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‘Google Earth VR’ Lets You Experience the Total Solar Eclipse Right Now

Road to VR

Whether or not you’re in the narrow band of ‘solar eclipse totality’ that’s making its way across the continental United States on Monday, August 21st, Google Earth VR has seen a recent update that will let you experience the rare event from the comfort of your own HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. image courtesy NASA.

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Google Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit Brought By 36 States and Washington, D.C.

GizModo VR

Google’s Android app store is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit brought by 36 states and Washington, D.C. on Wednesday — the latest installment in the ongoing showdown between tech giants and the regulators that seek to bring them to heel. Read more.

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Shaq’s Fun House Debuts Super Bowl LVII AR Experience

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Companies such as Google, Digital Entertainment Ventures (DEC), Universal Music, the Country Music Association (CMA), and many others have backed the immersive firm. The Nashville, Tennessee-based company develops app-free creative content on any static image to boost engagement and conversion rates.

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Instagram’s Kevin Systrom Talks Virtual Reality

VRWorld

After graduating Stanford, he joined Google as an ‘Associate Product Marketing Manager,’ working on Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Spreadsheets and other products. In total, Kevin spent two years at Google; during his second year, he joined the Corporate Development team, learning on how Google ticks.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.03.09): New Half-Life: Alyx videos and details, coronavirus makes events go virtual and much more!

The Ghost Howls

This week, the damn coronavirus has caused the cancelation of three super-important events: GTC (that will be substituted by the streaming of the sessions), SXSW and Google I/O. More info (GTC canceled) More info (SXSW canceled) More info (Google I/O canceled) More info (Facebook & working from home).

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The Curious Relationship Between DVDs and VR

VR Playhouse

If this fact isn’t enough to convince you of the terrifying speed at which ideas and technology move, here’s another: A hundred years ago, the first supermarket was opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Meanwhile, other companies like Samsung and Google have created lower-grade headsets that use your smartphone to simulate VR.

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5 interactive tools for learning about abortion access in your state

Mashable VR

As of June 24, 13 states have such trigger bans — Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Another 13 states are expected to enact restrictive laws in the future. SEE ALSO: How overturning Roe v. Wade may impact you.

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