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Alphabet's Internet-Beaming Loon Balloons Now Providing Service in Kenya

GizModo VR

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has deployed a fleet of internet-delivering, high-altitude balloons in Kenya, an initiative that the company’s CEO said will be “the first of many” future commercial deployments in other parts of the world. Read more.

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Celebrate Earth Day With These Nature Themed VR Experiences

VRScout

Narrated by Lupita Nyong’o, My Africa is an eye-opening 360-degree documentary short that covers the courageous efforts of Northern Kenya tribes to protect African wildlife from animal poachers. GOOGLE EARTH VR.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.09.23): Quest 3S may cost $299, Meta and Luxottica to partner until 2030, and more!

The Ghost Howls

If this partnership is exclusive, Meta has just got a huge edge over its competitors like Samsung or Google. More info An association is showing the metaverse to African communities Kenya-based Africa VR Campus and Center is on a mission to give members of remote communities a first glimpse into the wonders of the metaverse.

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Exclusive: First-Ever Impact Reality Summit Announces 2020 Lineup

VRScout

Some of the biggest names in social impact will be in attendance, including: Participant Media, Conservation International, the Rainforest Alliance, Connect for Climate/World Bank, and the Milken Institute, as well as tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Oculus. ” Feature Image Credit: Kaleidoscope, Vulcan.

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40 essential LGBTQ films to stream this Pride Month

Mashable VR

How to watch: Love, Simon is available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video , iTunes , YouTube , and Google Play. How to watch: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video , iTunes , YouTube , and Google Play. — A.F. Shiva Baby (2021). Credit: Utopia. — A.F.

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EON Reality recognized as Top 100 Company Supporting Education Excellence by OCBJ and IPSF

EON Reality

On the Top 100, EON Reality is joined by organizations such as Google, The Hoag Foundation, and Kia Motors America, Inc. EON Reality has been recognized by the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) as one of the Top 100 Companies Supporting Education Excellence.