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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

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If you want to build a career in immersive technologies , you can start by getting your degree in this field. Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies. “We

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How VR Is Being Used To Prepare For Mass Casualty Events

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Immersive technology is for more than just gaming. Researchers based out of the Ohio State University College of Medicine have created a disaster response training program that uses VR technology to prepare first responders for various mass casualty emergencies, according to an official release.

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Meet XR Terra, the Company Teaching XR Technology

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XR technology is increasingly becoming a part of the corporate landscape. XR Terra was founded in 2019 as a way to train companies to be able to use the basics of XR programs so that they can more easily get started using XR technology in impactful and affordable ways. XR Technology, Education, and Growth. Meet XR Terra.

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Free-Roam VR Arcade Dreamscape Arrives On The East Coast

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Founded back in 2016, Dreamscape uses a combination of VR, full-body tracking, and haptic feedback technology to immerse players in captivating virtual experiences. In addition to the latest New Jersey location, Dreamscape centers can also be found in Los Angeles, Dallas, Ohio, and Dubai, with more locations to come.

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Enjoy Fourth Of July Fireworks From Home With This Free AR Experience

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Ohio-based immersive technology developer Holopundits isn’t about to let the COVID-19 outbreak stop you from enjoying this year’s Fourth of July festivities. Log into the TotalAR app on July 4th for a 12-minute spectacle delivered straight to your doorstep.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Turn Their Arena Into An AR Arcade

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Interact with stadium-wide games during live matches using the power of immersive technology. According to the Ohio-based organization, the Cavs Arcade is a shared experience offering a number of interactive features for fans to enjoy during live matches.

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A School in Ohio Assigned YouTube Videos From Fake Right-Wing University PragerU for Extra Credit

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According to a report in the Huffington Post on Tuesday, students in a 10th-grade history class at Maumee High School in Ohio were offered extra credit to do a little of the latter by watching videos produced by Prager University (PragerU). There’s learning and then there’s “learning.” That is not, in fact, a… Read more.

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