Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

While this is great for visiting with friends remotely, there’s a great number of VR companies betting that virtual reality office environments, remote collaboration, and working from home in VR are going to be the future of work. Step into your virtual reality office or classroom. Image courtesy Spatial.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered, “How does virtual reality work?” What components does a “virtual reality” experience need to be truly immersive? In recent years, the “virtual reality” world has evolved drastically. So, how does virtual reality work, and why is it such a significant tech evolution?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It’s easy to see the growth in demand for the virtual reality (VR) market. Even before the pandemic of 2020, people looked at extended reality (XR) technology as an opportunity to improve digital collaboration, training, and communication. The device also serves as an enterprise and education tool.

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ARPost

JANUARY 1, 2021

VR Artist Rosie Summers On Art And Virtual Reality. Digital artist Rosie Summers loves getting lost in the process of making virtual reality art. The Benefits Of Virtual Reality In Banking. Virtual reality is a young, emerging technology. 3 Companies Working On Education In VR And AR.

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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. Lucas Rizzotto is an award-winning XR creator, industry speaker, and entrepreneur working on the the realities to come. What could be done to fix these issues and take education to a new level?

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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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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We’re using extended reality for everything from collaboration and communication to customer service and product development. 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.

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ARPost

JUNE 2, 2020

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. It is an untethered mixed reality headset that improves collaboration in the frontlines. The Rise of Mixed Reality.

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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. Mentor XR validates identity and administers AR-based practical tests within the same conversation-driven interface.

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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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VRScout

MARCH 22, 2017

For the first time in Norway, students at a primary school have experienced one of the Microsoft HoloLens’ greatest applications — education. ” Jo Jørgen Stordal, a mixed reality producer for Pointmedia, said the Microsoft HoloLens has advantages over all-encompassing VR headsets. ” Halvorsen said.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 21, 2018

This is the new reality that educators need to prepare themselves to proactively use it rather than reactively adapt to it. At its annual I/O Developer Conference in Mountain View, California Google announced the launch of Tour Creator , a new tool that easily allows anyone to create interactive content in Virtual Reality.

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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

JULY 27, 2020

He further explained that many students and marketers confuse augmented reality with virtual reality. See Also: What Is the Difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality? See Also: 3 Companies Working on Education In VR and AR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2025

I actually have a second reason to celebrate: Feedspot has put me in 3rd place in its classification of the best 60 Virtual Reality websites , ranked by authority. The new Meta For Education program is now generally available , after a long beta period in which its services have been improved.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

” Amany Alkhayat , Founder and CEO of LinguaTech, reflected this sentiment by adding: We are actively exploring funding opportunities to support our XR project in second language learning education. Securing funding will enable us to expand our reach, enhance accessibility, and drive impactful educational outcomes on a global scale.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 17, 2022

With the right technology, business leaders can enhance everything from virtual reality events and webinars to collaboration sessions. One of the first solutions to focus heavily on the potential of spatial audio for improving extended reality experiences, the Rebuff VR Ears bring a greater quality of sound into virtual reality.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The extended reality landscape has come a long way since Virtualware, a pioneer in virtual reality solutions, first launched back in 2003. A VR Pioneer Considered one of the top global innovators in the extended reality market, Virtualware is a solution provider, focusing on enterprise-level virtual reality.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 10, 2024

As of April 8 2024, the company operating virtual reality immersive collaboration platform provider Glue declared bankruptcy under a decision by the District Court of Helsinki. 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.

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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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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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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

Dubbed “The Metaverse Fund”, it is a plan to invest up to $100 million in studios w orking on gaming, health, media, entertainment, education, and enterprise applications for headsets. Microsoft IVAS program is not doing great. In London, a hospital is experimenting with the use of virtual reality to treat eating disorders.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 14, 2025

For instance, if employees need help developing skills in immersive scenarios you cant replicate in the office (like learning how to manage a cockpit), you might choose virtual reality. The more you invest in XR technology for education, the more benefits youll see, from reduced downtime to enhanced employee engagement.

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TechCrunch VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As remote work becomes the order of the day in the COVID-19 era, any tool that can bring training and education services to folks across industries is gaining a huge amount of investor interest — and that includes healthcare. based virtual reality distribution platform joins their ranks with a $14 million round of financing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2024

Glue Collaboration to Shut Down, Operating Firm Declares Bankruptcy On April 8, 2024, the company that runs the virtual reality collaborative platform Glue declared bankruptcy as per the decision of the District Court of Helsinki. Microsoft acquired the service in 2017 after its debut in May 2015. What is Next for the Metaverse?

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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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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Dispelling Common VR Myths and Misconceptions Despite the relatively widespread acceptance and use of virtual reality technology, there are still some myths and misconceptions that surround it. The Use of VR in the Field of Education Vindevogel goes on to say that VR will be a useful tool in the field of education.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 5, 2021

The most interesting insight of the week comes from analyst Mark Mahaney, that, among other things has analyzed Facebook’s Virtual Reality business, and has reported very interesting data. But actually, the virtual reality business is far from being profitable for Facebook. Image by Microsoft). billion and $6.4

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ARPost

JULY 12, 2021

VRdirect is a platform for authoring and distributing VR content, specifically virtual tours and educational content using physical locations. There is also potential in education and virtual tourism. The company also has some big-name partners including Oculus , Microsoft , and Telekom. Meet VRdirect.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Quest 3S even supports Microsoft office apps. Theres also the option to use third-party MDM solutions like Microsoft Intune and VMWare Workspace One. Elsewhere, organizations like LifeArc are using virtual reality to revolutionize drug design and development. Price: Starting at $299.99

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Over the last five to ten years, virtual reality (VR) technologies have experienced rapid transformation via meeting support and funding opportunities. Although VR hardware is growing at such a scale, immersive firms are doubling down on scaling extended reality (XR) developer talent pools to match the demand for VR software.

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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 - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At the event, General Assembly delegates and representatives entered the virtual recreation using Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets and personal avatars. The organisation announced the news at the 90th INTERPOL General Assembly meeting in New Delhi, becoming the world’s first law enforcement metaverse platform.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 5, 2020

That is software and technology associated with AI, including machine learning and natural language processing, Computer Vision, augmented reality, virtual reality, and all other apps that support the creation and the maintenance of a digital 3D world. The current state of Spatial Computing and Augmented Reality.

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ARPost

AUGUST 31, 2020

See Also: UK Police Force Launches The First Virtual Reality Training Program. A virtual reality command center aids in remote crisis management during hostage negotiations. Using the images, officers can create a virtual crime scene that they can revisit any time during the investigation.

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ARPost

JULY 14, 2020

GIGXR materialized last year when educational publishing powerhouse Pearson and Microsoft wanted to find a home for educational XR content. The company’s existing flagship product, HoloPatient, is an XR experience that allows medical professionals in training to interact with realistic virtual test patients in safe environments.

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