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Watch These Schoolchildren Discover the HoloLens for the First Time

VRScout

For the first time in Norway, students at a primary school have experienced one of the Microsoft HoloLens’ greatest applications — education. “I think it was interesting to see how small Norway is,” Harstad said. “Unlike virtual reality goggles, these are open. .

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The XR Week Peek (2020.11.09): PS5 doesn’t improve PSVR, VRChat reaches 24,000 concurrent users, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Microsoft is working to improve the distribution of its latest devices: HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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Funding Roundup: Intel acquires Voke VR, The Future Group Raises.

AllThingsVR

The Future Group has raised $20 million for its technology that blends real-world video with virtual worlds to immerse people inside what feels like an interactive game show. The Oslo, Norway-based company came out of stealth last year and is now working on a major project with a team of more than 100 people. “We

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Is XR ‘Taking Off’ for the Commercial Aviation Industry?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

According to Allied Market Research, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) aviation markets are expected to reach $23.6 Trainees could use Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap headsets, as well as tablets and smartphones for the platform. The commercial aviation industry has earned a crucial ally in its operations.

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Will The Metaverse Need Policing?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Backed by technology giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta, this environment has the potential to change many aspects of people’s everyday lives. Even concepts like the virtual workplace are becoming increasingly appealing. Even managing law enforcement issues on the current internet is relatively difficult.

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The Virtual Arena: Educators Learn Their VR

Peter Graham

Out-of-Home entertainment, and Immersive Technology industry specialist Kevin Williams reports in his latest Virtual Arena column on the further growth in recognition that virtual reality VR is receiving from the Enterprise sector. Image credit: KWP.

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Oculus For Business is now available for all companies

The Ghost Howls

Virtual Reality is becoming always more important in enterprise settings , for training, architectural visualization, prototyping, and more. Companies are understanding that virtual reality is making them spare a lot of time and money , and also guaranteeing better safety for their workers. Why is this relevant?

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