 30, 2022

Powered by mixed reality devices like the Microsoft HoloLens 2, the platform uses mixed reality technology to project interactive hologram patients over the real world, offering students a way to hone their skills at home or in the simulation lab.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

One of the areas where XR is seeing the most significant and rapid adoption, is in the world of education and training. Today, we’re going to be looking at some of the most inspirational case studies from the educational landscape, highlighting the benefits of XR for training. Microsoft HoloLens and GE. Meta Oculus and Aptiv.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 14, 2022

Last Friday, Zoom announced an alliance with Microsoft Teams to enable users to receive cross-platform calls and share meeting data between the services without requiring extra licenses or third-party assistance. . The general manager also noted that Zoom can enhance collaboration across sectors “such as BFSI, pharma, and education.”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Yesterday, Meta President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg posted a video on his social media calling to enterprise and education customers, promoting them to leverage XR today by highlighting some current use cases. The impact of the Metaverse is real, and it’s happening today, right now.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

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. No prior experience with immersive technology is required in order to operate.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 21, 2024

Microsoft Mesh to Gain Mac Support, AI Integrations, and Content Sharing Features Microsoft announced new avatar integrations and usability enhancements this week for its recently launched Microsoft Mesh platform at AWE 2024. Finally, Microsoft revealed that the new and improved Mesh platform will debut for Mac in late June.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 24, 2022

One such platform, the Microsoft Reactor meetup, has united many thought leaders, tech giants, and organisations as a guiding compass for the growing community of technology enthusiasts, developers, journalists, and even senior executives. Excellent @Microsoft Reactor #meetup in #London with @VR2AR , Alexander Karim, and @seanmtracey.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2017

As the holiday launch of the Windows VR headsets nears , Microsoft has published a new set of system requirements and an app allowing you to see if your PC will be ready for the company’s “Mixed Reality” platform. Windows 10 (RS3) Fall Creators Update – Home, Pro, Business, Education. Image courtesy Microsoft.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 21, 2022

Microsoft is set to allow clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to purchase HoloLens 2 mixed reality (MR) headsets, the company announced on Tuesday. Ihsan Anabtawi, COO and CMO for Microsoft UAE , said that the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant had demonstrated its commitment to the UAE.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 6, 2022

GigXR creates and hosts some of the most mind-blowing educational experiences in what spokespeople call “the mediverse.” Through partnerships with some of the world’s best educational institutions and the world’s most innovative technology companies, the company is helping to bring medical education into the 21st century.

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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. Now if only the developers could figure out a way to combine their game with Microsoft Flight Simulator … Image Credit: AVIAR B.V.

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GizModo VR

JULY 6, 2020

Microsoft seems to be getting a kick out seeing users struggle to find Windows 10 features these days. After moving the Fresh Start feature in the latest version, 2004, and reducing the number of days Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education users can manually delay updates, the company is now experimenting with… Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 6, 2024

Most recently, at Microsoft Build , Pavan Davuluri, the firm’s Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices , announced a fresh partnership with Meta to debut a volumetric workspace for the Quest portfolio. The focus will be increasing the use of XR headsets in classrooms and educational settings.

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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 10, 2024

The news of Glue’s potential closure comes following the decrease in virtual meeting spaces from major XR firms, such as Microsoft, Mozilla, and Meta. In March last year, Microsoft shut down its AltSpace platform. Microsoft bought the service in 2017, following its debut in May 2015.

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VRScout

JANUARY 23, 2017

The Australian Air Force and Saab Australia are trialing the Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset as the Australian military evolves into a “fifth-generation fighting force.” In March 2016, Microsoft added Saab to its growing list of companies that are building enterprise-level applications for its AR headset.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 18, 2023

There are times when immersion is the only way to truly learn something new in the educational experience. This is something Toyota Motors discovered when it began experimenting with Microsoft and the innovative potential of the HoloLens. Microsoft HoloLens and the Industrial Metaverse.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Meta’s Nick Clegg Calls Out Educators and Enterprise Nick Clegg, the Meta President of Global Affairs , recently posted a video on social media, urging enterprise and education customers to use XR technology. This decision came after OpenAI teamed up with Microsoft for a significant partnership in mid-2023.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 19, 2022

Partnering with the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) Fintech Hive and US tech giant Microsoft , the programme aims to back Dubai’s Metaverse Strategy, which includes reaching the top ten metaverse hubs worldwide and support for roughly 40,000 virtual and tech jobs by 2030. .”

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